Festivals & Events | | | 2010 | August | Aug 01- Oct 24 | - FESTIVAL OF BANNERS: CELEBRATING 50 YEARS OF THE MARIPOSA FOLK FESTIVAL!
A colourful display of banners, designed & painted by community members, transforms our streets into a vibrant outdoor art gallery! Downtown Orillia, 326-2159 | Aug 01 | - SUNDAY EVENING BAND CONCERT
Orillia Silver Band, 7:00 pm, Rotary Aqua Theatre, Couchiching Beach Park, 329-7250 (Rain location: Orillia City Centre) | Aug 01- Aug 28 | - 5TH ANNUAL ODAC & OMAH ALL-ONTARIO JURIED ART SHOW: LANDSCAPE
A collection of exciting pieces encompassing a range of landscape interpretation by artists from across Ontario! Orillia Museum of Art & History, 326-2159 | Aug 01- Aug 21 | - SUMMER THEATRE: SUDS - THE ROCKIN' 60'S MUSICAL
Favourite songs from the 60's agitate this high-energy, hilarious musical for the whole family! Laugh Out Loud Association, Orillia Opera House, 326-8011 or 1-888-674-5542 (Tues: 2:00 pm / Wed. - Thurs: 2:00 & 8:00 pm / Sat. August 21st: 8:00 pm. Group rate available) | Aug 01- Aug 14 | - ENDLESS SUMMER: LIGHT
Dawn rises on long, hot summer days. Light rain is refreshing. Ethereal & sometimes other worldly, shining moments of light are the best part of an endless summer. A new exhibition by gallery artists, Zephyr Art Gallery, Peter Street South, Downtown Orillia, 326-0480 | Aug 04 | - BAD COMPANY
8:00 pm, Casino Rama, 1-800-832-7529, Ticketmaster locations & ticketmaster.ca | Aug 05 | - CREED: THE 20-10 TOUR
8:00 pm, Casino Rama, 1-800-832-7529, TicketMaster locations & ticketmaster.ca | Aug 06- Aug 08 | - ORILLIA WATERFRONT FESTIVAL
Great fun for all ages! Boat show, cottage & outdoor products, variety of vendors, water ski shows, musical entertainment, beer garden & more! Hilarious Cardboard Boat Race Sunday at Noon! Port of Orillia & Couchiching Beach Park, 326-4424 or 1-888-326-4424 (Fri: Noon - 9:00 pm / Sat: 9:00 am - 9:00 pm / Sun: 9:00 am - 6:00 pm) | Aug 06- Aug 07 | - NEIL SEDAKA
9:00 pm, Casino Rama, 1-800-832-7529, TicketMaster locations & ticketmaster.ca | Aug 07 | - ANNUAL SUN CITY SWIM
Lake Couchiching 1 km try-swim & 4 km swim from Fern Resort to Couchiching Beach Park, proceeds to Orillia Soldiers' Memorial Hospital Foundation, 325-2201, Ext. 3137 (Registration: 6:30 - 7:30 am at Fern Resort / Start: 8:00 am) | Aug 07 | - HERITAGE DAY 2010
Antique displays, antique vehicles, antique tractor pull, quilting, log hewing, rooster contest & more! Presented by Oro Agricultural Society & Oro-Medonte History Association, Oro-Medonte Fairgrounds, 7th Line & 15/16 Sideroad, Hawkestone, 487-3048 | Aug 07 | - SAVOUR THE GARLIC!
Garlic, garlic products & herbs associated with garlic! Local corn, blueberries, summer pies & more! Music by Jim Lowndes & Chris Lauder, 7:30 am - 12:30 pm, Orillia Farmers' Market, City Centre, Andrew & Colborne Streets, 238-7955 | Aug 08 | - SUNDAY EVENING BAND CONCERT
Whitby Brass Band, 7:00 pm, Rotary Aqua Theatre, Couchiching Beach Park, 329-7250 (Rain location: Orillia City Centre) | Aug 11 | - SHERYL CROW
8:00 pm, Casino Rama, 1-800-832-7529, TicketMaster locations & ticketmaster.ca | Aug 12- Aug 13 | - THE BEACH BOYS
Casino Rama, 1-800-832-7529, TicketMaster locations & ticketmaster.ca (Thurs: 8:00 pm / Fri: 9:00 pm) | Aug 13- Aug 15 | - GREAT LEGENDS AT THE LEGION
A weekend of tributes to the greats! Celebrate the hits of Elvis, Buddy, Dean, Connie & others. Steak BBQ Friday & Saturday. Everyone welcome! Royal Canadian Legion, Mississaga Street East at waterfront, 325-8442 | Aug 14 | - 12TH ANNUAL CLASSIC CAR SHOW
A dazzling display of over 400 classic cars line our Downtown streets! Great dining & shopping! Concert by ACDC tribute band, Hells Bells, in parking lot across from Brewery Bay! Downtown Orillia, 325-3261 (Show: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm / Concert: 9:00 pm / Free parking in Downtown lots) | Aug 14 | - TEARS FOR FEARS
9:00 pm, Casino Rama, 1-800-832-7529, TicketMaster locations & ticketmaster.ca | Aug 15 | - SUNDAY EVENING BAND CONCERT
Markham Concert Band, 6:30 pm, Rotary Aqua Theatre, Couchiching Beach Park, 329-7250 (Rain location: Orillia City Centre) | Aug 15 | - COLDWATER CANADIANA HERITAGE DAY
A family fun day featuring live entertainment, kids discovery area & archeological dig, farm animals, story-telling, operating print & blacksmith shops, vintage cars & farm machinery, free wagon rides & more! Special 19th Century lunch available, 10:30 am - 4:00 pm, Coldwater Canadiana Heritage Museum, Woodrow Road off Hwy. 12 West, 835-5032 | Aug 17- Oct 02 | - REFLECTIONS
New additions to a historical wall display of Zephyr highlights from the past 10 years, Zephyr Art Gallery, Peter Street South, Downtown Orillia, 326-0480 (Opening Reception: August 21, 7:00 - 11:00 pm) | Aug 19 | - DWIGHT YOAKAM
8:00 pm, Casino Rama, 1-800-832-7529, TicketMaster locations & ticketmaster.ca | Aug 20- Aug 21 | - KRIS KRISTOFFERSON
9:00 pm, Casino Rama, 1-800-832-7529, TicketMaster locations & ticketmaster.ca | Aug 21 | - STARRY NIGHT GALLERY & STUDIO TOUR
A magical evening of art! Experience Orillia's vibrant arts community & meet local artists in their creative spaces! Guest artists & musicians, all studios & galleries open, 7:00 - 11:00 pm, Downtown Orillia, 326-2159 | Aug 21- Aug 22 | - NORTHERN ORILLIA TRIATHLON: SWIM / BIKE / RUN
Subaru Triathlon Series organized by Trisport Canada! Triathlon / duathlon / try-a-triathlon, beginners to accomplished athletes, Couchiching Beach Park, register online or call 905-562-6670 (Kids of Steel Triathlon for kids 4 to 15 Saturday) | Aug 22 | - SUNDAY EVENING BAND CONCERT
Newmarket Citizens Band, 6:30 pm, Rotary Aqua Theatre, Couchiching Beach Park, 329-7250 (Rain location: Orillia City Centre | Aug 22 | - 14TH ANNUAL CARDEN OLD TYME FIDDLE CONTEST
Contestants from novice to duet-waltz! Guest entertainer, Tex Howard & Friends, Carden Recreation Centre, Lake Dalrymple Road, 833-2140 (Entertainment: 11:30 am / Contests: 12:30 pm) | Aug 26 | - BACHMAN & TURNER: FORGED IN ROCK TOUR
8:00 pm, Casino Rama, 1-800-832-7529, TicketMaster locations & ticketmaster.ca | Aug 27 | - RANDY TRAVIS
9:00 pm, Casino Rama, 1-800-832-7529, TicketMaster locations & ticketmaster.ca | Aug 28 | - THE MUSIC OF MICHAEL JACKSON: A POP SYMPHONY
9:00 pm, Casino Rama, 1-800-832-7529, TicketMaster locations & ticketmaster.ca | Aug 28 | - ORILLIA DRAGONFLY FESTIVAL
Environmental displays, dragonfly nature walk & interactive nature activities for kids, dragonfly artisans & crafts, live turtles & snakes, face painting & more! Presented by Kids for Turtles Environmental Education, 10:00 am - 3:00 pm, Barnfield Point Recreation Centre, Tudhope Park, 325-5386 | Aug 28- Aug 29 | - DODGE RODEO TOUR WEEKEND
Bronc riding, steer wrestling, barrel racing, roping, bull riding, vendors, beer garden, Saturday night dance & more! Presented by Orillia Shrine Club, ODAS Park, Fairgrounds Road off Hwy. 12 West, 705-345-7948 (Grounds open @ Noon / rodeo performance @ 2:00 pm / dance @ 8:00 pm) | Aug 28 | - PAPADUM FOR PAKISTAN
Delicious free Indian cuisine dinner buffet, with music & dancing! Fundraiser with proceeds to flood victims of Pakistan, 6:00 - 11:00 pm, Aladdin Indian Cuisine & Banquet Hall, Mississaga Street West, 326-7710 (Reservations required) | Aug 29 | - SUNDAY EVENING BAND CONCERT
Sky Liners Big Band, 6:30 pm, Rotary Aqua Theatre, Couchiching Beach Park, 329-7250 (Rain location: Orillia City Centre) | Aug 29 | - 3RD ANNUAL SAVOUR SIMCOE
A culinary event showcasing quality food & those who grow & produce it in Simcoe County! Food tasting featuring the finest chefs in the County, Ontario wine, beer & cider tasting, cooking demonstrations & live entertainment! 1:00 - 5:00 pm, Simcoe County Museum, 1151 Hwy. 26, Minesing, 734-2075 | September | Sep 01- Oct 24 | - FESTIVAL OF BANNERS: CELEBRATING 50 YEARS OF THE MARIPOSA FOLK FESTIVAL!
A colourful display of banners, designed & painted by community members, transforms our streets into a vibrant outdoor art gallery! Downtown Orillia, 326-2159 | Sep 01- Oct 30 | - UNCOMMON THREADS: RECENT WORKS FROM THE HURONIA HANDWEAVERS
A collection of intricate, locally hand-woven scarves, table runners, clothing, blankets, wall hangings & more! Orillia Museum of Art & History, 326-2159 (Opening Reception: September 09, 6:00 - 8:00 pm) | Sep 03- Sep 04 | - BJORN AGAIN
9:00 pm, Casino Rama, 1-800-832-7529, TicketMaster locations & ticketmaster.ca | Sep 05 | - SUNDAY EVENING BAND CONCERT
Northdale Concert Band, 6:30 pm, Rotary Aqua Theatre, Couchiching Beach Park, 329-7250 (Rain location: Orillia City Centre) | Sep 07- Sep 25 | - SUMMER THEATRE: THE RADIO SHOW
A roaringly funny look at the hidden slapstick of the radio-show era! Laugh Out Loud Association, Orillia Opera House, 326-8011 or 1-888-674-5542 (Tues: 2:00 pm / Wed. & Thurs: 2:00 & 8:00 pm / Sat. Sept. 25th: 8:00 pm. Group rate available) | Sep 09- Sep 12 | - 40TH ANNIVERSARY FALL AUTOMOTIVE FLEA MARKET
Cars & parts as far as the eye can see! Collectibles, classics, hard to find parts, car sales corral, Sunday auto auction, live entertainment, good food & more! Burls Creek Event Park, Oro-Medonte 8th Line, 487-3663 | Sep 09- Sep 10 | - ZZ TOP
Casino Rama, 1-800-832-7529, TicketMaster locations & ticketmaster.ca (Thurs: 8:00 pm / Fri: 9:00 pm) | Sep 10- Sep 12 | - 160TH ORILLIA & DISTRICT FALL FAIR
Three days of fun & events for all ages! Large midway, kids' korner, demolition derby, horse & tractor pulls, livestock shows, horse shows & more! ODAS Park, Fairgrounds Road off Hwy. 12 West, 325-0353 | Sep 11 | - BILLY IDOL
9:00 pm, Casino Rama, 1-800-832-7529, TicketMaster locations & ticketmaster.ca | Sep 12 | - DRUMMING AWAY HUNGER FESTIVAL
Drum away hunger with drumming groups representing an array of world cultures! Drum circles, drum crafts area, good food & refreshments available! Admission $20 donation to The Sharing Place Food Bank, 10:00 am - Dusk, Leacock Museum grounds, 326-0307 (Children under 12 free) | Sep 13 | - SNOWBIRD LIFESTYLE PRESENTATION
Entertainment & information for retirees & pre-retirees who spend two to six months per year outside Canada! Sponsored by Medipac Travel Insurance & CSA, 1:00 pm, Orillia Opera House, 326-8011 or 1-888-674-5542 (Free admission, but tickets must be reserved through Box Office) | Sep 15 | - JOHN FOGERTY
8:00 pm, Casino Rama, 1-800-832-7529, TicketMaster locations & ticketmaster.ca | Sep 16 | - ARETHA FRANKLIN
8:00 pm, Casino Rama, 1-800-832-7529, TicketMaster locations & ticketmaster.ca | Sep 17- Sep 18 | - 4TH ANNUAL ORILLIA BEATLES CELEBRATION
A jam-packed festival celebrating the world's greatest band! Beatles tribute artists, outdoor main stage, Beatles vendors, buskers, dance at the main stage Friday & Saturday nights! Downtown Orillia, 1-866-329-5959 | Sep 17- Sep 18 | - 158TH ORO WORLD'S FAIR
Midway, truck & tractor pull, demolition derby, horse shows, slow tractor race, classic car show, school fair & more! Oro-Medonte Fairgrounds, 7th Line & 15/16 Sideroad, Hawkestone, 487-1753 | Sep 17- Sep 18 | - DIANA ROSS
9:00 pm, Casino Rama, 1-800-832-7529, TicketMaster locations & ticketmaster.ca | Sep 18 | - FREE KIDS FISHING DERBY: ORILLIA FISH & GAME CONSERVATION CLUB
Free bait, pizza, pop & super prizes! 9:00 am - 2:00 pm, Port of Orillia fishing pier & Centennial Park, 327-0037 (Kids 14 & under / Parental release required) | Sep 18 | - ORILLIA BEATLES CELEBRATION: THE MCCARTNEY YEARS
The Canadian tribute show whose vocal & musical arrangements delight & amaze crowds with their mirror reflections of McCartney's music! 8:00 pm, Orillia Opera House, 326-8011 or 1-888-674-5542 | Sep 18 | - ORILLIA BEATLES CELEBRATION: REVOLUTION
A collaboration of music industry professionals present an innovative, exciting, chronological journey of the growth & development of The Beatles musical history! 3:00 pm, Orillia Opera House, 326-8011 or 1-888-674-5542 | Sep 19 | - UMBERTO TOZZI
8:00 pm, Casino Rama, 1-800-832-7529, TicketMaster locations & ticketmaster.ca | Sep 23 | - DON RICKLES & JOE MELE
8:00 pm, Casino Rama, 1-800-832-7529, TicketMaster locations & ticketmaster.ca | Sep 24- Sep 26 | - 117TH COLDWATER FALL FAIR
Parade on Friday, midway, demolition derby, antique machinery show, horse show, dog & cat shows, pumpkin decorating, spelling bee contest, entertainment & more! Coldwater Fairgrounds & Arena, 826-0826 | Sep 24 | - CELTIC THUNDER
9:00 pm, Casino Rama, 1-800-832-7529, TicketMaster locations & ticketmaster.ca | Sep 25 | - 5TH ANNUAL ORILLIA DRAGON BOAT FESTIVAL
A parade of colourful dragon boats & friendly, competitive atmosphere create a fun & exciting racing event! Cultural exhibits & children's activities, Couchiching Beach Park, 259-1163 (Registration: 7:30 am / Opening Ceremonies: 10:00 am) | Sep 25 | - LARRY GATIN & THE GATIN BROTHERS
9:00 pm, Casino Rama, 1-800-832-7529, TicketMaster locations & ticketmaster.ca | October | Oct 01- Oct 24 | - FESTIVAL OF BANNERS: CELEBRATING 50 YEARS OF THE MARIPOSA FOLK FESTIVAL!
A colourful display of banners, designed & painted by community members, transforms our streets into a vibrant outdoor art gallery! Downtown Orillia, 326-2159 | Oct 01- Oct 02 | - DIONNE WARWICK
9:00 pm, Casino Rama, 1-800-832-7529, TicketMaster locations & ticketmaster.ca | Oct 01- Oct 30 | - UNCOMMON THREADS: RECENT WORKS FROM THE HURONIA HANDWEAVERS
A collection of intricate, locally hand-woven scarves, table runners, clothing, blankets, wall hangings & more! Orillia Museum of Art & History, 326-2159 | Oct 06 | - CARLTON SHOW BAND
1:00 pm, Casino Rama, 1-800-832-7529, TicketMaster locations & ticketmaster.ca | Oct 07- Oct 08 | - VINCE GILL
Casino Rama, 1-800-832-7529, TicketMaster locations & ticketmaster.ca (Thurs: 8:00 pm / Fri: 9:00 pm) | Oct 08- Oct 11 | - 27TH ANNUAL IMAGES THANKSGIVING STUDIO TOUR
A self-guided tour & juried presentation of works by professional artists & craftspeople in their studio environments, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm, Orillia, Barrie & surrounding area, 327-3363 (Brochure & map available at venues, Orillia District Chamber of Commerce & various locations throughout Simcoe County) | Oct 09- Oct 10 | - CHIPPEWAS OF RAMA FIRST NATION ANNUAL THANKSGIVING POW WOW
A Thanksgiving celebration in the Native tradition, featuring the finest in Native arts, crafts, foods & contemporary Pow Wow style dancing & singing! MASK Arena, Rama, 325-3611, Ext. 1298 | Oct 09 | - CHEECH & CHONG: GET IT LEGAL
9:00 pm, Casino Rama, 1-800-832-7529, TicketMaster locations & ticketmaster.ca | Oct 15 | - MANTECA LIVE IN CONCERT
Juno Award winning, world beat, jazz funk band! 8:00 pm, Orillia Opera House, 326-8011 or 1-888-674-5542 | Oct 15- Oct 16 | - DIVAS LAS VEGAS
9:00 pm, Casino Rama, 1-800-832-7529, TicketMaster locations & ticketmaster.ca | Oct 17 | - TABLE TENNIS TOURNAMENT OF CHAMPIONS
2:00 pm, Casino Rama, 1-800-832-7529, TicketMaster locations & ticketmaster.ca | Oct 21 | - AMERICA: 40TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR
8:00 pm, Casino Rama, 1-800-832-7529, TicketMaster locations & ticketmaster.ca | Oct 21 | - ORILLIA JAZZ FESTIVAL OPENING GALA: THE LAST WALTZ TRIBUTE
Enjoy some of the best music written by Robbie Robertson & the Band, featuring Orillia's own Lance Anderson! Hawkridge Golf & Country Club, 329-2333 | Oct 22 | - ROCH VOISINE
9:00 pm, Casino Rama, 1-800-832-7529, TicketMaster locations & ticketmaster.ca | Oct 22 | - 20TH ANNUAL ORILLIA JAZZ & BLUES FESTIVAL
A weekend of fabulous live jazz & blues at Orillia & area restaurants & hotels! Free shuttle service between venues Friday & Saturday nights, 326-3135 (Reservations recommended for evening dining) | Oct 23 | - LOVERBOY
9:00 pm, Casino Rama, 1-800-832-7529, TicketMaster locations & ticketmaster.ca | Oct 29 | - BRAD GARRETT
9:00 pm, Casino Rama, 1-800-832-7529, TicketMaster locations & ticketmaster.ca | Oct 30 | - RUMBLE AT RAMA XIII
8:00 pm, Casino Rama, 1-800-832-7529, TicketMaster loctions & ticketmaster.ca | November | Nov 05 | - AMANDA MARSHALL
9:00 pm, Casino Rama, 1-800-832-7529, TicketMaster locations & ticketmaster.ca | Nov 05 | - GERRY DEE
Award winning comedian & actor, best known for his role on "The Score" & NBC's "Last Comic Standing"! 8:00 pm, Orillia Opera House, 326-8011 or 1-888-674-5542 | Nov 06 | - LIONA BOYD
First Lady of the Guitar! One of the world's leading classical guitarists, 8:00 pm, Orillia Opera House, 326-8011 or 1-888-674-5542 | Nov 21 | - ORILLIA SANTA CLAUS PARADE
One of the largest Christmas parades North of Toronto! Over 100 floats, bands & Santa himself celebrate a "Merry Christmas from Around the World"! 1:00 pm, Downtown Orillia, 326-4424 or 1-888-326-4424 | | |
| |