Canada Day
Canada Day: Family Fun at the Fairgrounds
Celebrate Canada Day the way it was meant to be — together, on the Island, before heading into the village for the parade.
DATE
Wednesday July 1 2026
TIME
11 am – 2 pm
WHERE
The Pavilion, Amherst Island
COST
Free for everyone
About the day
Join us for a fun-filled morning of games, friendly competitions, local vendors, livestock displays, and face painting for the kids. It’s a chance to connect, laugh, and enjoy everything that makes our community amazing before we head into the village for the parade and fireworks later in the day.
Bring the family, bring your neighbours — let’s celebrate Canada Day together.
Schedule
| Time | What’s On |
|---|---|
| 11am – 2pm | Market |
| 12pm – 2pm | BBQ lunch ($) |
| 1pm | Games begin |
What to Expect
A midweek market. Our regular Saturday Market vendors come out for a special Wednesday edition — produce, baked goods, crafts, and coffee.
BBQ lunch. Burgers, hot dogs, and the usual Canada Day suspects, available from 12 to 2 pm for a small charge.
Games & competitions. Family-friendly games starting at 1 pm. Expect the kind of Canada Day classics that work equally well for grandparents and five-year-olds.
Livestock displays. A few Island farmers bring animals out for kids (and adults) to see up close.
Face painting. Free, all day, for the young and young-at-heart.
The parade. The Fairgrounds gathering wraps at 2 pm, which gives everyone time to head into the village for Stella’s Canada Day parade and the fireworks to follow.
Good to Know
- Cost: Free to attend. Bring a little cash for the BBQ and market vendors.
- Parking: Available on site at the Fairgrounds.
- Accessibility: The Pavilion is ground-level with accessible parking and washroom.
- Pet-friendly: Yes — well-behaved dogs on leash are welcome.
- What to bring: Sunscreen, a hat, and a lawn chair or blanket if you want to linger.
- Weather: We run rain or shine — the Pavilion keeps the market and BBQ going through weather.
Questions?
Email us at a.i.ag.society@gmail.com.
Getting Here
Amherst Island is a short ferry ride from Millhaven, Ontario. Once you’re on the Island, the fairgrounds are in the village of Stella.
Ferry Info