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Offering Great Festivals
Village will once again be home to the
AOBG.
Throughout the Year
Come prepared to be entertained
and to learn how we can sustain our
environment and adapt to future
conditions. For details, check www.
C
ome celebrate with us! Any time to discover the fantastic shops in
artofbeinggreen.com, e-mail green@
is a good time to visit Perth and town.
lanarkhighlands.ca or call 1-800-239-
District – and there is almost always a Festival vendors offer maple prod- 4695.
e Celebra
great festival or event to enjoy. ucts and taffy for sale. You’ll also find From green ideas to green space,
This area has much to celebrate – maple syrup production displays, the dance over to beautiful Stewart Park
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whether it is the gift of gold springing annual maple product awards, loads in Perth for one of the largest music
from maple trees, a chance to do your of stage entertainment, a petting zoo celebrations in the area. The Stewart
part for the planet, the joy of music
and children’s activities. Park Festival offers some of the best
Co
erupting along the banks of the Tay
A fabulous Food and Wine Fair in musical talent around.
or an homage to a rose of a different
the Crystal Palace features flavours of This widely anticipated cultural
aroma.
Perth and the area. There is a minimal event runs this year from July 18 to
Here is a sampling of a few of our
fee to sample the food and wine. 20 and, thanks to local sponsors and
festivals. Be sure to check the Calendar
The day kicks off with the Jaycees volunteers, it’s free!
of Events for more great activities!
pancake breakfast in the Perth and The Main Stage sits on the banks of
The sweetest of celebrations marks
District Community Centre on Beck- the rippling Tay River and acres of trees
32 years in 2007. The annual Perth
with Street at 8 a.m. and open space give audiences room
to enjoy the beautiful
park atmosphere and
the great music.
M u s i c i a n s a p -
pearing over the
last 18 years have
included Martin Sex-
ton, The Paperboys,
Ian Tamblyn, Fred
Eaglesmith, Alpha
Yaya Diallo, Arrogant
Worms, John Allen
Cameron, Ron Hynes,
Murray McLauchlan,
The Good Brothers,
Georgette Fry and
many others.
With more than 30
live, outdoor concerts,
the festival satisfies
Feel “green” at the Art of Being Green Festival.
many musical tastes.
It also features chil-
For information about the Festival dren’s performers on Saturday and
of the Maples, contact the Chamber Sunday mornings and an Artisan and
at 613-267-3200 or check www.perth Food Market.
chamber.com. The Stewart Park Festival also offers
Lanark Highlands offers a unique possibly the best late-night concert
festival July 12 and 13. The Art of deal anywhere. With the purchase of
Being Green (AOBG) is in its fifth year an After Hours button you can enjoy
and provides a free-admission, fun- about 20 more live concerts presented
filled and educational weekend event at selected Perth restaurants and halls
Area marks its maple syrup heritage.
for the whole family. Friday and Saturday nights.
AOBG showcases local, provincial For more information on the Stewart
Festival of the Maples heralds the end and national efforts to reduce green- Park Festival, call 613-264-1190 or visit
of the syrup season and is slated for house gas emissions and engages
www.stewartparkfestival.ca.
Saturday, April 26. Canadians in the opportunities for Later in the summer check out
Hosted by the Perth & District adaptation through a variety of the Perth Garlic Festival. The town
Chamber of Commerce, the festival workshops and exhibits. Toe-tapping becomes a garlic lover’s haven on
takes place on scenic downtown Gore entertainment, alternative-fuel and Aug. 9 and 10 with the 11th annual
Street and at other venues. low-emission vehicles, local and celebration of the “stinking rose.” This
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The event touts the fact Lanark organic food, children’s programs and festival, where it’s “chic to reek,” is
County is the maple syrup capital of a parade round out the activities. sponsored by the Lions Club of Perth.
Ontario and it is a great opportunity A tented “Slow City” on the grounds The event features seminars,
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