s
August 30, 31, September 1 October 18, 19
the Victorian era and entertained by
16th Annual Inroads Studio Tour The Scarlet Maple Fall Tour
the Perth town crier, carollers and
music groups around town. The
ent
Journey through the Land O’Lakes Take part in the annual “Open
and Lanark Highlands tourist regions Doors” of Lanark Highlands’ heritage
museum will feature cider and cookies
v
and enjoy the diverse talents of over 25 churches, museums, studios and
by the fireplace in the 1840 kitchen
artists and artisans. Features pottery, country businesses. At the same time,
and seasonal music will play through-
jewellery, batik, photography, stained enjoy the spectacular fall colours in
out the house. Don’t miss the evening
glass and more. The event runs from the rolling countryside. Sponsored by
fireworks and community tree-lighting
10 a.m. until 5 p.m. each day. Brochures the Lanark Highlands Business and
ceremony at the Tay Basin. Call 613-
with map available throughout the Tourism Association, this tour is free.
267-1947, e-mail perthmuseum@
r of E
region or
www.inroadstour.ca or call Call 613-259-5654 or 1-866-559-9154.
town.perth.on.ca or visit www.perth
613-335-2030.
canada.com.
da
October 19
n
September 13
Bird and Small Animal Auction
November 29 to December 24
e
Middleville Agricultural Fair
This unique event takes place at the
Victorian Christmas at Matheson
At the quaint Middleville fairgrounds
fairgrounds in McDonalds Corners. House
al
enjoy terrific home-style meals,
Bring the whole family and spend Go back in time for the holidays. The
children’s games and displays, watch
C
the day in the country. Call Cheryl fully restored period rooms and hall-
the livestock judging or horse shows.
McInnis at 613-259-3172 or visit www. ways of the Matheson House, home of
Call Grant Dixon at 613-259-2243 or
lanarkhighlands.ca. the Perth Museum, will be decorated
visit
www.lanarkhighlands.ca.
for an old-fashioned Victo-
September 27
rian Christmas. Call 613-267-
1947 or e-mail the museum at
McDonalds Corners Agricultural
perthmuseum@town.perth.
Fair
on.ca.
Take the family to the annual fair
and enjoy some home-style meals,
December 6
children’s games and more at the
Santa Claus Parade
McDonalds Corners fairgrounds. Call
The evening parade is set to
Marion Paul at 613-259-5276.
begin at 5 p.m. To help, par-
October 11, 12, 13
ticipate or for information,
Perth Autumn Studio Tour
call Sheri Mahon-Fournier
This tour is a wonderful showcase
at 613-264-0123.
for contemporary art and craft, and
the drive to the various locations is
December 6
beautiful with the autumn colours at
Nick of Time Artisan
their brightest. Open each day from Show
10 a.m. until 5 p.m. Visit www.perth Some of the area’s finest
studiotour.com. artisans feature their unique
and original creations in the
October 11, 12, 13
festive, relaxed atmosphere
Crown and Pumpkin Tour of Perth’s elegant McMartin
Artistically diverse art tour with stops House at 125 Gore St. E.
at Lanark, Clayton, Blakeney and from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m.
Almonte. Refreshments available. Call
Santa and Mrs. Claus always visit Perth and
For more information, call
613-256-8370 or visit www.crownand
District!
613-278-2712.
pumpkin.ca for more information.
October 13
November 8 December 14
Fall Goat Half Marathon
Yuletide Fair MERA Fine Arts and Craft Show
Challenge yourself on the trails of the
Start your Christmas shopping early
Visit McDonalds Corners and discover
Perth Wildlife Reserve, located off
at this annual event at St. Paul’s
some great Christmas gifts at this
Rideau Ferry Road. It’s an 8:30 a.m.
United Church, 25 Gore St. E. Includes
show. Call Marilyn Barnett at 613-259-
start and the races include individual
a bake table, crafts, jewellery and
2269 or visit www.meraschoolhouse.
and team relays, as well as a 2.5-
more from 10 a.m. until 1:30 p.m.
org.
kilometre race. Visit www.therunning
Enjoy a delicious lunch from 11 a.m.
goat.ca.
until 1 p.m. December 16
Perth Citizens’ Band Christmas
October 15 November 29
Concert
Closing of the Tay/Rideau Canal Festival of Good Cheer
At St. James Anglican Church, Perth.
and Locks This event gets the holiday spirit Begins at 7:30 p.m. Admission $5 per
42
Navigation closes for the boating started in Downtown Heritage Perth person or $10 per family, at the door.
season. For more information, call and the Perth Museum. Holiday Call Max MacDonald at 613-257-8099
613-283-5170. shoppers will be transported back to or check
www.perthband.ca. perth-
band.ca.
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