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In May of 2004, the City of Owen Sound sent out a request to its Elementary School children to select a Native Flower to represent the City. The simple and elegant Red Trillium, found in the rich woods of Owen Sound in Spring time, now resides as Owen Sound’s Official Native Flower.

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35th Annual Summerfolk Set to Begin!
Thursday, August 19, 2010

Summerfolk starts tomorrow! Have you got your tickets yet?

If you have never heard of Summerfolk, it is a annual festival that happens every summer that celebrates food, music and art. With over 50 performing acts, 40 Artisans with creations for sale, and an extensive food village with something for everyone, Summerfolk is an experience for all ages to participate.

Gates at Kelso Beach in Owen Sound open at 4:30pm on Friday, August 20th, with on-line tickets no longer being available after 9pm tonight (Thursday). Although, you will be able to get tickets at the Festival gate after 3pm on Friday.  The Gates open at 10:30am on Saturday, and Sunday at 10:00am.

Some performers include Blues Roots, Jumble Jam, First Rate People, Country Roots, Red Horse, Squeeze Me, and It's Bluegrass Time. With many, many more scheduled to perform.

Don't forget about the Summerfolk Drum Circle, Mixed-Up Bands, and of course the Children's Village which has fun-filled activities all weekend long for the young Summerfolk lovers.

Questions? Feel free to stop by the Owen Sound Tourism Information Centre for more information on the line-up schedule, ticket rates, etc. Our friendly staff will be more then happy to help.

Have a fun and safe weekend! See you at Summerfolk!

www.summerfolk.org

 

 

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OTHERfolk Festival
Friday, August 13, 2010
OTHERfolk brings a sense of Summerfolk’s music festivities into downtown venues. This festival highlights developing musicians, along with seasoned mentors offering quaint settings for an up close and personal opportunity to share their musical passion.
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Emancipation Festival
Tuesday, August 3, 2010
Owen Sound's Emancipation Festival -- the oldest of its type in North America -- will be moving to Kelso Beach Park next summer.
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Prize Winners - Heritage Days
Tuesday, August 3, 2010
Two lucky Owen Sounders won prizes at a recent draw held by Owen Sound Tourism.
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Prize Winners
Thursday, July 8, 2010
Owen Sound Tourism held draws for some fabulous prizes at two recent events, the Harbour Daze festival and the Hottest Yard Sale Under the Sun. Read the blog to find out who won.
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Allenford 2010 Homecoming Event Schedule July 1-4
Monday, June 28, 2010
The village of Allenford, is located on the banks of the Sauble River, halfway between Southampton and Owen Sound. The village itself is actually over 140 years old. The first village survey was completed in 1867 and several subdivision plans were registered in 1868 and 1887. See schedule for detailed events.
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