Events & Festivals
Celebrate festivals and events year-round in Owen Sound! Every season, our variety of festivals and events attract visitors from near and far, helping to make Owen Sound 'Where You Want to Live'.
We highlight many of our unique and exciting celebrations below.
All year long the City of Owen Sound offers many different events for different audiences. Learn how your business or organization can be involved by checking out our Partnership Package or Tourism Brochure Advertising, then complete and submit our inquiry form for more personalized details and opportunities (please download/email this form).
Are you interested in planning a public event in Owen Sound? If so, please visit our Submit a Community Event page.
If you wish to list an event, you can submit it on the Submit a Community Event page and also email the City's Events & Activation Coordinator.
Owen Sound Farmers' Market
September 23, 2023
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Woodturning: Segmented Construction with Carl Durance
September 23, 2023
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Introduction to Painting with Oils
September 23, 2023
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Owen Sound Community Artist Studio Tour
September 23, 2023
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Harvest Fest at Grey Roots
September 23, 2023
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BBBS Golf Fore Kids’ Sake - 7th Annual Golf Tournament
September 23, 2023
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BLACK TIE BINGO FUNDRAISER
September 23, 2023
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Mixed Media Evenings
September 23, 2023
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Honeymoon Suite & The Kings
September 23, 2023
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GREY ROAD 1 + RISE ARCHITECT
September 23, 2023
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LEVEL 2/3 CLAY INTENSIVE
September 24, 2023
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2 DAY ACRYLIC - WATER
September 24, 2023
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KIDS AFTER SCHOOL ARTS - FIBRE CLUB - 5 SESSION
September 25, 2023
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GET TO KNOW YOUR SEWING MACHINE
September 26, 2023
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Fine Woodworking: Exquisite Hinged Box with Pierre Rousseau
September 27, 2023
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Introduction to Encaustic – 1/2 Day
September 27, 2023
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KIDS AFTER SCHOOL ARTS - MIXED MEDIA - 6 SESSION
September 27, 2023
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Grey Gallery weekly drop-in life drawing
September 27, 2023
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Autumn Leaves Studio Tour
September 29, 2023
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Saugeen Artists Guild Fall Studio Tour
September 29, 2023
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REGGADDICTION: REGGAE & CANADIAN ROCK CLASSICS
September 29, 2023
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MIDDLE RAGED Sketch Comedy
September 29, 2023
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Crossing the Finish Line
September 30, 2023
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Owen Sound Oktoberfest
September 30, 2023
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Johnny Cash - The Memories Tour
September 30, 2023
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Urban Waters - Vinyl Release Show
September 30, 2023
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Introduction to Encaustic – 1/2 Day
October 01, 2023
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EVERY OTHER TUESDAY: OPEN MIC NIGHT
October 03, 2023
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Owen Sound Carpet Bowling
October 05, 2023
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Encaustic for Photography
October 05, 2023
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Fandango - ZZ Top Tribute
October 06, 2023
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ROB ELDER TRIO + PAIGE WARNER
October 06, 2023
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EMBROIDERED POSTCARDS - STITCH AND WEAVE
October 07, 2023
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FABRIC BEADS - STITCH AND WEAVE
October 07, 2023
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MAKE YOUR OWN STITCH MARKERS - STITCH AND WEAVE
October 07, 2023
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MUSIC MATINEE: BROOKE TRIO
October 07, 2023
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Early Morning Rain: The Legend of Gordon Lightfoot
October 07, 2023
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DYED SHIBORI SOCKS - STITCH AND WEAVE
October 08, 2023
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FELT BIRD - STITCH AND WEAVE
October 08, 2023
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MAKE YOUR OWN TAPESTRY NEEDLES - STITCH AND WEAVE
October 08, 2023
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Soul Collage Introduction
October 08, 2023
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MAKE YOUR OWN STITCH MARKERS - STITCH AND WEAVE
October 08, 2023
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FOLDING LEATHER CHANGE POUCH
October 08, 2023
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LEVEL 2/3 CLAY - 5 SESSION
October 10, 2023
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Gelli Plate Printing and Encaustic
October 11, 2023
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Ennis Sisters in Concert
October 11, 2023
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Polymer Clay for Kids
October 12, 2023
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THE CROWD GOES MILD: THE COLES, JACKSON, BEADLE REVUE WITH SPECIAL GUEST/HOST JOHN CRAIG SIFTON
October 12, 2023
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Twist of Fate: LookUp Theatre
October 13, 2023
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ABSOLUTE BEGINNERS - CROCHET
October 14, 2023
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Mixed Media: Immerse Yourself - 2 day
October 14, 2023
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Twist of Fate: LookUp Theatre
October 14, 2023
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Rockin' For Rewards with Mid Life Crisis
October 14, 2023
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Rocky Horror Picture Show - Film
October 14, 2023
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BEADED MOCCASINS - 2 DAY
October 15, 2023
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POTTERY WHEEL TASTER - 1 DAY
October 15, 2023
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Introduction to Polymer Clay Jewellery
October 16, 2023
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Wonderland Singers Community Choir
October 16, 2023
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Construct a Concertina Book
October 17, 2023
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Construct a Concertina Book
October 17, 2023
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Soul Collage: Going Deeper - The Committee Suit
October 18, 2023
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GET TO KNOW YOUR SERGER
October 18, 2023
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Library Book Sale *3rd Thursday
October 19, 2023
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DEAD ROOT REVIVAL + TROFLOW
October 19, 2023
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Fine Woodworking: Custom Lidded Chest 3 day course
October 20, 2023
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TRIBUTE TO NIRVANA + HOLE WITH JOAN SMITH & THE JANE DOES
October 20, 2023
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GOOD ENOUGH LIVE KARAOKE
October 21, 2023
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Stand-Up Comedy Showcase
October 21, 2023
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MATT EPP WITH SPECIAL GUESTS
October 26, 2023
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RRAMPT HALLOWEEN TRIVIA BY ROSS
October 27, 2023
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Woodturning: Pepper Mills with Carl Durance
October 28, 2023
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Halloween Trivia Night
October 28, 2023
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HALLOWEEN HEAVEN & HELL MIXER: BOILER BEACH + FALL DOWN 7
October 28, 2023
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GRACIE JET + MARSHALL VERONI
November 04, 2023
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One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest
November 09, 2023
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MY SON THE HURRICANE - SOLD OUT
November 10, 2023
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One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest
November 10, 2023
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BOOTLEG CREEDENCE + SYMPLY SKYNYRD
November 11, 2023
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One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest
November 11, 2023
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2 DAY ACRYLIC - ROCKS
November 12, 2023
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One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest
November 12, 2023
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One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest
November 15, 2023
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Library Book Sale *3rd Thursday
November 16, 2023
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One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest
November 16, 2023
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One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest
November 17, 2023
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One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest
November 18, 2023
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Santa's Christmas Shop
November 19, 2023
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Hotel California - The Original Eagles Tribute
November 24, 2023
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ROAD WAVES + GLACIAL ERRATIC
November 25, 2023
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Lennon.Live: Love is Real
November 25, 2023
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Men of the Deeps: Christmas in the Mine
November 27, 2023
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Maggie's Wake: Spirit of the Season
December 09, 2023
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Hill & McGraw: A Tribute to Faith Hill and Tim McGraw
December 15, 2023
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LEASH: TRIBUTE TO PEARL JAM
December 16, 2023
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A Rock & Roll Christmas
December 16, 2023
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New Years Eve Family Celebration
December 31, 2023
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The Beckett Family New Year's Eve Show - Matinee
December 31, 2023
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The Beckett Family New Year's Eve Show
December 31, 2023
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Elvis Comeback to '68
January 20, 2024
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Abbamania with Night Fever
March 08, 2024
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Abbamania with Night Fever
March 09, 2024
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Tom Thomson's Wake - An Original Folk Musical
May 03, 2024
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Classic Albums Live Performs: Led Zeppelin - Led Zeppelin II
May 04, 2024
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The Addams Family Young@Part
June 08, 2024
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The Addams Family Young@Part
June 08, 2024
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The Addams Family Young@Part
June 14, 2024
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The Addams Family Young@Part
June 15, 2024
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The Addams Family Young@Part
June 15, 2024
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