For the third year in a row, Summerfest returns to downtown Meaford from August 2-4.
The first two Summerfest events brought Meaford’s downtown core to life for a mid-summer festival created and organized by downtown businesswomen, and organizers are hoping to bring the same fun with this year’s event.
This year’s Summerfest kicks off on Friday, August 2, with a movie under the stars. Dress up as your favourite Back to the Future character for a chance to win prizes.
On Saturday, August 3, the downtown will be busy with a community yard sale, a Beautiful Joe dog parade, a Jeep Invasion, capped off with a street dance with a ’60s theme.
The fun continues on Sunday, August 4, with the continuation of the sidewalk sale, and ‘Poutine-off’ events among others.
“Grab your $2 Poutine-Off passports at these local businesses: The Keep Refillery-Meaford, Crystal Dragon, Craig Gallery, Little Wren Hair Studio, The Red Apple, and Meaford Chamber of Commerce, and support our community events,” said organizers. “This year we have 12 restaurants participating: The Dam Pub, Franny’s Mercato, The Leeky Canoe, Sheardown’s, Amici’s, Meaford Social, Jake’s Grab & Go, Savvy Meaford, Red Door, McGinty’s, Eggcitement Bistro, and Tilly’s Cafe. It’s going to be an epic battle! Your support helps Meaford Downtown continue hosting these fantastic events, strengthening our local businesses. The passport is your ticket to vote for who you think has the best poutine. Drop off your completed passport vote at the Red Apple ballot box by 4 p.m. on Sunday, August 4.”
The winner of last year’s poutine competition was Tilly’s cafe, with Sheardown’s Wine Bar taking both second place and the People’s Choice award.
The listing of events released by organizers last week includes:
Friday:
– Movie Under the Stars: 6-8 p.m. Dress up as your favourite ‘Back to The Future’ character for a chance to win prizes.
Saturday:
– Community Yard Sale: Starts at 8 a.m.
– Beautiful Joe Dog Parade: 9-9:30 a.m.
– Canine Water Sport Canada: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
– Poutine-Off Saturday & Sunday
– Sidewalk Sale: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
– Doors of Meaford: Saturday & Sunday
– Jeep Invasion: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
– Live Podcast Recording: 12-3 p.m.
– Free Flow Visual Artistry Performance: 2-5 p.m.
– Street Dance – The ’60s Revisited: 7:30-9:30 p.m.
Sunday:
– Sidewalk Sale & Food Trucks: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
– Jeep Invasion: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
– Canine Water Sport Canada: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
– Poutine-Off continues
More information can be found on the Meaford Downtown Facebook page.
