Muskoka Lakes Chamber of Commerce

Port Carling Farmer's Market
2019-08-22 09:00 - 14:00 (America/Toronto) | Hanna Park, Bailey St, Port Carling, Ontario, Canada
Thursdays in Hanna Park from 9am to 2pm.
Over 40 vendors showcasing the finest artisan crafts, local and organic produce, fresh baked goods, honey and herbs, meats, flowers, and more!
Featuring Live Music from Christina Hutt!

Windermere Village Festival of the Arts: Annual Stars of Tomorrow Concert
2019-08-21 19:30 | Rene Caisse Theatre, Rene Caisse Theatre, Bracebridge
OperaMuskoka is pleased to bring back the Stars of Tomorrow concert for another year. Concert starts at 7:30 PM at the Rene Caisse Theatre in Bracebridge. Tickets are $20 and can be purchased online or at the door.

Museum After Hours at the Muskoka Lakes Museum
2019-08-21 19:00
The 2019 Museum After Hours is in place. This summer we have a super line-up of topics and speakers, covering everything from folk-music to bats. Other topics to be covered include The Royal Muskoka Hotel, Attawapiskat, Prime Ministers and more. Attendees are also able to browse the museum while enjoying complimentary lemonade/tea and homemade cookies.
August 21st – Dr. Geoffrey Shifflet will share his research on the Royal Muskoka Hotel.

Windermere Village Festival of the Arts: La Traviata Opera
2019-08-20 19:30 | Rene Caisse Theatre, Rene Caisse Theatre, Bracebridge
OperaMuskoka presents the Toronto City Opera production of La Traviata. Concert starts at 7:30 PM at the Rene Caisse Theatre in Bracebridge. Tickets are $35 and can be purchased online or at the door

Live @ Library: Kathy McCarthy & Friends
2019-08-20 18:30 - 19:30 | Muskoka Lakes Public Library, 69 Joseph St, Port Carling, ON, P0B 1J0, Canada
Kathy McCarthy, a well known local musician (and rower!), has rounded up some friends to join her in presenting an hour of old and new favourites! Come out with your family for an enjoyable hour of music on the back patio. Free!

Windermere Village Festival of the Arts Heritage Walk
2019-08-19 16:00
Windermere Village is very rich in history – all of which has been meticulously recorded by the Windermere Women’s Institute. This short tour will seek to give a brief overview of the most notable events of this quaint small town. Happening at 4 PM, meet at the Village Hall in Windermere.

Bala Farmer's Market
2019-08-19 09:00 - 14:00
Come check out the local vendors offering handmade goods to the Muskoka Region!
Mondays 9am-2pm
Jaspen Park, Bala

All Day Bala Cruise
2019-08-18 10:30 - 16:00
Bays and shoreline on west Lake Muskoka and Bala Bay. Come enjoy the live informal commentary with Captain Potts, about the cottages, islands, loggers, resorts and boats in days gone by. Reservations required. Includes a light lunch.

Torrance 150th Celebration Service
2019-08-18 09:30 - 10:30
Join us for cake and refreshments at the Zion Presbyterian Church in Torrance.

Kim Mitchell @ The KEE to Bala
2019-08-17 21:00 | The Kee to Bala
Canadian rock icon Kim Mitchell sings those lines on his personal mission statement, “Rock N Roll Duty” and he’s still doing exactly that, energy and enthusiasm intact. For Mitchell, that’s what it’s all about, not the money, the fame or the trophy case.
Singer-songwriter and guitarist, Kim Mitchell, has achieved gold and multiplatinum sales status over a long and storied career, starting early on as leader of the musically eclectic Max Webster, a band who in the late 70’s defined “alternative” and “independent” long before the words became clichés. Mitchell has sold over 1.5 million recordings and toured regularly over a lengthy solo career that remains creatively vibrant to this day. Of note, 2014 marks the 30th anniversary of “Akimbo Alogo” (Alert Records), Kim’s first full length solo recording post Max Webster, a record which introduced us to Kim’s big, bold and endemic guitar driven sounds in songs like “Go For Soda” and the anthemic “All We Are”.
Along the way he won three Juno Awards for “Most Promising Male Vocalist of the Year”, “Album of the Year” and “Male Vocalist of the Year”. In the late 70’s and through all of the 80’s Kim toured the largest arenas in the country and today continues to perform at festivals, casinos and Performing Arts Theatres nationally. He is a gifted and peer-respected guitar player as well as an acclaimed songwriter, having penned (in partnership with Pye Dubois) and recorded classic hits like “Go For Soda”, “Rock N Roll Duty”, “Patio Lanterns”, “I am a Wild Party”, “Easy To Tame” and “All We Are”, to name just a few – all songs that have become part of the Canadian musical landscape.
Add several new songs from his most recent solo recording “Ain’t Life Amazing” (including the national rock radio hit of the title track), and audiences are thrilled to find that participating in a Kim Mitchell concert is like being at the live recording of a greatest hits box set which includes his solo hits and often Max Webster gems like “Diamonds Diamonds”, “Oh War”, and “Battlescar”, a hard rock anthem as poignant today as it was three decades ago when it was recorded with his friends Alex, Geddy and Neil of RUSH.
In 2004, while maintaining a busy touring schedule, Mitchell was invited to join the on-air staff at the CORUS flagship station Q107 in Toronto, giving Kim his first ever day-job and one that he has excelled at. During his tenure as host of their afternoon drive show, quickly becoming one of the most popular DJs in the GTA, and the country. July 31, 2015 marks the end of an 11 year journey hosting The Kim Mitchell Show.
Mitchell has the respect of peers, fans, and industry types alike. Just what does he consider his greatest achievement? “Shoot, that’s easy,” says Kim, “it’s in the couple of hours the band is onstage, being able to take people to a special place through our performance and music. When that happens, I’ve accomplished what I set out to do.” Legions of Canadian fans agree!

Jack Hutton & Friends: The Farewell Tour
2019-08-17 19:30 | Gravenhurst Opera House, 295 Muskoka Rd S, Gravenhurst, Ontario, P1P 1J1
Jack Hutton & Friends: The Farewell Tour
Saturday, August 17th
Doors open at 6:30 PM | Show at 7:30 PM
Tickets: $25
They’re back! Jack Hutton & Friends will be playing at the Gravenhurst Opera House this summer after a one year hiatus!
Following in the footsteps of the Rolling Stones, they’re calling this their ‘Farewell Tour’ and they’re looking forward to bringing us the most memorable moments of their shows of the past. The group’s very first Gravenhurst performance on July 26, 2003, may have set an attendance record, filling every seat. The tribute to Walter Donaldson got standing ovations for tunes like ‘Yes Sir, That’s My Baby‘, which they’ve included in this program.
Don’t miss hearing trombone virtuoso Bob Livingston, who toured with the Glenn Miller Orchestra in his teens. Bob, who is currently busy performing and writing arrangements with a sextet, sounds like Tommy Dorsey with ‘I’ll Never Smile Again’ and ‘Getting Sentimental Over You’. Brian Bauer, who mixes the world’s worst jokes with his unmatched mastery of vaudeville saxophone, will show us why he is one of the world’s best. Will Wilson from Niagara-on-the-Lake, will demonstrate why he is one of the few banjo players who has performed with a symphony orchestra. Ric Giorgi, who has led three symphony orchestras in the Toronto area, will again anchor the evening on string bass and perhaps bass saxophone. Band leader, Jack Hutton, who sounds like a mixture of Fats Waller and a ragtime Chopin, will be presiding on the 9-foot Steinway grand.

Torrance Last 150 Years
2019-08-17 13:00 - 16:00 | Torrance Community Centre, 1030 Torrance Rd, Torrance, ON P0C 1M0
Photo and memorabilia display
Bring your pictures and articles to share
Chit chat over coffee and tea

Port Carling Midday Madness
2019-08-17 12:00 - 18:00
Port Carling Midday Madness
Saturday, August 17, 12-6pm
Sales, Music, and Fun!
Check out local musicians while you shop!

Featuring:

Briar Summers
Clare Tapley
Tom’s Cafe
Neil Hutchinson
Jessica Sevier
Ian Thurston
Shannon Durnan
Mike Lewis
Christina Hutt
Emma Clendenan

Thank you to our Event Partners:

Torrance 150th Celebration BBQ
2019-08-17 12:00 - 15:00
Come to a BBQ at Sunset Park in Torrance for a celebration of 150 years!

Community picture at 12pm
Children’s games provided by Crystal & Penny
TML Fire Department Mascot & Display
BBQ – Sponsored by Torrance Euchre Club
Cake Cutting at 1:30pm – Sponsored by Don’s Bakery

The Practically Hip and Special Guest Francis Farmer
2019-08-16 19:00 - 23:30
Muskoka’s own Clear Lake Brewing Company presents live, Canada’s number one Tragically Hip Tribute Band, The Practically Hip, live at the Clear Lake Village Resort in Torrance, Ontario
With Special Guests, Toronto’s Francis Farmer

Speaking of Wildlife
2019-08-16 15:00 - 16:00 | JW Marriott The Rosseau Muskoka Resort & Spa, 1050 Paignton House Rd, Minett
Speaking of Wildlife is a traveling Wildlife Education Centre that provides permanent sanctuary to non-releasable Ontario wildlife; many of their animals have been orphaned, abandoned, injured or illegally kept as pets and cannot be released to the wild.
As such, these animals become ambassadors for their species, teaching audiences throughout the province about the animals that we share our environment with.
This one-hour interactive presentation features 6 of the Speaking of Wildlife’s Ontario wildlife ambassadors such as hawk, raccoon, wolf (2019), turtle, skunk, goose, owl, snake, etc. This presentation includes information about each individual animal, their species, adaptations, and habitat.
For more information and for reservations, call 705.765.6948

Rum Raiser
2019-08-16 13:00 | Windemere House, 2508 Windermere Rd, Windemere, Ontario, P0B 1P0, Canada

Rosseau Farmer's Market
2019-08-16 09:00 - 14:00
Over 80 Permanent Vendors + Additional Weekly Vendors and Live Entertainment

THE ROSSEAU MARKET IS HELD EVERY FRIDAY IN THE SUMMER DOWN AT THE WATERFRONT PARK
The first market of the summer kicks off at 9:00 on Friday, June 28th!

BBQ & Euchre
2019-08-15 17:30 | Torrance Community Centre, 1030 Torrance Rd, Torrance, ON P0C 1M0
Torrance is turning 150….Come celebrate!
Join us for food, fun, memories, and worship.

Summertime Lunch with Labatt at Clevelands House Resort
2019-08-15 13:00 - 15:00 | Clevelands House Resort, 1040 Juddhaven Road Muskoka, ON P0B 1G0
Come to Clevelands House Resort for a summertime Lunch with Labatt on August 15th! Call The Dining Room at 705-765-3171×148 for details.

Lake Joe Ladies' Member Guest Tournament
2019-08-15 10:00
All social Lake Joseph Club members are welcome to sign up and bring guests as well!

Port Carling Farmer's Market
2019-08-15 09:00 - 14:00
Thursdays in Hanna Park from 9am to 2pm.
Over 40 vendors showcasing the finest artisan crafts, local and organic produce, fresh baked goods, honey and herbs, meats, flowers, and more!
Featuring Live Music from Jack & Josie!

Bala Farmer's Market
2019-08-12 05:00 - 10:00
Come check out the local vendors offering handmade goods to the Muskoka Region!
Mondays 9am-2pm
1005 Pine Ridge Rd, Bala

Heritage Sunday Garden Luncheon Concert with Laurie Hurst
2019-08-11 12:30 | Christ Church Windermere, 1018 Fife Ave, Windermere, Ontario, P0B 1P0, Canada
Part of the Christ Church Windermere Summer Music Program. ~ “If music be the food of love” ~ A delicious Broadway menu of “Lunchtime Specials” from the genius of Cole Porter, Stephen Schwartz, Jerome Kern and Andrew Lloyd Webber. Laurie Hurst promises a feast of fun and favourites. There won’t be any leftovers! Laurie is a “Broadway-style” soprano with a huge repertoire.

Kids Day at SWS
2019-08-10 11:00 - 15:00
Bring your family to SWS Boatworks Minett for our annual Kids Day. We’ll have Jam Sandwich (awesome Muskoka children’s performer), bouncy castle, fishing derby, face painting, fun summer games, arts and crafts, Kawasaki Mule rides, Flyboard show and kids menu at Abbeys Bakery.

Peppa Pig Day @ Santa's Village
2019-08-10 11:00 - 15:00
Join us on Saturday, August 10th for Peppa Pig Day at Santa’s Village! Peppa and George will be joining us from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm for meet & greets and photos!
1624 Golden Beach Road, Gravenhurst

Rosseau Farmer's Markets
2019-08-09 09:00 - 14:00
Over 80 Permanent Vendors + Additional Weekly Vendors and Live Entertainment

THE ROSSEAU MARKET IS HELD EVERY FRIDAY IN THE SUMMER DOWN AT THE WATERFRONT PARK
The first market of the summer kicks off at 9:00 on Friday, June 28th!
DON’T FORGET THAT WE HAVE A FREE SHUTTLE BUS
PARK ANYWHERE IN TOWN AND RIDE IN STYLE TO THE MARKET.

July Talk @ The KEE to Bala
2019-08-09 - 2019-08-10 | The Kee to Bala
We’re excited to welcome come back Toronto’s very own July Talk, Friday August 9th at The KEE to Bala!
Advanced tickets are on sale now, act fast!
$32.50

ArtiFact or Fiction Gala Fundraiser
2019-08-08 17:00 - 20:00 | Port Carling Community Centre, 3 Bailey St, Port Carling
Muskoka Lakes Museum will be holding their annual ArtiFact or Fiction Gala Fundraiser at the Port Carling Community Centre. The evening will carry on the traditions and fun of our past galas with a delicious buffet dinner, a raffle with four exciting prizes, live classical music, and the usual ArtiFact or Fiction quiz. Tickets are $75 per person. Check our website and social media for more information.

Port Carling Farmer's Market
2019-08-08 09:00 - 14:00 | Hanna Park, Bailey St, Port Carling, Ontario, Canada
Thursdays in Hanna Park from 9am to 2pm.
Over 40 vendors showcasing the finest artisan crafts, local and organic produce, fresh baked goods, honey and herbs, meats, flowers, and more!
Featuring Live Music from Wendy Whelan!
