Muskoka Lakes Chamber of Commerce

Billy Bishop Goes To War - Dinner And A Show
2018-07-27 13:30 - 17:30 (America/Toronto) | The ‘New Baldwins’ Resort, 1024 Golf Ave, Port Carling, Ontario, P0B 1J0, Canada
Muskoka Chautauqua has developed a new partnership with Dot the T Productions and The ‘New’ Baldwins to bring professional theatre to Muskoka!
Enjoy a fantastic dinner provided by The ‘New’ Baldwin’s Resort and ease into an evening of Musical Theatre without leaving Muskoka.

Muskoka Pride: QUEER Talks: Queer Identities
2018-07-27 14:00 - 16:00 | BMLSS, 100 Clearbrook Trail, Bracebridge, ON P1L 2E9

Muskoka Pride: Film Screening: Love, Simon
2018-07-27 15:00 - 17:30 | BMLSS, 100 Clearbrook Trail, Bracebridge, ON P1L 2E9
At the cafeteria in BMLSS.

2nd Annual Wakehul Boarding Bonanza
2018-07-28 04:00 - 13:00 | Bush’s Watersport Park, Muskoka District Road 169, Bala, Ontario, P0B 1J0, Canada
Whether you’re there to compete or just to watch, the day will be a blast! With wake-boarding and wake-skating all day and a beer garden for the spectators, it’s an event for everybody. Local food & business vendors will also be there so make sure to stop by and support.

One of a Kind Cruise: Port Carling to Lake Joseph
2018-07-28 06:30 - 12:30 | Muskoka Steamships, 185 Cherokee Lane Gravenhurst, Ontario P1P 1Z9 Canada
This 6-hour cruise is the only one to sail Lake Joseph in 2018.
Wenonah II sails July 28, 2018, from Port Carling at 10:30 AM, returning by 4:30 PM. Her destination? – the site of the sinking of SS Kenozha that took place August 15, 1918. The crew of 14 escaped, without clothes, money or personal effects. At the time, she was the oldest ship in the fleet, and had been recently enlarged to carry 350 passengers.
Renowned Muskoka steamship historian,Richard Tatley will be narrating this centennial cruise that marks a tragic event in Muskoka steamship history.
Limited to 216 passengers, there are only a few days left to book tickets at a cost of $110 per person, plus tax. An optional lunch is available at $20.25 per adult, plus tax and gratuity. A children’s menu is available.

Muskoka Pride: Drag Show
2018-07-28 15:30 - 17:30 | Sawdust City Brewing, 397 Muskoka Rd N, Gravenhurst, P1P 1G3, Canada

Muskoka Pride Parade
2018-07-29 07:30 - 13:00
Join for Muskoka’s first-ever Pride Parade! On Manitoba Street in Bracebridge.

10th Annual Pride Picnic
2018-07-29 08:00 - 12:00 | Memorial Park Manitoba Street, Memorial Park Manitoba Street, Bracebridge, Canada
Celebrate 10 years of Muskoka Pride! Live music, vendors, free food & kids activities.

Muskoka Pride: Bracebridge Dinner After Picnic
2018-07-29 14:30 - 16:30
Dinner at TBD Restaurant.

Man in Black and Special Friends
2018-07-29 15:30 - 17:30 | Gull Lake Rotary Park, Gravenhurst, Gull Lake Rotary Park, Gravenhurst
Crowd favourites Jim & Pam Yorfido return to Music on the Barge just off a five-week European tour. Man in Black will feature the world class tributes to Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, Bill Haley, Tammy Wynette, Loretta Lynn and Johnny & June duets.

Something Learned Workshop Series: Soap-making
2018-07-31 10:00 - 11:00 | Muskoka Lakes Public Library, 69 Joseph St, Port Carling, ON, P0B 1J0, Canada

After Hours at the Museum
2018-08-01 15:00 - 16:30 | Muskoka Lakes Musem, Muskoka Lakes Musem, Port Carling
Join Lloyd Walton, writer, painter, and film maker, on Logging and more, in Muskoka
Cost is $5 or $3 for members & students.

Live @ Library: Cole & Jess
2018-08-02 15:30 - 16:30 | Muskoka Lakes Public Library, 69 Joseph St, Port Carling, ON, P0B 1J0, Canada

On A First Name Basis Theatre
2018-08-02 16:00 - 18:00, 2018-08-09 16:00 - 18:00 | Peninsula Recrecation Centre, Minett, Ontario, Canada
A Dot The T Production – Muskoka’s Professional Theatre Production Company
Doors will open at 7:30pm, General Seating

Co-Directors – Joan Bendon & Maureen Cubberley
Starring William Colgate as David Kilbride and Joan Bendon as Lucy Hopperstaad

This delightful play tells the story of a very successful, but cantankerous, novelist who suddenly discovers that he knows nothing about his maid of 28 years. She, on the other hand, knows absolutely everything about him! He makes it his mission to learn all he can about her in a most engaging conversation. With revelations that are surprising, funny, and extremely moving, this is a love story, a social commentary and a mystery wrapped in witty dialogue and vivid imagery.

Sawdust City Music Festival
2018-08-03 04:00 - 2018-08-05 13:00
Sawdust City Music Festival presented by TD Bank Group, is excited to announce the festival’s return to beautiful historic “Sawdust City” Gravenhurst, ON this coming August long weekend. The second annual 3-day multi-venue music festival will take place August 3rd to 5th, and feature award-winning artists such as the Good Lovelies, Rose Cousins, and Royal Wood. The weekend will include two evenings at the Opera House, a Songwriters’ Circle, Music on the Barge, Sunday Kids Zone (children’s programming, story time, balloons and so much more), and a vendor village in Gull Lake Rotary Park. Weekend and VIP Packages are on sale now.

Muskoka Comic-Con
2018-08-04 06:00 - 14:00 | Bracebridge Arena, 169 James St, Bracebridge, Ontario, P1L 2B8, Canada

Muskoka Rocks Road Races in Support of Camp Ooch
2018-08-05 03:00 - 13:00 | Peninsula Recrecation Centre, Minett, Ontario, Canada
Registration & bib pickup – Saturday Augusut 4 from 12-4:30pm
Race day registration 7am-8:30pm.
GMP Magical Muskoka 1KM Run: 8:30am
10km race – 9am
Colliers 5km Fun Run / Walk: 9:10am
We have registration forms at the office in Bala.
Fore more information call Laurel Brooks (416-524-0065, laurelbrooks@rogers.com) or Lynn Keane (lynnakeane@gmail.com)

Gazebo Concert
2018-08-05 15:00 | Christ Church Windermere, 1018 Fife Ave, Windermere, Ontario, P0B 1P0, Canada
Wayne Strongman, CM, Mus. Bac., MA, one of Canada’s most distinguished music
directors, brings his talent and vast musical experience to Christ Church and Muskoka.
This summer, Strongman has invited guest artists to help the vibrant Christ Church
congregation achieve its goals: to reach the wider summer community with a
stimulating program of events and services that will enrich the spiritual life of the
community.
The second in the Gazebo Concert series, will feature The Art of Portuguese Fado with
musicians Jessica Lloyd and Louis Simao,
From concert hall to opera stage, from studio sessions to nightclubs, Jessica Lloyd’s
genre-crossing vocal abilities never fail to impress. When she is not on stage, Jessica is
the Head of Music at Havergal College. Louis Simao has been composing, performing
and recording as a multi-instrumentalist in a variety of genres for over twenty years. In
November of 2017, he was named World Solo Artist of the Year by the Canadian Folk
Music Awards, and in April of 2018, was nominated by the Independent Music Awards for
2018 World Beat Artist of the Year.
Christ Church, Windermere on Lake Rosseau, Muskoka, has offered year round services
in the Anglican tradition since 1904. For more details: christchurchwindermere.ca

The Trews
2018-08-05 17:00 - 19:30 | The Kee to Bala

4th Annual Mayor’s Appreciation Barbecue
2018-08-07 07:30 - 10:00 | Port Carling Community Centre, 3 Bailey St, Port Carling
MUSKOKA LAKES – Mayor Don Furniss is proud to invite all residents and visitors to the 4th Annual Mayor’s Appreciation Barbecue on Tuesday, August 7, 2018 from 11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Port Carling Community Centre. Last year saw around 250 people attend this great gathering.
“The community barbecue is an opportunity to recognize and give appreciation for the tremendous efforts by staff and volunteers throughout the Township.” states Mayor Don Furniss.
Everyone is welcome to attend the barbecue and enjoy lunch with the Mayor.
For more information, please visit www.muskokalakes.ca.

Something Learned Workshop Series: Art & Science of Meditation
2018-08-07 10:00 - 11:00 | Muskoka Lakes Public Library, 69 Joseph St, Port Carling, ON, P0B 1J0, Canada

After Hours at the Museum
2018-08-08 15:00 - 16:30 | Muskoka Lakes Musem, Muskoka Lakes Musem, Port Carling
Join Aaron Rusak from the Muskoka Conservancy, talks about Birds in Muskoka – with a focus on loons
Cost is $5 or $3 for members & students.

Therapeutic Paws of Canada Team Muskoka
2018-08-09 10:00 - 11:30 | Walker’s Point Community Centre, Walker's Point Community Centre
Come meet Team Muskoka. There are five dogs and their trainers as well as two seeing eye dogs and their owner. Learn about this very important work presented by the Walkers Point Community Library

Therapeutic Paws of Canada - meet the dogs & trainers
2018-08-09 10:00 - 12:00 | Walker’s Point Community Centre, Walker's Point Community Centre
Come meet team Muskoka!

Muskoka Autumn Studio Tour - Opening Night
2018-08-10 15:00 - 18:00 | Muskoka Discovery Centre, 275 Steamship Bay Road, Gravenhurst, Ontario, P1P 1Z9, Canada
Show continues Aug. 11-12

Port Carling Legion Annual Flea Market, Bar BQ and Bake Sale
2018-08-11 05:00 - 09:00
No early Birds!!!
All proceeds to student bursaries and local events.
Booth/Vendor spaces available $10. per 10 feet sections
Donations being accepted now.
Pick ups may be available by calling the branch at
705-765-5302 or email rcl529pc@gmail.com

Muskoka Lakes Association Antique Boat Show, Port Carling
2018-08-11 06:00 - 12:00
Mark August 11, 2018 in your calendar as the date of the MLA bi-annual Antique Boat Show in Port Carling. This year’s theme will be “Celebrating 125 years” featuring many of Muskoka’s oldest surviving boats, many more than 100 years old. Muskoka’s antique and classic boats are a unique treasure in the world and draw the attention of the most informed collectors.
This summer we will celebrate the stories of some of these remarkable boats. We expect more than 70 boats to be on display and their proud custodian’s to be available to answer your questions about their history in Muskoka.

Muskoka VegFest
2018-08-11 06:00 - 14:00 | River Mill Park Huntsville, Huntsville, Ont, Canada
WegFest Muskoka is a celebration of all things Vegan! This is a free event showcasing plant based food, clothing and other products from all over Ontario. There will be food trucks, speakers, and lots of opportunity to shop. It is all about conscious living, sustainability and wellness. See you there.

KIDS DAY AT SWS MARINA
2018-08-11 07:00 - 10:00 | SWS Marina, 1112 Juddhaven, Port Carling, ON P0B 1J0
-Bouncy Castle
-Kids Yoga at 1:30 pm
-Regatta Games
-Arts and Crafts
-Prizes
-Abbey’s Kids Menu
-Kawasaki Mule Rides
