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Weekend see and do: College Royal, St. Paddy’s Day events & more

A list of things to see and do in and around Guelph this weekend
20220319 College Royal square dance RV
Participants in the square dancing competition during College Royal 2023.

Friday

OHL Hockey

Sleeman Centre; 7 p.m.
Guelph Storm vs. Owen Sound Attack

Saturday

Guelph Farmers' Market

2 Gordon St.; 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Check out an abundance of fresh produce, baked goods, beverages, and products from local meat producers.

College Royal Open House

University of Guelph; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Mostly free activities and events like Old Macdonald’s New Farm, pancake flipping, kids carnival, square dancing competition, livestock shows and more. Additional information, including a schedule, click here.

Eramosa River Trail parkrun

Eramosa River Trail at 85 York Rd.; 9 a.m. to noon
A free weekly timed 5k run, jog, and walk kicks off just east of the covered bridge near The Boathouse. Newcomers are encouraged to arrive at 8:45 a.m.

St. Patrick’s Day-themed events

Live music, food and more at the Erin Legion (12 Dundas St. E. in Erin). Doors open at 6 p.m.

Musical performances and more at the Mount Forest Legion (140 King St. W. in Mount Forest). Doors open at 7 p.m.

DJ and dance party at the Guelph Legion (57 Watson Pkwy. S.) from 7:30 p.m. to 11 p.m.

A dance party featuring live music will be held at the Fergus Legion (500 Blair St. in Fergus) beginning at 8 p.m. and going until midnight. 

Sunday

College Royal Open House

University of Guelph; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Mostly free activities and events like Old Macdonald’s New Farm, pancake flipping, kids carnival, square dancing competition, livestock shows and more. Additional information, including a schedule, click here.

St. Patrick’s Day Market

The Hive, 34 Elizabeth St.; 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Visitors are encouraged to wear green as they pursue merchandise from vendors, local artists and farmers. Includes live music performances.



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