Weekend see and do: Riverfest Elora, markets and more

Friday

Riverfest Elora

Bissell Park (127 East Mill St.); 3 p.m.

In addition to live music, there will be arts and crafts vendors, as well as food and fun for the whole family. The first main stage act is set for 5:45 p.m. and closed by Violet Femmes which takes the stage at 9:30 p.m. More information, including details about tickets, can be found here.

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

Park Activation – Exhibition Park

81 London Rd. W.; 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Join the city’s recreation team in Exhibition Park for various free outdoor activities.

Eramosa River Trail parkrun and parkwalk

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 join at 8:45 a.m.

Saddle Up Sidewalk Event

Downtown Guelph 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and 8 p.m.
Western themed market downtown with photo opportunities, vendors, food and beverages. There will also be pony rides from 1 to 4 p.m. and line dancing at 8 p.m.

Guelph Outdoor Handmade Market

Royal City Park; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

A variety of vendors selling jewelry, candles, leather goods and more.

Riverfest Elora

Bissell Park (127 East Mill St.); 1:30 p.m.

In addition to live music, there will be arts and crafts vendors, as well as food and fun for the whole family. The first main stage act is set for 2 p.m. and closed by Fleet Foxes which takes the stage at 9:30 p.m. More information, including details about tickets, can be found here.

Guelph Royals baseball

Hastings Stadium (70 Division St.); 7:30 p.m.
Guelph Royals vs. London Majors

Guelph Poetry Slam

Which Craft (91 Wyndham St. N.); 8:30 p.m. to 11 p.m.

Experience live poetry, featuring a chance to win a $100 prize, as well as open mic time. More information is available here.

Sunday

Aberfoyle Antique Market

57 Brock Rd. S., Aberfoyle; 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Canada’s largest outdoor antique market.

Full Moon Market

The Hive (349 Elizabeth St.); 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Local market with vendors selling crystals, jewelry, tea, candles and more.

Riverfest Elora

Bissell Park (127 East Mill St.); 1:30 p.m.

In addition to live music, there will be arts and crafts vendors, as well as food and fun for the whole family. The first main stage act is set for 2 p.m. and closed by Josh Ross which takes the stage at 8:30 p.m. More information, including details about tickets, can be found here.