Owen Sound Salmon Spectacular

August 13, 2009

Although it coincides with back to school and the end of summer, many look forward to it each and every year… It’s the Sydenham Sportsmen Association’s annual Owen Sound Salmon Spectacular. This year’s event runs from Friday, August 28 to Sunday, September 6.

You don’t have to fish to enjoy the derby. Each day brings loads of entertainment and things to do for everyone of all ages. Lots of fun, food, prizes and entertainment. Check the schedule on the website. The entertainment starts on Friday afternoon and just keeps going for the duration of the derby… kids night, kids day, daily and nightly entertainment, a giant fish fry on each of the Saturday evenings of the event, seniors day and a ladies afternoon.

The derby is run by hundred of volunteers, working each day to help it run smoothly. It has grown over the years and seems to be bigger each year, with many local and national sponsors to help make it such a success.

So, if you fish, buy your ticket and get in on some great fishing. If you’re not… come on down to the big white tent at the marina and have a great time… you may just come back more than once.

Written by Deb · Filed Under Events, Feature Video, Get Out, Music, Owen Sound, The Area, Video, fun

Streets Alive! Owen Sound’s Busker Extravaganza

August 13, 2009

Calling all Buskers! Streets Alive! is coming to Downtown Owen Sound on August 21st and 22nd, 2009. It is a busking festival showcasing a wide variety of local and non local grassroots performers, seasoned veterans, in the age old tradition of crowd involvement and pure unadulterated exciting entertainment!

Friday, August 21, 2009 to Saturday, August 22, 2009
Friday Night 8-10 pm; Saturday 10 am – 4 pm
Free Downtown & the Inner Harbour
For more information, please contact Doug Cleverley 519-376-4440 ext. 251

Friday night will be a preview that will showcase select buskers on the natural stage at Owen Sound City Hall. There will be a mix of acoustic, and electric, artisans and performance pieces. It’s bound to be an exciting evening!

Saturday will have a variety of buskers in a various key locations throughout the downtown area, as well as around the Sydenham river and spilling into the harbour area. There will be a lots of sights, sounds, and moving performances for all!

Busker categories include:
* Children’s entertainers
* Musicians of all sorts
* “Street shtick” i.e. jugglers, magicians, fire twirlers
* Physical performers i.e. acrobats, mimes, dancers
* Visual artists, i.e. caricature artists, face painters

Written by Deb · Filed Under Downtown, Events, Features, Get Out, Music, The Arts

Summerfolk 34… almost here

August 6, 2009

So you you’re not sure if you’re going to Summerfolk yet… I can give you quite a few reasons why you should put it on your “to do” list for the weekend of August 14, 15 and 16, 2009. Hard Ryde, Tanglefoot, Shane Cook w/Brain & Jake, Valdy, Aline Morales Band, Trout Fishing in America, Chloe Hall Trio, Brian McNeill, Jonathan Jerome, Al “Suitcase” Walker, Scatter the Cats, Tara & Trevor MacKenzie, Jon Farmer, Sarah Hillis, Claire McLeish, Liam Sanagan… the list goes on. Need I say more?

As if the music weren’t enough, there’s also the Artisan’s Village featuring the works of many talented folks including Silverstrong Jewellery Design, Henna – Under the Willows, Larry A. Cluchey Wood Turning, Mud Puppy Art Studio, Richard Mudd Pottery, Ron Belanger Guitars, Dan Paper-cutting Art Studio, Delicate Touch and so many more… and you certainly won’t go hungry there will be lots of great food and beverages to purchase as well.

So, are you convinced? I am. Hope to see you there!

Written by Deb · Filed Under Community, Events, Features, Get Out, Music, Summerfolk

A Knight Out in Owen Sound – Music & Movies at Kelso Beach

July 22, 2009

The Celebrate Summer Owen Sound Music & Movies series runs Friday nights (July 17, 24, 31, August 7 and 21). Enjoy a movie and some musical talent.

Friday, July 17 was the first in the series at the Kelso Beach Park Amphitheatre featuring area artist Erica Knight. Some compare her sounds to the likes of Kt Tunstall, the folk-rock bounce of Natalie Merchant and at times the country-soul groove of Norah Jones.

Details for each music and movie night can be foiund on the Celebrate Owen Sound website