Amherstburg Uncommon Festival

  • September 20-22, 2024
  • Downtown Amherstburg
  • 519-730-1309

One of the most anticipated events of the year is back. Friday – Sunday, September 20-22.

Step into a world where steampunk meets magic. Gears, gadgets and enchantments abound at our extraordinary event.

Dress up in your favorite wizardry or steampunk cosplay costume and join us for a weekend filled with fun. Expect more buskers, live performances, games, vendors & downtown businesses open to serve you and wackier – than – ever fun filled days. You will want to return every single day so you don’t miss a thing!

For a PDF version of the schedule & map, click HERE

Friday Banner for Uncommon

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 20: 5:00pm-10:00pm

  • 5:00pm – 10:00pm: Uncommon vendors lining the streets and park
  • 5:00pm – 10:00pm: Butterbeer in King’s Navy Yard Park ($) *Proceeds support the Amherstburg Mission*
  • 5:00pm – 10:00pm: Games in the park including wacky golf, croquet and wizard ball toss
  • 5:00pm – 10:00pm: Make your Uncommon button at Ollimander’s Button Shop ($)
  • 5:00pm – 8:00pm: Have your hand at Bad Axe Throwing ($)
  • 5:00pm – 8:00pm: Join us for a game of Wizard Bingo!
  • 5:00pm – 8:00pm: Science Expert led children’s activities at the WFCU Credit Union Wizard Academy
  • 5:00pm – 8:00pm: Pink House Pottery – workshops at 6pm & 8pm ($)
  • 5:00pm – 8:00pm: Owls, falcons and more with Kingsport Environmental Falconry Services (Stage show at 5pm)
  • 6:00pm: Magician Show with Ron Gudel
  • 7:00pm: A mesmerizing journey with the Motor City Hypnotist
  • 7:00pm: Harry Potter Trivia Night at Lot 10 Brewing Company. Click here to learn more!
  • 8:30pm: Singers from Windsor Symphony Orchestra perform

($) indicates an additional cost

Saturday banner Uncommon

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 21: 12:00pm-10:00pm

  • 12:00pm – 10:00pm: Uncommon vendors lining the streets and park
  • 12:00pm – 10:00pm: Butterbeer in King’s Navy Yard Park ($) *Proceeds support the Amherstburg Mission*
  • 12:00pm – 10:00pm: Games in the park including wacky golf, croquet and wizard ball toss
  • 12:00pm – 10:00pm: Make your Uncommon button at Ollimander’s Button Shop ($)
  • 12:00pm – 8:00pm: Have your hand at Bad Axe Throwing on Murray St. ($)
  • 12:00pm – 8:00pm: Wizard Bingo!
  • 12:00pm – 8:00pm: Science Expert led children’s activities at the WFCU Credit Union Wizard Academy
  • 12:00pm – 8:00pm: Pink House Pottery – workshops at 12pm, 2pm, 4pm, 6pm & 8pm ($)
  • 12:00pm – 6:00pm: Owls, falcons and more with Kingsport Environmental Falconry Services (Stage shows at 1pm & 4pm)
  • 12:30pm: A Rivertown Dance Academy enchanting performance
  • 1:00pm: An Old Time Magic Show in the park
  • 2:00pm: Magician Show with Ron Gudel
  • 3:00pm: Absurdical Tragical Chronicle of Punch & Judy Show
  • 3:00pm: A mesmerizing journey with the Motor City Hypnotist
  • 5:00pm: Dress to impress at our annual costume contest. Sign up at the information tent at the festival. See contest guidelines here
  • 5:00pm: The Circus of Industrious Fleas Show
  • 6:00pm: Magician Show with Ron Gudel
  • 7:00pm: An Old Time Magic Show
  • 7:00pm: The Motor City Hypnotist returns for his second show today
  • 9:00pm: A sky full of twinkling dancing stars at the region’s FIRST Drone Light Show!

($) indicates an additional cost

Drone Viewing Map
Sunday banner Uncommon

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 22: 12:00pm-6:00pm

  • 12:00pm – 6:00pm: Uncommon vendors lining the streets and park
  • 12:00pm – 6:00pm: Butterbeer in King’s Navy Yard Park! ($) *Proceeds support the Amherstburg Mission*
  • 12:00pm – 6:00pm: Games in the park including wacky golf, croquet and wizard ball toss
  • 12:00pm – 6:00pm: Wizard Bingo!
  • 12:00pm – 6:00pm: Make your Uncommon button at Ollimander’s Button Shop ($)
  • 12:00pm – 6:00pm: Have your hand at Bad Axe Throwing ($)
  • 12:00pm – 6:00pm: Science Expert led children’s activities at the WFCU Credit Union Wizard Academy
  • 12:00pm – 6:00pm: Pink House Pottery – workshops at 12pm, 2pm & 4pm ($)
  • 12:00pm – 6:00pm: Owls, falcons and more with Kingsport Environmental Falconry Services (Stage shows at 1pm & 4pm)
  • 2:00pm: An Old Time Magic Show
  • 3:00pm: A mesmerizing journey with the Motor City Hypnotist
  • 4:00pm: The Circus of Industrious Fleas Show
  • 5:00pm: Dress to impress at our annual costume contest. Sign up at the information tent at the festival. See contest guidelines here

($) indicates an additional cost

Uncommon Festival map banner
Amherstburg Uncommon Festival 2024 map

SOCK & SNACK DONATIONS

In the spirit of Dobby the elf, we are collecting brand new socks as well as non-perishable snacks at the Sock Tree during Amherstburg Uncommon Festival.

Help us support local organizations by bringing your donations to the festival. Your kindness makes a difference in our community!

Donations will be accepted at the base of the tree behind the fountain. See the map above for location details.

Route 605 sponsored by Bob Rozankovic

Transit to Uncommon Festival, courtesy of BR Consulting Solutions

Transit Windsor Route 605 running between Windsor and Amherstburg will be free of charge after 6pm on Friday, September 20 courtesy of BR Consulting Solutions!

Three additional routes have also been added to the weekend:

  • FRIDAY: Additional trip is leaving Hotel-Dieu Grace Healthcare at 9pm, and leaving downtown Amherstburg at 9:35pm.
  • SATURDAY: Additional trip is leaving Hotel-Dieu Grace Healthcare at 7:30pm, and leaving downtown Amherstburg at 8:05pm.
  • SATURDAY: Additional trip is leaving Hotel-Dieu Grace Healthcare at 9pm, and leaving downtown Amherstburg at 9:35pm.

For more information, call Transit Windsor at: 519-944-4111 or 311.

Click HERE to see the Route 605 schedule.

  • <p>A cosplayer in front of River Books with inflatable octopus legs extending from its windows.</p>

    A cosplayer in front of River Books with inflatable octopus legs extending from its windows.

  • <p>A child holds a falcon.</p>

    A child holds a falcon.

  • <p>A family of steampunk cosplayers.</p>

    A family of steampunk cosplayers.

  • <p>people in a big tent watching a performer</p>

    people in a big tent watching a performer

  • <p>steampunk couple</p>

    steampunk couple

  • <p>Juggler, Jay Cobbler, does a performance with a child participant.</p>

    Juggler, Jay Cobbler, does a performance with a child participant.

  • <p>A cosplayer throwing an axe.</p>

    A cosplayer throwing an axe.

  • <p>Steampunk cosplayers at Amherstburg's Uncommon Festival.</p>

    Steampunk cosplayers at Amherstburg's Uncommon Festival.

  • <p>the head of the tea pot race, guy waring crazy glasses and top hat with suit and bow tie</p>

    the head of the tea pot race, guy waring crazy glasses and top hat with suit and bow tie

  • <p>two people dressed in uncommon festival outfits sitting on a bench</p>

    two people dressed in uncommon festival outfits sitting on a bench

  • <p>kid holding tea pot race car</p>

    kid holding tea pot race car

Be curious. Expect the unexpected.

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