Celebrate Amherstburg’s heritage at Open Air Weekend from July 31 to August 2nd! Take a step back in time by joining our heritage tours, take part in the Town Crier competition, and more!

Youth Town Crier Competition

Celebrate the centuries-old tradition of town crying at Amherstburg’s first Youth Town Crier Competition! Young participants will build confidence, practice public speaking skills, and showcase their creativity and community spirit.

Participants will receive their official Town Cry two days before the event and deliver it from the Town Stage with flair and confidence. Dress in historical or regal attire, bring your best voice, and help make history!

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All Friday evening entertainment will take place at the stage at the Clock Tower.

6:00 – 7:00PM – Vocal Express
7:00PM – Bagpipe Parade
7:15 – 8:30PM – Vocal Express

DOWNTOWN

11:00AM – Town Crier Opening
11:30AM – 12:30PM – Silver Ambassadors
12:45PM – Parade with Fife and Drum
1:00PM – Town Crier Competition
1:00PM – 6:00PM – Chess Tournament
1:30PM – WWI Horses & Infantry
2:00PM – Youth Crier Competition
2:00PM – Guided Historical Tour
2:30PM – Small Business Cry

FORT MALDEN NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE – Living History Festival

10:30AM – Morning Parade and Flag Raising
11:00AM – WWI horses & infantry, Garrison Walk & WWI Music Show
11:30AM – Roman Tactics Demonstration
12:00PM – Noon Day Artillery Firing
12:15PM – Mini Militia
12:30PM – 19th Century Music
1:00PM – Garrison Walk
1:30PM – Silver Ambassadors
2:00PM – Flames on the Frontier presentation
2:30PM – Mini Militia & Fort Malden Museum Tour
3:00PM – WWI Music Show, Garrison Walk and Roman Tactics Demonstration
3:30PM – Muskets to Machine Guns
4:00PM – Artillery Demo

PARK HOUSE MUSEUM

2:00PM – 4:00PM – Croquet

DOWNTOWN

10:00AM – Yoga in the Park
1:30PM – Fashion of the Eras presented by Park House Museum
2:00PM – Guided Historical Tour
3:00PM – Coffee and Culture with Marsh Historical Collection – Topic is food history
4:00 – 6:00PM – Doug Biekx

FORT MALDEN NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE – Living History Festival

10:30AM – Morning Parade and Flag Raising
11:00AM – Musket Firing, Garrison Walk and WWI Music Show
11:30AM – Roman Tactics Demonstration
12:00PM – Noon Day Artillery Firing
12:30PM – 19th Century Music
1:00PM – Musket Firing & Garrison Walk
1:30PM – Encampment Tour
2:30PM – Mini Militia & Fort Malden Museum Tour
3:00PM – History of Dueling and Garrison Walk
3:30PM – 19th Century Music
4:00PM – Musket Firing

• Amherstburg Volleyball Association
• Elora Craft Studio
• Heart to Home
• Something Special Crochet
• The Rested Body
• Together We Create