Amherstburg’s Uncommon Festival weaves its magic
Posted Wednesday, September 20, 2023
Imagine an alternate reality in which technology was available in the Victorian era. If you can get your head around that, you’d be into the world of steampunk, the theme of the annual Amherstburg Uncommon Festival, which took place over three days on the weekend.
Read MoreAmherstburg Uncommon Festival Returns This Weekend
Posted Thursday, September 14, 2023
Step into a world where steampunk meets wizards! This uncommon event is packed with more shows and excitement than ever before. Win fabulous prizes at the most extravagant costume contest, or take in one of the many street performances and activities that come alive in the historic downtown streets.
Read MoreOutrageously Fun Amherstburg Uncommon Festival Returns This Weekend
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Get ready to embark on a whimsical journey from September 15th to 17th as the enchanting and utterly outrageous festival returns to downtown Amherstburg. It’s a weekend you won’t want to miss, where the worlds of steampunk and magic collide in the most delightful way possible.
Read MoreAmherstburg’s Uncommon Festival returns this weekend
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This year’s uncommon event will feature more shows and excitement than prior events. Those attending can win prizes at the most extravagant costume contest or take in one of the many street performances and activities that come alive in the historic downtown streets.
Read MoreUncommon Festival Returning To Downtown Amherstburg
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Expect the unexpected at the Amherstburg Uncommon Festival. You're invited to step into a world where steampunk meets wizards.
Read MoreLarge Photo Frame Coming To Amherstburg
Posted Tuesday, August 15, 2023
The Windsor Essex Community Foundation is celebrating 40 years and celebrating with a legacy project in Amherstburg.
Read MoreAmherstburg’s Open Air Weekends by Biz X Magazine
Posted Wednesday, May 31, 2023
Amherstburg is the place to be during Open Air Weekends. The popular event kicks off Friday, June 2nd and continues every weekend until Labour Day. New this year is an outstanding summer concert series and night markets! Back by popular demand is Bagpipes in the Burg, Yoga in the Park and Play Amherstburg children’s programming. Pump it up with The Jody Raffoul Band to start the party on Saturday, June 3rd at 6 p.m.
Read MoreCanada Day Run Returns To Amherstburg
Posted Wednesday, May 17, 2023
The Canada Day run is Amherstburg returns on July 1st with a new organizer. Town Councillor Molly Allaire and her husband are picking up the traditional Canada Day Event after they found out the previous organizer was stepping down. This year the race will be organized all by volunteers, with all proceeds staying in Amherstburg and going to The food mission, Bryerswood, and ACS. Movati Athletic Gym has stepped in as the event’s main sponsor.
Read MoreA’burg’s ‘Open Air Weekends’ tops list of 2023 Ontario festivals
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Amherstburg’s Open Air Weekends is ranked the No. 1 destination in 2023 in Festivals & Events Ontario’s Top 100 list. "It's an incredible event in a magnificent town," said Amherstburg town councilor Don McArthur. "And it keeps growing and it keeps getting better." Open Air Weekends was launched in late-spring 2020 at a time when many small businesses were facing what McArthur described at the time as “an existential crisis” due to capacity limits and other restrictions on non-essential indoor gatherings aimed at slowing the spread of COVID-19.
Read MoreAmherstburg Wins Four Awards From Festivals And Events Ontario
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The Town of Amherstburg took home four awards from the Festivals and Events Ontario Conference Wednesday evening. Submissions from FEO members were received for consideration in the fall of 2022 and were judged by an independent panel of judges. The submissions represented Ontario municipalities, festivals, and regions’ events.
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