September 1, 2022

September 1st is the 244th day of the year. There are 121 days remaining until the end of the year.

Dresden’s 6th Annual Art In the Park is this Saturday from 10am-3pm at Tony Stranak Conservation Area. There will be approximately 150 vendors this year and admission is free!

The Amazing Vito will be performing his Comical Magic live at 1:30pm. Admission for his performance is only 1$.

A photographer will be set up for taking photos for a fee. 2×3 on-site prints and digitally emailed prints will be available of your kids with their favourite on-site live Cosplayers, Pets with their owners, as well as photo boards where you can pop your head into a funny photo; even your pets.

Yes this event is pet friendly and in support of CK Animal Rescue. Check their Facebook page for event updates.

A couple events are planned this Labour Day weekend…

The 99th Annual Buxton Homecoming Weekend is this weekend – September 2-5.

This years theme is Reunited and It Feels so Good. All activities take place on the grounds of the historic Buxton settlement.

Due to the pandemic, the 2020 Homecoming was an online event only. in 2021 there was some limited in-person events. This year the organizers have planned for a full 4-day weekend celebrating African Canadian heritage, family reunions, children’s activities and the best of small-town hospitality.

The weekends events begin Friday and end on Monday with the Homecoming Parade (starts at 12:30) Parade ends at the Buxton Playground with children’s activity stations, food vendors, beer tent, craft vendors and car show.

Check out the Facebook Page for more info.

Starbucks has officially launched its highly anticipated fall menu across Canada.

The famous café chain will be launching its popular line of seasonal pumpkin sips and sweets on Tuesday, August 30 at locations across Canada.

Here are the items you’ll be able to purchase at Starbucks stores across the nation now include:

Pumpkin Spice Latte (PSL)
Pumpkin Cream Cold Brew
Apple Crisp Macchiato (reformulated with creamy oat beverage and Starbucks Blonde Espresso)
Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffin
Pumpkin Scone
Pumpkin & Pepita Loaf
Fox Sugar Cookie AND

The Apple Crisp Macchiato was brought back by popular demand.

The Blenheim Rotary Club presents Summer Concerts in the Park.

Every Thursday from 7-8:30 bring a lawn chair and enjoy some music at Talbot Trail Place.

This week it’s The Chasers on the stage.

Saturday is the wrap up of the Summer Brewfest sponsored by Teksavvy.

Local breweries Bayside Brewing, Sons of Kent and Red Barn Brewing have teamed up all summer for outdoor parties hosted at the breweries.

Saturday at Red Barn Brewing will be FarmFest, the final event. Stop by the barn on Saturday for entertainment, vendors and beer duh Doors open at noon, entertainment at 1pm.

Earlier in the Summer Bayside hosted EauFest and Sons of Kent had FunkFest.

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This post was written by Jen Marsh