Township Festivals
Each year, the Recreation Department directly supports community volunteers, in organizing Polar Fest and Polar Cup, the Jazz, Arts and Craft Festival, the Ennismore Shamrock Festival and Truck and Tractor Pull, and Lakefield Trail events. The department supports many other community events and organizations that provide sporting and recreational opportunities for all ages.
PolarFest
February 4th, 5th & 6th, 2011 - www.polarfest.ca
If your organization, school, church, club or business would like to get involved by planning an event, providing volunteers, or becoming a sponsor, please contact the Township Recreation Office at 292-7034
PolarFest takes place on the first weekend in February each year. Laughter, friendly competition, enjoying all that winter has to offer, and relaxing family fun. That's what this weekend is all about.
Each year, over 20 community groups come together to offer a full menu of activities for the young and young at heart… pancake breakfasts, teen battle of the bands, horse drawn sleigh rides, kids' games and crafts, professional ice carvings, night-time guided hike and campfire, pond hockey, snow-pitch games, ballroom dancing, historic winter photo display, Sunday brunch, and so much more. For the very brave, PolarFest also includes the BEL Rotary Polar Plunge! Some activities are held as fundraisers for organizations, while others are offered free of charge.
PolarFest is sure to grow year after year, providing a fun-filled winter attraction for the local community and tourists alike!
PolarFest… Come Chill With Us!
Shamrock Festival
Ennismore Robert E. Young Recreation Comlex, July 16th, 17th & 18th, 2010 - www.ennismoreshamrockfestival.com
The Annual Ennismore Shamrock Festival is a long standing tradition in the heart of Ennismore. The 3 day-celebration starts Friday night with the Country 105 Video Dance, Saturday is family fun day and Sunday is the Truck and Tractor Pull - tons of fun for all to enjoy!
Jazz, Art & Craft Festival
Isabel Morris Park, July 3rd, 2010 - 10:00am to 11:00pm - www.lakefieldjazzfest.com
The 11th annual Lakefield Jazz Art Craft Festival invites you, your friends and family to come to a breezy day of outdoor summer living beside Lakefield's scenic Otonabee River to enjoy a wide variety of Jazz music, colourful works for sale by artisans and crafters, plus interesting foods and ice cold beverages.
Lakefield Literary Festival
July 16th, 17th, & 18th, 2010 - www.mypubliclibrary.ca/litfest.htm
The Lakefield Literary Festival celebrates its rich literary history each July on the weekend closest to Margaret Laurence's birthday (July 18th) and showcases many current Canadian authors.
