Almonte Events & Events Hosted by Us!

Destination Almonte hosts seasonal street markets on Mill Street every year. We have a variety of vendors, craft makers, street food, live music and more. We welcome residents and visitors alike and are excited to celebrate our town with you every season.

If you are a vendor and are interested in participating in our markets, please fill out this form and we will contact you.

Light Up The Night
Dec
6

Light Up The Night

Bring your friends and loved ones out to the annual heartwarming event in Almonte: Light Up the Night.

This night will fill you with Christmas spirit and will include special musical guests, puppets, dancers. and, of course, an appearance from Santa Claus. The night wouldn't be complete without the amazing fireworks show to music!

Vendors will be on site starting at 6:30pm and the show begins at 7pm. There will be an assortment of yummy drinks and food items for you to enjoy!

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Almonte Elf Hunt (2024)
Nov
28
to Dec 20

Almonte Elf Hunt (2024)

The annual Almonte Elf Hunt has returned. Click the button below for more information on how to participate, where to find the participating businesses this year, and to download your printable stamp card.

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Almonte Fair
Sep
6
to Sep 8

Almonte Fair

The North Lanark Agricultural Society (NLAS) is thrilled to have you join them for this beloved annual tradition that has been a part ​of our community for over a century.

​The Almonte Fair dates for 2024 are September 6, 7, 8

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2024 Fibre Fest
Sep
4
to Sep 8

2024 Fibre Fest

  • Mississippi Valley Textile Museum (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Come out to the Friendly Town of Almonte from September 7th to 8th for the Mississippi Valley Textile Museum’s 29th Annual Fibrefest.

Hosted at two locations; the Almonte Community Centre and the Mississippi Valley Textile Museum.

Local guilds will demonstrate spinning, knitting, weaving, rug hooking, lacemaking, smocking and quilting.

Vendors include finished fibre goods and other textile-related supplies from across the province, as well as quilt shops and alpaca farms.

Workshops from September 3-11

Vendors and Demonstrations on the 7th, 10am-5pm, and 8th, 10am-4pm

Admission to Fibrefest is $5.00 per day, which gives you access to the two sites.

Fibrefest Vendor Market - Mississippi Valley Textile Museum (ticketsplease.ca)

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Puppet's Up!
Aug
8
to Aug 11

Puppet's Up!

Puppets Up! was started in 2004 by a group of fun people in Almonte (inspired and led by Noreen Young, the visionary puppet creator behind “Hi Diddle Day” and “Under The Umbrella Tree”) who wanted to entertain and inform people about the varied and vibrant art of puppetry, something common to virtually all cultures.

The festival draws crowds from across the country and around the world to see puppeteers and street performers in intimate theatres and against the backdrop of Almonte’s historic main street.

Get your tickets here: https://puppetsup.com/

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Chicken BBQ
Jul
19

Chicken BBQ

​Friday July 19, 2024 4:30pm-6:30pm | Almonte Fairgrounds

The tradition will continue with our 4th Annual Chicken BBQ. Mark your calendar! More information to follow.

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Almonte Celtfest
Jul
5
to Jul 7

Almonte Celtfest

Celtfest is a fun weekend of Ottawa Valley and Celtic entertainment, performed in the natural amphitheater of Gemmill Park in the heart of Almonte. It is a time to share the historical Celtic traditions with today’s local performers. Celtfest also presents a select group of unique artisans and vendors of specialty goods with a Celtic flair. Donations are welcomed at the gate.

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Canada Day in Almonte
Jul
1

Canada Day in Almonte

Come out to Gemmill Park to celebrate Canada Day!

Inflatables, live music, entertainers, face painting, crafts and more. It’s a great day for the whole family. Plus there’s the AMAZING fireworks show to end the night!

See you there!

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AGH Run for Women's and Newborn Health
Jun
8

AGH Run for Women's and Newborn Health

On June 8 walk or run 3km and 5km while putting the FUN in FUNDRAISE! Win prizes for Top Fundraising Team, Top Fundraising Family and Top Fundraising Individual. There will also be prizes for the top finishers in each race category! AGH encourages everyone to get creative and dress up! Jazz up AGH Run shirts from past years, wear a costume or be as colourful and feathery as a peacock, the choice is yours! Who knows, there could be some more prizes up their sleeve for fun and creative costumes…

Register at: https://aghfvmf.givecloud.co/

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Member & Community Events

  • Holiday Portraits for the Lanark County Food Bank

    DECEMBER 2024 - Local Photographer, Stephanie de Montigny of Pure Natural Portraits offers pop-up storefront/porch photographs to local residents and businesses to raise funds for the food bank (The Hunger Stop) the entire month.

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  • Kintail Country Christmas

    DECEMBER 14 - Enjoy horse-drawn wagon rides through the conservation area, stories and s'mores by the fire, a scavenger hunt and cookie decorating and so much more! Stick around after dark to enjoy the Christmas lights and campfire.

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  • Almonte Christmas Parade

    DECEMBER 8 - Come out and see the lights of the Almonte Christmas Night Parade! The parade ends at the John Levi Community Centre, 182 Bridge St., where the Almonte Lions Club will be providing hot dogs and hot chocolate.

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  • Cheerfully Made Holiday Market

    NOVEMBER 30 & DECEMBER 1 - Join us at the beautiful, historic Almonte Old Town hall for two days of handmade holiday shopping magic featuring approximately 80 sellers.

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  • Kids Shopping Day

    Join us on Sunday, December 15th 2024 from 11AM to 4PM when participating shops help your kiddos shop for the special people in their lives.

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