Heritage MICA Festival July 31st to August 1, 2010

Friends of Murphy’s Point Park presents….. North Burgess Heritage MICA Festival Saturday July 31 at 8:00 p.m. Join us at the Ampitheatre at Murpy’s Point Provincial Park for a rousing evening of songs and stories with David Archibald Sunday August 1st from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Visit the Lally Homestead the the Silver Queen Mine at Murphy’s Point Provincial Park  (located about 2km from the main gate). Homestead Activities Olde-time children’s games { MORE » }

FREE Yoga in the Park until Aug 7th 2010

” The natural beauty of Stewart Park brings many visitors to the area. While you are here enjoy a free community yoga class in Stewart Park. Bring your mats and plant your feet upon the earth and enjoy! Classes run (weather permitting) on Saturdays from July 3-August 7, 0745-0830. Classes are held in the middle of the park, by the 1st foot bridge. For more information please contact the Chamber office { MORE » }

Fiddling at the Middleville Fairgrounds & Fresh Air Festival- August 27 & 28, 2010

The ‘Art of Being Green Projects’ presents a weekend of live performances and local flavours at the Middleville Fairgrounds! On Friday, August 27th the ‘Fiddling at the Fairgrounds’ event will feature live performances by musicians including: Wade Foster, Elly Squared, and John Richard.  3 pm to 11 pm. The ‘Fresh Air festival’ on Saturday, August 28th will focus on local flavours with a 100 mile lunch.  10 am to { MORE » }

Maberly Fair August 28, 2010

Maberly Agricultural Society hosts its 128th fall fair at the fairgrounds.

103rd Annual Glen Tay Block Race August 26, 2010

Starting in Downtown Perth, this is a traditional favourite and many athletes return each year to participate in the 14.7-kilometre road race. It starts and finishes at the Perth Museum on Gore Street and begins at 6 p.m. Info: 613-283-0824 (Tom Graham)

Canoe the Clyde for Cancer August 14, 2010

Starting in Lanark Village, choose an easy 5- or 10-kilometre paddle on the Clyde River. Info: 613-259-5738 (Dick Cordick)

Annual Perth Garlic Festival August 14 & 15, 2010

Awaken your taste buds at this festival which includes vendors, contests and children’s activities. Perth Fairgrounds. Admission is $5 and children under 12 free. Info: 1-877-268-2833 or 613-267-5322 or www.perthgarlicfestival.com.

Stewart Park Summer Pops Concert August 5, 2010

Bring a lawn chair and enjoy a performance by the Perth Citizens’ Band at 7:30 p.m. at the bandstand behind the Perth Town Hall. Info: www.perthband.ca

Perth Antique Show July 3 and 4th, 2010

The 24th Annual Perth Antique Show runs from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. at the Perth Royal Canadian Legion (26 Beckwith St. E.) inside and along the Tay Canal. Thirty-two dealers displaying china, glass, silver, textiles, jewelry, brass, tools, furniture, folk art and decorative accessories and popular retro and nostalgia and collectibles. Admission is $7 both days. Info: 613-283-5270 (Bill Dobson) or hynesdobson@ripnet.com

The voice of the Turtle August 6 – 29th, 2010

presents “The Voice of the Turtle” by John van Druten. August 6 – 29, 2010. Perth Studio Theatre 63 Gore St. E., Perth, On. The Voice of the Turtle, the 9th-longest running play in Broadway history, later became a film starring Eleanor Parker, Eve Arden and a future U.S. President. This charming story of a small town girl finding romance in the big { MORE » }