Annual Festivals In Central Manitoulin

Second weekend in June 
Providence Bay, ON

Bluegrass in the Country is a three-day Bluegrass Music Festival that takes place on the second weekend in June at the Providence Bay Fair Grounds. Proceeds from this festival go directly to the Manitoulin Special Olympics.
Contact Ben Lentir at bluegrass_ben@live.com or by telephone or 705-210-0807.

June/July - Canada Day Weekend 
Mindemoya, ON 

Homecoming Weekend and Manitoulin Ribfest is a July long weekend tradition for Mindemoya. Hosted by the Central Manitoulin Lions Club, the weekend involves the annual Canada Day parade, children’s events, soapbox races, cookoffs, beer gardens and a ribfest. The majority of the events are located at the Municipal ball fields in Mindemoya, ON. 
Email cmlionsevents@gmail.ca          

Third weekend in August 
Providence Bay, ON 

The Providence Bay Fair is an agricultural fair held on the third weekend of August. For 140 years, the Providence Bay Agricultural Fair had been a mainstay for fun and entertainment for the entire family on beautiful Manitoulin Island.  It is an event for everyone, with a agricultural exhibits, Fair Ambassador competition, midway, musical entertainment, and horse pull. 
Email providencebayfair@gmail.com