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Weekend see and do: GAIN Fest, doors open, wrestling

GAIN Fest and Doors Open Guelph take up most of Saturday in various locations in the city
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Last year, the Petrie Building (left) was featured in Doors Open Guelph. In 2019, it was next-door-neighbour The Sovereign's turn in the spotlight. Kenneth Armstrong/GuelphToday

Saturday, Apr. 29

Guelph Farmers' Market

2 Gordon St.; 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Farm grown vegetables, samosas, honey, and coffee can all be found at the Guelph Farmers' Market.

St. George’s Rummage Sale 2.0

St. George’s Anglican Church on 99 Woolwich St.; 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Bargain prices for rummage sale at the church.

Guelph Spring Coin Show

Royal Canadian Legion on 57 Watson Pwky.; 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
A variety of vendors buying, selling, evaluating and trading coins. Admission is $2.

Guelph Tree Trust Tree Care 

Woodlawn Memorial Park on 762 Woolwich St.; 9:15 a.m.
Inaugural event to teach and provide arborist care to black walnut trees. Family friendly activities and guided tree walks are also part of the event.

Doors Open Guelph

Various locations; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Get the chance to see inside historical places in Guelph with tours and a behind the scenes look at 11 locations across the city. Check out places like the Gurdwara or Sleeman Breweries.

Spring Cleaning for a Cause

St. Paul Catholic School parking lot at 182 Clairfields Dr. E.; 10:30 a.m.to 2:30 p.m.
Food, clothing, and small household item donations will be accepted in support of Hope House, Goodwill and the Guelph Food Bank.

GAIN Fest

Various locations; 12 p.m., 6:30 p.m., 7 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
Various musical performances, DJs and emcees hosting the events. Tickets are available online.

Barks and Brews

Fixed Gear Brewing Co. on 20 Alma St. S. 1 to 7 p.m.
Eat, drink, shop in support of Safe Paws Animal Rescue and presented by The Mom Market.

365 Pro Wrestling

Red Chevron Club on 34 Elizabeth St.; 3 p.m. 
Wrestlers John Atlas and "Daddy" Davis face-off in the ring. Tickets are available online.

Guelph Symphony Orchestra Season Finale

River Run Centre on 35 Woolwich St.; 7:30 p.m.
Programme featuring music by Debussy, Coleman, Bizet, and John Williams. Tickets are available online.

Sunday, Apr. 30

International Dance Day

Impact Dance Complex on 192 Nicklin Rd.; 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Free dance class for ages six to 10, 11 to 17 and 18 plus. Registration is required.

GAIN Fest

Various locations; 12 p.m., 3 p.m. and 6 p.m.
Art expo, open mic and a performance yet to be announced. 


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