Friday
Guelph Ribfest
Riverside Park (709 Woolwich St.); noon to 11 p.m.
Hosted by the Rotary Club of Guelph-Trillium, this free-entry event features live entertainment, vendors, children’s activities, a classic car show and, of course, a variety of ribbers competing for awards. Donations are encouraged. For more information, click here.
Backyard Theatre: Ridge
McCrae House, 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
More info here.
Saturday
Guelph Farmers’ Market
2 Gordon St.; 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Check out an abundance of fresh produce, baked goods, beverages, and products from local meat producers.
Aberfoyle Farmers Market
Puslinch Optimist Recreation Centre, 23 Brock Rd. S., Aberfoyle; 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Featuring locally grown and handmade products for sale.
Eramosa River trail parkrun
Eramosa River Trail; 9 a.m.
Take part in a free timed 5K walk or run. It begins just east of the covered wooden bridge near The Boathouse. More info here.
Alma Car Show
Alma Community Centre (51 Simpson St. E. in Alma); 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
The is a no-cost admission event for car enthusiasts.
Guelph Ribfest
Riverside Park (709 Woolwich St.); 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Hosted by the Rotary Club of Guelph-Trillium, this free-entry event features live entertainment, vendors, children’s activities, a classic car show and, of course, a variety of ribbers competing for awards. Donations are encouraged. For more information, click here.
University football home opener
Alumni Stadium (15 Lang Way); 1 p.m.
The Gryphons take on the Toronto Varsity Blues during its Ontario University Athletics league football home opener. For ticket information, click here.
IBL baseball
David E. Hastings Stadium; 7:30 p.m.
Guelph Royals vs. Toronto Maple Leafs face off in game two in the first round of the Intercounty Baseball League playoffs.
Backyard Theatre: Ridge
McCrae House, 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
More info here.
Sunday
Aberfoyle Antique Market
57 Brock Rd. S., Aberfoyle; 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Canada’s largest outdoor antique market. Over 100 vendors selling collectibles, folk art, furniture and more. Admission costs $5.
Guelph Ribfest
Riverside Park (709 Woolwich St.); 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Hosted by the Rotary Club of Guelph-Trillium, this free-entry event features live entertainment, vendors, children’s activities, a classic car show and, of course, a variety of ribbers competing for awards. Donations are encouraged. For more information, click here.
Antique and Classic Car Show
Wellington County Museum and Archives (0536 Wellington Rd 18 in Fergus); 1 to 4 p.m.
Vehicles of various makes and models will be on display on the museum’s front lawn, along with live entertainment. No cost to park or register; admission is by donation. Awards will be presented for best in show, best finish and best interior.
