Events & Festivals

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Let us entertain you...

If there’s one thing the Municipality of Kincardine knows how to do and do well, it’s community events. From the tradition of the Kincardine Scottish Pipe Band Saturday Night Parade, to the Tiverton Fall Fair, and the annual Pride celebrations, there’s
something for everyone.

Between the family-friendly gatherings and the award-winning Bruce Telecom Lighthouse Blues Festival, you’re sure to find what you’re looking for – it’s right here, and you’re always welcome.

Lakeside Launch

Gather your friends, bring your appetite, and join us to celebrate the start of shoreline season. Don’t miss your first long weekend at the lake!

Shoreline season starts now

Kincardine Cheesecake & Taco Fest

Come enjoy some of the most unique and delicious cheesecake and taco flavours all in one place!

You don't want to miss this delicious weekend

Kincardine Pride

Come celebrate love, inclusion, and community at the Kincardine Pride Festival- where everyone is welcome to be themselves by the lake.

Celebrate with Pride

Kincardine Scottish Pipe Band Saturday Night Parade event graphic.

Saturday Night Pipe Band Parade

The Kincardine Scottish Pipe Band carries on the summer tradition of marching down Queen Street Saturday nights in Kincardine.

Come parade with us

The Phantom Piper

Bring your lawn chair and listen as the Phantom Piper performs from the historic Kincardine Lighthouse on summer nights.

Be enchanted by the mystery

Cruise Nights

Classic cars, special interest vehicles, and motorcycles line the streets of Lakeside Downtown Kincardine.

Get revved up for Cruise Nights

Canada Day Celebrations

Get out your red and white and get ready to celebrate this great nation we call home all weekend long with events in Kincardine and Tiverton.

Oh Canada, Let's Celebrate

Kincardine Scottish Festival & Highland Games

Celebrate the spirit of the Scottish- join us for the Kincardine Scottish Festival & Highland Games featuring thrilling competitions, lively music, dancing, and timeless Highland traditions by the lake

Experience Highland Spirit

Lighthouse Blues Festival

Feel the rhythm by the lake- join us for the Lighthouse Blues Festival and experience unforgettable blues, beautiful waterfront vibes, and a weekend that hits all the right notes.

Feel the Blues

Poutine Feast

Canada’s favourite comfort food festival is coming to our incredible lakeside community for an unforgettable weekend of food, fun, and festival vibes.

Poutine Please

Kincardine Ribfest

Savory ribs, a lively beer tent, great entertainment, and local vendors- family fun all weekend long!

Smokin' Ribs

Marine Heritage Day

The annual celebration of everything nautical in our community on the shores of the spectacular Lake Huron with tall ships and more.

Marine Heritage Day

Kincardine Fall Fair

Plan your perfect fall day and join us at the Kincardine Fall Fair for classic fun and small-town charm!

A cherished tradition

Gathering of the Bands

The annual Gathering of the Bands is an event not to be missed with all day entertainment and the evening massed band performance.

The pipes and drums are calling

Arts Alive Market

As part of the Kincardine Art Craw l event, the Arts Alive Market will be part of the activities that will be taking place throughout the day to celebrate arts in Lakeside Downtown Kincardine.

Let's get creative

Fall Harvest Market

Celebrate all things fall on Queen Street with vendors, artisans, food, music, and more!

Enjoy harvest season

Tiverton Fall Fair

Celebrate small-town charm at the Tiverton Fall Fair, where community spirit shines through classic fair traditions, family-friendly fun, and a showcase of local agriculture. From lively competitions and exhibits to delicious fair treats and entertainment, it’s a weekend that captures the heart of rural heritage.

Meet you at the fair

Lighthouse to Lighthouse Half Marathon & 5K

From the historic Point Clark Lighthouse to the iconic Kincardine Lighthouse.

A new tradition begins...

October Food Fest

Savour the flavours of fall at October Food Fest in the heart of Kincardine! Join us in beautiful Victoria Park for a full day of delicious eats, sweet treats, and local flavours.

Savour Fall

Hometown Christmas

Join us for our tree lighting, carollers, horse drawn carriage rides, shopping, food, music, and photos with Santa and Mrs Claus!

Celebrate the season

Community Events Calendar

Find more fabulous events on our

No matter the season, there's always something going on in the Municipality of Kincardine. Explore our Community Events Calendar for more today.

Discover more events

Welcome Centre
707 Queen Street in the Kincardine Centre for the Arts
Kincardine, ON, N2Z 1Z9

Monday - Saturday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Sunday 12 - 3 p.m.

Phone: 519-396-2731
E-mail: tourism@kincardine.ca