Best Canada Day Celebrations

School's out for summer!!!!    I still consider when the kids get out of school as the official start of summer.     The countdown is on.

If you are going to be in town this weekend, "THE" place to be is right here in Waterdown for the Oh Canada Ribfest.    Not only are some of the best "Ribbers" in North America going to be at Memorial Park bbq'ing up a storm, there are many different food vendors, merchandise vendors, entertainment (like a midway, singer  Brian Melo, various bands, the movie "Rio" shown on a big outdoor screen in the park, dance performances from local studios) and Fireworks on Sunday July 1st!   The Rotary Club of Waterdown pays to put on during Ribfest and they are looking for donations from the public to help cover the cost of this entertainment they provide.    If you go onto the official website for Ribfest   http://ohcanadaribfest.ca   you can donate right on-line on their website.

Make sure you go to this link  http://ohcanadaribfest.ca/?page_id=407    to print off a coupon for $3 off a Half Rack Rib dinner which is valid Monday July 2nd only between 11am to 1pm.

You can also get the schedule for events that are happening on the website as well, just click on the "Entertainment" tab.

This will be the 3rd Annual Oh Canada Ribfest.   Waterdown's Ribfest has become a marquis event for the community, drawing rib fans from throughout Southwestern Ontario.  Sponsored by The Rotary Club of Flamborough AM and Rotary Club of Waterdown, this four-day festival will celebrate Canada Day, and recognize new Canadians, while raising much-needed funds for the many local and international charities, projects and humanitarian causes that the Rotary Clubs support.   Don’t miss the official Citizenship Court to swear in new Canadians, July 1 at 1:30

2012 Oh Canada Ribfest Hours

Friday June 29 3:00pm - 11:30pm
Saturday June 30 11:00am - 11:30pm
Sunday July 1st 11:00am - 11:30pm
Monday July 2nd 11:00am - 6:00pm

Best Free Museum Weekend (Burlington)

Looking for something interesting to do this weekend??   Burlington has many interesting historical attractions right down in the core, and this weekend you can tour them for free in a City of Burlington special event called "Doors Open Burlington"

Some of the great attractions that will have their "Doors Open" for free this weekend are Burlington Art Centre, Easterbrooks Hot Dog Stand, Emma's Backporch, Gingerbread House Gardens, Ireland House, Joseph Brant Museum, the RBG and more.  

To learn more about this great event...  follow this link http://cms.burlington.ca/Page7811.aspx  or drop into the Tourism Burlington offices (which is the Doors Open Burlington Headquarters) located at 414 Locust Street in downtown Burlington.

A copy of the information from the City of Burlington website is below....

June 9 & 10, 2012 Landmark Buildings Open their Doors for FREE!

The City of Burlington and the Doors Open Organizing Committee are hosting the 2012 Burlington Doors Open event on Saturday June 9 and Sunday June 10, 2012. Our 2011 event was a great success with almost 5,000 visits to our 19 sites.

Every year, Doors Open Ontario attracts large crowds across the province. From April to October, residents and visitors are invited to discover first-hand various communities’ heritage, natural and cultural resources. Since the program was launched in 2002, over 3 million people have visited sites participating in this exciting initiative. Festival and Events Ontario recognized Doors Open Ontario as one of the Top 100 Ontario Festivals.

On June 9 and 10, residents and visitors to the City will be given the remarkable opportunity to learn about places and spaces normally not open to the general public or for which an admission fee is usually charged. The event will help our community celebrate its heritage, strengthen and encourage local partnerships and stimulate tourism and the local economy. Admission to all Doors Open events and sites is free!

Highlights include guided heritage walking tours, the Fine Art and Craft Festival, mini performances by our student theatre and an antique/classic car display. Visit the Royal Botanical Gardens Centre and buy a famous foot-long hotdog at the historic Easterbrook's hotdog stand in our new Aldershot cluster of sites. Featured sites for the 2012 event will be announced soon.