Good Morning St. Thomas-Elgin!
Here is a quick snapshot of what’s happening around the region over the next 48 hours.
STUFF TO DO!
The World Premiere of Bigfoot! by Ephraim Ellis is on stage at Port Stanley Festival Theatre through August 24th. Three intrepid explorers; Abby, Jake, and Leaf scour the interior rainforests of British Columbia searching for signs, for redemption and for proof. Bigfoot! Truth or legend? Full details and tickets can be found here!
Location: Port Stanley Festival Theatre, 302 Bridge Street, Port Stanley
The Railway City Music and Arts Festival returns to St. Thomas August 15th through 18th in beautiful Pinafore Park. Full details on this free festival can be found here.
Location: Pinafore Park, 95 Elm Street, St. Thomas
The Wildflowers Friday Night Market is back! They run each Friday night through September 30 from 4 to 8 p.m. Full details here!
Location: Wildflowers Farm, 42338, Fruit Ridge Line, St. Thomas
The ThunderStamps Summer Festival is coming up Friday from 5 to 9 p.m. at the CASO Station. The festival, featuring local vendors, food trucks, robot demonstrations, and more, looks to raise much needed funds for Parkside’s robotics team. Full details can be found here!
Location: CASO Station, 750 Talbot Street, St. Thomas
Railway City Brewing Co. will once again have live music this weekend! The fun kicks off Friday with Karen Emeny from 5 to 8 p.m. The Bryan Bicknell Duo will then perform on Sunday from 1 to 4 p.m.
You can also take in a Comedy Show at Railway City Brewing Co. from 8 to 10 p.m. on Saturday
Location: Railway City Brewing, 130 Edward Street, St. Thomas
The Horton Farmers’ Market is open Saturday from 8 a.m. to noon! You can stop by every Saturday through November 2nd to shop the fresh and local foods as well as endless creations from the talented artisans.
Location: Horton Farmers’ Market, Manitoba Street, 1/2 block north of Talbot Street, St. Thomas
The Old Imperial Farmers’ Market is open every Saturday from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Aylmer! It’s a family-friendly, year-round, indoor Farmers’ Market that celebrates, supports, and showcases the best of what our community has to offer.
Location: Old Imperial Farmers’ Market, 516 John St. North, Aylmer
The 46th Annual Elgin Historical Show returns to the Dan Patterson Conservation Area both Saturday and Sunday for two full days of activities and demonstrations for all ages. Admission to the show is $5, with children under 12 free of charge. More details can be found here!
Location: Dan Patterson Conservation Area, 44014 Highbury Ave, St. Thomas
A mini golf charity event hosted by the St. Thomas Putting Zoo is taking place this Saturday. It’s $18/person to play and 50% of proceeds will support the Transforming Tomorrow Campaign at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital.
Location: Putting Zoo, 79 Elm St, St. Thomas
If you have a local event you want the community to know about- submit the details at StThomasToday.ca.
LOCAL SPORTS:
Want to get involved with the St. Thomas Stars this year? Learn more here!
And Don’t Forget About Community Meals for August!
