Sudburians love festivals, be it spring, summer, fall or winter. Throughout
the year, over 30 different festivals and annual events are put on by various local groups.
There's no better way to enjoy yourself than to take in a festival.
Date
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Feb (early) | Snowflake Hockey Tournament |
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mid Feb - mid Mar | Kiwanis Music Festival of Sudbury
Various venues | Come out at hear over 1,600 talented students perform in this years Festival! Everything from Strings,fiddling, Piano, Vocals, Intrumentals, Bands and Speech Arts! 705-522-5080
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end April | Kiwanis Dance Festival of Sudbury
Various venues | Kiwanis Sudbury proudly presents the 26th Dance Festival featuring amatuer dance students from Sudbury, North Bay, Sault Ste. Marie & Iroquois Falls. Students perform for adjudications and awards. 705-522-5080
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June (late) | Blues for Food
Memorial Park | 6,000 people come to enjoy the Blues, food, childrens activities and games, to support the Sudbury Food Bank.705-674-5115
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June (late) | Craft Fest 99
Bell Park, Sudbury | This is Northern Ontario's largest outdoor craft festival. 705-673-5588
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July 1 | Canada Day
Sudbury Arena, Memorial Park, Science North | Annual Canada celebration of Canada and our Canadian identity. The day ends with fireworks at Science North. 705-522-3700
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July (early) | Northern Lights Festival Boreal
Bell Park | This bilingual multicultural outdoor festival includes music., visual arts, crafts, dancing and storytelling. 705-674-5512
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July (mid) | Blueberry Festival
Memorial Park, Hnatyshyn Park | This 13th annual festival celebrates the blueberry harvest with bake sale, teas, and displays of local arts & crafts. 705-674-4030
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July (mid) | Sudbury Gem and Mineral Show
Carmichael Arena, Bancroft Dr | This show provides an impressive display of precious stones along with a swap meet and field trips. 705-522-5140
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July (late) | Greek Festival
St Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church (Ester Road) | Celebrate Greek culture, cuisine, dance, music and tradition.
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July (late) | Whitefish Lake First Nation Traditional Gathering
Whitefish Lake | This annual gathering is held on Whitefish lake at the band’s Sacred Grounds. Traditional music and dancing, including splendid beaded costumes, are performed by natives from various parts of Canada. A wide range of Native crafts and food are available for purchase. There is also camping and swimming.
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July Aug | Ontario HOG Rally
Laurentian University | 11th Annual Harley Owners Group rally, Co-hosted by Nipissing (North Bay and North Channel (Espanola) chapters.
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mid August | Manitoulin Country Fest | THis festival is sponsored by Radio Station 100.7 "The Island" and features major country acts. Little Current, Manitoulin Island (705) 368-1419 See www.theislandfm.com.
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August (late) | Canadian National powerboat Championships
Whitewater Park, Azilda | Powerboat races in a number of classes. 705-855-9061
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August (late) | Canadian Garlic Festival
Hnatyshyn Park | This 7th annual festival honours the humble but savoury edible bulb, and features foods, music and dance. Locally grown garlic will be sold, and activities include a Garlic Pyrohy Eating Contest and a Garlic Clove Hunt for the kids. 705-673-7404.
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September | Cavalcade of Colours
Onaping Falls | Celebrate the brilliant and changing colours of fall leaves. 705-855-9521
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Sept (late) | Cinefest - Sudbury Film Festival | Canada’s fourth largest film festival with over 100 screenings of films from Canada and around the world. 705-688-1234
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October (late) | Big Nickel Hockey Tournament |
Sudbury Arena, 240 Elgin St. 705-522-5209
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November 11 | Remembrance Day Ceremonies< | Ceremony to honour and remember Canada’s war dead.
Sudbury Arena, 240 Elgin St
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November (mid) | Santa Claus Parade | This parade celebrates the beginning of the Christmas season for children and shoppers. Downtown Sudbury. 705-674-3141 ext 2333
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November - January | Festival of Christmas Lights
Science North | Christmas lights display at Science North to brighten up the darkest months. 705-522-3700
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Early December | Silver Stick Hockey Tournament | Held since 1969. For information phone Phone: (705) 524-1024, Fax: (705) 524-1034
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December 31 | New years Eve Family Festival
Science North | An alcohol-free family celebration of the new year and the new millennium. Fireworks at midnight
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