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Hometown Happenings is your go-to list of markets, music, festivals, fundraisers, and good old-fashioned community fun happening in Smiths Falls, Perth, Carleton Place, Almonte, Montague, Merrickville, North Grenville, Rideau Lakes, Westport, and points in between.
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Published weekly, and listed alphabetically by region, just in time to tee up your weekend plans.
Hometown Happenings June 11–14
Beckwith events
Beckwith Heritage Days
Saturday, June 13, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Beckwith Park, 1319 9th Line. The community celebration features a parade, live entertainment, family-friendly activities and a craft market. Admission is free.
Carleton Place events
Carleton Place Farmers’ Market
Saturdays at the Carleton Place Farmers’ Market in Market Square on Beckwith Street. The outdoor market runs from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and features local produce, meats, baked goods, maple products, flowers, artisan goods, and handmade crafts throughout the summer season. More information is available at carletonplacefarmersmarket.ca
Carleton Place Youth Landscape Art Competition
Saturday, June 13, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Carleton Place Public Library. Presented in partnership with Arts Carleton Place, the competition is open to youth ages seven to 18. Registration is available in person or online.
Fundraiser for Ottawa Dog Rescue
Saturday, June 13, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Pet Valu. The community fundraiser features adoptable dogs, a barbecue and other activities in support of Ottawa Dog Rescue. All proceeds will benefit the rescue.
Summer Social
Saturday, June 13 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Carleton Junction, 42 Moore St. The community event features food, games and live music.
Kemptville events
Kemptville Farmers’ Market
Sundays, the Kemptville Farmer’s Market is held at 200 Sanders St. from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The market features local produce, baked goods, handmade products and community vendors throughout the season.
McDonald’s Corners events
McDonald’s Corners Agricultural Society Farmers Market
Sundays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Agricultural Hall, 194 Cameron’s Rd. The farmers market runs every Sunday and features local vendors and products.
Mississippi Mills events
Almonte Farmers’ Market
Saturdays at the Almonte Farmers’ Market beside the Almonte library at 155 High St. The outdoor market runs from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. with local produce, baking, meats, maple products, flowers, artisan goods and handmade items throughout the season. The 2026 market season runs to Thanksgiving weekend. More information is available at almontefarmersmarket.com.
Perth events
Perth Farmers’ Market
Saturdays at Perth Farmers Market in the Tay Basin at Crystal Palace, 31 Basin Ln., Perth. The outdoor market runs from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. throughout the season and features local produce, baking, meats, preserves, artisan goods, crafts and live music. The 2026 season runs Saturdays to Thanksgiving weekend, with additional Harvest and Christmas markets planned later in the year. More information is available through Perth Farmers Market.
A 1st Place Tribute to Let’s Go! The Cars
Saturday, June 13, beginning at 8 p.m. at Farrell Hall, 186 Gore St. The 19-and-over concert pays tribute to the music of The Cars. Advance tickets are $35, while tickets at the door are $40.
Port Elmsley events
Port Elmsley Drive-In
Friday, June 12 and Saturday, June 13 at the Port Elmsley Drive-In Theatre. The double feature includes Masters of the Universe, followed by Backrooms. Gates and grill open at 7:30 p.m., with showtime at 9:10 p.m. Admission is $15 for ages 13 and older and $6 for children aged five to 12.
Rideau Lakes events
Crosby Flea Market
Saturdays in Crosby from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. beginning May 18. Located at the intersection of Highways 15 and 42 between Smiths Falls and Kingston, the Crosby Flea Market features baked goods, preserves, jewelry, maple syrup, antiques, household and garage sale items, crafts, toys, books, movies and more. A food stand is also on site, with locally grown vegetables to be added as they come into season.
Crosby G. Varley Gallery
Open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 12 Narrows Lock Rd., Crosby. The gallery features original oil, watercolour and acrylic paintings.
Crosby Stevenson Farms
Located at 360 Narrows Lock Rd., about two kilometres north of Crosby, past the Varley Art Gallery. Stevenson Farms offers locally raised lamb produced through an ethical farming system with no herbicides, pesticides or steroids. Products are sold frozen and packaged at the farm. Organic vegetables are also available in season.
Traditional Hoop Drum Making Workshop – Newboro
Thursday, June 11, from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Stone Manor Studios. Led by Peggy White, participants will learn to construct a traditional hoop drum with a solid ash frame and deer hide. The workshop continues on June 18 with the painting process. Registration is $379.
Smiths Falls events
Thursday Night Cruise-In
Thursdays from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Settlers Ridge Centre parking lot, 275 Brockville St. The weekly cruise night welcomes car enthusiasts and spectators alike, with the public invited to come out and view a variety of classic and specialty vehicles.
Smiths Falls By The Rideau Market
Fridays from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Lower Reach Park on Old Slys Rd. The market continues every Friday until Oct. 2 and is operating under new management at a new location.
Fish and Chips Night at the Legion
Friday, June 12, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 95. Dine-in and takeout options are available. One piece of fish and chips is $15, with additional pieces of fish available for $10 each. Pre-orders can be placed after 3 p.m. by calling 613-283-2101.
Plant, Bake and Yard Sale
Saturday, June 13, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Westminster Presbyterian Church. Shoppers can browse plants, baked goods and yard sale treasures. Hot dogs will also be available for purchase.
Friends of the Library Used Book Sale
Saturday, June 13, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the grounds of the Smiths Falls Public Library. The annual sale offers a wide selection of gently used books.
Special Olympics Torch Run
Saturday, June 13, beginning at 10 a.m. in Smiths Falls. Registration and stretching begin at 9:30 a.m. at the Youth Arena before participants make their way to Settlers Ridge Centre, 275 Brockville St. Donations will be collected along the route in support of Special Olympics.
Spirit of the Drum Pow Wow
Saturday, June 13 beginning at noon and continuing Sunday, June 14 at Lock Island, also known as Duck Island, on Abbott Street. The annual gathering celebrates Indigenous culture through drumming, dancing, food and community.
2026 Smiths Falls Night Market
Saturday, June 13, from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. throughout downtown Smiths Falls. The event features live music, vendors, face painting, a hockey setup and the popular Pull the Pumper competition beginning at 7 p.m. on Main Street West.
Live Pro Wrestling: Full Steam Ahead
Saturday, June 13, beginning at 7 p.m. at the Smiths Falls Curling and Squash Club. General admission tickets are $25, while front-row seating is $30.
Westport events
Original Thursdays with Mallory Chipman
Thursday, June 11, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at The Cove Country Inn. Award-winning singer-songwriter Mallory Chipman brings her acclaimed storytelling and contemporary folk sound to The Cove as part of its Original Thursdays series.
Euchre at the Legion
Thursday, June 11, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Royal Canadian Legion Branch 542. The weekly six-handed euchre night welcomes players of all skill levels. Registration is $5. For more information, contact Joan at 613-273-5613.
Mixed Pool Night
Thursday, June 11, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Royal Canadian Legion Branch 542. The weekly eight-ball mixed pool night is open to everyone. Registration is $5. For more information, contact Rick at papasmurf31@live.ca.
The Family Name at The Cove
Friday, June 12, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. at The Cove Country Inn. Smiths Falls folk duo The Family Name, featuring brothers Jacob and Ben Matte, perform an evening of original music and harmonies.
Saturdays at the Westport Market
Saturdays at the Westport Market, 38 Concession St., from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The open-air outdoor market runs every Saturday from May 16 to Aug. 29 and features local vendors, artisans and seasonal products throughout the summer.
East Coast Experience Live at The Cove
Saturday, June 13, from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. at The Cove Country Inn. East Coast Experience returns for an evening of Maritime-inspired entertainment, with proceeds supporting the Westport Food Bank. Tickets are $90 and include a buffet dinner and show.
Head over Heels Live on the Waterside Patio
Sunday, June 14, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at The Cove Country Inn. Gananoque duo Head Over Heels, featuring Kevin and Vanessa Head, perform a mix of original songs and covers spanning folk, jazz, classic rock and contemporary favourites.
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