MEDIA ADVISORY

Frontenac Arch Chamber of Commerce (formally Lyndhurst, Seeley’s Bay & District) to host the 30th Annual Lyndhurst Turkey Fair

[Release Date –  15 September 2024] – Lyndhurst, ON. – Frontenac Arch Chamber of Commerce (formally Lyndhurst, Seeley’s Bay & District)

Every year, on the third Saturday in September, Lyndhurst’s population of roughly 300 residents swells to a bustling crowd of up to 8000 people. People come from near and far to enjoy the Annual Lyndhurst Turkey Fair.

Turkey Fair carries on the tradition of getting together in the fall for a day of fun. Originally farmers would bring their poultry to town to sell, brining their family along to socialize with a fair like atmosphere. 

Now days we carry on the tradition of a day of family fun by hosting the fair in the village of Lyndhurst. Indulge in toe-tapping tunes with three stage areas, savour scrumptious eats, and don’t forget the vintage car show! Delight in fun kid zone shenanigans, rub elbows with royalty like Cinderella and Brie the River Mermaid, paddle a Voyager canoe, hitch a ride on a wagon and mingle with the Canadian Armed Forces Navel Reserve personnel from Kingston’s own HMCS Cataraqui. Discover secrets of local history, see various exhibits such as blacksmithing, wood turning, and chair canning among others. 

Uncover treasures with over 130 vendors for a unique shopping experience, stunning quilts at the quilt show (Lyndhurst Legion) enter to win a handmade quilt from Stonebridge Quilters. Review and bid on fantastic items at the Silent Auction and be sure to enter the 50/50 draw! This year’s raffle proceeds will be donated to the Sweets Corners Elementary School Kindergarten play structure fundraiser. 

Free entry and Free parking – come spend the day in Lyndhurst!

Media are warmly invited to capture this community story.

WHEN: 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., September 21, 2024. Note there will be an opening ceremony at the Lyndhurst Community Garage (Turkey Fair HQ), 170 Jonas Street Lyndhurst ON at 10am. Local Dignitaries have been invited.

WHERE: Village of Lyndhurst Ontario, home of the oldest stone bridge in Ontario

WHAT: Local media will have the opportunity to capture imagery, interview event organizers, and highlight our community partners/vendors/exhibitors etc.

NOTES TO EDITOR/MANAGER:

Please confirm your interest with Barb Bajema, Secretary Frontenac Arch Chamber of Commerce at secretaryLSBchamber@gmail.com, phone 613-928-3326 (note as volunteers this is a home number)

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Come dance to the music of "The White Brothers" at the Masonic Hall in Belleville, at the corner of Dundas and Foster Ave.

Friday sept. 20th. 

Doors open at 6:00pm, 

 Dancing  7:00pm - 11:00pm

Members $10:00   Non-Members  $15:00

Join the Friends of Mac Johnson for their Annual Fall Tree Sales! We will be open on four dates so come on over and check out what we have at the nursery. You will find 30 species of Native Trees, including Deciduous, Conifers and Shrubs/Fruit trees.  All tree sale proceeds go back into the nursery and wildlife area. A list of what is for sale and their prices will be posted shortly.

Payment can be made by credit or debit card, cheque, or cash. 

For more information, contact friendsmacjohnson@gmail.com.  

Location:  The Friends Tree Nursery at 4673 Debruge Road (0.5 km past the Mac Johnson Wildlife Area north entrance and behind the Cataraqui Conservation Workshop) - watch for signs. 

Dates: Saturday, Sept 21, Wednesday Sept 25, Saturday Sept 28, Wednesday Oct 2 Time: 9 a.m. to 12 noon each day.

REAL will be planting a mini-forest at Hyland Park, Smiths Falls on Sat. Oct. 5.   A little over 300 small trees will be densely planted in the area we prepared April 13 of this year.  

REAL invites teams, individuals or families  to help out on the planting day.   Volunteers must preregister and be assigned a time.  Most of the 1 m squares will be planted with three trees from the four different categories.  Tree planting will start at 9:30 am, and teams will be scheduled every 30 minutes, throughout the day. 

The Town of Smiths Falls will be offering a BBQ on site between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.  Come see what’s happening and enjoy a hot dog – you do not have be to be planting to take part.

To participate in the planting of the mini-forest, please email Dave Thornley.  Advise how many will be in your team, and if  you have a specific time of the day requirement.  You can also phone Dave at (613) 205-0320.  

For more about REAL see www.REALaction.ca.

Come and enjoy an afternoon of fun and good music as The Misfits performs at St. Luke's Anglican Church, 566 Armour Rd. Peterborough, on Sunday October 20th at 2pm.

The Misfits will be performing music from the 60's and 70's.

Free Will Offering.

SYNERGY 150 presents “Christmas Now … and Then” as they return to the stage for two performances.

This community choir with more than 50 members looks forward to having you join them to enjoy hearing and singing many of your Christmas favourites, new and old!  As always, the concert includes a slideshow and stories about the songs. Join them for an exciting trip with Santa Claus and more!

Friday November 15 at 7 PM and Saturday November 16 at 2 PM

Adults: $20  Students: $10 Under 12 free.

For tickets, phone or text 519-312-3618 or 519-333-7023.

Don’t delay, as they sold out prior shows and look forward to another enthusiastic full house.

Call now to ensure your seat in the sanctuary!

Enjoy light refreshments after the show in our fully accessible fragrance free building!

SYNERGY 150 presents “Christmas Now … and Then” as they return to the stage for two performances.

This community choir with more than 50 members looks forward to having you join them to enjoy hearing and singing many of your Christmas favourites, new and old!  As always, the concert includes a slideshow and stories about the songs. Join them for an exciting trip with Santa Claus and more!

Friday November 15 at 7 PM and Saturday November 16 at 2 PM

Adults: $20  Students: $10 Under 12 free.

For tickets, phone or text 519-312-3618 or 519-333-7023.

Don’t delay, as they sold out prior shows and look forward to another enthusiastic full house.

Call now to ensure your seat in the sanctuary!

Enjoy light refreshments after the show in our fully accessible fragrance free building!

Trenton Lions Spaghetti Supper

All you can eat! $12

Friday, September 27th, 3pm-7pm

Lions Hall, 77 Campbell St, Trenton

Proceeds to Trenton Lions Charities

The Cavallino Club presents a Supercar Bonanza on display in support of the Niagara Peninsula Foundation for Children charity. At the Peninsula Lakes Golf Club (569 Highway 20 West, Fenwick, ON) on September 29, 2024.   Free admission, BBQ, drink and games as well as dinner options available.

Mary's Merry Minstrels will perform a concert of Old Time Country and Gospel Music on September 27th, 2024 at 7:00pm at Glenburnie United Church, 1028 Unity Road, Glenburnie, Ontario

Admission by Donation