Well, the Meaford Farmer’s Market has kicked off for this Friday as we write, so once we’ve filed this report, we might just mosey on down. It’s a special market day, as the event is part of the kick off to Canada Day weekend celebrations. There’ll be live music and, taking a page from the past, surrey rides through town. And of course, there’s all the goodies you can find every week, from organic meats and vegetables and herbs to baked treats and more – with many vendors offering tasty samples to entice you to buy. This year, chef Micheline Zammit, who works at Cobble Beach Golf Club, prepares free sample dishes featuring products she’s found at the market – try her creations, and pick up the ingredients at the vendors’ booths.
Beyond food, you’ll also find crafts and more. And don’t forget to get your duck race tickets (more below).
With your appetite taken care of, plan for a busy weekend. Here’s the schedule of events for Saturday and Sunday (you can rest up Monday.)
Saturday
8am-11am Meaford Hall
John McKay home product trade show
9am-11am Market square
MFRC pancake breakfast
9am-9:30am Market square near hall
Soap Box Derby registration
10am – Collingwood St to Bayfield St
Soap Box Derby race
10am – Downtown Meaford
BIA sidewalk sale
GBSS Idols & MCS buskers on the street
10am-4pm Meaford Foodland
Meaford Duck Race kick off BBQ
2pm- Sykes St bridge to Bridge St
Meaford Duck Race
11am&3pm Meaford Museum
Historical walking tour of downtown
noon-4pm – Nelson St at Meaford Hall
BIA surrey rides
noon-4pm – Meaford Hall
BIA scavenger hunt – pick up list
noon-4pm – Meaford Harbour
Sail Georgian Bay introduction to sailing
Sunday
9am-10am Eggcitement Bistro
Motorcycle Rally meet for breakfast
10am- Motorcycle Rally – ride starts
9am-4pm Bayfield Street
Golden Town Cruisers classic car show
10am-4pm Bayfield Street
Net Shed Book Depot open
Meaford Museum open
11:45am Meaford Community Centre
Form up for parade
Noon – Collingwood St to Harbour
Canada Day parade
Noon to dusk Harbour pavilion
Rotary Club food & beverages
12:45pm Harbour Entrance
• Singing of “O Canadaâ€
• Mayor’s & Dignitaries’ speeches
• Flag Raising Ceremony – Anthem by Mike Weir & Sylvie
• Goldenaires Canadian Folk Song Medley by Bert Hood
1pm Rotary Pavilion at harbour
Birthday cake for 1000 – prepared & served by Canada Catering
Noon to 4pm Meaford Harbour
Family Fun Festival
• Canadian Coast Guard
• Meaford Fire Department
• Kid’s activities & games
• Sail Georgian Bay introduction to sailing
• OPP boat & K-9 unit
• Heritage Meaford display
• Beautiful Joe Heritage Society display
• Meaford Library display & activities
• Remote control car & truck display
• Skateboard demonstrations
2pm-9pm Meaford Harbour
Live entertainment
• Honeyhammers
• Bored of Education
• Vickie Van Dyke & Friends
2pm Meaford Museum
Historical walking tour of downtown
Dusk – Meaford Harbour
Meaford Kinsmen Club Fireworks