Pelham Art Festival

The Pelham Art Festival is the premiere spring art exhibition in Southern Ontario.  Over 80 artists from Ontario, Quebec and the United States have been invited to present their new original art works.  Proceeds to Benefit Pelham Libraries.  To date, close to  $200,000.00 has been donated to our local libraries for the betterment of our community.

Pelham Arena
1120 Haist Street
Fonthill, ON
May 12th from 7 to10 p.m.
May 13th and 14th from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Weekend Passes - $8.00
Gala Opening Evening - $7.00 includes Refreshments and Live Entertainment (Cash Bar)
Regular Admission - $4.00

Website: http://www.pelhamartfestival.com/index.htm
E-mail:  info@pelhamartfestival.com

Phone: Marilyn Casson At (905)892-6705

Mail:
Pelham Art Festival
Box 1191
Fonthill, ON  L0S 1E0

Niagara Food Festival

September 2006
Merritt Island, Welland, ON
Website:  http://www.niagarafoodfestival.on.ca/announcements.html

Welland Dragon Boat Festival

In 2002, community partners presented the first Welland Dragon Boat Festival. Twenty-four teams and 600 competitors took part in the inaugural event. The second annual Welland Dragon Boat Festival, held in July 2003, surpassed the first event with 1,500 participants and in 2004 over 2000 competitors paddled their way across the finish line. Dragon Boat Racing has become Welland’s fastest growing water sport. The event continues to receive tremendous coverage in the local newspapers and other media outlets across Niagara.

Saturday June 17, 2006
Welland Recreational Canal
REGISTRATION DEADLINE MAY 19, 2006
EARLY-BIRD TEAM REGISTRATION: $650.00 per team
AFTER APRIL 07, 2005 - TEAM REGISTRATION : $750.00 per team
Email: info@wellanddragonboatfestival.com
Tel: 905.732.7515
Fax: 905.732.7175
Website:  http://www.wellanddragonboatfestival.com/contact.htm

Welland Rose Festival

This year the City of Welland welcomes everyone to visit during the month of June and enjoy the 44-year-old family tradition, the Welland Rose Festival.
The Rose Festival celebrates Welland's historical significance as "The Rose City".  This is Welland's premier annual event, which fosters harmony and celebration through exciting cultural, sporting and general interest activities.

C/o Tourism of Welland Niagara
800 Niagara Street
WELLAND, ON L3C 5Z4
905-735-8696
Website:  http://www.wellandrosefestival.on.ca/index.htm

Welland Heritage Council Multicultural Centre Presents:

The 30th Annual Folklore Festival

Special Events
26 East Main Street
Welland, ON
L3B 3W3
Telephone:  (905) 732-5507, (905) 732-5337
Fax:  (905) 732-0212

4th Annual Arts and Crafts Show – Canal Lands
3rd Annual Live and Silent Auction – Lions Hall
30th Annual International Luncheons – Market Square
June 14, 2006 – June 23, 2006
30th Anniversary Monthly Open Houses – Cultural Halls and Civic Centre
January 22, 2006 – October 20, 2006

E-mail:  whc@iaw.com
Website:  www.wellandheritagecouncil.com