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Here are 5 events in the Collingwood area this weekend

Sidelaunch Days, airplanes and an antique show can fill up your weekend
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Sidelaunch Days runs Aug. 12 to 13 in Collingwood.

Are you looking for something to do in the Collingwood area this weekend?

Here are five events to attend this weekend in and around Collingwood.

Sidelaunch Days

Collingwood's harbourfront festival returns this weekend with activities that celebrate the joys of being in, on and around the waters of Georgian Bay with a nod to Collingwood's shipbuilding past. Festivities will be taking place across Collingwood Aug. 12-13.

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Carnival North

The event that brings Caribbean energy to southern Georgian Bay takes place Aug. 12 from 2 to 11 p.m. at the Collingwood Brewery. It includes an all-day roster of musical entertainment, performances, dancing and a dedicated kids’ zone complete with obstacle course, inflatables, basketball and a carnival marquis.

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Summer Night Market at Thornbury Craft Co.

The Summer Night Market is running on Friday, Aug. 11 from 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at Thornbury Craft Co. The market will be filled with live music, outdoor food, drinks, and a variety of local vendors.

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Gathering of the Classics

The Gathering of the Classics event will take place at the Edenvale Aerodrome in Stayner on Aug. 12 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. All aircraft and Edenvale Historical Aircrafts will be on display, including the full-size replica of the Avro Arrow. Meet pilots and stay for a barbecue picnic. Donations are welcome. In the event of rain, the event will be moved to Aug. 13.

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Thornbury Summer 2023 Antiques Show

The ninth annual Thornbury Summer Antiques Show will be running Saturday and Sunday, with 27 professional antique dealers from across Ontario showing a full range of quality antiques. Located at the Beaver Valley Community Centre in Thornbury. The weekend admission fee is $5.

For more information, click here.

Weekend event listings will be running every week on CollingwoodToday.ca. To submit your event for inclusion, please email the date, time, place and a brief summary of your event to [email protected].


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