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Fall Festivals & the Arts

Looking for open spaces and relaxed venues? Here are some wonderful Fall art and entertainment ideas. 


27 Inspired Artists

Northumberland Hills Studio Tour

Across Northumberland County 

September 10 & 11, 2022

Visit some of Northumberland County’s most talented artists. They have opened their studios for you to explore. Make up your own driving tour using the Tour map here. All studios are open both days, 10 am to 5 pm. Can’t decide where to go? Samples of each artist’s work are shown on the website. If you need additional assistance, please make contact here. 

Northumberland Hills Studio Tour


Celebrate Arts of all Kinds

Northumberland Festival of the Arts

September 16 to October 2, 2022

Discover the secrets of plotting a mystery novel, see original one-act plays or hear from noted Indigenous authors. Check the Northumberland Festival of the Arts schedule for more than 40 events over 16 days featuring Northumberland’s inspired arts community.

NFOTA


Part Picnic, Part Music Festival

Cultivate Festival

Haute Goat Farm, Port Hope

September 23 to 25, 2022

Cultivate brings vibrant music and local food together to celebrate life in Northumberland. Get in the groove with your family at Haute Goat Farm. Musical acts include Joel Plaskett Emergency,  Amanda Rheaume, The Ontario All-Star Bluegrass Band – and about 15 more. Taste the harvest goodness served by local food vendors. Enjoy craft beer and beverages from local breweries. The kids can enjoy activities like theatre workshops, folk camp and story time.

Cultivate Festival


Where Stars Were Born

Vintage Film Festival

Capitol Theatre, Port Hope

October 21 to 23, 2022 

What do The Producers, Frankenstein and East of Eden have in common? This year’s Festival theme is breakout roles, featuring films which made a cast member a star. Held at the historic Capitol Theatre, the Festival also includes two silent films (with live piano accompaniment). Organized by The Marie Dressler Foundation, the weekend features a pass for all 13 classic films ($79) or the option to add movies for ($10) each. Proceeds support the Foundation's educational mandate, including student bursaries. Buy tickets online here.

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Concerts at the Barn

Westben

6698 County Rd. 30 N., Campbellford

(877) 883-5777

Fall looks, and sounds, amazing at Westben. From September 9th to 25th Westben features live performances, unique outdoor experiences and even a tasty collaboration with a local chocolatier.

Westben Fall Fest


An Atmospheric Experience

Capitol Theatre

20 Queen St., Port Hope

(800) 434-5092

This historic theatre is noted to be  Ontario's only "atmospheric theatre". That means you can sit back and take in the magical setting of the starry canopy that surrounds you as you take in live theatre or musical performances. Enjoy Tommy Youngsteen’s Fleetwood Mac “Rumours” on September 24. On October 16, get in tune with Buzz Brass, one of Canada’s best brass quintets. Or attend the Vintage Film Festival from October 21-23.

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Art Gallery Co-operative

The Colborne Art Gallery

51 King St E, Colborne

(905) 355-1798

Visit this community gallery on the main street to discover a co-operative of photographers, painters, sculptors, printmakers, fibre and mixed media artists and others. The 9th Annual Juried Art Show runs September 16 to November 06. Check for hours.

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Discover the secrets of plotting a mystery novel, see original one-act plays or hear from noted Indigenous authors. Check the Northumberland Festival of the Arts schedule for more than 40 events over 16 days featuring Northumberland’s inspired arts community.


Fine Art in Northumberland

Art Gallery of Northumberland

55 King St. W., 3rd Floor

(905) 372-0333

The AGN presents intellectually stimulating exhibitions that spark conversations, inspire creativity and enlighten the minds of all-ages. Featuring a year-round program of exhibitions, the AGN is committed to nurturing and promoting Canadian artists, and we strive to exhibit works that advance critical enquiry and community connection to contemporary visual arts.

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Carloads of Fun

Port Hope Drive-In Theatre

2141 Theatre Rd. S., Hamilton Township

(904)-434-8233 (Show Times Only)

Halfway between Cobourg and Port Hope you’ll notice this place because of the giant white theatre screen. Built in 1947, this venue is Canada's oldest operating drive-in theatre. Tickets cannot be purchased in advance, but you can check here for movie times.  Movies are shown 7 days a week when there is demand.

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Heritage Walks or Drives

Self-Guided Tours

To be enjoyed at your own pace: many of our town and villages have developed self-guided heritage walks. These share the history and the architecture of each community. The links below will download a map or further details for you.

The Town of Campbellford

The Town of Cobourg

The Village of Colborne

The Village of Hastings

The Town of Port Hope

The Village of Warkworth

Other Heritage experiences in Northumberland:

Seymour, A Driving Tour (The spotlight is on stone houses in the former Township of Seymour.)

Castleton Heritage Walking Tour (Landmarks of a rural community.)

Champlain Road Rally (A road trip to highlight some of the territory travelled by Samuel de Champlain.)

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