2010 Official Visitors Guide and Map

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Leamington Tomato Festival
August 18 – 22, 2010

"New" for 2010 Temporary venue at Leamington Marina and Park, 3 day free-family-festival featuring local tomato and agricultural industry; parade; continuous live entertainment; custom car show; "the" Tomato Stomp; children's village; food/crafts vendors; local wine-food pairings; pancake breakfast, Fireman's waterbarrel competition, 5k walk-run; golf tournament; talent-beauty pageant. Visit www.leamingtontomatofestival.com for more information.

Windsor International Air Show
Aug 21- 22, 2010

Display of Aerial pilot prowess with aerobatic displays; See military aircraft old and new up front and close; Visit with Veterans; Children’s Village; Food and Concessions; Helicopter and airplane rides; 3D flying Museum with Vintage aircraft and more all at the Windsor International Airport. Cost is $10. Visit www.winairshow.com for more information.

Art by the River
August 28 - 29, 2010

An olde town end of summer tradition since 1967, this is Essex County's oldest art and craft show. Over 120 artisans from across Ontario are featured at this fine show. Browse the art, wares and enjoy strolling musicians. Paint a picture in the "little artist workshop" or take in a historic tour. Enjoy live entertainment and picnic refreshments along the scenic waterfront of the Detroit River in downtown Amherstburg. Admission is $4.50 for adults. Children under 12 are free!

For more information, please visit www.gibsonartgallery.com
or call (519) 736-2826.

Harrow Fair
September 2-5

The jewel of Essex County, the Harrow Fair draws in thousands of people from all over the surrounding area. Don't miss the Parade at 12:00 pm on the Saturday. Lots of fun for the family with rides, games, and exhibits under the 2010 theme of "It's All About EWE". Visit www.harrowfair.com for more information.

Shores Of Erie Wine Festival
Sept 9-12, 2010

Our 6th year features continuous live entertainment, over 50 vendors serving up the best local food and wine, cooking demonstrations and wine seminars, an intimate jazz stage – all on the beautiful banks of the Detroit River, Fort Malden National Historic Site of Canada. Must be of legal drinking age. Visit www.soewinefestival.com for more information. 

Festival Of Hawks
September 11-19, 2010

Join experts on the Hawk Tower at Holiday Beach with hawk identification daily.  On September 11 and 12 plan to attend the banding demonstrations and wild hawk releases.  September 18 and 19 is the main festival weekend with workshops for experts and novices alike.  Dragonfly hikes, hands-on kid’s crafts and hunt, bird banding, Monarch Butterfly tagging demonstrations and more; visit www.erca.org for more information.