From June 13 to 16, Norfolk County is hosting Community Days for the third year.
County facilities such as community centres, museums, libraries, fire halls, pools, arenas, and parks across Norfolk will host free recreational and cultural activities throughout the week. Service clubs, community groups, and local businesses are also hosting many free events.
Community Days highlights
June 13
- HN REACH EarlyON Child & Family Centre – Port Rowan (46 Front Rd. St. John’s Anglican Church): Grow with Us – planting and play, 9:30-11:30 a.m.
- Delhi Kinsmen Pool: Free Open Swim, 6:15-7:15 p.m.
- Annaleise Carr Aquatic Centre: Free Public Swim, 6:45-7:45 p.m.
- Houghton Fairground Hall: Free Outdoor Family Movie Night screening “Wonder,” 7 p.m.
June 14
- Simcoe Recreation Centre: Free BBQ for Seniors, 12-1 p.m.
- Delhi Kinsmen Pool: Free Open Swim, 6:15-7:15 p.m.
- Annaleise Carr Aquatic Centre: Free Family Splash Swim, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
- Norfolk Fairgrounds: Fairgrounds Festival
June 15
- Waterford Tricenturena Arena: Waterford Lions Touch a Truck and BBQ, 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
- Delhi Downtown Core: Delhi BIA Strawberry Fest and Ford Mustang Car Show, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
- Port Dover Harbour Museum – Riverfront Park: 2nd Annual Arbor Dog Races, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- Delhi Kinsmen Pool: Grand Opening Celebration with free swims and live music from The Shrubberies, 12 to 4 p.m., free BBQ, bouncy castle, Norfolk County Fire Fighters, and free kids’ activities at the Pavilion.
- Norfolk County Fire Station 1, Simcoe: Fire Hall Tour, 12 to 3 p.m.
- Norfolk Fairgrounds: Fairgrounds Festival
June 16
- Simcoe and District Humane Society: Plant and yard Sale, BBQ, Kids’ and Dogs’ Activities, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
- Sonny’s Llama Farm (1284 Hwy 3, Delhi): Free Llama and Friends Walk, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Port Dover Beach: Beach Day in Dover with water safety awareness, kids’ games, free sunglasses to decorate, and sandcastle building, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- Wind-Del Park: Wind-Del-ebration with a free magic workshop by Guinness World Record holding Illusionist Lucas Wilson, bouncy castle obstacle course, free Father’s Day Car-B-Que, fire department meet and greet, Home Run Dinger Derby, Special Guest Band disc golf demo, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Community Days coincide with the Norfolk County Agricultural Society’s Fairgrounds Festival on June 14 and 15, featuring concerts by Sam Roberts Band and 54.40 on Friday, June 14, and Theory of a Deadman and Saint Asonia on Saturday, June 15, Tickets are still available.
Community members are encouraged to visit NorfolkCounty.ca/CommunityDays for information, full schedule of free activities, registration links, and contests. Visitors are encouraged to plan their trip, explore everything Norfolk County offers with the free Visit Norfolk App, and fill in their Community Days’ passport for a chance to win a prize.
Quotes:
Mayor Amy Martin
“I always look forward to Community Days! This year’s event promises to build on the incredible success of the past two years with an expanded array of activities and events. The dedication of our staff has been remarkable in enhancing this celebration for everyone. We are particularly proud to highlight events and facilities for the community that are free of charge. Council and I look forward to seeing the community come together once again to enjoy the festivities throughout Norfolk County.”
Matt McGinty, Project Lead
“The past two years have been a hit, and we knew we needed to come back with even more options for folks to enjoy. Part of the Community Days mandate is providing free activities and experiences for the community to enjoy. I have no doubt that all Norfolk County residents will find something, likely many things, they’ll be interested in.”
