Top 5 Things to do this Thanksgiving Weekend
As experienced turkey chefs, we know the average time needed to cook a turkey equals to approximately 15 minutes per pound. Depending on the size of your purchase, this could result in many hours pacing the kitchen waiting around.
Looking to spend quality time with your family as you await your main course? Check out these festive events going on in Simcoe County this Thanksgiving weekend:
- Chappell Farms Fall Festival
- Pumpkinferno at Discover Harbour
- Sugar Bush Harvest Market
- Apple Harvest Festival
- Elmvale Fair
Chappell Farms Fall Festival
When: September 22 – October 31
Where: Chappell Farms, Barrie
What Is It: Chappell Farms has been providing years of family fun. Come out to the Fall Festival and hop on a wagon ride out to the field to pick your own pumpkin. Enjoy the corn maze, hay bale obstacle, petting zoo and so much more.
www.familyfunfarmsbarrie.ca
Pumpkinferno at Discovery Harbour
When: Evenings, October 4 – October 30
Where: Discovery Harbour, Penetanguishene
What Is It: The ever anticipated Pumpkinferno comes to Discovery Harbour. Experience artistic outdoor exhibits of hand-carved pumpkins as you enjoy the festival with loved ones. Admission: $8.00/person with a non-perishable food item. Children 5 and under: Free. Youth 16 and under must be accompanied by an adult.
www.discoveryharbour.on.ca
Sugarbush Harvest Market
When: October 6, Noon – 4:00 pm
Where: Sweetwater Park, Line 6 Oro-Medonte
What Is It: Join the sugarbush community exploring the best of Horseshoe Valley at the 1stAnnual Harvest Market sponsored by Astilbe Floral Boutique and Events. Enjoy baked goods, soups, produce, handmade items and more from a number of local vendors. Participate in competitions, arts and crafts, activities for all and catch some live entertainment.
www.astilbemarketplace.com/harvest-market-2018-sugarbush
Apple Harvest Festival
When: October 6 – 8
Where: Blue Mountain Village
What Is It: Enjoy free live music, activities, and fireworks at the Apple Harvest Festival at Blue Mountain. Activities include hikes, cooking demos, sing-a-longs, and scavenger hunts.
www.appleharvestfestival.ca/bluemountain
Elmvale Fair
When: October 4 – 6
Where: Elmvale Fairgrounds
What Is It: A traditional fall fair offering fun for all ages. Enjoy home craft displays, culinary exhibits, animal displays, a 4-H competition, tractor pull, midway and more. elmvalefallfair.com
If you’re looking for more events in Simcoe County during the month of October, check out our recommendations here.