Events & Festivals

City of Windsor Birthday Celebration

(May 20, 2013)

May 20, 2013. Mayor Eddie Francis invites you to join us in celebrating the City of Windsor's Birthday. All activities are free to the community. Join the Annual Mayor's Riverfront Walk. The Walk departs Assumption Park at 10:30am and proceeds along the riverfront to Dieppe Gardens. Bigg Wiggle will be featured on the main stage hosted by AM 800 CKLW with Arms Bumanlag. Free kids activities include a Monster Mural Colour Paint Station, Airbounce Inflatable, historic activities, and many more! 

Free parking available at various locations all day long. 

Media City Film Festival

(May 21- 25, 2013)

The Great Canadian Beaverfest

(June 1 - 3, 2013)

The second annual Beaverfest is an all-Canadian music festival taking place in Downtown Windsor on the Riverfront. 
Visit beaverfest.ca for more information on 2013 line up and ticket sales.

Carrousel of the Nations: Carrousel by the River 

(June 7 - 9, 2013)

June 8 to June  10, 2012 - The Carrousel of the Nations is a wonderful exploration and fusion of world music, dance, art, food and culture.

Hosted by the Multicultural Council of Windsor and Essex County, the Carrousel of the Nations supports Windsor-Essex.  
Unique multicultural identity and flavour and dominates the last three weekends in June, and is the area only regional multicultural festival. Carrousel of the Nations offers festivalgoers fine food, music and warm hospitality.  
Presenting signature headliners complemented by dance, art and other forms of cultural expression, the Opening Weekend of June 8 - 10 signals non-stop entertainment.
Venue:    Riverfront Festival Plaza, Windsor
Phone 519-255-1127 for more information.
For more information, click here.  

SummerFest  

(June 13 - July 1, 2013)

Summer Fest is a festival which takes place along the scenic riverfront in Windsor Ontario. This festival is a perennial favorite for the entire family, offering something for all ages, and stages. Over the years more than 500,000 people have come out annually to enjoy the many activities, and attractions which run in conjunction with Summer Fest. 

For more information visit www.summerfestwindsor.org or call 519 254 2880.

Fork & Cork Festival

(July 5 - 7, 2013)

Windsor Rib Fest 

(August 22 - 25, 2013)

There will be some of the best 'ribbers' in North America  with exhibits, live bands, food booths.  Also featured will be carnival rides.   

BluesFest International 

(July 12 - 14, 2013)

In 1995, BluesFest International started in downtown Windsor and is now Canada's Premier Blues Festival. 

BluesFest International is a community event with the mandate to produce an annual world class music festival, promoting local, regional and international artists.

Location:  Riverfront Festival Plaza

For more information, click here. 

International Children's Games

(August 14 - 19, 2013)

The International Children's Games (ICG) is an International Olympic Committee-sanctioned event held every year where children from cities around the world and between the ages of 12 and 15 participate in a variety of sports. 
For more information click here.

Windsor International Fringe Festival 

(2013 schedule to be announced)

 A 10 day performing arts event, where live theatre and other performing arts such as: Music, Visual art, Chalk artists and more, are presented in an informal, accessible and low cost environment.

Theatre groups who were not allowed to participate in Scotland’s prestigious Edinburgh Theatre Festival first staged fringe Theatre over 50 years ago. These groups performed on the ’fringe’ or the outskirts of the city of Edinburgh and ’Fringe Theatre’ was born. This type of festival has become so popular that there is now a ’Fringe of the Fringe’ in Edinburgh, Scotland. 

For more information, please phone 519 944-1312 or click here.

Windsor Symphony Summer Series

(2013 schedule to be announced)

 For more information, click here. 

Balloonapalooza 

(August 17 - August 18, 2013)

Featuring a kaleidoscope of colour and endless excitement, the first annual Balloonapalooza Festival is the family event of the summer! Comprised of over 80 cold air balloons and other inflatables, Balloonapalooza is destined to transform downtown Windsor into a dazzling array of activities for people of all ages.

On August 17-18, the Downtown Windsor BIA will present the region’s third annual cold air balloon festival —a breathtaking event that will bring thousands of people to the city centre for two days of fun, food and festivities.

Go to: www.balloonapalooza.ca for more information.

Emancipation Celebration 

(August 2 - 5, 2013) 

"The Greatest Freedom Show on Earth" is a multi-cultural extravaganza that invites people of all ethnicities to come and join in on the celebration to commemorate The Emancipation Act of 1833, that made Canada the final stop on the Underground Railroad to freedom.  For more information go to: http://www.emancipationday.ca/home.php

2012 Windsor Pride Festival 

(August 11, 2013)

The Windsor Pride Community aims to promote equality and diversity through all of its campaigns including its annual Windsor Pride Festival.  The Pride Parade is an explosion of Pride in the heart of the Downtown Windsor, aiming to promote a sentiment in favour of equality, uniting people in a celebrative atmosphere where all are welcome and fostering a sense of community within the Windsor-Essex LGBTIQ population.  

For more information, click here.

BookFest Windsor 

(November 1 - 3, 2013)

BookFest Windsor is a three day festival of books and authors held at the Art Gallery of Windsor.  There will be graphic novels, poetry, fiction, spoken word, musiic and more.
For further information go to: http://www.bookfestwindsor.com/

Windsor International Film Festival

(November 4 - 10, 2013)

The Windsor International Film Festival (WIFF) is a cultural, not-for-profit organization whose mission is to recognize and celebrate the art of cinema by showcasing Canadian and international films and filmmakers. Through its exhibition, education, and community development programs, WIFF builds audiences for Canadian content and talent, provides training opportunities for emerging filmmakers, and promotes the creative economy of Windsor and Southwestern Ontario.
For more information, click here.

Winter Fest