On April 18th, 1816, Perth established as a military settlement. The land for the settlement was obtained from the Algonkians.
(1) Stewart Park Music Festival: 25th Anniversary! Thursday July 14th Through Sunday July 17th, 2016
- World-class music on 3 different stages
- Admission by donation
- Scheduled children’s activities in the park on Saturday and Sunday
- Adult workshops in the park on Saturday and Sunday
- A festival labyrinth in the centre of Stewart Park
- A festival market featuring food vendors and local artisans
- A Saturday morning farmers’ market at the Crystal Palace with music
- Saturday downtown sidewalk sale with roving musicians & bargains galore
- Licenced Saturday and Sunday patio (2:00 – 6:00) at the Crystal Palace
- After Hours: Music in various downtown venues on Friday + Saturday evenings
- Music and a delicious Sunday breakfast at the Crystal Palace
- Sunday Strawberry Social hosted by The Table Community Food Centre
- Special camping package available at Last Duel Park
- Air-conditioned shuttle bus from designated parking areas to the park
- More Information Visit Stewart Park Festival website
(2) Homecoming Weekend: BLAST FROM THE PAST HOMECOMING WEEKEND: JULY 22-24, 2016
- Opening Ceremonies: at beautiful Stewart Park
- A BBQ Block Party: three-day event.
- A night-shirt parade: on Friday, July 22.
- Fireworks: 10 p.m. on Friday, July 22.
- The Canadian Stone Carving Festival: stonecarvers at the Fairgrounds.
- A night-shirt parade: on Friday, July 22.
- A Parade: through town on Saturday, July 23 will wrap up in front of town hall.
- Blue Rodeo: Saturday, July 23, 2016 at the Perth Fairgrounds.
- A Military Tattoo: in Stewart Park and will feature pipes and drums bands and more.
- An Ecumenical Service: at the Stewart Park stage Sunday afternoon for a ecumenical service.
- For More Information Visit Perth200 website
(3) 19th Annual Perth Garlic Festival: August 13 & 14th, 2016
- Over 70 Garlic, Artisans and Food Vendors on grounds and in Commercial Building at the Perth Fairgrounds
- Saturday 9am to 5pm
- Sunday 9am to 4pm
- Admission: Adults $5 --Children under 12 free
- Garlic Festival SCHEDULE 2016
(4) 171st Anniversary Perth Fair: Friday Sept 2nd to Monday Sept 5th, 2016
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