Friday, June 19
Carleton Place Beer Festival
From 4 to 10 p.m. at Market Square, the 19-plus event features craft beverages, live music, food trucks and vendors. Advance tickets include a commemorative glass and two beer tickets.
Smiths Falls By the Rideau Market
The weekly market returns to Lower Reach Park from 3 to 7 p.m. Shop fresh produce, baked goods, local meats, handmade crafts and artisan products. Free parking is available.
Open Singles Dart Tournament
The Smiths Falls Legion hosts an open singles dart tournament. Registration runs from 6:30 to 7:15 p.m. with play beginning at 7:30. Entry is $10 with full payout.
Saturday, June 20
Smiths Falls Ford Community Barbecue and Car Wash Fundraiser
11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at 230 Lombard St., Smiths Falls. Proceeds support treatment for nine-year-old Lincoln while bringing the community together.
Carleton Place Youth Centre Kick Off to Summer Fundraiser
10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Family fun with games, crafts, face painting, food, ice cream and a used book sale, with proceeds supporting youth programming.
Celebrating Solstice Together – Almonte
Beginning at 1 p.m. at Riverfront Estates Park, this free event features Indigenous drumming, storytelling, wood carving, guided paddling, family activities and a donation barbecue.
Yard and Bake Sale – Lanark
Browse a variety of sale items and homemade baked goods at 67 George Street throughout the day.
Merrickville Country Market
10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Merrickville Community Centre. Shop artisan goods, antiques, woodworking, jewellery and specialty foods.
Roll Around the Rideau
7 a.m. to 2 p.m. starting and finishing at the Rideau Ferry Yacht Club near Perth. Cycling routes range from one to 163 kilometres in support of PEP Seniors Therapeutic Centre.
KidFish – Perth
A free catch-and-release fishing derby for children and youth ages two to 16 along the Tay Basin and Tay River, with gear loans and prizes available.
Rideau Paddlefest – Smiths Falls
A family-friendly day at Kinsmen’s Lower Reach Park featuring voyageur canoe races, paddling tours and nature exhibits.
Westminster Presbyterian Father’s Day Supper – Smiths Falls
Dinner begins at 5:30 p.m. featuring Caprese chicken, potatoes, vegetables, salad and dessert. Advance tickets required.
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