Sunday April 30, 2023 to Thursday August 31
Summer Festival & Events Guide
Check out our downloadable Summer Festival & Events Guide to make your summer fun plans easy in Windsor Essex.
Our guide features the biggest & best events happening in Windsor Essex this summer. Download it now, print it out, and keep it handy for great events to visit!
Want to come see us in person to pick up a copy of our 2023/2024 Official Visitor Guide? Stop by the following events throughout the summer!
JUNE
- Amherstburg Open Air Weekends – Friday June 2nd
Enjoy live entertainment, delicious eats and extended retail hours and fun for all ages! - Art in the Park – Saturday & Sunday, June 3rd & 4th
Stroll the gorgeous grounds of Willistead Park at this signature arts and craft show. - LaSalle Strawberry Festival – Thursday – Sunday, June 8th – 11th
Carnival, parade, entertainment, and of course juicy red strawberries make this annual festival a hit for the whole family! - Amherstburg Open Air Weekends – Friday June 9th
Enjoy live entertainment, delicious eats and extended retail hours and fun for all ages! - City of Windsor Mayor’s Walk – Sunday June 11th
The City of Windsor will mark the 131st anniversary of incorporation for the municipality. Everyone is invited to a free community event packed with fun for the entire family. - Amherstburg Open Air Weekends – Friday June 16th
Enjoy live entertainment, delicious eats and extended retail hours and fun for all ages! - Amherstburg Farmer’s Market – Saturday June 17th
Stop by GL Heritage to pick up produce, healthy foods and artisan craft products. - Amherstburg Open Air Weekends – Sunday June 18th
Enjoy live entertainment, delicious eats and extended retail hours and fun for all ages! - Amherstburg Open Air Weekends – Friday June 23th
Enjoy live entertainment, delicious eats and extended retail hours and fun for all ages! - Woofa-Roo Pet Fest – Saturday & Sunday, June 24th & 25th
This one is for the animal lovers! Dock diving, dog agility, dog races and more! - Ford Fireworks – Monday June 26th
The International fireworks return to the Detroit River in 2023. Grab your lawn chairs, bring your picnic blanket or plan a full night out. The Fireworks blast off at 9:55pm! - Walkerville Night Market – Friday June 30th
A community event to bring people together to celebrate art, entertainment, food, drink and all things LOCAL!
JULY
- Amherstburg Open Air Weekends – Saturday & Sunday, July 1st & 2nd
Enjoy live entertainment, delicious eats and extended retail hours and fun for all ages! - Essex Fun Fest – Friday – Sunday, July 7th – 9th
Enjoy four days of action-packed and family-friendly fun. Activities for all ages, from awesome amusement rides and Kids’ Zone, to live entertainment and thrilling shows. - Cindy’s Night Market – Friday July 14th
Browse local artists, food trucks and classic & custom cars. - Belle River Sunsplash – Saturday & Sunday, July 15th & 16th
Family fun along the shore of Lake St. Clair - Walkerville Art Walk – Friday July 21st
Shop the streets of Walkerville and browse artisan wares! - LaSalle Night Market – Sunday July 30th
Shop local handcrafted and handmade goods and local produce. Delicious treats available from local food trucks, live entertainment and activities for kids.
AUGUST
- Hogs for Hospice – Friday – Sunday, August 4th – 6th
A variety of activities for the motorcycle community, families, riders and non-riders, including world class concerts at the amphitheater. All proceeds benefit Erie Shores Hospice. - Pride Fest – Saturday & Sunday, August 12th – 13th
Amazing local theatre, music, art and entertainment while raising awareness of discrimination, issues and difficulties affecting the lives of 2SLGBTQIA+ people in Windsor Essex. - Tour Di Via Italia – Saturday August 12th
Windsor’s Little Italy will once again provide the back drop for another exciting weekend of racing. - Mill St. Market – Friday August 18th
Specially curated to serve delectable street food and drinks while you shop for handcrafted arts and and crafts lining the modern, reinvented, Mill Street in Leamington. - Dropped on Drouillard – Saturday August 19th
Windsor’s only all-day urban street and culture festival in the heart of Ford City. - Tecumseh Corn Festival – Friday – Sunday, August 25th – 27th
This fun family festival is dedicated to honoring the rich agricultural heritage of the region and paying homage to the sacred corn crop. - Art by the River – Saturday & Sunday, August 26th & 27th
Walk the shores of the Detroit River and enjoy Artists and Artisans from across Ontario at Essex County’s original art and craft festival.
SEPTEMBER
- Harrow Fair – Friday – Sunday, September 1st – 3rd
The 169th Harrow Fair features a horse show, 4-H shows, award-winning quilts, red ribbon baking, live entertainment, auctions, artwork and more! - Last Call Before Fall – Friday & Saturday, September 8th – 9th
Try something new or stick to your favourite local craft beer, wine and spirits. Tasty food and live music will keep you dancing all night long! - Windsor Open Streets – Sunday September 17th
- W.E. Heart Local Open Farms – Saturday September 23rd
Explore participating W.E. Heart Local partners, each offering a free unique experience. Think farm fresh tastings, behind the scenes tours, and hands on activities to learn all about what our farmers do to bring your farm fresh! - LaSalle Night Market – Sunday September 24th
Shop local handcrafted and handmade goods and local produce. Delicious treats available from local food trucks, live entertainment and activities for kids.
