Description

A community event for the entire family, filled with fun, food, craft and entertainment that has occurred for the past 38 years.

Covering two days (Sept 29-30, 2018), the festival is hosted at Colasanti’s Tropical Gardens in Ruthven. There is always something for everyone of every interest and every age, including a parade, two days of non-stop music, an incredible Sunday car show, children’s rides, and over 100 craft and vendor booths. The festival also boasts its popular Farmers Market filled with all of the bounty of Essex County.

Thanks to the support of the local community, the festival has raised nearly one million dollars to date for Community Living Essex County in support of people with an intellectual disability. All the proceeds generated from this event are earmarked towards the purchase and maintenance of wheelchair accessible vehicles so everyone has the opportunity to enjoy their community.

Admission and parking are both free to all who wish to attend the festival.