Luck be a lady tonight! Prepare to be entertained with campy, dancy drag performances from local drag stars Betty Baker and Sahira Q. That's not all! We also have six games of bingo with fabulous prizes to be won. No need to bring any bingo materials - we'll have all that for you. About our performers...Betty Baker is a cabaret style drag entertainer from Peterborough Ontario, whose performances are high concept, high fashion, high energy and more than a little bit campy! You can always count on energy, comedy and an element of surprise with Betty's performances. Betty designs and sews all of her own drag costumes to connect with and enhance the content of each of her performances. She has been performing in drag since the age of 15 and her Library Drag Storytime performances have garnered national attention. In September, Betty will begin her fourth and final year of Theatre Production and Costume Design at the Creative School of Toronto Metropolitan University. Learn more at https://www.bettybakerdrag.com/ or on Instagram at @bettyybaker Sahira Q is the drag djinn of Peterborough-bold, boundless, and unapologetically intersectional. Born in Zanzibar and shaped by an immigrant upbringing in Toronto, Sahira blends makeup, costume, movement and storytelling into a fearless expression of freedom. Every performance is a mix of sharp humour, raw truth, and electrifying presence. With a background in graphic design, Sahira brings a sharp eye for detail to every look and stage moment. "Drag isn't just an art-it's a statement. A challenge. A celebration."

On June 14, 2025 from 9am-5pm our downtown Midland core and our waterfront parks host 200+ vendors and food trucks for Ontario's Best Butter Tart Festival.  Vendors sell everything from butter tarts to unique, hand-made items.  And the variety of butter tarts you’ll find at our festival includes plain, raisin, pecan, walnut, skor, maple, bacon, coconut, chocolate covered, PB&J, s’mores, gluten-free, vegan, nut-free, cheesecake, pumpkin... and many more.

The Ontario's Best Butter Tart Contest will award the prize for BEST Butter Tart in Ontario.  The contest is open to both professional and amateur/home bakers.  The contest features both Traditional and Wild Style categories.  Our judges include celebrities, chefs, food and travel bloggers, and local dignitaries all with one thing in common – a love of butter tarts!

And while you are here in Midland, visit our downtown merchants and their unique shops.  Some will be will be offering butter tart festival sales, deals and sweet treats.

The Entertainment Stage features family-friendly musical performances all day. And kids will love the Kids Zone in Harbourside Park. Enjoy free shuttle service, complimentary bike valet, free transit and much more!  Mark your calendar to join us for the sweetest day of the year!

For more information, please visit us at: www.buttertartfestival.ca

Luck be a lady tonight! Prepare to be entertained with campy, dancy drag performances from local drag stars Betty Baker and Sahira Q. That's not all! We also have six games of bingo with fabulous prizes to be won. No need to bring any bingo materials - we'll have all that for you. About our performers...Betty Baker is a cabaret style drag entertainer from Peterborough Ontario, whose performances are high concept, high fashion, high energy and more than a little bit campy! You can always count on energy, comedy and an element of surprise with Betty's performances. Betty designs and sews all of her own drag costumes to connect with and enhance the content of each of her performances. She has been performing in drag since the age of 15 and her Library Drag Storytime performances have garnered national attention. In September, Betty will begin her fourth and final year of Theatre Production and Costume Design at the Creative School of Toronto Metropolitan University. Learn more at https://www.bettybakerdrag.com/ or on Instagram at @bettyybaker Sahira Q is the drag djinn of Peterborough-bold, boundless, and unapologetically intersectional. Born in Zanzibar and shaped by an immigrant upbringing in Toronto, Sahira blends makeup, costume, movement and storytelling into a fearless expression of freedom. Every performance is a mix of sharp humour, raw truth, and electrifying presence. With a background in graphic design, Sahira brings a sharp eye for detail to every look and stage moment. "Drag isn't just an art-it's a statement. A challenge. A celebration."

Prepare to be swept away on a journey through the dazzling world of international film as cinematic brilliance takes centre stage and we honour outstanding works of short film from across the globe. Indulge in an evening of glamour, as the red carpet unfurls to welcome luminaries from the world of film, entertainment, and beyond.

The night promises an exquisite fusion of elegance and entertainment, as we unveil the winners of this year’s VFF Awards in the categories of Best Performance, Best Director, Best Cinematography, Best Canadian Film, Best Film and many more celebrations!

Don't miss out on this year's spectacular awards show and witness history in the making as we celebrate the best in international short film!

Red Carpet is at 6:00 pm
Dinner begins at 7:00 pm
Your ticket includes access to our prestigious awards show, glamorous red carpet, sumptuous four-course meal, open bar and awards afterparty.
Please note: Dress code is formal/black tie.