Cellist Paul Pulford, violinist Sadie Fields and Guelph Musicfest director/pianist Ken Gee have been performing together as the Festival Trio since 2014. Sadie Fields lives in Brussels, Belgium, and has a stellar career in Europe, performing in top-drawer ensembles and recently became the new principal violinist of the famed Edinburgh String Quartet. Paul Pulford lives in Long Reach, New Brunswick, but his previous musical roots include many years as cellist of the renowned Penderecki Quartet based at Laurier University, where he taught, conducted, and was chair of the music department. All of this was in addition to solo performances, fondness for contemporary music, and many CD recordings. Ken is the founder and artistic director of Guelph Musicfest. PROGRAM: Haydn, Piano Trio no. 35 in C major, Hob. XV:21; Pál Hermann, Suite for solo violin (1919); de Falla, Suite Populaire Espagnole, for cello & piano; Shostakovich, Piano Trio no. 2 in e minor, op. 67

10-ta Rocznica! Mississauga Polish Days is turning 10! 

Join us as we celebrate a decade of Polish pride, culture, and community! This milestone year is going to be bigger and better than ever, and you’re invited to experience the magic of Polish heritage right here in Mississauga!

Mark your calendars:
June 6: 5 PM – 11 PM
June 7: 1 PM – 11 PM

What to expect?
Live music and traditional Polish performances
Authentic Polish cuisine 
Party the nights away with entertainment for all ages
Art, culture, and so much more!

Bring your friends and family and help us make this 10th-anniversary celebration one for the books! Let’s show the world what Polish culture is all about.

Where: Celebration Square, Mississauga
Admission is free!

Polish spirit, delicious food, and unforgettable memories await you. Come for the culture, stay for the celebration! 

The City of Welland, Niagara's Classic Rock 91.7 Giant FM and New Country 89.1 present the Summer 2025 Concerts on the Canal Series. Please join us for Concerts on the Canal series launch on June 6th. We kick things off with party starter DJ Dave Stiles — followed by opening act Joe Lapinski, veteran Canadian musician, producer, and founder of WOW! Recording Studio in St. Catharines. Our headliner is The Smoothies who will have you dancing all night with their unique and funky spin on classic hits!

These free, family friendly outdoor performances will take place at the beautiful Merritt Park Amphitheatre located at 151 King St, Welland, ON.

Gates open at 6pm. Food and drinks available starting at 6pm.

Payadora is an award-winning ensemble that performs its own arrangements of a core repertoire drawing from Argentinian/Uruguayan traditions (tangos, milongas, waltzes, and folk music such as the Zamba and chacarera), as well as original songs inspired by that tradition. Comprised of musicians who are each musical powerhouses in their own right, this “superstar group” has combined their profound love of tango with their classical, jazz and world music backgrounds to create something entirely new. Payadora is officially endorsed by the Argentinian Consulate in Toronto for its adherence to the spirit of tango, and audiences flock to performances that convey joy, virtuosity, humour and intense passion. PERFORMERS: Rebekah Wolkstein (violin, vocals), Drew Jurecka Bandoneon (violin), Elbio Fernandez (vocals), Mark Camilleri (piano), Jesse Dietche (double bass)

Witness the re-enactment of the Battle of Stoney Creek June 6, 1813, a significant turning point in the War of 1812.

The Penderecki String Quartet is a renowned chamber ensemble based in Waterloo, Ontario, Canada. Founded in 1986, the quartet began its career as winners of the Penderecki Prize at the National Chamber Music Competition in Łódz, Poland. Since 1991, they have been the Quartet-in-Residence at Wilfrid Laurier University, where they have established themselves as one of the most respected chamber ensembles in Canada. PERFORMERS: Jerzy Kaplanek (violin), Jeremy Bell (violin), Christine Vlajk (viola) and Katie Schlaikjer (cello); guest cellist Roman Borys (Gryphon Trio). PROGRAM: Brahms, Quartet no. 3 in B flat, op. 67; Dinuk Wijeratne "Two Pop Songs on Antique Poems" (2014); Schubert, String Quintet in C major, D. 956 (”Cello Quintet”)

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

The Town of Caledon is excited to present the 16th annual Caledon Day on Saturday, June 14, 2025 at the Caledon East Community Complex. Please visit https://www.caledon.ca/en/living-here/caledon-day.aspx for more details!

Register now for our 3rd annual Stouffville Main Street 5K and Kids 1K Dash benefitting the Markham Stouffville Hospital Foundation (MSHF).

VFF25 Student Screening

VFF2025 Int'l Block 1 Screening