42nd Annual Kempenfest - August 3 - 6: One of Ontario's Top 100 Festivals. Walk along Barrie's waterfront and enjoy over 400 arts, crafts and antique exhibits. All weekend long families can enjoy live entertainment, a midway, childrens activities and more.
Theatre By The Bay Presents 'The Merry Wives of Windsor' - August 9 - 26: Queen Victoria so enjoyed the character of the vainglorious knight Sir John Falstaff, that she commissioned Shakespeare to write a play allowing him to pursue his love of the fairer sex. This bawdy, comic romp has the unique distinction of being the only one of Bard's plays to deal with the contemporary Elizabethan middle class life and times for which he wrote.
Theatre By The Bay Presents 'Jacob Two-Two Meets the Hooded Fang' - August 10 - 25: Jacob Two-Two has to say everything twice to be heard simply because he's the youngest of five children. His quest to be taken seriously takes him into a fantastic world of larger than life characters including Master Fish, Mistress Fowl and The Hooded Fang! To purchase tickets and for performance information please call (705) 735-9243 or visit www.theatrebythebay.com.
Rhythmfest - August 11: Celebrate the universal language of rhythm including live entertainment and workshops. Interactivity is a central theme and audiences, young and old, are encouraged to participate.
Theatre By The Bay Presents 'Jacob Two-Two Meets the Hooded Fang' - August 10 - 25: Jacob Two-Two has to say everything twice to be heard simply because he's the youngest of five children. His quest to be taken seriously takes him into a fantastic world of larger than life characters including Master Fish, Mistress Fowl and The Hooded Fang! To purchase tickets and for performance information please call (705) 735-9243 or visit www.theatrebythebay.com.
Rhythmfest - August 11: Celebrate the universal language of rhythm including live entertainment and workshops. Interactivity is a central theme and audiences, young and old, are encouraged to participate.
Caribfest - August 17 - 19: Celebrate the sights, sounds and tastes of the Caribbean, including live performances, vendors, a costume parade and more.
10th Annual Barrie Dragon Boat Festival - August 25: Fun & excitement on Kempenfelt Bay! Bring the family to watch the Dragon Boat races, cultural and commercial exhibits, children's activities and much more.
5th Annual Savour Simcoe - August 26: This is a culinary event showcasing quality food and those who grow and produce it in Simcoe County prepared by the finest Chefs.
For more information on all the above events, other events and great summer family adventures visit www.tourismbarrie.com. If you would like to recieve a copy of the 2012 Summer Barrie & Area Vacation & Leisure Guide email us at info@tourismbarrie.com or call 1-800-668-9100.
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