Here is a quick snapshot of what’s happening around town the next 48 hours.
TODAY: Head to the 167th Cobden Fair this weekend, with the gates opening August 28th through 30th! Explore local agriculture, vendors, and livestock shows, marvel at the mini and heavy horse shows, Meet the Keepers, hit the midway, and don’t forget to catch Saturday’s high-octane demolition derby. All-inclusive weekend passes available online for $35 each, or grab single day tickets online or at the gate.
TODAY: The Ontario Fur Managers Federation presents the Rendezvous Renfrew Annual Trappers Convention weekend, starting this Friday at the Renfrew Days Inn. Hosted by the Renfrew Trappers Council, guests will take part in various demos around trapping and fur handling, black powder, and drones, meet with vendors, and more! Trapping games for youth and adults on site, plus rough camping options at the nearby fairgrounds. Doors open Friday at 9:00 am
TODAY: The Downtown Renfrew BIA presents the Heart of Renfrew Market every Friday evening from 5:00 to 8:00 pm in July and August. Low Square will transform into a vibrant gathering place featuring local farmers, artisans, makers, and small businesses from across the Ottawa Valley. Plus, stick around for their weekly Music in the Square concert.
TOMORROW: Head in the wild woods of Renfrew this weekend with the Whitewater Gardeners Horticultural Society! Their Forage and Feast event heads to Elements Luxury camp, 793 Storyland Road, from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm on Saturday, August 29. Learn how to identify wild edible and medicinal plants and fungi, make your own wild tea blend, and learn to harness the power of the wild to bring novel flavour experiences to your table. Register by calling 613-646-0525 or by email.
TOMORROW: A community dinner is set for this Saturday at the Royal Canadian Legion in Arnprior! Catch up with friends and neighbours at 49 Daniel St. North from 5:00 to 7:00 pm for delicious meat pies. Pay what you can, if you can.
TOMORROW: The Denbigh Griffith Lions Club welcome the community to Show and Shine event this Saturday, August 29, at the Griffith & Matawatchan Recreation Centre, 25991 Highway 41 in Griffith. Drop in from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm to check out cool cars and enjoy BBQ, refreshments, and live music. Plus, vendors, a bouncy castle for the kids, and more! Free admission. Contact Jan at 613-333-1748.
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Local Sports:
Registration is open for the upcoming season for both Renfrew and Arnprior Minor Hockey, with parents in both communities encouraged to sign up online.
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