Events

The National Fiddling Day celebration will be on Saturday May 19th from 09:30 – 11:30 AM at the Richmond Memorial Community Centre.

We are very happy to announce that many performers will be on our stage for a free, two hour community concert.

If there are any fiddlers or dancers in Richmond who would like to join in here is the link that gives a run down of the tunes that will be played: www.nationalfiddlingday.com  Not only is a great event to commemorate the passing of the legislation that enacted National Fiddling Day, anyone who would like to participate will be welcomed.

We will have a canteen on site for a light breakfast and coffee etc.  If anyone would like to stay for the competition the website outlines the full program that will run that weekend: ottawafiddlestepdance.weebly.com

There is camping available on site and the details are listed on the website.

Goulbourn Historical Society member Jim Stanzell will share his expert knowledge about Richmond’s early settlers, their land grants, and the sources to uncover information about them.

Schedule:

Military pageantry and colour come to life with the music of the Governor Generals Foot Guards Ceremonial Band of Parliament Hill fame, a guard of honour and colour party formed by members of the Ottawa units of the Royal Canadian Army Cadets, and period military re-enactors. Performers such as the Canadian Military Wives Choir and Doug and Pam also help launch a memorable weekend of festivities.

Present will be:

Jim Watson, Mayor, Ottawa

Pierre Poilievre, Member of Parliament, Carleton

Scott Moffat, Councillor, Rideau-Goulbourn Ward

The Lions Club famous Bacon on a Bun is back!

The Country Quilter, 3444 McBean St., will be holding our 16th annual ‘Quilts in the Garden’ event on June 16th, 2018, from 9:30 – 3:00pm. This colourful display will feature over 100 Quilts from local quilters, as well as many other beautiful handmade items.

There will also be a used book sale to raise money for CANHAVE, and work from our very talented and knowledgeable artist-in-residence, long arm Quilter, Sarah Jane Smiley.

Admission is free, sunshine is promised!

Please call the shop for further information (613 838-5441), or visit our website:

www.thecountryquilter.ca

Find us on Facebook too!

Parade will leave South Carleton High School at 11:00 AM and travel along McBean St. to Perth St.

Children’s Activities Area
Featuring games, entertainment, face painting, pony rides, small animals and much more.

Displays
Interior and outdoor historical displays celebrating Richmond’s past, which include a working blacksmith shop, campfire cooking, chainsaw carving demo, indigenous Art for Aid presentation, leather tanning, vintage tractor display, and historic characters photo booth.

Military Camp
Period military encampment with representation of military units who served in Canada as well as overseas from 1700 to 1946.

Besides the static displays there will be musket drill and music demonstrations.

A Hands on History opportunity is available to fire a musket and kids can drill in uniform as they did during the War of 1812.

Blacksmith Demonstration

Campfire Cooking Demonstration

Vintage Vehicles
There will be something for everyone. On display will be tractors, classic cars and military vehicles from all eras.

Cavanagh Equipment Table Display

Chainsaw Carving Demo

Llama Petting and Wool Crafts

Leather Tanning Tools

Metal Detecting Display

Ministry of Natural Resources Display

Photo Booth

Have your picture taken with the Duke, Fox, or whimsical cut outs.

Richmond 200 Merchandise Booth

Rope Maker and Small Bales

Sheep Petting

Soaps/salves/balms

Vintage Dairy, Engine, Tractor, Truck, Buggy Display

Food Court

Try out one of the scrumptious food vendors (cost extra):

Wood Fired Pizza
Mexican Cantina
Fadi’s Fabulous Foods
Poutine Truck

Lemonade
Mr. Sundae
Beavertails
Holmespun Ice Cream Bike

Step inside and be prepared to be amazed by the ultimate sideshow.

Schedule:

The Canadian Armed Forces premier military band performs a concert prior to the unveiling of Richmond’s 200th Anniversary Legacy Project mural on the Curling Club side of the arena.

Advance Registration Required for Trolley Tour – Sign Up on June 15 and 16 at the fairgrounds.

View the web version  or download the app to your iPhone or Android smart phone of the McBean Street self-guided walking tour here.

Schedule:

Advance Registration Required for Trolley Tour – Sign Up on June 15 and 16 at the fairgrounds.

Advance Registration Required for Trolley Tour – Sign Up on June 15 and 16 at the fairgrounds.

Note: Advance tickets ($35) are now only available at the Royal Lepage Team Realty Office at 3441 McBean St. in Richmond. Tickets are $40 at the door.

Children’s Activities Area
Featuring games, entertainment, face painting, pony rides, small animals and much more.

Displays
Interior and outdoor historical displays celebrating Richmond’s past, which include a working blacksmith shop, campfire cooking, chainsaw carving demo, indigenous Art for Aid presentation, leather tanning, vintage tractor display, and historic characters photo booth.

Military Camp
Period military encampment with representation of military units who served in Canada as well as overseas from 1700 to 1946.

Besides the static displays there will be musket drill and music demonstrations.

A Hands on History opportunity is available to fire a musket and kids can drill in uniform as they did during the War of 1812.

Blacksmith Demonstration

Campfire Cooking Demonstration

Vintage Vehicles
There will be something for everyone. On display will be tractors, classic cars and military vehicles from all eras.

Cavanagh Equipment Table Display

Chainsaw Carving Demo

Llama Petting and Wool Crafts

Leather Tanning Tools

Metal Detecting Display

Ministry of Natural Resources Display

Photo Booth

Have your picture taken with the Duke, Fox, or whimsical cut outs.

Richmond 200 Merchandise Booth

Rope Maker and Small Bales

Sheep Petting

Soaps/salves/balms

Vintage Dairy, Engine, Tractor, Truck, Buggy Display

Food Court

Try out one of the scrumptious food vendors (cost extra):

Wood Fired Pizza
Mexican Cantina
Fadi’s Fabulous Foods
Poutine Truck

Lemonade
Mr. Sundae
Beavertails
Holmespun Ice Cream Bike

Step inside and be prepared to be amazed by the ultimate sideshow.

Schedule:

Schedule:

Advance Registration Required for Trolley Tour – Sign Up on June 15 and 16 at the fairgrounds.

View the web version  or download the app to your iPhone or Android smart phone of the McBean Street self-guided walking tour here.

Advance Registration Required for Trolley Tour – Sign Up on June 15 and 16 at the fairgrounds.

Advance Registration Required for Trolley Tour – Sign Up on June 15 and 16 at the fairgrounds.

Join in honouring the memories of Richmond and area veterans who sacrificed themselves in past conflicts to protect Canadian values. Also  help nurture our future citizens and leaders, our youth, in a programme that looks back to our past and forward to future. Pomp, ceremony, and entertainment prevail in closing an epic weekend of events and activities.

Indigenous Peoples drummers, dancers, and singers in traditional dress entertain with a cultural display reflecting their history and heritage.