Events

It is 1933 and four friends set out to prove that hockey isn’t just a sport for men. But with the Great Depression weighing heavily on the nation, can they overcome the odds and forge their own path to glory? Experience the incredible true story of the Preston Rivulettes – a team that forever changed the face of Canadian hockey.

Based on the award-winning memoir by Globe and Mail journalist Ian Brown, The Boy in the Moon illuminates the journey of a couple raising a child with disabilities caused by a rare genetic disorder. A profoundly striking, funny, and deeply moving story for anyone who has been a parent or caregiver.

Block Dances with live entertainment Friday 8/9/18 & Friday 8/16/18 Invasions on Saturday 8/10/18 & Saturday 8/17/18 Parade on Sunday 8/18/18 Throughout the week there will be Pirate Skits around town, Pirate dress up and games at various locations! Please visit www.visitalexbay.org for the complete schedule of events.

For more than 30 years Poker Runs America and Power Boating Canada have been bringing the thrill of performance boating to the crystal blue waters of the 1000 Islands region. A POKER RUN is fun on the water with power to burn. A poker run is not a race but a game of chance and an assembly of some of the hottest, fastest and most exotic boats in North America.

Come to Kingston and experience the beautiful waterfront city and shop along the cobblestone streets then check the boats on display around Kingston Confederation Basin.

1000 Islands is home to world record holder Bill Tomlinson and his 50 foot Mystic, "My Way" catamaran boat.

See the boats on Friday in front of the City Hall on Ontario St. and meet the players. On Saturday, watch the boats unleash their horsepower along the route: Lunch in Brockville and cards stops in Gananoque and Prescott with the final card at home port Kingston.

This is a free event for spectators. Come and experience the power and thrill of adrenaline on the water! Wanna Ride? Experience the thrill and register for your own Ride of a Lifetime on a poker run boat on Sunday.

The Fort Henry Guard welcomes the Ceremonial Guard Band from Parliament Hill, Ottawa. Featuring music and drill performances from the Fort Henry Guard. Admission Fees

• Adult - $25
• Senior - $25
• Student -$17
• Youth -  $17
• Military with ID - $17
• Child <5 – free
• Upgrade to include Day Program for an additional $10
• Upgrade to VIP balcony seating for an additional $20
• (limited seating available)
• Dinner and a Show packages are available.

Paula Poundstone is a humorist, author and comedian known for her clever, observational humor and spontaneous wit. Come see why in February 2019, Paula's stand-up special, Cats, Cops and Stuff was named by TIME Magazine and Tig Notaro as one of the 5 funniest Stand-up Specials Ever.

A celebration of the 200th anniversary of the Society which formed and built the former church in Henderson.  Special afternoon worship service with tour of the historic building.

Discover the best natural view in the Thousand Islands from the spectacular look-off at Landon Bay. A short hike through a unique forest reveals a panoramic view of islands, sparkling water and ancient granite cliffs that provide habitat for rare and endangered species. This guided experience unveils the magic of a captivating and historic wilderness that has been home to the Haudenosaunee people for a millennia. Free with parking permit of $6.80 per vehicle. Saturday at 1:00 pm (English) and at 3:00 pm French.

The weekly Cape Street Market sponsored by the Cape Vincent Chamber of Commerce begins on this Saturday and goes through September 21st . Farmers will be selling produce. There will also be crafters present with homemade wooden and handcrafted items for sale. Flea market items are also welcomed. The market is open from 11:00 am until 5:30 pm and space rental is $30.00 a season for non-members and $15.00 a season for members. For a vendor’s application or for more information call the chamber office at 315-654-2481 or log on to www.capevincent.org

A free, family-friendly event with more than 30 stations spread across the grounds with hands-on activities and live demonstrations related to outdoor recreation and natural resources. Some of the stations include air rifle shooting (or Nerf guns for the younger crowd), timber sports, archery, fishing, wildland firefighting, firearm safety, mining and geology, climbing wall, conservation law enforcement, capturing wildlife, wilderness survival, and much more! Food is for sale, but picnicking is allowed. See the web site for more information.

Come check out our annual show of classic cars, trucks, motorcycles and special interest vehicles. Also, come see Antique Fire Equipment and Antique Tractors. Food, Music, Vendors, and Fun.

End off the summer with our most fun sidewalk sale and street festival of the year! Enjoy a day of fun with bouncy castles, buskers, live music, electric vehicle rides, loads of games and of course a delicious meal from one of our downtown restaurants! Take advantage of huge discounts at your favourite downtown stores and save big at FunFest! Stay tuned for the full line-up of fun activities to do that day!

Bring the family to the NNYAHS Agricultural Museum in Stone Mills on August 17 & 18 for family fun and to tour the grounds and view the collection of farm tractors and implements from the early 1900’s, as well as our one-room schoolhouse and historic Union Church. Around mid-day, there will an antique tractor parade around the Museum Grounds, Antique Tractor Pulling competitions will be held on Sunday starting at noon. Old machinery demonstrations and sawmill demonstrations will occur throughout the weekend. Many classic cars and trucks will cruise in and be on display all weekend. There will be family activities available as well as delicious food for sale. Camping facilities are available. The Museum Gift Shop will be open, and buildings will be open for tours. This event is open to farmers, crafters, and flea market vendors who wish to rent a site to sell their merchandise. Contact the Agricultural Museum at 315-658-2353 to request a Vendor Application Form. Admission is $5.00 for adults; children age 12 and under are free; military discount $1. This is an all-weekend event starting at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday through 4:00 p.m. on Sunday. For more information contact the Agricultural Museum Office 315-658-2353 or email [email protected] .

This is our 42nd  show of this premier firearms show featuring new and collectible firearms, knives, and other outdoor sports content. Proudly sponsored by the Rotary Club of Clayton as our feature fund raising event. All federal, state and local firearm ordinances and laws must be obeyed. General admission: $5, $1 off for Active Military

Site of Sackets Harbor Historical Society's - Concerts on the Waterfront, Every Sunday June 30th - Sept 1st.

Enjoy a glass of wine or wine slushie while searching for the perfect vintage and unique treasures from our vendors. No admission fee. No Vendor Fee. No advance registration required for vendors.

Every Monday until August 26th (July 8, 15, 22, 29, August 5, 12, 19, 26) Get to know Brockville's haunted past (and present) during our ghost walks, hosted by Brockville Tourism. Walk through downtown hearing about the spirits that call Brockville home every Monday through the summer. Be sure to wear comfortable shoes! Tours begin at 7pm and last approximately 1.5 hours. Tickets cost $10 and are available to purchase at the Brockville Tourism Office (10 Market Street West) or through our Facebook Event page  (https://www.facebook.com/events/2342679209308597/  or  [email protected]

The Clayton Community Band is the Resident Ensemble of the Clayton Opera House. Under the direction of Mr. Richard Badour, they will perform five concerts this season. Tickets are $6.00 and can be purchased  at  www.claytonoperahouse.com  

Free Live Entertainment 7pm-10pm Thursday through Saturday! Stay tuned for the music line up! Sunday: Classic Car Rally 10am - 1pm Our local establishments will also feature live music. Visit www.visitalexbay.org for full details!

Classic Rock Hit Maker- Foreigner-August 21-Watertown Fairgrounds Arena Preferred Seats - $80.00, Reserved Seats- $ 54.00, General Admission-$39.00

This year we are starting our annual Wednesday night concerts series on June 26th and run them through September 4th. See our full schedule at www.visitalexbay.org

Join Northern Flow Vineyards again this year for our Wednesday night live music nights on the patio! Our first music night will begin June 19th, 6pm-9pm, and will be held every Wednesday night. Enjoy a glass of wine on our beautiful patio, with a view of our vineyards. The final music night for the season will be September 11th, don't miss out!

"Memory Lane" Classic Car, Truck, Motorcycle Show. Food-Prizes-Music, 50-50 Raffle. All proceeds benefit Carthage American Legion Scholarship Fund. Weather Permitting.

Dennis McCarthy, local diver and President of the Clayton Diving Club will join us for a tour of the site of the shipwrecks in the area. Please note that the ships are in deep water and can't be seen, but we will have books for sale that show underwater pictures of some of the wrecks. Learn the history of the ships and what caused them to sink. Tickets are $28 per person and reservations are required. Boats fill quickly so make your reservations early. Boat leaves from Clayton Island Tours dock.

Dennis McCarthy, local diver and President of the Clayton Diving Club will present a program on the shipwrecks in the area which will include videos of the underwater wrecks. Learn where and why they sank. The water in the St. Lawrence River is so clear you will be amazed at the pictures in the presentation.

The villages of Carthage and West Carthage will hold evening concert performances on Thursday evenings from June 27th  until August 29th except 7/4th. Alternating weekly between the Carthage Farmers Market Pavilion and the West Carthage Boat Launch Gazebo from 6 pm until 8 pm. Free admission. Concert lineup can be seen on the Carthage Chamber of Commerce Facebook Page or by calling the chamber office at  315-493-3590

Every Thursday night from July 4th - August 29th enjoy a free outdoor concert at Frink Park.

IN TOWN EVERY THURSDAY! Fresh locally grown produce, meats, baked goods, cut flowers and more! Meet your farmers and neighbours, enjoy a picnic supper in the park and live music from the bandstand. Our market is proud to offer only locally produced goods, for sale by the hands that made/grew them!

Brockville's Criminal Past Walking Tours - Thursdays 3 p.m. & Fridays 7 p.m. June 20 - August 23Explore Brockville's criminal past on the Brockville Museum's downtown walking tour. Hear some of the curious accounts from trials held at the local courthouse; learn about one of the largest bank heists in Canadian history, and discover exactly what happened to John Simpson's skin, among other true stories.Experienced and entertaining historical interpreters will be your hosts on this 90 minute journey. Tickets are only $8 per person and are available for purchase through SNAP'D or in person at the Brockville Museum.  Parental discretion is advised. All tours begin and end at the Museum.Historic Waterfront Walking Tours - Thursdays 7 p.m. & Fridays 3 p.m. June 20 - August 23The St. Lawrence River has always held a special place in Brockville's history. Once our industrial core, our shores have been transformed into the city's recreational heart. Let one of the Brockville Museum's entertaining and informed historical interpreters tell you some of the fascinating stories about our treasured waterfront.Tours are approximately 90 minutes in length. Tickets are only $8 per person and are available for purchase through   or in person at the Brockville Museum.  All tours begin and end at the Museum.

The Clayton Farmers’ Market is held every Thursday from June 6th – September 12th from 10am – 4pm on Mary Street at the Village Park Circle.  Come browse and purchase local produce, homemade foods as well as arts and crafts.

River Muse Art Gallery & Studio presents the 2019 Clayton Plein Air Competition from August 22 - 24. Plein air artists from throughout New York State will gather in the Village of Clayton to paint scenes of the surrounding islands and landscapes within the Town of Clayton. Partial proceeds from this year's event will benefit the Thousand Islands Rescue Service, and the 1000 Islands Land Trust. Visitors will be able to bid on artworks as they are being completed, with final judging and bidding at the awards ceremony on Saturday, July 24 at 2PM at River Muse Art Gallery & Studio Artist applications and registrations are available by contacting River Muse Art Gallery & Studio.

Sold out the last 2 years, Guests can enjoy a dinner at the top of the 1000 Islands Tower. You will be treated to a 3 course meal including Appetizers, Meat-Fondue and Desserts while you are together with your friends and forget the time. Savor the moment when you watch the sunset over Ivy Lea. Wonder about who is home on the islands? Dream of living the 1000 Islands Life Style. Rain or Shine includes Tower Admission, 3 course meal, soft drinks and coffee. Limited space available. Please book in Advance!  45 CAD pp plus HST.  

Brockville's Criminal Past Walking Tours - Thursdays 3 p.m. & Fridays 7 p.m. June 20 - August 23Explore Brockville's criminal past on the Brockville Museum's downtown walking tour. Hear some of the curious accounts from trials held at the local courthouse; learn about one of the largest bank heists in Canadian history, and discover exactly what happened to John Simpson's skin, among other true stories.Experienced and entertaining historical interpreters will be your hosts on this 90 minute journey. Tickets are only $8 per person and are available for purchase through SNAP'D or in person at the Brockville Museum.  Parental discretion is advised. All tours begin and end at the Museum.Historic Waterfront Walking Tours - Thursdays 7 p.m. & Fridays 3 p.m. June 20 - August 23The St. Lawrence River has always held a special place in Brockville's history. Once our industrial core, our shores have been transformed into the city's recreational heart. Let one of the Brockville Museum's entertaining and informed historical interpreters tell you some of the fascinating stories about our treasured waterfront.Tours are approximately 90 minutes in length. Tickets are only $8 per person and are available for purchase through   or in person at the Brockville Museum.  All tours begin and end at the Museum.

The Cape Vincent Recreation Park Commission is hosting the Celeste LeTendre Memorial Tennis Tournament at the recreation park tennis courts on South James Street. The events include men’s and women’s open, men’s and women’s doubles, men’s and women’s 45 and over and mixed doubles. The fees for the singles are $8.00 American and Canadian funds and for doubles the fee is $10.00 American and in Canadian funds. For more information or to register in the tournament call Jerry LeTendre at 315-654-2512.

From the iconic songbook of Johnny Cash comes a powerful musical about love, success, faith, and redemption. Performed by a multi-talented cast, this foot-stompin’ salute to a music legend features more than two dozen classic hits, including “I Walk the Line” and “Folsom Prison Blues” that paint a stirring portrait of The Man in Black.

The Big River Festival is a week long celebration of our waterfront community with events happening at all of our waterfront attractions and throughout our parks. The Festival will be a celebration of life in the 1000 Islands on the mighty St. Lawrence River and all the attributes of living in a river city, culminating in the Brockville Tall Ships Festival (August 30-Sept 1).

Festivities will include:

• Aquatarium After Dark with Yuk Yuks Comedy Club
• Big River Night on Blockhouse Island
• Snolympiad: Summer Snowball Throwing Competition
• Water Jousting
• Canine Watersports Canada – Canadian Dock Jumping Championships
• Beachfest
• Brockville Arts Centre Events and Film Screenings
• Movies in the Park
• Guided Walking Tours
• Shootout Fishing League – Solo Series Fishing Derby
• Red Hot & Blue Roackabilly Weekend
• Brockville Tall Ships Festival presented by P&G 
  …and more!

Please check the website for details on dates and times for each activity.

Discover the best natural view in the Thousand Islands from the spectacular look-off at Landon Bay. A short hike through a unique forest reveals a panoramic view of islands, sparkling water and ancient granite cliffs that provide habitat for rare and endangered species. This guided experience unveils the magic of a captivating and historic wilderness that has been home to the Haudenosaunee people for a millennia. Free with parking permit of $6.80 per vehicle. Saturday at 1:00 pm (English) and at 3:00 pm French.

Follow in the footsteps of Samuel de Champlain by trasversing the ancient carry in Henderson Harbor.  Henderson Town Historian, Eric Anderson will read passages from historic writings. Participants should wear comfortable footwear and BYO repellent.  Free and open to the public.

The weekly Cape Street Market sponsored by the Cape Vincent Chamber of Commerce begins on this Saturday and goes through September 21st . Farmers will be selling produce. There will also be crafters present with homemade wooden and handcrafted items for sale. Flea market items are also welcomed. The market is open from 11:00 am until 5:30 pm and space rental is $30.00 a season for non-members and $15.00 a season for members. For a vendor’s application or for more information call the chamber office at 315-654-2481 or log on to www.capevincent.org

Cape Vincent merchants will sponsor the 4th Annual “Take a Stroll on Broadway” event. There will be sidewalk sales, tastings and street musicians on Broadway starting at 10:00 am. There will be family entertainment on the Village Green from 10 am until 3 pm. This is a FREE family fun event that is based on activities on and around the St. Lawrence River. Organizations that have participated in the past are the Coast Guard Auxiliary with “Coastie” the robot, Cape Vincent Library and many others. The Antique Boat Museum is offering FREE rides aboard “Zipper” from the Village Dock. There will also be many other family activities including Mary Benvenuto and her “Reptiles Forever” exhibit and Meadow Lawn Alpacas. For more information contact Shelley Higgins at 315-654-2481.

Mallorytown Village Fair - Enjoy the day at an old fashioned Village Fair on Sat. Aug. 24 from 10:00-4:00 at the Mallory Coach House Museum and Gardens 1523 County Rd. 2, Mallorytown,ON. Free admission (with donations to the local food bank gratefully accepted). Free children’s games, Heritage demonstrations, magician, clown, bubbles and balloons, horse and wagon rides, as well as book sale, vendors, etc. in the park. BBQ lunch available. Sponsored by the Mallorytown Village Fair Committee.

Arts and Craft Show featuring artisans and crafters from all over northeast with a wonderful variety of items for sale.

Site of Sackets Harbor Historical Society's - Concerts on the Waterfront, Every Sunday June 30th - Sept 1st.

Enjoy a glass of wine or wine slushie while searching for the perfect vintage and unique treasures from our vendors. No admission fee. No Vendor Fee. No advance registration required for vendors.

Enjoy a free, family-friendly evening of entertainment at the Big River Festival to celebrate our beautiful waterfront. Live performers as well as kids activities and face painters outside of the tunnel entrance will entertain, and demonstrations on the river from local clubs will showcase what we love about being a river city. Performances will include:

• Gerry Mitchell Productions musical entertainment
• hoola hoop performer

Activities will include:

• Face painting
• Pirate ship painting with art INDEED:  Ahoy mini pirates, we are about to set sail on the river of creativity. Are ye land lovers ready to get your sea legs ready to build and create the most captivating boat these waters have ever seen? Then find the art INDEED booth and get painting!
• Watch the Brockville Yacht Club race along the waterfront – starting at 5:45pm from the yacht club
• Giveaways!

Please check the website for an updated schedule and additional details.

Enjoy a screening of the documentary film “Maiden” at the Brockville Arts Centre. Presented by Film Brockville. The film tells the story of Tracy Edwards, a 24-year-old who became the skipper of the first ever all-female crew to enter the Whitbread Round the World Race in 1989. Watch the trailer for Maiden here. $10/person (includes HST) Click here to purchase tickets for the matinee at 2pm Click here to purchase tickets for the evening show at 7pm A proud part of the Brockville Big River Festival

TILT and conservation partner Save The River need volunteers to help dismantle the gull exclusion grid on Eagle Wing Shoals and Tidd Island. Please meet at the TILT office at 8:30 am. Work gloves are recommended and lunch will be provided. This event is weather dependent - we will call registered participants to confirm the date. Please register to volunteer by emailing [email protected], by calling the TILT office at 315-686-5345, or by signing up at www.tilandtrust.org.

As the darling of blues purists and aficionados, and the last great hope of the waning folk blues revival, Chris Thomas King shocked the music world in the early 90's when he abandoned all pretenses of primitivism and embraced hip hop modernity and digital aesthetics, turning the blues world upside down. Come see why King was chosen by the Coen brothers to play the role of itinerant bluesman Tommy Johnson alongside George Clooney in the movie O Brother, Where Art Thou? Larger than life on the silver screen, Chris Thomas King, acoustic guitar in hand, captivated audiences the world over.

This year we are starting our annual Wednesday night concerts series on June 26th and run them through September 4th. See our full schedule at www.visitalexbay.org

Stop by the waterfront for a signature “big river” drink, dinner, and ice cream at Fat Les Waterfront Patio on Blockhouse Island and enjoy live music from 6pm-9pm. Enjoy musical entertainment by The Rifle & The Writer, a Canadian Country music duo comprised of siblings Rebekka Paige and Colby Latocha formed in 2015. A proud part of the Brockville Big River Festival.

Join Northern Flow Vineyards again this year for our Wednesday night live music nights on the patio! Our first music night will begin June 19th, 6pm-9pm, and will be held every Wednesday night. Enjoy a glass of wine on our beautiful patio, with a view of our vineyards. The final music night for the season will be September 11th, don't miss out!

Our final evening tour will head to Canadian waters to tour the beautiful Admiralty Islands. Learn the significance of Half Moon Bay. See how Napoleon is connected with Hay Island. Tickets are $28 per person and reservations are required. Don't miss your chance to join us for one of the amazing evening tours. Boat leaves from the Clayton Island Tours dock.

California's Creedence Concert Revival CCR is a nationally touring group of musicians featured on AXS-TV's World's Greatest Tribute Bands performing the best of John Fogarty & Creedence Clearwater Revival's greatest hits for corporate & entertainment venues.

Enjoy a sunset cruise with unique stories about Brockville and the river with 1000 Islands & Seaway Cruises. If you live in Brockville, you probably know that the City is blessed to manage 18 local islands as a public park for visitors and residents to enjoy. While many Brockvillians have had the opportunity to enjoy the islands, very few are aware of their rich history. This 90-minute ‘special’ cruise is designed to enlighten passengers specifically about the rich history of these islands in an informative commentary developed and delivered by staff from the Brockville Museum in the calm of a St. Lawrence sunset. Tickets: Adults $20; Children $10 Click here to book A proud part of the Brockville Big River Festival

Enjoy an evening of entertainment at The Aquatarium with a comedy night with Yuk Yuks 6pm-7pm Cocktail hour: explore the exhibits at the Aquatarium to live music by Amelia Foley 7pm-9pm Yuk Yuks Comedy performers:

• Geoffrey Appelbaum
• Patrick Haye
• Rachelle Elie
• Sebastien Bourgault

Cash bar and refreshments available by Moose McGuire’s:

• $3/bag of homemade Kettle chips and/or popcorn
• Theatre service “hot box” which would include 3 chicken wings & sauce, 2 bruschetta, 2 fried pickles and a bag of kettle chips $15
• Table service: appetizer platter $20, preorder and served 30 mins before the show.

Tickets $20: Click here to purchase tickets A proud part of the Brockville Big River Festival

Final concert of the season, Carthage Farmers Market Pavilion. Offering Hot dogs, Hamburgers, Chips, Soda, Bottled Water. All funds will support USO and their efforts to support the troops.

The Cape Vincent Community Library, Friends of the Library will host a Shore Dinner fundraiser. The dinner will be at Recreation Park, 602 S. James St. from 5 pm to 8 pm. Cost per person is $30. Please bring your own beverage. Tickets are available at the Cape Vincent Library, Real St. 315-654-2132.

IN TOWN EVERY THURSDAY! Fresh locally grown produce, meats, baked goods, cut flowers and more! Meet your farmers and neighbours, enjoy a picnic supper in the park and live music from the bandstand. Our market is proud to offer only locally produced goods, for sale by the hands that made/grew them!

The Clayton Farmers’ Market is held every Thursday from June 6th – September 12th from 10am – 4pm on Mary Street at the Village Park Circle.  Come browse and purchase local produce, homemade foods as well as arts and crafts.

Shakedown Combo. Hell Bent Rockers. Treble Tones. Krystal JYL & The Jacks. Jittery Jack & Miss Amy Cadillac Rumble. Tammi Savoy and The Chris Casello Combo. Shaun Young. ICHI-Bons. The Dreamboats. Sloe Gin Fizz. The Black Moon Boys. Sean Mencher. The Reverb Syndicate. Mark Malibu & The Wasagas. DJ Black Dice. DJ Pat White. DJ David Faris. DJ Tony Be Good. Jive Lessons, Fashion Show, Swelltune Records Showcase, Car Meet Up, Free Daytime Activities at the Tunnel Plaza! Locations:  Court House Lodge  7 Court House Square, The Legion 180 Park Street,  The Brockberry 64 King Street East, Union Jack 59 King Street East. Evening Tickets $25

Join us Labor Day Weekend for Blues in the Bay and the Blues Fall Craft Fair! This is a FREE event!! Live entertainment Friday - Monday! Friday 6-8pm: String of Pearls Saturday 1-3pm: Funky Blu-Roots Saturday 3:30-5:30pm: Tom Townsley & Back Sliders Saturday 6-8pm: Ron Spencer Blues Band Sunday 1-3pm: Double Barrel Blues Band Sunday 3:30-5:30pm: Diana Jacobs Blues Band Sunday 6-8pm: Miller & the Other Sinners Monday 1-4pm: All Star Jam hosted by: Double Barrel Blues Band Craft Fairs located at the Scenic View Park Pavilion on Saturday 10am-6pm and Sunday from 10am-5pm

"Experience Clayton" Check out all there is to offer in Clayton-part of the 1000 Islands Region--only 25 minutes away! Craft beverages, eateries, merchants, entertainment Tasting and option to purchase $15 Admission

Presented by P&G The event takes place only every three years at the Brockville waterfront so don't miss it in 2019! Ships will line the waterfront at Blockhouse Island Parkway, Centeen Park, and Hardy Park from Friday, August 30^th to Sunday, September 1^st, 2019. The grounds will open at 2pm on Friday, August 30th, and deck tours of the ships will be available on Saturday and Sunday for Festival Passport holders . Tall ships, including the Bluenose II, and other watercraft line the waterfront and the harbour while entertainment and vendors will be set up on land. Admission to the grounds to see these majestic ships is available with a $5 wristband for all three days, while deck tours of the ships will be available by purchasing a Festival Passport for $15 which grants each passport holder access to each ship one time (deck tours are available on Saturday and Sunday only). The passport has details on each participating ship and will be stamped after each tour, making it a great take home souvenir from the event. NOTE: your Festival Passport also gives you admission onto the grounds – you do not need to purchase both a passport and a general admissions wristband. Some of the ships in attendance will be offering special day sail-outs and evening dinner cruises for an additional fee. New this year will be the option to purchase tickets to sail on tall ship the Empire Sandy during Friday’s Parade of Sail, and tickets to tour the Bluenose II and one other tall ship after hours on Friday and Saturday night to live music with drinks and finger foods in Centeen Park. Tickets to those events will be limited, so be sure to check our detailed ticket information page for details. At our past events these special tickets have all sold out prior to the event, so be sure to plan ahead and purchase your tickets in advance. Tickets are now on sale, click here for details and direct purchasing links. Follow our festival facebook page for updates and notices about ticket availability. Please plan ahead and book your accommodations early! Please review our detailed ‘Frequently Asked Questions’ page for more information on your most pressing questions. We hope to see you in Brockville in 2019.

Back by popular demand for its fifth show in Gananoque, FLEETWOOD MAC MANIA is a stunning visual and musical tribute to Fleetwood Mac. Each musician brings unique energy as they re-create, with incredible accuracy, the look and feel of Fleetwood Mac. The harmonies, instrumentation and on-stage chemistry has surprised and captivated audiences from coast-to-coast. Fleetwood Mac Mania has been touring since 2007 and has earned the reputation of being the most authentic-sounding Fleetwood Mac tribute band in North America. This four-piece band features Connie Carter, Jenn Taylor, Jeremy Stimers and Eddie Cromwell. Together they capture the harmonies and chemistry of band members Stevie Nicks, Christine McVie, Lindsey Buckingham and Mick Fleetwood, that made Fleetwood Mac one of the most successful bands of our time. This 3-hour cruise will feature the famous Boldt Castle and views of the American and Canadian channels. For your enjoyment we offer a bar on both decks and a large dance floor. MUST BE 19 OR OLDER 07:00 pm - 10:00 pm $39.95 per person (taxes not included) Call 1.888.717.4837 for details.

Kick-start your Labor Day weekend with the return of the annual Blues at the Winery Festival at Thousand Islands Winery in Alexandria Bay, NY. Put on your dancing shoes and enjoy live Blues music by local favorite, String of Pearls. Enjoy New York Wine Slushies, wine and beer by the glass and food by Johnny D's Admission for this event is FREE. NO PETS ALLOWED. SERVICE ANIMALS SPECIFICALLY TRAINED TO AID A PERSON WITH A DISABILITY ARE WELCOME.

The Cape Vincent Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring Auto’s on the River car show on from 11:00 am until 4:00 pm around the Village Green on Broadway Street. Pre-registration fee is $8.00 and $10.00 the day of the show. Events for the day include a Hula-Hoop contest, Bubble gum blowing contest, face painting, Auto Art show and music. The Cape Vincent Sons of the American Legion will have “Eli” the 1917 Ambulance on display. The Farmer’s & Crafter’s Market is located on the Green from 10:00 am until 4:00 pm. The Cape Vincent Arts Council and the Cape Vincent Chamber of Commerce sponsor the FREE Concert on the Green from 6:00 pm until 7:30 pm. Bring lawn chairs and blankets and enjoy the music.

Join Spider on the Nature Center dock as he shares his knowledge and love of fishing. He will hold a fishing class from 11am-1pm followed by a fly fishing class from 1:30-2:30pm.  Spider brings a limited number of fishing poles, hooks, bobbers, and worms. If possible, please bring your own tackle to allow for more participation in the program.

The weekly Cape Street Market sponsored by the Cape Vincent Chamber of Commerce begins on this Saturday and goes through September 21st . Farmers will be selling produce. There will also be crafters present with homemade wooden and handcrafted items for sale. Flea market items are also welcomed. The market is open from 11:00 am until 5:30 pm and space rental is $30.00 a season for non-members and $15.00 a season for members. For a vendor’s application or for more information call the chamber office at 315-654-2481 or log on to www.capevincent.org

Shootout Fishing League will run a professional bass tournament on Saturday August 31 and Sunday September 1. The bass boats will take off from Hardy Park starting at around 7am, with weigh in back at 3:30pm in Hardy Park. Volunteers are needed to ride in boats in our competing anglers – this is a great opportunity to fish with the pros! www.shootoutfishingleague.com A proud part of the Brockville Big River Festival