Opportunities: SPONSORSHIP | VOLUNTEER
May-September
Most summer afternoons - weather permitting
Bronte Fishermen’s Memorial - Tales of Bronte’s Marine Heritage
Bronte Heritage Waterfront Park, Bronte Rd. south of Lakeshore Rd. between Bronte Rd. and East St. (southwest Oakville), Bronte Heritage Park
Visit this 6ft. high granite memorial along the path to the Bronte pier and lighthouse and learn about Bronte’s history as a commercial fishing village in the 19th. century from local resident volunteer historian Ken Pollock. To request a special talk for a group visit, call Ken at 905-827-2922
July 1 8-11am
Oakville Trafalgar Lions Club Canada Day Pancake Breakfast
Royal Canadian Legion – 79 Jones St. - Bronte
July 1 11 am.–10:00 pm
Oakville’s Canada Day and Fireworks in Bronte
Come out to celebrate Oakville’s Canada Day in Bronte’s Heritage Waterfront Park, located between East Street and on Bronte Road south of Lakeshore Rd. W. Bring your lawn chair and blanket for this event that features great food, lively entertainment, lots of shopping, and many fun activities. Finish off the day with a concert and a spectacular fireworks display just off the Bronte Pier. This year, PARKING WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE in the immediate area for those coming to see the fireworks in the evening. A shuttle bus service (not Oakville Transit) is being used to transport people from different parking lots. PLEASE DO NOT PLAN TO BRING YOUR VEHICLE TO THE EVENT. There will be little or no parking during certain hours, and tow-away restrictions will be in force. Tell your friends.
*Vendor and sponsor enquiries are welcome. Submit your enquiry to info@brontevillage.net and we will get back to you promptly.
August 6 (Civic Holiday) 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
47th Annual Art in the Park
The Oakville Art Society, founded in 1965, is an independent self supporting organization of artists, potters, jewelers, photographers and sculptors. ART IN THE PARKis one of several shows the Society organizes that provides opportunities for artists to display their work. Art in the Park in Bronte Heritage Waterfront Park is one of Oakville's premiere outdoor community events, drawing more than 3,000 visitors and participants from across Canada and around the world. The show features original work from over 150 artists with emphasis placed on painting, pottery, sculpture, woodworking, and photography. 10am – 5pm. For more information, visit www.oakvilleartsociety.com.
August 7-19
Harbour Days Invitational Sand Sculpture Competition
Bring the whole family for a FREE festival of great live music, children’s entertainment, tasty food, and plenty of activities on land, water. See spectacular sandcastle sculptures built by world-champion master sculptors. FREE parking. *Vendor and sponsor enquiries are welcome. Submit your enquiry to info@brontevillage.net and we will get back to you promptly.
Saturday, September 22 11am-5pm
AutumnFest
Enjoy this annual fall fair in beautiful Bronte Harbour, Oakville’s Village by the Lake.
Lakeshore Rd. CLOSED between Bronte Rd. and Nelson Street. Enjoy live music, children’s entertainment, tasty food, and plenty of activities on Lakeshore Rd. W., southwest Oakville. *Vendor and sponsor enquiries are welcome. Submit your enquiry to info@brontevillage.net and we will get back to you promptly.
September 22-23
‘DOORS OPEN’- Sovereign House Bronte Village Sat. Sun. 10-4
From April to October each year, communities open the doors to some of our most intriguing and charming heritage sites. Admission is free. And the Ontario Heritage Trust http://www.heritagetrust.on.ca/ invites you to experience these hidden heritage treasures first-hand.
http://www.brontehistoricalsociety.ca/
October
Trafalgar Day Celebration (Sovereign House) 1:00 pm - 4:00pm
(Sovereign House Closing)
7 West River Street, Bronte Village (southwest Oakville).
Sovereign House was built by one of Bronte's founding fathers, Charles Sovereign. Trafalgar Day at the Sovereign House recognizes one of the biggest celebrities of 1800, Admiral Horatio Nelson's name was known all over the British Empire. At the same time, Halton County, on the shores of Lake Ontario, was being surveyed for pioneer settlement. This event celebrates our community’s place names. Enjoy hot apple cider, tea and victory rum cake. Donations to the Bronte Historical Society gratefully accepted.
http://www.brontehistoricalsociety.ca/
Christmas in Bronte Village & Annual Tree Lighting, Sat. Nov. 24
Centriller Square (front of Denninger’s Foods of the World)
The holiday season is more relaxing in Bronte Village and parking is FREE. Delight in our restaurants, cafes and art galleries. You'll find shops filled with ladies' fashion, gifts, jewellery, home décor, pampering services and so much more. Join with carolers in our stores festooned with holiday décor. Bring the kids to take your photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus. Enjoy the wonderful Tempus Choir and other performers, as we sing in the season at the Annual Tree Lighting festivities Sat. Nov. 26 in Bronte Village, 'the shopping and dining destination' of southwest Oakville... A world apart... just minutes away!
