In the Village
March 14th and 15th, 2009 - Warkworth, Ontario


Spirit of the Hills 10th Annual Juried Art and Photography Show & Sale

Location: Percy Heritage Centre (Church & Main Streets)
See map location #2 [view map]

Times: Saturday 9 to 5 & Sunday 10 to 4:30

Admission: Free

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John Charlton Photo

Description: Amateur or professional artists and photographers from all over Northumberland County will once again display their work during Spirit of the Hill's 10th Annual Juried Art and Photography Show & Sale on Saturday, March 13th and Sunday, March 14th.

This year's adjudication will be conducted by Sylvat Aziz. Professor Aziz is a practising artist and professor of painting and drawing in the Department of Art at Queen's University. She holds Masters degrees in literature and in art. Her studies began in Lahore, Pakistan then on to Pratt Institute, New York, and Concordia University, Montreal. She has exhibited sculpture and painting at Venice; Istanbul; Bradford, England; New Delhi and Lahore, as well as many major public and university galleries in Canada.

Prize sponsors are Eclectic Mix in Warkworth, “Best in Show” ($250), Meirion Jones, Sutton Group - Northumberland Realty in Warkworth “Best Photography” ($100) and “Best 3 Dimensional/Mixed Media” ($100) and The Painted Tree (Art Supplies) in Cobourg “Painting/Drawing” ($100). For more information visit the Spirit of the Hills web site.

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20th Annual Warkworth Antiques and Nostalgia Show & Sale

Location: Percy Centennial Public School
See map location #3 [view map]

Times: Saturday 9 to 5 & Sunday 10 to 4:30

Admission: $2.50 for Adults (children 12 yrs & under enter free)

Description: Twenty one vendors will be featuring a variety of antiques and collectibles including furniture, lighting, linens, glass, pottery, tackle, books, jewellery, Victoriana and much, much more! Info: neatoldstuff@xplornet.com or call: 705 - 696-2327

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Crafts At The Festival - Venue 1

Location: Warkworth Town Hall Centre for The Arts
See map location 4A [view map]

Times: Saturday 9 to 5 & Sunday 10 to 4:30

Admission: Free

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John Charlton Photo


Description: Located at the centre of the action in Downtown Warkworth, the historic Town Hall is transformed by this superior craft show. For information on booth availability contact Karen Brown or Juliet Sturney.

This years vendors include:

Craft Show Vendor Information Forms:
2010 Craft Show Vendor Application Form [PDF 52 kb]
2010 Craft Show Vendor Information [PDF 80 kb]



Crafts At The Festival - Venue 2

Location: Warkworth Legion at 12 Norham Road
See map location 4b [view map]

Times: Saturday 9 to 5 & Sunday 10 to 4:30

Admission: Free

Description: With so many crafts to show and sell at the festival, we have added a second venue just south of Warkworth's Main Street. Head up the hill at the south end of town. The Warkworth Legion is on the east side of the road. For information on booth availability contact Karen Brown or Juliet Sturney.

This years vendors include:

Plus Even More Vendors (locations not yet assigned)

Craft Show Vendor Information Forms:
2010 Craft Show Vendor Application Form [PDF 52 kb]
2010 Craft Show Vendor Information [PDF 80 kb]

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Petting Farm

Location: Main Street
See map location #5 [view map]

Times: Saturday 9 to 5 & Sunday 10 to 4:30

Admission: Free

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John Charlton Photo

Description: Sheep with lambs, goats and kids, llamas, ducks and poultry will be just some of the animals that children can see and pet, just beside the Town Hall. A variety of ponies will be available for rides - $3.00

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Indoor Mini Golf Course

Location: St. Paul's United Church - Recreation Centre
See map location #6 [view map]

Times: Saturday 9 to 5 & Sunday 10 to 4:30

Admission: Free

Description: On the corner of Main & Centre Streets at St. Paul's United Church. Try a round of mini golf. $1.00 child $2.00 adult. Light lunch available.

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White Elephant Sale & Gingerbread Tea

Location: Side Entrance to the Fire Hall on Old Hastings Road
See map location #7 [view map]

Times: Saturday 9 to 5 & Sunday 10 to 4:30

Admission: Free

Description: The White Elephant Sale & Gingerbread Tea returns again this year, sponsored by Warkworth's 50 Plus Club.

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Shop Warkworth

In addition to all of the special festival events listed above, Warkworth is blessed with many fine stores and eateries open all year round. All of these will be geared up to celebrate the Maple Syrup Festival which has become one of the most important events in Warkworth's busy social calendar. To learn more about shopping and eating opportunities in Warkworth, visit www.warkworth.ca and find out how you can “Take Home A Piece of Warkworth.”

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John Charlton Photo

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