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Tourism Brantford is pleased to announce the launch of Trail Mix, a program that merges local music with Brantford’s trail system in advance of International Trails Day on Saturday, June 4, 2022. Trail users can look for the signs posted on the kilometre markers along the trail between Hardy Road and River Road, located behind notable tourism destinations in Brantford including: Glenhyrst Art Gallery of Brant, Waterworks Park, Earl Haig Family Fun Park and Brant’s Crossing. Each sign includes...

The Brantford Symphony Orchestra and Maestro Philip Sarabura are thrilled to be welcoming renowned Canadian-born violinist Lara St. John to the stage of the Sanderson Centre for the Performing Arts on Saturday, October 29, 2022.  Practically a hometown girl, Ms. St. John was born in London, Ontario, (just a quick jaunt down Highway 401), and began playing the violin when she was two years old. She made her first appearance as soloist with orchestra at age four, and her European debut when...

Welcome to our October 2022 roundup of training and networking opportunities for creative professionals in our community. Looking to join a monthly, recurring networking group? Scroll to the bottom of this blog to learn about local groups and when they meet.

Do you have any great training or networking opportunities to share with us? Comment below, or send your suggestions to culture@brantford.ca. Please note that these lists are compiled at the beginning of the previous month, and curated...

Brantwood Farms Fall Fair
When: Every Saturday and Sunday in October, including Thanksgiving Monday. 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Last entry at 4 p.m.
Where:  Brantwood Farms, 251 Powerline Rod., Brantford
Fee: $15/person, ages 23 months and up. Season Pass: $38. Admission includes all events except Pony Rides (+$5) and Train Rides (+$3). Pick Your Own apples and pumpkins also available.  

Activities include: 

• Wagon Rides
• Giant Jumping Pillow
• Corn Maze
• Haunted Barn
• Obstacle Course
• Corn...

Somehow, the summer is almost over, and although many may not be looking forward to the cold months to come, the fall signals that Culture Days is on its way back to Brantford and area! Individuals and organizations in Brantford and area are busy planning their free and interactive Culture Days activities for you. This year’s Culture Days is September 23 to October 22, so mark your calendars and start planning your free, interactive adventures around town.

Culture Days is a nationwide grassroots...