Tickets are still flying! The Great Lake Swimmers with Claire Hunter show at the Almonte Old Town Hall sold out this week! If you’re still into seeing the Great Lake Swimmers, there are tickets available for the show at the Tamworth Legion on Sept. 17 at 3 p.m. They’re performing there with Soloman Woodland! There are numerous other shows which are close to selling out, too, so don’t delay in getting your tickets to avoid disappointment.

Did you know that Old Man Luedecke won the prestigious Album of the Year honour at the 2017 East Coast Music Awards? He was also nominated for Solo Recording of the Year! He’s gracing the stage at the Lyndhurst Royal Canadian Legion Branch 504 on Saturday, Sept. 23 at 7:30 p.m. and also at the Tatlock Community Hall with Bill Connelly on Sunday, Sept. 24 at 3 p.m. Look at his ECMA profile here – then buy tickets to one of his Ontario Small Halls shows here. You don’t want to miss this musician!

On the local events scene, the 23rd annual Valley Bluegrass Festival is gearing up for this weekend in Renfrew! A family-oriented festival in the friendly Ottawa Valley, the proceeds from this year’s event will be shared with Renfrew Victoria Hospital and Hospice Renfrew. Find out more here.

Another one of our host communities, Athens, is also getting set for its annual Farmersville Exhibition this weekend! Activities include a craft fair, working steam engines, country music, vintage car and motorcycle show and more. See more here.

The Stewart Park Festival in Perth is ready to rock this weekend, as it’s bringing more than 30 free outdoor concerts to the heritage community. For more information, visit the Stewart Park Festival online here.

Want to relish in memories from last year’s Festival? No problem! Take a look at the video we put together in fall 2016 to remember how tangible the feeling of community is when immersed in exceptional music, dancing and song while surrounded by heritage and heart in a rural venue. Watch here!