Since April, we have been taking you backstage at the Ontario Festival of Small Halls through our Small Talk blog feature. From announcing the 2017 line up, to learning more about the amazing small halls across Eastern Ontario and the Ottawa Valley, we have touched on aspects of the Festival from our point of view.

Now we want to hear from you!

We’re interested in hearing some memories, feelings and overall perspective from some of our audience members who took in a show at last year’s Festival of Small Halls. What did the intimate spaces with heritage and heart add to your concert? Which band did you see and how did it move you? What was it like to see a big name in music in a small, rural setting?

If you need a refresher, please look at some photos from our 2016 Festival of Small Halls here. For more inspiration, take another peek at our wrap up video from last year, too!

Email your memories from the 2016 Festival of Small Halls to publicity@ontariosmallhalls.com. We would love to hear from you!

In small town news – this weekend is another summer one packed with fun things to do and see in and around our host communities.

The Delta Agricultural Fair promises fun for the whole family, with home craft competitions, cotton candy, outdoor concerts, livestock, agricultural produce, entertainment, concessions and midway rides available daily. Running from July 27 to 30, find out more here.

The Beachburg Fair, located near Westmeath, was founded in 1857, is one of Canada’s oldest fairs. It runs from July 28 to 30, 2017 and boasts many events including a demolition derby, monster trucks, a new midway, horse pulls, antique car show, cattle and sheep shows, pet show and entertainment by some local entertainers! See here for more info.

Get set to savour Sweet Corn Sunday at Wendy’s Country Market near Morton. Enjoy free, hot buttered corn on the cob provided by Corn Acre Farms; sweet corn themed food for sale and samples by local chefs, as well as heritage themes games for the kids. Look here for more info!