07/24/2026
IT'S FINALLY HERE! Check out the schedule of events and everything you need to know for the Festival starting today 👇
We'll be in Head Lake Park 👉 12pm - 5pm
100 Canadian artisans: handcrafted jewellery, visual art, sculpture, ceramics & glass, fashion & accessories, fine woodworking, and more.
Come for the art, stay for the community.
Admission is $5 and it's good for unlimited re-entry all weekend!
Kids under 15 years old get in free!
☀️ Today's Activities:
Community Weave
Lantern Collage 1:00-4:00pm
Plein Air Painters
Cottage games - backgammon, crokinole, etc.
🍽️ Food Vendors:
The Scone Depot by SIRCH Bistro & Bakery
Sanny’s Hot Dogs
Don't forget to bring your own water bottle - refill station is at the food area.
☀️ What else you can enjoy at the Festival:
Local Buskers
The Henry Goodman Exhibition for Emerging Artists - FUSION Ontario Clay + Glass Association
Rails End Gallery open - explore the exhibit
Head Lake Park playground open
🚗 Free Parking:
**Convenient passenger drop off and pick up at Rails End Gallery entrance (23 York St) with bench and shade.**
York Street - Head Lake Park lot, Library lot
AJ LaRue Arena lot (skatepark too!)
Rotary Beach lot
High School at the Locomotive
Limited accessible parking available at the Welcome Centre
Amenities:
Haliburton Highlands Welcome Centre open 10 til 5 with washroom access.
Across the bridge in Head Lake Park you'll find a beach, tennis courts, basketball courts, and a dog park.
Rails End Gallery is fully accessible with lift and A/C.