
Special Events
With tons of cool events happening in every part of the region in every season, you can plan your getaway around a unique festival or fair. From sporting events to live music performances, from foodie gatherings to art shows, from author readings to triathlons, discover the perfect event to suit your interests and make a vacation out of it.
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Georgian Bay Big Pike Contest
2025 BIG FISH CONTEST, REGISTRATION LIST, & PRIZE UPDATES For only $20 a contest and a full season…
2025 BIG FISH CONTEST, REGISTRATION LIST, & PRIZE UPDATES For only $20 a contest and a full season long to catch a big fish what have you got to lose? Pike Contest…

Georgian Bay Big Muskey Contest
2025 BIG FISH CONTEST, REGISTRATION LIST, & PRIZE UPDATES For only $20 a contest and a full season…
2025 BIG FISH CONTEST, REGISTRATION LIST, & PRIZE UPDATES For only $20 a contest and a full season long to catch a big fish what have you got to lose? Pike Contest…

Parry Sound Summer Market
The Summer Market features original designs and handmade gifts of local artists and craftspeople. From toys, to jewelry,…
The Summer Market features original designs and handmade gifts of local artists and craftspeople. From toys, to jewelry, ceramics, clothing and art, this is the perfect time to pick up an excellent…

Parry Sound Poutine Feast
Poutine Feast is a travelling food truck festival bringing Poutine to an Ontario city near you! Don't miss…
Poutine Feast is a travelling food truck festival bringing Poutine to an Ontario city near you! Don't miss their stop in Parry Sound July 10-13, 2025. For complete event details please follow…

Bands on the Bay: Cabin Fever
A free concert overlooking the bay? This is The Thing To Do on a summer Tuesday evening! Performances…
A free concert overlooking the bay? This is The Thing To Do on a summer Tuesday evening! Performances are held outside on our bayside deck, or inside in case of rain from…

Art in the Park
Annually, Parry Sound Arts & Crafts sponsor one of our largest events, Art in the Park. This arts…
Annually, Parry Sound Arts & Crafts sponsor one of our largest events, Art in the Park. This arts and crafts venue has been running since 1976 and has become one of the…

Summer in the Sound
Join the Parry Sound Downtown Business Association for their 6th annual Summer in the Sound Festival on July…
Join the Parry Sound Downtown Business Association for their 6th annual Summer in the Sound Festival on July 19, 2025 from 10am-3pm. This year's theme is Hawaiian Luau Party. Events will include:…

Bands on the Bay: Cohigh & Gary Hickey
A free concert overlooking the bay? This is The Thing To Do on a summer Tuesday evening! Performances…
A free concert overlooking the bay? This is The Thing To Do on a summer Tuesday evening! Performances are held outside on our bayside deck, or inside in case of rain from…

Franklin Island Photography Workshop
Franklin Island is situated on the eastern shores of Georgian Bay, a short distance from the mainland. The…
Franklin Island is situated on the eastern shores of Georgian Bay, a short distance from the mainland. The landscape is classic Georgian Bay with low-lying terrain and exposed bedrock. The photographic opportunities…

Festival of the Sound
The Festival of the Sound is a world-renowned chamber and classical music festival in scenic Parry Sound. Founded…
The Festival of the Sound is a world-renowned chamber and classical music festival in scenic Parry Sound. Founded in 1979 by pianist Anton Kuerti, The Festival has grown to cover three weeks…

Glorious Strings
The Festival of the Sound is a world-renowned chamber and classical music festival in scenic Parry Sound. Founded…
The Festival of the Sound is a world-renowned chamber and classical music festival in scenic Parry Sound. Founded in 1979 by pianist Anton Kuerti, The Festival has grown to cover three weeks…

Mr. Bach’s Baroque Café
The Festival of the Sound is a world-renowned chamber and classical music festival in scenic Parry Sound. Founded…
The Festival of the Sound is a world-renowned chamber and classical music festival in scenic Parry Sound. Founded in 1979 by pianist Anton Kuerti, The Festival has grown to cover three weeks…

Eastern Georgian Bay Studio Tour
Visit the work of 14 artists across 11 studio locations within 20 minutes of Parry Sound at the…
Visit the work of 14 artists across 11 studio locations within 20 minutes of Parry Sound at the Eastern Georgian Bay Studio Tour. This event will run July 26-27, 2025 from 10am-4pm.…

The Four Seasons by Candlelight
The Festival of the Sound is a world-renowned chamber and classical music festival in scenic Parry Sound. Founded…
The Festival of the Sound is a world-renowned chamber and classical music festival in scenic Parry Sound. Founded in 1979 by pianist Anton Kuerti, The Festival has grown to cover three weeks…

Magical Moments for Flute and Harp
The Festival of the Sound is a world-renowned chamber and classical music festival in scenic Parry Sound. Founded…
The Festival of the Sound is a world-renowned chamber and classical music festival in scenic Parry Sound. Founded in 1979 by pianist Anton Kuerti, The Festival has grown to cover three weeks…