With the arrival of June comes the unofficial start of the summer and festival season in Windsor, Ontario.
There are so many things happening this weekend that we wanted to compile a list of 7 of the things we’re most excited about. Here we go!
Art in the Park
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You can’t kick off June and festival season in the city without Art in the Park. Coming off their record breaking year last June, this year is certain to smash it with the gorgeous weather that’s forecast.
Held in the historic Willistead Park the first full weekend in June of each year, Art in the Park is one of Ontario’s largest outdoor arts and crafts shows, with exhibitors from all over Ontario and Quebec.
Cost is $8 at the door and it runs Saturday, June 3, 2023, from 10am to 7pm and Sunday, June 4 from 10am to 5pm.
It’s A Birthday bonanza!
WindsorEats is hosting a week of birthday celebrations! Starting on Thursday, June 1, we’ll be celebrating WindsorEats turning the legal drinking age in Ontario!
Then, on Friday, June 2, the celebrations continue with a special cocktail menu, trivia, and a Friday Night Lights bike ride.
Saturday, June 3, is when the party really begins. First, we’ll be celebrating Adriano’s dog and unofficial WindsorEats mascot, Zoey, with her Sweet 16th birthday party from 12pm to 3pm. During this time there will be dog treats and “doggy beer” available to purchase, as well as a professional photographer there to take photos of you and your fur babies.
Also legit sharing his birthday with his dog is WindsorEats’ own Adriano. Like, for realsies. He’ll be on site working because he’s a small business owner and that’s what happens. Finally, on June 3 starting at 6pm and going well into the night, we’ll also be celebrating the birthday of our fellow food loving friend, Jen Brignall-Strong of Tailgate Takeout. The avid taco and margarita enthusiast wants everyone to join her in celebrating her special day on one of her favourite patios in YQG (aww we’re touched.)
At 8pm Saturday, the popular Windsor band, Bigg Wiggle, hits the stage to get everyone dancing.
Art hunt with denial
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Local and internationally known artist, Denial, is giving away free art in another Art Hunt on June 3. From 8pm to midnight, you’re encouraged to follow @EnjoyDenial on Instagram to receive clues on where in the city he’s hidden pieces of his artwork. The first one to find it gets to keep it!
Amherstburg open air Returns
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Starting Friday, June 2, Open Air Weekends are back in the town of Amherstburg! Roads are closed off to vehicular traffic as people, restaurants, vendors and live entertainment fill the streets.
Friday Night Lights
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As mentioned in the Birthday Bonanza, the brightest, most colourful bike ride and pub crawl rolls off from WindsorEats on Friday, June 2 at 8pm to visit 2 secret locations for you to indulge in food, drink, and great company. Riders deck out their bikes in colourful lights, becoming a sight to behold as we cruise the streets of Windsor. Cost is $6 in advance.
Frank Biergarten launch
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Tecumseh, Ontario’s, Frank Brewing Co., is officially launching their Biergarten from 3pm to 8pm on Saturday, June 3. They’ll be celebrating with live music, tons of games, delicious food and of course, cold beer! For just $20, you’ll receive entry to the party, three beers, and a ballpark frank.
Rain date will be the following day, Sunday June 4 from 3pm-8pm.
Rib Fest on the Riverfront
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Join the Northern Heat travelling rib festival taking place in Festival Plaza on Friday from 4pm to 11pm, Saturday 12pm to 11pm, and Sunday 12pm to 9pm. There’s live music all weekend, backyard BBQ games, and a kid zone to keep the little ones entertained. Entry is $2 per person.
