Georgina locals throw their way to Cornhole victory
By Angie Sullivan Oscar Balinas may have picked up his first Cornhole bag only two years ago, but that didn’t stop him from winning his division at the 2024 Canadian National Cornhole Championships! The competition took place this year at the Golden Ears Winter Club in Maple Ridge, BC from August 14-18. The first Nationals were held in Barrie in 2021...
The 44th Terry Fox Run starts at Roches Point!
By Angie Sullivan Pick your favourite running shoes and get those water bottles ready! Registration for the 44th annual Georgina Terry Fox Run begins at 8.30 am on Sunday, September 15 at the North Gwillimbury Park at Roches Point. Terry Fox’s iconic 1980 Marathon of Hope inspired the annual Terry Fox Run which raises millions of dollars every year for cancer...
Sutton Fair & Horse Show attendance tops last year
By Angie Sullivan The 167th running of The Sutton Fair & Horse Show was a rousing success this year, combining fun and education for everyone. Despite rain on Friday, overall attendance was up more than 4 per cent over last year with Saturday drawing record crowds. "Our advanced admission Fair pass sales were up again this year," Sutton Agricultural Society Director...
Hooked on art at the 14th Annual Painted Perch Festival
By Ewa Chwojko-Srawley Lake Simcoe holds the title of Perch Capital of Canada, so it is only natural that we are celebrating the annual Painted Perch Festival at Jackson's Point for the 14th time! It has brought together adults, kids, local businesses, and even town politicians for a fun contest to see who can decorate perch cutouts in the most...
Pefferlaw Lions host Antique Car, Hot Rod, and Custom Classic Car Show
By Angie Sullivan Rain couldn’t dampen the spirits of auto enthusiasts at the Antique Car, Hot Rod, and Custom Classic car show on Monday, August 5. More than 150 vehicles were on display at the Pefferlaw Lions Park for the day-long event that included a barbeque, music, and prizes. This car show raised over $10,000 for Make-A-Wish Canada and The Pefferlaw Lions...
Gypsy By The Lake B&B provides old-school hospitality
By Mike Anderson With a great location, competitive rates and sumptuous breakfasts, Gypsy By The Lake B&B in Jackson's Point is a popular choice for visitors staying overnight in Georgina. And, with the closure of Whispering Pines B&B, Gypsy By The Lake, 33 Albert Street, is now the only municipally licensed bed-and-breakfast operating in the Point. Nine reviews on Tripadvisor rank the...
Pan-African Pulse: Georgina celebrates Emancipation Day
By Ewa Chwojko-Srawley The theme of the fourth annual Pan-African Flag Festival held on August 1 at the Civic Centre was Pan-African Pulse. Kendra Shae-Marie Mullings, who started the festival in 2021, explained this year's theme, which is connected to the previous themes of ‘Ubuntu’ and ‘Believe.’ Mullings said, “Ubuntu focuses on our need for each other as a community. It means...
See where your food grows during Georgina’s 7th Annual Field to Table Farm Tour
By Angie Sullivan The Georgina Field to Table Farm tour will be celebrating more than 200 years of local agriculture on Saturday, August 17. Here is your chance to explore seven local farms and taste-test fresh food, listen to local musicians, and enjoy agri-art! Most self-guided tours begin at 10 a.m., and you can start the day with 10 a.m....
First Annual ClearWater Farm Music Showcase celebrates local talent
By Ewa Chwojko-Srawley Whether you're drawn to the sounds of simple shakers or the riffs of electric guitars the music showcase at ClearWater Farm had it all! “The idea for a Music Showcase was put forward by the Connors Brothers,” says Sheri Bryant, Events and Education Program Manager. “They did their Family Album launch at the farm last November, and loved...
First Annual Pefferlaw Street Fest a big hit!
By Angie Sullivan The Pefferlaw Lions Club First Annual Street Fest was held on Saturday, July 27 and transformed downtown into a fun zone of live music, games, vendors, and tasty eats. Nearly 1000 residents and 30 vendors enjoyed perfect weather when Pefferlaw Road from Station Road to Main Street was shut to vehicle traffic and filled with tents, games,...
