The Brantford International Jazz Festival has grown to be one of the largest and musically diverse festivals in Brantford and the County of Brant region, attracting upwards of 28,000 visitors each year. Mark your calendars for September 13-15, 2019 so you do not miss out on any of the incredible live performances. The idea for the Brantford International Jazz Festival originated in 2006 when local jazz musician Frank DiFelice heard of the revitalization and plans for the Downtown core in Brantf...

Walk-It for Parkinson's Mohawk Park, Brantford Saturday, September 7, 2019 Registration - 1:00 p.m. Walk - 2:00 p.m. Walk the beautiful grounds of Mohawk Park individually or as part of a team. You can collect pledges or even just volunteer to help at the walk. Food, refreshments and entertainment will be provided as part of the walk. This event is a fundraiser for the Parkinson's Society to raise money for support, education, advocacy and research for Parkinson's. Details Brantford Burs...

Wednesday, August 28, 2019 to Monday, September 2, 2019

Fall is in the air, but just before we throw on our cozy sweaters and start buying pumpkin flavoured everything, let’s enjoy one last hoorah in the sun at the St. George AppleFest on September 21 and 22, 2019. Named as one of Ontario’s Top 100 Festivals by Festivals & Events Ontario the last five years, and winner of the 2018 #GoodTimesinBrant award, St. George AppleFest is a fun outing for the whole family. Held on the last two days of summer, the St. George AppleFest welcomes ...

The stores are busy stocking their shelves with cute new school supplies and seasonal attire, but kids are protesting, “wait just a minute! We still have half of the summer left!” And they are correct. There’s plenty of time left to soak up the sun and enjoy going to bed late, sleeping in, pool parties and fun outdoor activities. Here’s a handful of things to add to your “Summer To-Do List” that you don’t have to leave the City to do and that won’t...

The Grand River, or O:se Kenhionhata:tie in Mohawk (meaning “Willow River”), is the beautiful stretch of lazily flowing water that ribbons our community. Our river is so often left in the background of our story, but Gerry Lafleur of the Brantford Arts Block continues to use the river as the main character in his annual event, Day on the Grand. This year’s event will be held on Saturday, September 7 from 2pm to 9pm, in the stretch of river along the historic Brant’s Cross...

Tickets are free for this widely-popular event, but donations are greatly appreciated. This event raises funds for two worthwhile local charities – the Rotary Club of Brantford and the Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum.