The Purple Onion Festival Celebrating Local Food & Culture Is Tomorrow

Saturday in Millennium Park, the first annual Purple Onion Festival will take place from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

There will be food, musical entertainment, workshops and vendors from the local area, including Camp Kawartha, Our Space, Peterborough Gleaning Program, Peterborough Green-Up and more.

For a full schedule of events, click here.

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PtboPic: Congrats To Sam's Place

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PtboPics: Farmers' Market This Morning


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What To Do In The Patch This Weekend

The signs of Fall are upon us: cooler temperatures, crisp air, and leaves starting to turn colour and fall. There is an abundance of happenings in the Patch this weekend so be sure to enjoy!

Friday:

The Attic presents Rue Guy, Levon, Roboteyes, 10 p.m., $5, 19+ 

Showplace Performance Centre presents International Grand Illusionist Ryan Joyce, 7 p.m. 

Pirate Radio Showcase Night at Market Hall, Doors open at 7 p.m. 

Late Summer Craft Harvest Show, 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. 478 Bonnacord Street


Saturday:

Peterborough Farmers' Market, 7 a.m. - 1 p.m. Morrow Park

Hutchison House Fall Plant Sale, 9 a.m. - 11 a.m., 270 Brock Street

Great Canadian Shoreline Cleanup, 9 a.m. - noon, Rogers' Cove

Green Eyewear celebrates 2nd year of business, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. 374 George Street [Related Post]

Taste of Downtown presented by the DBIA, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Charlotte Street between George & Aylmer 

Late Summer Craft Harvest Show, 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. 478 Bonnacord Street

Trent Valley Archives Open House, noon - 2 p.m. 567 Carnegie Avenue

Peterborough Pride Parade, 2 p.m. Starting from City Hall - 500 George Street


Sunday:

Terry Fox Run, 8 a.m. - noon, Nicholls' Oval [Related Post]

Purina Walk for Dog Guides, noon, Lions Community Centre, 347 Burnham Street

Do at the Zoo Two, 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. Riverview Park and Zoo [Related Post]

 

Also, be sure to check out many of the Artsweek Peterborough festivities offered over the weekend.

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Here's A Neat Video Put Together At The Peterborough Farmer's Market Yesterday

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Sunrise Cafe Has Closed & In Its Place Dag's Grill Is Opening Soon

The Sunrise Cafe (at 395 Alymer) has closed down, and Dag's Grill is set to open soon in that location.

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PtboPics: Peterborough Folk Festival 2011

 

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Survey Asks For Your Input On A Community Bread Oven For Peterborough

An online initiative is asking locals to fill out a survey to determine the feasibility of a Community Bread Oven for Peterborough. According to the survey intro, the hope is the "outdoor bake oven would build community, provide economic development; education and heritage conservation; alleviation of poverty; promotion of healthy, local eating; preservation of heritage skills and training."

To be added to the mailing list, send an email to info@coin-ced.org or learn more on their Facebook page.

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[photo via Community Bread Oven for Peterborough Facebook page]

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PtboPic: Sign Says "Welcome To The Hunter St Café District"

This fancy new sign went up in the little alley located next to Newdle Bar on Hunter. 


[Related: What About A Designated "Entertainment District" for Peterborough?]

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Video: Sights and Sounds From Ribfest 2011