Events & Fests

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Downtown Carleton Place

Vibrant Heart of our Town

Festivals and events bring downtown Carleton Place to life, filling the streets with music, food, art, and community spirit. From lively markets to seasonal celebrations, these gatherings create a warm, welcoming atmosphere that showcases local talent and small businesses. Whether you’re a resident or a visitor, there’s always something happening that makes downtown Carleton Place a fun and memorable destination.

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Seasonal Fests

Weekly

Summer Markets

5 Hours

of entertainment for all ages

Placemaking

​Downtown Carleton Place is enriched by a variety of placemaking events and installations that celebrate art and community. The Art Expedition transforms Bridge Street into an open-air gallery, showcasing regional artists’ works on banners along the heritage district. Other, more whimsical events like the August in Wonderland brought a touch of Wonderland to Carleton Place.

Regular Events

Whether its the Carleton Place Farmers Market, Art House Music Series at Carleton Place Gallery, Taco Night at local Brewery Stalwart, games night at local shops, our neighbourhood is filled with events and gatherings for everyone! Come explore downtown Carleton Place and discover your new favourite way to connect, celebrate, and enjoy our vibrant community!

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Fest‘ with us

Carleton Place is a vibrant community – we LOVE to celebrate and enjoy our community – we have a “fest” for every season. Jion us and find out why so many people want to call Carleton Place home.
Minto Family fun zone bounce attractions at pumpkinfest. People gather to watch kids and stand with pets.

PumpkinFest

Horse Drawn Carriage with passengers in Downtown Carleton Place in front of the scotia bank

WinterFest

Earth Fest attendees browsing displays in the background a display of seedlings in the foreground

EarthFest

An inflatable curling rink at Summerfest
The Lucky Barber performing with a young helper at Summerfest
Kobbler Jay Juggling fire on broken glass at Summerfest
Child Trick or treating at pumpkinfest at the mews
Nigh Market Sign and a perfomers on a unicycle at Winterfest
Man rests on Hay Bale and takes in Winterfest
Girls gather at a celebration with Small towner tattoo on her cheek
a crowd gathers to watch Canada Day Fireworks as seen from Central Bridge
The white rabbit and alice gather for a photo with a young man in a garden

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