The Lambton Fall Colour and Craft Festival is returning to the Lambton Heritage Museum in Grand Bend this weekend. Scheduled for Saturday, October 17, and Sunday, October 18, the event serves as the museum's largest annual fundraiser.
What can visitors expect at the festival?
More than 70 vendors are participating in the two-day event, which runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. Attendees can browse a wide variety of handmade goods, including:
- Art and home decor
- Clothing, textiles, and jewelry
- Pottery and woodworking signs
- Food and beverages
In addition to the artisan market, the festival features historical demonstrations and an autumn leaves-inspired craft led by the Judith & Norman Alix Art Gallery. Museum admission is included with the festival entry fee.
Where do the funds go?
Proceeds from the Lambton Fall Colour and Craft Festival will support the Canatara Cabin restoration project. While a ribbon-cutting ceremony took place in July, Jessica Stevenson, the Lambton County Museums and Archives Marketing and Events Coordinator, noted that conservation work is still required on the upper floor.
"It's our hope that eventually, visitors may be able to go up to the upper floor," Stevenson said. Currently, the first floor is open to the public and serves as a 1930s-style vacation cottage where visitors can play crokinole.
Festival details and admission
Admission to the festival is $5 cash per person. Children aged 12 and under can enter for free if they are accompanied by an adult. This weekend also marks the final opportunity to view the "Bluewaterland: Dive into the Depths" exhibition, which focuses on the nautical history of the St. Clair River and Lake Huron.
FAQ
How much does it cost to attend?
Admission is $5 cash per person, though children 12 and under enter free with an adult.
What is the purpose of the fundraiser?
Money raised will go toward the next phase of the Canatara Cabin restoration project.
