Laurentian Valley Fall Flavours Festival

Event Details:

Fall Flavours Festival is back for another year of community fun! Food vendors, beverage sampling, live entertainment, baking and preserving competitions, handmade market, cornhole tournament, face painting, Ry'J's Bouncy Castle, and goat cuddling! Local bands Lock, Stock and Barrell as well as John Priebe Band are the festival music headliners playing crowd favourites and classics that are sure to get you dancing! There is no entrance fee however monetary donations will be accepted. The beverage sampling fee is $5 (bracelet to visit the alcoholic vendors). Funds raised from the event will be put toward recreation opportunities within the Township and upgrades to the Alice & Fraser Recreation Centre.

BAKING AND PRESERVING COMPETITIONS: Put your skills to the test at the Laurentian Valley Fall Flavours Festival! From muffins and tarts to pickles and preserves, these friendly competitions showcase the incredible homemade talents in our community. Enter your best creations for a chance to earn the admiration of festival-goers. Entries are to be dropped off at the Laurentian Valley Fall Flavours event on Saturday, September 20, 2025 between 12-1pm upstairs at Alice & Fraser Recreation Centre (1 Henan Road) with a $5 entry fee. These competitions are being offered by Laurentian Valley 50+ Fit and Feisty. For more information please email: fitandfeisty50@gmail.com or visit: https://www.lvtownship.ca/en/news/2025-lv-fall-flavours-festival.aspx
FACE PAINTING: Happy Valley Face Painting will be on site to add a splash of colour to you day with a free face painting station. Whether you want to be a butterfly, superhero, tiger, or anything in between — this talented artist will bring your imagination to life. Perfect for kids (and kids at heart)!
WAGON RIDES: Stay tuned for details.
HANDMADE VENDOR MARKET: Great opportunity to showcase local talents and products! Over 1000 visitors throughout the day! $50 per table. Pre-registration required by September 5, 2025. Must have own table/shelter. Set-up time from 10am - 12pm. Market starts at noon until 5pm. REGISTER AS A VENDOR HERE:
https://forms.lvtownship.ca/Events/LV-FF-Festival-Handmade-Market-Vendor-Registration
CORNHOLE TOURNAMENT: The festival’s Cornhole Tournament brings competitive fun to the Festival! Whether you're a seasoned pro or new to the game, dive into the action of tossing bean bags and hitting the mark. The cornhole tournament will start at noon, so come for 11:30am register. $5 to play. Just show up! Tournament starts shortly after 12pm. Come test your skills, enjoy the lively atmosphere, and be part of the festival's spirited festivities!
GOAT CUDDLING PETTING ZOO: Stay tuned for details.
BAKING AND PERSERVING COMPETITIONS: Learn more about the food competitions click on competitions below.
BALLOON ARTIST: Get ready to be amazed by our incredible Mr. Dimples, bringing colour, creativity, and pure joy to the festival! Watch as ordinary balloons are transformed into extraordinary creations — from animals and hats to superheroes and beyond. It’s fun for all ages and a must-see stop during your festival adventure!
BOUNCY CASTLE: Ry-J’s Climbing Adventures is adding a fun bouncy castle for kids to enjoy during the festival. A special thank you to Ry-J's Owner, Sean Dennison, for donating this inflatable!