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Outdoor festivals featuring food, family and fun will keep you entertained throughout the month of June. There's a festival for everyone in Durham Region! Read on to find out what's happening this month in your community, and find even more events by visiting the Durham Tourism events calendar.
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DURHAM REGION 40TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION
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Join in the fun on June 26 from 5 to 9 p.m. at Regional Headquarters! Durham's open house event--in celebration of the Region's 40th Anniversary--will feature live musical performances; children's activities, including a face painter and magician; facility tours and displays; and special guests, including local celebrities and the new Chief of Police. Also enjoy a free barbecue, cake, and farm-fresh local apples and cider!
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BOWMANVILLE ROCKIN' ROTARY RIBFEST
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Get your oink on! From June 6 to 8, the Bowmanville Rockin' Rotary Ribfest will be serving up succulent mouth-watering ribs. The event will also feature a delicious assortment of food, live music, vendors, midway rides, community groups, children's activities and more. The event takes place at the Garnet Rickard Complex in Bowmanville.
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FIESTA WEEK
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It's the 40th anniversary of Fiesta Week! Presented by the Oshawa Folk Arts Council, come out from June 15 to 21 to experience a taste of multiculturalism without leaving the city. This year's Fiesta Week event features 17 pavilions throughout Oshawa, offering a taste of the world with live entertainment. Kick off this event at the parade in downtown Oshawa on June 15.
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DURHAM CARIBBEAN FESTIVAL
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On June 29, the Durham Caribbean Festival will feature live music, a variety of delicious food, insightful art displays and theatrical performances that showcase Caribbean-inspired life. Come out to Greenwood Conservation area between 10 a.m. and 9 p.m. to taste the Caribbean cuisine, and groove to the beat.
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June is Bike Month in Durham Region. At this time of year, cyclists can enjoy leisurely rides along our trail system, a picturesque pedalling adventure along the Waterfront Trail, mountain biking on more rugged terrain, or long-distance tours on rural routes. Order a copy of Durham Tourism's Durham Cycle Tours map, or check out our interactive trails map online, to help plan your route.
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On June 14 and 15, the City of Oshawa presents the 10th annual Peony Festival. Located in the heart of the beautiful Oshawa Valley Botanical Gardens, this free event displays 300 types of peonies in the gardens, and hundreds more in children's arena. Artisans, live music, food, gardening seminars, community displays and more are all part of this remarkable flower festival.
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Welcome the warmer season, and celebrate the summer solstice at Palmer Park in Port Perry on June 21 from 7 to 9 p.m. Port Perry Flowyoga Studio invites you to this third annual, free, outdoor drumming and yoga event to celebrate the summer solstice. Everyone is welcome: young and old, beginner and seasoned yogis.
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Food and steam will be the main attractions at the Gears & Gourmet event on June 7. Check out the Gas & Steam Barn, as some of Pickering Museum Village's collection is put into action. Enter the fourth annual Beard and Moustache Competition with a heritage twist. Enjoy food from gourmet food trucks: Kevin's Burger Obsession, Pretty Sweet and Fiesty Jack's; and live entertainment by Voodoo Pawnshop, Honey Badger, Midnight Jewel and the Cobra Kings.
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June 12 to 14
Summerfest
Historic Downtown Bowmanville, Clarington
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Browse through the Durham Tourism 2014 event calendar for a full listing of community events. Durham is brimming with exciting attractions and events--from live music, art exhibitions, festivals and sporting events, there's something for everyone.
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For more information on what's happening in Durham Region visit www.durhamtourism.ca. Check out the events calendar, the Explore Durham blog and links to social media.
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 Gear up and explore Durham Region's beautiful landscape by bike! From the Waterfront Trail to the rolling hills of the Oak Ridges Moraine, Durham Region offers excellent routes for cyclists of all ages. Visit www.durhamtourism.ca for more information.
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For unique trip ideas or to plan your perfect day, visit www.durhamtourism.ca or call 1-800-413-0017 For more information, please contact [email protected]
The Regional Municipality of Durham, 605 Rossland Rd. E., Level 5, PO Box 623, Whitby, ON, L1N 6A3
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