WHAT’S ON!
Celebrate the ingenuity and self resiliency of Canadians at this year's festival of creators, the Canadian Makers Market!
Canadian Makers Market
Saturday, August 16th, 2025
St. Columba Presbyterian Church
520 Bridge St East
Belleville, Ontario
Each week we’ll have a new scavenger hunt in the Children’s Area. Visit the Readers’ Advisory desk to begin your adventure!
August 11 to August 16: Discover the sights of Europe hidden in the library!
For details about all of our summer children’s programs, visit https://www.bellevillelibrary.ca/kids/summer/
Join us for cake and games for our end of summer celebration!
All ages. This is a drop-in program, as space allows.
For details about all of our summer children’s programs, visit https://www.bellevillelibrary.ca/kids/summer/
WHERE COMMUNITY, CULTURE, AND THE WATERFRONT COLLIDE! Pop-Ups on the Bay was created to reimagine what a market could be—not just a place to shop, but a seasonal celebration of Belleville’s creative spirit. What began ...
The Belleville Caribbean Festival is a vibrant, annual celebration that brings the rich cultural heritage of the Caribbean islands to the heart of Belleville, Ontario. Caribbean Festival Schedule! Get ready for 3 unforgettable days of ...
Belleville Ribfest Returns to West Zwicks Park, August 15 - 17!
Get ready for three full days of food, fun, and festivities at Belleville Ribfest!
Friday, August 15 & Saturday, August 16 from 11:00am to 10:00pm, and Sunday, August 17 from 11:00am to 7:00pm
And this summer celebration brings the heat along with something for everyone.
On the Grill:
Satisfy your cravings with award-winning ribs from North America’s top Rib Teams:
• Fat Boys BBQ
• Billy Bones BBQ
• Camp 31
• Texas Rangers BBQ
Plus, enjoy a variety of local food vendors, sweet treats, and cold drinks all weekend long.
Family Fun & Attractions:
• Family Zone with games, inflatables, and kid-friendly fun
• Cornhole Tournament – compete for glory and prizes
• Nerf Course – a hit for all ages
• Live Entertainment on stage all weekend
• Show & Shine Invitational – classic cars and custom rides
• Corporate Challenge Food Drive – support our local food banks
Cultural Collab:
We’re proud to be teaming up with the annual Caribbean Festival for a high-energy kickoff to the Saturday parade and the Caribana Patio Party on Sunday!
Bring your friends, bring your appetite, and bring your party spirit—Belleville Ribfest is back and better than ever!
A Free Art Scavenger Hunt
Downtown Belleville
FREE ART is hidden in secret spots throughout downtown—and it’s yours to find and keep!
Pick Up Your Map
BAA Gallery, 208 Front St.
Saturday, August 16, 2025
Hunt begins at NOON
HOW TO CLAIM YOUR ARTWORK:
FIND a piece of art.
FILL IN your info on the art tag and leave it with the merchant.
SNAP A SELFIE with your artwork.
EMAIL your name and photo to:
[email protected]
Join us for Sans-Souci’s first Indoor Art Market, happening during the Caribbean Festival in Downtown Belleville and featuring BAA artists!
This free event invites you to browse and purchase original artworks, meet the artists, and enjoy a relaxed afternoon while treating yourself to delicious food from Sans-Souci - We hope to see you there!
Be sure to join us at the Children’s Safety Village open house — a fun-filled event where families can explore our miniature village, meet local safety partners, and experience hands-on safety activities together.
This event is free and open to all, offering a great opportunity to learn about our programs, meet our team, and see how we’re building a safer future for children.
We’re located at 129 South John Street, Belleville, and can’t wait to welcome you to the Village!
Join us at UpFront Cafe on August 16 from 2-4pm for Tony Vani and Kenny Pauzé, two highly seasoned musicians paired in this sizzling acoustic format for special appearances.
Tony Vani, from Belleville, Ontario, a skilled harmonica player/vocalist has performed at the Frankford Blues Festival, The Kingston Blues Festival, The Belleville Downtown Blues Festival and in and around the Belleville area as a single act and as a group act for decades. He is also co-founder of the yearly Belleville Downtown Blues Festival.
Kenny Pauze, a gifted Delta Blues and Folk guitarist from Elgin Quebec, has played in clubs and festivals including the Ottawa Folk festival and the International Tremblant Blues Festival. The music focuses on blues and folk styles yet covers a diverse range of styles from hot and feisty up-tempo boogies to down and dirty blues.
Doors open: 10 am
Music: 2:00 - 4:00 pm
Pay what you can
Licensed venue
Snacks & refreshments available
LIVE MUSIC: Dave McGrath at Meyers Creek Brewing
Dave plays a variety of classic rock, country and blues giving them his own spin with live looping and foot percussion. He is a recording and performing artist covering hundreds of cover songs ranging from country to blues, rock and oldies in addition to a catalogue of originals.
The Belleville Caribbean Festival is a vibrant, annual celebration that brings the rich cultural heritage of the Caribbean islands to the heart of Belleville, Ontario. Caribbean Festival Schedule! Get ready for 3 unforgettable days of ...
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The Bay of Quinte RMB Land Acknowledgement
The Bay of Quinte Regional Marketing Board is committed to acknowledging, appreciating and understanding the Indigenous peoples’ historic connection to this land and to raising awareness by building relationships in collaboration with Indigenous partners and communities.
We recognize and acknowledge that we are living and working on the traditional territory of the Wendat, Mississauga, Anishinaabeg and Haudenosaunee which includes the Kenhtè:ke Kanyen’kehá:ka (Mohawks of the Bay of Quinte) with whom we work in direct partnership with.
This partnership focuses on the common goal of celebrating the region with the Kenhtè:ke Kanyen’kehá:ka who are equal partners within the organization and at the Board of Directors table contributing to the mandate and operations.
This mandate includes listening to, learning from, and collaborating with the Kenhtè:ke Kanyen’kehá:ka and actively incorporating their culture and heritage into the practice of responsible destination marketing and management of the region.
We understand that this land acknowledgement is only a small step towards the larger process of reparations and reconciliation.
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