WHAT’S ON!
The Front Street Farmers’ Market is beautifully nestled along the Trent-Severn Waterway at 67 Front St., in downtown Trenton. Visitors can find a wide variety of artisanal and produce vendors with products ranging from fruits, veggies, crafts to baked goods and more.
Market hours are 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. every Saturday from Victoria Day weekend to Thanksgiving weekend.
Find out more at quintewest.ca/FarmersMarket.
HOMEWORK REQUIRED (PLEASE COME INTO GALLERY TO PICK UP YOUR HOMEWORK)
Workshop: Learn to Collage on Wood Panel (24x24")
With Mixed Media Collage Artist Brandy Calvert Ringelmann
All-Day Workshop | All Materials Included
Join us for a creative, hands-on day of collage with renowned mixed media artist Brandy Calvert Ringelmann. In this beginner-friendly workshop, you'll learn the foundational techniques of collage using magazine imagery and ink on a 24x24” wood panel.
Throughout the day, Brandy will guide you through the process of building a vibrant, floral-themed collage—layer by layer—while sharing tips on composition, texture, and using ink to enhance your work. No prior experience is necessary—just bring your curiosity and creativity!
What’s Included:
✔ All collage materials (including panel, magazines, and ink)
✔ Step-by-step instruction from a professional artist
✔ A nourishing lunch of homemade soup with marbled rye toast, plus cake for dessert
✔ Your own finished 24x24" collage artwork to take home
This is a full-day immersive experience designed to both inspire and equip you with the skills you need to explore collage art confidently. Space is limited—reserve your spot early!
Book via Eventbrite or call/text to avoid the Eventbrite fees 613-242-5165.
Following a vibrant and successful debut, the Bay of Quinte Arts Festival is returning for its second annual celebration of creativity and community on Saturday, May 31, 2025. This outdoor artist vendor festival will once again take place beside the Centennial Park Pop-Ups in Trenton, drawing energy from concurrent city events and a lively midway fair, ensuring a high-traffic, family-friendly atmosphere.
Join us for our monthly community dinner, a buffet with a variety of dishes such as Mac and Cheese, Shepherds Pie, Cassoulet, mashed potatoes, vegetable, roll, dessert, tea or coffee.
Advance ticket/Reservation on or before May 25: Adult: $15 and Child under 12: $8
Ticket at door: Adult:$20 and Child:$10
All welcome, take out available
Reserve your meal call Val: 613-919-2478
1030 Mapleview Road, Frankford
Walk with your dogs and collect pledges
Free admission and Parking
Large Vendor Village
Pet-related Demonstrations
Absolute Agility Show 12 and 1:45
Food Trucks & Live Music & Kids Zone
fun for the whole family
Come join us at the Trenton Green Belt Conservation area Opening Day to kick off our first day of the 2025 season!
Hourly rentals are first come - first serve.
$20/per hour (includes PFD and paddle)
**Paddlers under 18yrs old must be accompanied by a parent or guardian**
Get ready to flock to fabulous!
Pink Cardinal Club is taking flight on June 5th, and you're invited to a night bursting with bold LGBTQ2S+ talent with show-stopping drag performances, and cocktails as colourful as our community
With ticket proceeds supporting our very own Bay of Quinte Pride, you can party with a purpose!
Spread your wings, grab your tickets, and let’s celebrate Quinte regions incredible diversity!
Kids Inclusion Art Show 2025
Unity, Creativity, & Community
Opening Night
Friday, June 6 | 4:00–8:00 PM | Downtown Quinte West
NO TICKETS REQUIRED – FREE FAMILY EVENT
Join us for a magical evening celebrating the creativity and imagination of Quinte West’s young artists! The Kids Inclusion Art Show brings over 2,000 square-foot artworks to life throughout the downtown core, showcasing the talent of students from Kindergarten to Grade 12.
This vibrant, inclusive exhibition welcomes kids of all abilities and backgrounds to share their voices through art—free from judgment, pressure, or limitations. It’s a celebration of joy, self-expression, and community, designed to uplift and inspire.
What to Expect:
A self-guided tour through downtown featuring hundreds of student artworks
A fun, inclusive atmosphere for families and kids of all ages
A message of belonging, creativity, and acceptance
FREE admission—no tickets required!
Grab a tour map, take your time, and experience the world through the eyes of our youth. This is more than just an art show—it’s a celebration of heart, hope, and the power of creative expression.
Join us again this year for our community yard sale and bbq fundraiser! A $25 donation gets you a space to sell your goods and make yourself some cash! Declutter, clean out and sell your stuff! We will be serving dogs and burgers, Dr. Jinni and team will be giving clinic tours, Fixed Fur Life will be on site and also accepting items on their "Top 10" most needed list.
Join us, make yourself some money and let's raise funds for one of Quinte's most vital pet charities! Event is rain or shine.
For space, email [email protected]
The Front Street Farmers’ Market is beautifully nestled along the Trent-Severn Waterway at 67 Front St., in downtown Trenton. Visitors can find a wide variety of artisanal and produce vendors with products ranging from fruits, veggies, crafts to baked goods and more.
Market hours are 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. every Saturday from Victoria Day weekend to Thanksgiving weekend.
Find out more at quintewest.ca/FarmersMarket.
Our Beginner Barn Quilt Workshops Are Back! Book yourself and your friends for a fun filled day of creating your very own Barn Quilt 34x34"
Choose one of four Barn Quilt Designs, and you choose the colours to match your decor. Install it on your barn, shed, fence, above your garage or even inside your home. We are responsible for over 300 individualized barn quilts in the Quinte area and even as far as Ottawa and London with the workshops we host.
You will go home with a 34" x 34" Birch Panel Barn Quilt. All Materials and Instructions are included. Lunch and afternoon dessert is provided. Please call the gallery 2 days or more in advance with any special dietary needs. Wine and beer available for an additional cost.
All you have to do is wear your paint clothes. Bring a friend or meet one at the Workshop.
Call the Gallery at 613.392.9923 or Brandy at 613-242-5165 for more information
Kids Inclusion Art Show 2025
Unity, Creativity, & Community
Opening Night
Friday, June 6 | 4:00–8:00 PM | Downtown Quinte West
NO TICKETS REQUIRED – FREE FAMILY EVENT
If Eventbrite shows this event as “sold out,” don’t worry—it’s still ON and open to all! Eventbrite limits the number of tickets we can list, but everyone is welcome. No registration needed—just come and enjoy!
Join us for a magical evening celebrating the creativity and imagination of Quinte West’s young artists! The Kids Inclusion Art Show brings over 2,000 square-foot artworks to life throughout the downtown core, showcasing the talent of students from Kindergarten to Grade 12.
This vibrant, inclusive exhibition welcomes kids of all abilities and backgrounds to share their voices through art—free from judgment, pressure, or limitations. It’s a celebration of joy, self-expression, and community, designed to uplift and inspire.
What to Expect:
A self-guided tour through downtown featuring hundreds of student artworks
A fun, inclusive atmosphere for families and kids of all ages
A message of belonging, creativity, and acceptance
FREE admission—no tickets required!
Grab a tour map, take your time, and experience the world through the eyes of our youth. This is more than just an art show—it’s a celebration of heart, hope, and the power of creative expression.
Let’s see what we got!
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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