Discover Arts and Local Food in the Fall
Uxbridge welcomes you to the scenic Trail Capital of Canada. This fall, enjoy arts, local food, and fun farm activities brought to you by the local businesses of Uxbridge!
ARTS
Uxbridge Celebration of the Arts
For the 33rd year, Uxbridge Celebration Of The Arts highlights Canadian artists for three weeks in the fall with over five events.
Join us this year for the following events:
Art on the Fringe
September 16th – 17th 10:00 am to 5:00 pm at the Uxbridge Historical Centre.
This year’s Uxbridge Art on the Fringe Festival is back. We may be different this year but we are planning for a great event with many artists displaying their work which includes paintings, ceramics, fiber arts, jewelry, furniture and more. This is a wonderful collection of creative artworks.
As well as browsing and shopping with the artists, you can also purchase refreshments, listen to live music from a variety of local Musicians and enjoy the wonderful scenery and heritage buildings
Uxbridge Studio Tour
September 16th from 10:00am-6:00pm & September 17th from 10:00am-5:00pm at various locations.
Art. Food. Drink. Adventures. Uxbridge is the place to be the third weekend of every September.
Experience the beauty of North Durham as you enjoy a self-guided tour of our unique artists’ studios tucked into forests, surrounded by farmland and nestled in the heart of historic downtown Uxbridge.
Trail Mix 2023
September 23rd from 12:00-2:00pm at Elgin Park.
Books and Authors 2023
September 27th at 7 pm at the Uxbridge Music Hall
Blue Heron Books has been the host of the Celebration of the Arts Books and Authors night for more than 30 years. The program is 4 authors, interviewed one at a time, broken by an intermission.
This year it’s Alissa York, CS Richardson, Holly Hogan, and Michael Crummey, interviewed by Ted Barris.
Tour Local Arts
Uxbridge is home to a variety of local art. Explore our Public Art Tours and visit the local galleries.
Public Art Tours
Uxbridge offers four Public Art Tours: Downtown, Central, North, and South.
Local Art Galleries
Preston Gallery
Preston Gallery focuses on showing Canadian artists working in all mediums.
Gallery Hours:
Tuesday to Saturday: 11:00am-5:00pm
Sunday: 12:00-4:00pm
Monday: Closed
77 Brock St West, Uxbridge, Ontario
Buckingham Gallery of Fine Art
Buckingham Gallery of Fine Art maintains a collection of works of art by living artists, as well as consulting on artists of the past, including Canada’s Group of Seven and their contemporaries.
Gallery Hours:
By appointment only (call to schedule an appointment).
5470 Hwy 47, Uxbridge, Ontario
Live Music
Uxbridge is home to various musical venues. See what is going on this fall!
Uxbridge Music Hall
Thomas Foster Memorial
Fridays at the Foster
Every Friday in from June to September concerts will be a variety of entertainment Doors open at 7:00pm Concert is 7:30pm-8:30pm
Admission-Donation at the Door
Live Music on Local Patios and Restaurants
Enjoy live music at different local restaurants. Many local restaurants host live music on their patios and inside their facilities.
Visit our events page to see what is going on!
LOCAL FOOD
Local Food and Beverage Trails
Uxbridge proudly offers three Local Food and Beverage Trails. Explore each trail tailored to a different food or beverage related topic!
Beer and Cider Trail
Stop at our three local cideries and breweries: Slabtown Cider, Banjo Cider, and Second Wedge Brewing Co.
Culinary Trail
Explore some local tastes on the Culinary Trail. With over ten stops, you are bound to find something you love!
Farm Trail
Pick up farm fresh food on the Farm Trail!
Fall Activities and Events
Farm Fun
Uxbridge is home to many locally owned farms. Check out what they are doing this fall!
Forsythe Family Farms
Forsythe Family Farms’ Harvest Festival begins in October! Enjoy a variety of farm fun and be sure to check out the pumpkin patch.
Brooks Farm
Brooks Farm welcomes you to their Fall Fun Festival which runs on weekends in September and October (including Thanksgiving Monday).
Cooper’s CSA Farm & Maze
Cooper’s CSA Farm and Maze specializes in farm-to-table. Their 10 Acre Maze opens mid-September! Purchase tickets for the maze and visit their farm market.
Uxbridge Fall Fair
September 8, 9 & 10, 2023
The Uxbridge Fall Fair is back! Enjoy a variety of events and activities over the second week in September. Check out the Cruise-In Car Show, Midway, Demolition Derby, Tractor Pull, and more!
