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Monday, October 26, 2026

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September 2026

International Plowing Match and Rural Expo ticket poster for September 22 to 26, 2026

Coming next week

International Plowing Match & Rural Expo

Tuesday, September 22 to Saturday, September 26, 2026
Walkerton, Bruce County

Five days celebrating agriculture, rural life and community. Daily admission is $25 for adults, $5 for youth ages 6–15, and free for children ages 5 and under. An advance family pack for two adults and two youth is available online for $50.

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Community event

Karaoke Night

Wednesday, September 23, 2026 — time to be confirmed
Royal Canadian Legion Branch 155
13 Grosvenor Street North, Southampton

Grab the mic, pick your song and join the fun. Everyone is welcome—from experienced singers to enthusiastic shower singers.

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Community event

Port Elgin Pumpkinfest

Saturday, October 3 and Sunday, October 4, 2026
Port Elgin

This two-day community celebration includes the OLG Cinderella Carriage Car Show. Early-bird car-show registration is $25.

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Next campaign event

Southampton & Port Elgin BIAs All-Candidates Meeting

Monday, October 5, 2026 at 7:00 p.m.
Southampton Town Hall
201 High St., Southampton

Hear directly from the 2026 municipal election candidates about their priorities for local businesses and economic vitality. All are welcome.

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Meet the candidates

Elgin Lodge Meet the Candidates

Tuesday, October 6, 2026 from 7:00–8:30 p.m.
Elgin Lodge Chapel
551 Mary Street, Port Elgin

The 90-minute program will include two-minute candidate introductions, predetermined host questions with timed responses and, if time allows, questions from the floor.

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Also coming up

CFUW Southport All-Candidates Meeting

Wednesday, October 7, 2026 from 7:00–9:00 p.m.
The PLEX – Rotary Hall
600 Tomlinson Drive, Port Elgin

The public is welcome. Daiene Vernile will moderate, and donations to local food banks will be gratefully received. Submit questions by September 15 to cfuwsp@gmail.com.

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Housing-focused meeting

Housing All-Candidates Meeting

Tuesday, October 13, 2026 at 7:00 p.m.
Port Elgin United Church
840 Bruce Street, Port Elgin

Hosted by United Housing For All, this all-candidates meeting will focus exclusively on housing, including suitable and affordable housing for people experiencing homelessness, working people and those who need supportive housing.

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Save the dates

A Cappella Fall & Christmas Concerts

Remembrance Concerts with the Southampton Concert Band
Friday, November 6 — evening, Kincardine United Church
Sunday, November 8 — afternoon, Saugeen Shores

Christmas Concerts
Saturday, December 5 — afternoon, Saugeen Shores
Sunday, December 6 — afternoon, Kincardine United Church

Exact start times and the Saugeen Shores venue have not yet been announced.

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Important dates and events

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September 2026

12345678910111213141516171819202122SEPT. 22–26International Plowing Match & Rural ExpoWalkerton, Bruce County
Five-day event23TIME T.B.C.Karaoke NightRoyal Canadian Legion Branch 155
13 Grosvenor St. N.24252627282930

October 2026

123ALL DAYPort Elgin PumpkinfestPumpkinfest & Cinderella Carriage Car Show4ALL DAYPort Elgin PumpkinfestPumpkinfest & Cinderella Carriage Car Show57:00 P.M.BIAs All-Candidates MeetingSouthampton Town Hall
201 High St.67:00–8:30 P.M.Elgin Lodge Meet the CandidatesElgin Lodge Chapel
551 Mary Street77:00–9:00 P.M.CFUW All-Candidates MeetingThe PLEX – Rotary Hall
600 Tomlinson Drive89101112137:00 P.M.UHFA Housing All-Candidates MeetingPort Elgin United Church
840 Bruce Street14151617181910:00 A.M.Voting opensOnline and telephone20212223242526UNTIL 8:00 P.M.Election DayVoting closes2728293031

November 2026

123456EVENINGA Cappella Remembrance ConcertKincardine United Church78AFTERNOONA Cappella Remembrance ConcertSaugeen Shores
Venue to be announced9101112131415161718192021222324252627282930

December 2026

12345AFTERNOONA Cappella Christmas ConcertSaugeen Shores
Venue to be announced6AFTERNOONA Cappella Christmas ConcertKincardine United Church78910111213141516171819202122232425262728293031

Past events

August 31, 2026SRA All-Candidates Meeting — Bevan Hall, St. Paul’s Anglican Church, Southampton

Voting period: Monday, October 19 to Monday, October 26. You can vote online or by telephone.

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