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August 2025 Photo from Niagara Parks Celebrate the August Long Weekend in the Niagara Region There's always so much to do in the summer months in the Niagara Region! Some of our favourite events take place this August long weekend, August 1-4, 2025. If you need inspiration on how to spend your long weekend in the Niagara Region and experience the best of the summer season, read on! Canal Days Marine Heritage Festival Visit the 47th Annual Canal Days Marine Heritage Festival for a four-day celebration of history and heritage along the Welland Canal, August 1-4.
From fireworks to classic cars, a midway, live music and family fun, there's something for everyone. And, of course, you'll enjoy the tall ships, including the Empire Sandy! Learn more about Canal Days.
Photo from Canal Days Stevensville RAM Rodeo If the rodeo is your vibe, you'll love the Stevensville Ram Rodeo in Fort Erie. From August 1-4, you'll enjoy classic rodeo, including barrel racing, bareback riding, bull riding and more. This year's event also includes vendors and food, daily live music, kids' rodeo and cattle sorting, and more.
View the schedule. Photo from RAM Rodeo Ontario St. Catharines Rotary Ribfest This August 1-4, eat all the ribs and support the community with the annual four-day fundraising event held by The Rotary Club of St.
Catharines. This family-friendly community event includes drink and food vendors (with lots of ribs, of course), live music and activities including carnival tents, a kids' area and bouncy castles! Come ready for ribs!
Photo from Niagara-on-the-Lake Rotary Club Niagara Fiesta Extravaganza On August 2 and 3, head to Fireman's Park in Niagara Falls for the annual summer event that celebrates Filipino heritage in the Niagara Region. There's music, cultural heritage presentations, entertainment, traditional Filipino games, sports, food expo, vendors, community spotlights and more. Celebrate Filipino Heritage.
Photo from Niagara Fiesta Extravaganza Past is Present Heritage Festival The Niagara-on-the-Lake Museum invites you to their annual Past is Present Heritage Festival on Monday, August 4 from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Join them for a treasures sale, historic demonstrations, activities, a food and artisan market, live music and more. View the schedule and plan your day.
Photo from Niagara-on-the-Lake Museum Partner Spotlight! We work closely with many great businesses, destinations and attractions in the Niagara Region! It's always the perfect time to support local.💖 August Events The month kicks off with grand August long celebrations, and exploration and entertainment continue throughout the month!
Check out some of the events in the Niagara Region below. Find even more experiences on our website! Visit the Destination Niagara Region Website Simcoe Days August 4, 2025 Mackenzie Printery, Niagara Falls Join Niagara Parks Heritage as they celebrate the Louis Roy Press and its connection to the 1793 Act to End Slavery.
Discover how Canada’s oldest printing press helped John Graves Simcoe shape the province of Upper Canada at the Mackenzie Printery during Simcoe Days. During your visit, you’ll get a chance to set the type for a replica of the 1793 Act, right next to the press that originally printed it! Celebrate the Louis Roy Press.
Photo from Niagara Parks Niagara 5000 August 7-9 2025 Niagara Falls Niagara 5000 is an exclusive automotive and aviation showcase with coveted cars and private jets, in support of McMaster Children's Hospital. There are many free events to enjoy, including the Niagara 500 Supercar and Kids Festival, the Hagerty Supercar Parade and more (along with additional ticketed events). See the sweet rides.
Photo from Niagara 5000 Peach Festival August 8-9, 2025 Simcoe Park, Niagara-on-the-Lake Celebrate the sweetest time of the year with fresh local peaches, vibrant vendors, live entertainment, and community fun! From farm-fresh treats to family-friendly activities, it's a summer tradition you won't want to miss. Get peachy.
Photo from the Peach Festival Fife & Drum Muster & Soldiers' Field Day August 16-17, 2025 Fort George National Historic Site, Niagara Falls It's the 26th anniversary of the annual event where fife and drum corps and infantry units converge on the Fort George National Historic Site. The weekend-long event is packed with firing demonstrations, music and entertainment, showcasing the military music and rills of the early 19th century. Learn more.
Photo from the Friends of Fort George Niagara Irish Festival August 22-23, 2025 Firemen's Park, Niagara Falls Head to Firemen's Park for a weekend filled with Irish music, dance, food and fun as you experience the rich culture and traditions of Ireland in Niagara. Enjoy live performances by talented musicians and dancers, indulge in Irish cuisine, browse vendors with unique Irish goods and enjoy family-friendly activities. Get your tickets.
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Celebrate the August Long Weekend in the Niagara Region There's always so much to do in the summer months in the Niagara Region! If you need inspiration on how to spend your long weekend in the Niagara Region and experience the best of the summer season, read on!
Celebrate the August Long Weekend in the Niagara Region
There's always so much to do in the summer months in the Niagara Region! If you need inspiration on how to spend your long weekend in the Niagara Region and experience the best of the summer season, read on!
Canal Days Marine Heritage Festival Visit the 47th Annual Canal Days Marine Heritage Festival for a four-day celebration of history and heritage along the Welland Canal, August 1-4.
Canal Days Marine Heritage Festival
Visit the 47th Annual Canal Days Marine Heritage Festival for a four-day celebration of history and heritage along the Welland Canal, August 1-4.
Stevensville RAM Rodeo If the rodeo is your vibe, you'll love the Stevensville Ram Rodeo in Fort Erie.
If the rodeo is your vibe, you'll love the Stevensville Ram Rodeo in Fort Erie.
Photo from RAM Rodeo Ontario
This August 1-4, eat all the ribs and support the community with the annual four-day fundraising event held by The Rotary Club of St.
Photo from Niagara-on-the-Lake Rotary Club
Photo from Niagara-on-the-Lake Rotary Club
Niagara Fiesta Extravaganza On August 2 and 3, head to Fireman's Park in Niagara Falls for the annual summer event that celebrates Filipino heritage in the Niagara Region.
On August 2 and 3, head to Fireman's Park in Niagara Falls for the annual summer event that celebrates Filipino heritage in the Niagara Region.
Photo from Niagara Fiesta Extravaganza
Photo from Niagara Fiesta Extravaganza
Past is Present Heritage Festival The Niagara-on-the-Lake Museum invites you to their annual Past is Present Heritage Festival on Monday, August 4 from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Past is Present Heritage Festival
The Niagara-on-the-Lake Museum invites you to their annual Past is Present Heritage Festival on Monday, August 4 from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Photo from Niagara-on-the-Lake Museum
Photo from Niagara-on-the-Lake Museum
Partner Spotlight! It's always the perfect time to support local.💖
August Events The month kicks off with grand August long celebrations, and exploration and entertainment continue throughout the month! Visit the Destination Niagara Region Website
The month kicks off with grand August long celebrations, and exploration and entertainment continue throughout the month!
Simcoe Days August 4, 2025 Mackenzie Printery, Niagara Falls Join Niagara Parks Heritage as they celebrate the Louis Roy Press and its connection to the 1793 Act to End Slavery. Photo from Niagara Parks
Mackenzie Printery, Niagara Falls
Join Niagara Parks Heritage as they celebrate the Louis Roy Press and its connection to the 1793 Act to End Slavery.
Niagara 5000 August 7-9 2025 Niagara Falls Niagara 5000 is an exclusive automotive and aviation showcase with coveted cars and private jets, in support of McMaster Children's Hospital. Photo from Niagara 5000
Niagara 5000 is an exclusive automotive and aviation showcase with coveted cars and private jets, in support of McMaster Children's Hospital.
Peach Festival August 8-9, 2025 Simcoe Park, Niagara-on-the-Lake Celebrate the sweetest time of the year with fresh local peaches, vibrant vendors, live entertainment, and community fun! Photo from the Peach Festival
Simcoe Park, Niagara-on-the-Lake
Celebrate the sweetest time of the year with fresh local peaches, vibrant vendors, live entertainment, and community fun!
Fife & Drum Muster & Soldiers' Field Day August 16-17, 2025 Fort George National Historic Site, Niagara Falls It's the 26th anniversary of the annual event where fife and drum corps and infantry units converge on the Fort George National Historic Site. Photo from the Friends of Fort George
Fife & Drum Muster & Soldiers' Field Day
Fort George National Historic Site, Niagara Falls
It's the 26th anniversary of the annual event where fife and drum corps and infantry units converge on the Fort George National Historic Site.
Photo from the Friends of Fort George
Niagara Irish Festival August 22-23, 2025 Firemen's Park, Niagara Falls Head to Firemen's Park for a weekend filled with Irish music, dance, food and fun as you experience the rich culture and traditions of Ireland in Niagara. Photo from Niagara Irish Festival
Head to Firemen's Park for a weekend filled with Irish music, dance, food and fun as you experience the rich culture and traditions of Ireland in Niagara.
Photo from Niagara Irish Festival
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See here for more information.
Embassy Suites by Hilton Niagara Falls Fallsview
All Best Deals are subject to change without notice.
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Wyndham Garden Niagara Falls Fallsview
Great hotel packages to choose from, including:
With 12 municipalities, tons of parks and stunning nature (the Falls, parks, trails, etc.), there’s so much to experience in the Niagara Region! Get started with planning your perfect escape on our website. Do you want to see your business featured in our newsletter?
With 12 municipalities, tons of parks and stunning nature (the Falls, parks, trails, etc.), there’s so much to experience in the Niagara Region!
Get started with planning your perfect escape on our website.
Do you want to see your business featured in our newsletter?
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