SAMSUNG Movies Under the Stars (Every Friday Night)

Pull up a muskoka chair, cozy up with a blanket and enjoy free outdoor movies in the

Village Events Plaza.  Come early for fun games and prizes!

Movies Under the Stars full schedule

Wild Wonders at Blue (June 19)

Flight Shows with Free-Flying Birds of Prey by the Canadian Raptor                                         Conservancy...plus...The Reptile Rob Show featuring fascinating animals from around the world!  "Edutainment" for the whole family!  Plus hiking,                                                                  scavenger hunts, splash fountain, 40 shops and restaurants in Ontario's favorite pedestrian Village.

Saturday June 19th

• The Canadian Raptor Conservancey Birds of Prey (11am, 1:30pm & 4pm)

• The Reptile Rob Show (12pm, 2:30pm & 5pm)

• Face Painting (1pm-4pm)

SALSA at Blue Mountain (June 25 & 26)

Awarded "Ontario's Best New Festival"

The Ontario Salsa tour returns to Blue Mountain!  This FREE family street party celebrating Latin culture will turn the Village at Blue into a showcase of Latin life; pulsating music, passionate dancing, fiery foods, children's activites and FIREWORKS!  Plus hiking, scavenger hunts, splash fountain, 40 shops and restaurants in Ontario's favorite pedestrian Village.               

And...Don't worry about missing FIFA World Cup, many Village Hot Spots will be open early to show the games live all weekend on TlN telivision!            

Book your accomodations early and receive tickets for the VIP SALSA concert          at The Westin Trillium House.

 visit www.salsaatblue.ca for more information

JULY

Canada Day (July 1)

Celebrate in the Village with free activities all day ~ Birthday Cake, street performers, live music, guided family hikes, Elephant thoughts Kids activities, Military display, splash fountain, and scavenger hunts.  Plus...Plunge! Aquatic Centre, Dockside pond activities, shopping and 13 amazing Mountainside Patios to chose from.

• 9am-9pm - Village Scavenger Hunt
• 12pm-4pm - Elephant Thoughts Kids & Family Activities
• 12:30pm - Variety Show with Tim Holland the Puppet Tamer
• 1pm-4pm - Face Painting
• 1pm-4pm - Live Music from Nicole Scott & Band
• 2pm - Birthday Cake Cutting and message from the Mayor
• 3:30pm - Variety Show with Tim Holland the Puppet Tamer
• 5:30pm-8:30pm - Live Music with Jason Redmond
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The Blue Mountains Chili Cookoff (July 3)

You be the judge of some serious provincial championship chili cooking!  Live music, over 30 chili teams, kids activities, hiking...all in the beautiful pedestrian Village at Blue Mountain.  

Visit http://www.tcrotary.ca/chili/ for more information.

The Harvest Moon Fest with Borrowed Tunes "A Tribute to Neil Young" )July 9-11)

Neil Young's music has inspired and entertained generations of music lovers all over the world.  Borrowed Tunes "A Tribute to Neil Young" is a unique tribute concert playing homage to Neil with creative interpretations of his greatest songs by vital up and coming artists.

Friday                              

• 6pm-7pm Jory Nash
• 6pm-7pm Adam Crossley

Saturday

• 1pm-2pm Daniel Roth
• 2pm-3pm Layah Jane
• 3pm-4pm The Undersirables
• 4pm-5pm Liam Titcomb
   

SATURDAY NIGHT 7PM

HARVEST MOON TRIBUTE TO NEIL YOUG SHOW

Sunday

• 12pm - 1pm Sarah Loucks

• 1pm Soul Surfers
   

  Rock the Mountain (July 17-18)

   

  A truly interactive music-based experience including the ever popular League Of Rock All-Star Band, and of course the greatest rock'n roll music of all time!

  Join in the fun… Submit an MP3 or YouTube Video link to VillageJam@LeagueOfRock.com and show us your best 15 to 30 seconds of Johnny B. Good, Take'n Care Of Business or Satisfaction.

  Anyone who want to WIN a Chance to perform with the LOR All-Stars must come to the Village on July 17th and play their best 15 to 30 seconds of the above songs in a live audition.  The selected winners will perform with the League of Rock All-Stars on stage later that day.

  ... And there's so much more… Bring your instruments and workshop with pro's.  The event is for kids, teens and adults.  Everyone's invited to jam the night away at Rusty's too.  It doesn't matter what age you are...  as long as you can play an instrument or sing, you're welcome to join in on the fun.

  Teens, Adults, and Kids... There's something for everyone who rocks.

  Event Schedule           Rules & Regulations

  SAMSUNG Collingwood Elvis Festival at Blue

  (July 23-25) In cooperation with the Collingwood Elvis Festival

  3 days of FREE outdoor concerts by some of the top Elvis Tribute Artists including Roy Leblanc Saturday night!

  Friday July 23rd

  • Austrailian Champion Dean Vegas (7pm)
  • Movies Under the Stars featuring: Change of Heart (PG)

  Saturday July 24th

  •  Tribute Artist Marcus Wells (11am)
  • Elvis Family Venue Tour (12pm-6pm)
  • Roy Leblanc in Concert (7pm-10pm)

  Sunday July 25th

  • Ray Guillemette (12pm)
  • Daylin James (2pm)

    Village Beach Party (July 30-August 2)

    The Summer's Hottest Party for all ages ~ Reggae & Calypso music, fire dancers, Professional beach volleyball, Movies Under The Stars, hiking, scavenger hunts and fire dancing.

    AUGUST

    SAMSUNG Movies Under the Stars (Every Wednesday and Friday night in August) Pull up a muskoka chair, cozy up with a blanket and enjoy free outdoor  movies in the Village Events Plaza.  Come early for fun games and prizes! Movies Under the Stars full schedule

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    Wild Wonders at Blue (August 7-8) Flight Shows with Free-Flying Birds of Prey by the Canadian Raptor Conservancy...plus... The Reptile Rob Show featuring fascinating animals from around the world!  "Edutainment" for the whole family!  Plus hiking, scavenger hunts, splash fountain,  40 shops and restaurants in Ontario's favorite pedestrian Village. Saturday & Sunday The Canadian Raptor Conservancey Birds of Prey (11am, 1:30pm & 4pm) The Reptile Rob Show (12pm, 2:30pm & 5pm) Face Painting (1pm-4pm)

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    FAMARAMA Festival (August 13-15) Celebrating families with street performers, live music, juggling, ventriloquist, pajama party, outdoor Movies Under The Stars, Juno Award performers, family  hiking, gondola, aqua centre and kids activities. Friday 9am-9pm - Village Scavenger Hunt 10:30am - Columbia Guided Family Hike 5:30pm - 8pm - Village Music Series featuring Jeff Cunningham DUSK - Pajama Party!Movies Under the Stars - How to Tame             Your Dragon (PG) Saturday 9am-9pm - Village Scavenger Hunt 10:30am - Columbia Guided Family Hike 11am - Ventriloquist Family Comedy Show 12pm-1pm - Street Performers 1pm - Muskoka Wild Life Animal Show 1pm-4pm - Face Painting 2pm - Sole Drums Performance & Family Drum Circle 2pm-3pm - Street Performers 3pm - Ventriloquist Family Comedy Show 4pm - Muskoka Wild Life Animal Show 5pm-8pm - Live Music Featuring Lemon Pepper Pickerel DUSK - Fire Dance Performance Sunday 9am-9pm - Village Scavenger Hunt 10:30am - Columbia Guided Family Hike 11am - Ventriloquist Family Comedy Show 12pm-1pm - Street Performers 1pm - Muskoka Wild Life Animal Show 1pm-4pm - Face Painting 2pm - Jack Grunsky LIVE 2:30pm - Street Performers 4pm - Muskoka Wild Life Animal Show

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    Peak to Shore Music & Art Fest (August 20-22)                     Music & Art Extravaganza!   6 Stages, 16 extraordinary bands, dozens of artists and art demonstrations in 3 spectacular destinations from the Village at Blue Mountain to the Historic Harbour Towns of Collingwood and Thornbury.   Serena Ryder LIVE on the Village Stage Saturday at 7pm Visit http://www.peaktoshore.com for more information.

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    Village Vibe Music Series (August 28-29) Live Music all weekend with the hottest sumer classics from Reggae to 70s & 80s chart crashers!  Kids activities, guided hiking, Plunge Aquatic Centre and so much more to explore!

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    SEPTEMBER

    Summer Sundown (September 3-6) A farewell to summer with the hottest weekend of the season!  Live bands, FIREWORKS, street performers, hiking, biking, scenic gondola rides and The Apple Pie Trail.

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    The Good Taste Festival (September 11)   A culinary experience of local proportions!  Tastings on 12 Restaurant Patios, Village Marketplace, Local Cider, Wine, Beer, Demonstrations and Fashion to bring you the best of Blue!  Plus live music, fall hiking and a special Apple Pie Trail kick-off.  Visit www.goodtastefestival.com for more details

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    CENTURION Cycling Festival (September 17 & 18) Combine the mass-participation buzz and epic beauty of a European gran fondo; a weekend festival of entertainment; and the all-inclusive nature of a cycling century ride and you get Centurion Cycling. Centurion Blue Mountains is the only Canada stop in the North American Series and features 25, 50 and 100-mile rides, allowing competitors to select a distance that best suits their abilities and objectives.   Centurion Cycling is produced by NA Sports, the team that created the Subaru Triathlon Series in Ontario, and eight Ironman events in North America including Ironman Canada.  Racers race. Riders ride. Everyone has fun! For more information or to register, go to www.centurioncycling.com

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    GeoCache Blue (September 25 & 26) Catch the fever of this internationally growing sport.  GeoCaching is an entertaining, outdoor adventure game using a handheld GPS (Global Positioning System) device to locate hidden capsules.  It's easy and fun for all ages!  Our trained staff will quickly show you how and send you on your way to discover hidden treasures throughout the Village at Blue.

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    Blue Mountain Half Marathon (September 26) The Blue Mountain Half Marathon is a not-for-profit race held beginning and ending at the Village at Blue. Half of race profits go to natural health research, the other half back into the local community to promote active lifestyles for children. Over 50% of the route is on the local trail system, with views of Georgian Bay, Collingwood, and the slopes of Blue Mountain. The run features live entertainment along the route, as well as the great finish-line atmosphere of the Village at Blue. For more details and to register... http://bluemountainmarathon.com/

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    OCTOBER

    Blue Mountains Apple Harvest Festival (October 9-11) There's no better way to enjoy Thanksgiving weekend and no better place to explore the countryside, harbour towns and fall colours.  Free activites throughout the Blue Mountain area all weekend including Live Music, The Apple Pie Trail, street performers, hiking, biking, trails and gallery tours.

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    ENDLESS Family Fun EVERYDAY!

    Plunge! Aquatic Centre April 1 - June 24, 2010 Hours: Friday - Sunday 10am-7pm