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Welcome to Kingsville!Our special and unique town is located

on the shores of picturesque Lake Erie. Year-round, Kingsville is the place to visit.

Our summers are hot, our winters mild. And there’s always something happening here.

Locals and visitors are well-served by the 200-plus members of the Kingsville Business

Improvement Area Association. Our mem-bers are ready to help you with all your shop-ping, dining and service needs. We invite you to visit kingsvillebia.com to see our full busi-ness directory.

Thank you for taking the time to read our new DISCOVER KINGSVILLE guide. We’ll see you soon as you SHOP DINE AND DIS-COVER all that Kingsville has to offer.

Park free for the day or stay the night. Either way, you won’t be disappointed when you DISCOVER KINGSVILLE.

As Mayor of Kingsville, it is my esteemed pleasure to welcome you into “Our Town!”

Let me introduce you to ‘DIS-COVER KINGSVILLE’, and our keen sense of and belief in ‘commu-nity spirit’. Given the tremendous in-fluence that history has played in our community, it is our hope that you explore the significant heritage and culture that continues to live here to-day. All it takes is a scenic drive into our community or a personal walk through to discover our Victorian era architecture and active downtown busi-nesses. For a great snapshot of all we have to offer checkout our new community website: www.MYKingsville.ca

Kingsville is fortunate to host many dis-tinctive tourist attractions within Essex County. We are the proud home of Colasanti’s

Tropical Gardens, the Jack Miner Bird Sanc-tuary, and a concert and theatrical venue at

Migration Community Hall. Guests will also enjoy some great natural getaways to our waterfront parks and our walking and cycling trails.

Helping our community each step of the way is the Kingsville BIA and its local businesses. Their ongoing and collective efforts for downtown beautification have helped lead us to be a true year-round destination.

Every season is the right season to be in Kingsville!

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The dynamic members and leadership of the Kingsville Business Improvement Association are

committed to ensuring their town is a viable, thriving place for residents, visitors and business owners.

Many BIA members are women who enjoy be-ing their own bosses and putting their personal stamp on shops, salons and other enterprises.

Today’s entrepreneurs are continuing Kings-ville’s long tradition of capable, creative and

independent businesswomen. Beth Riddiford, who co-founded My Cousin’s Closet in 1992, recalls with admiration several strong local women who ran their own businesses, going back to the 1940s.

Within Kingsville’s sisterhood of business owners, there are many interesting stories about savvy women with the courage to carry out their visions, on their own terms.

Surrounded by a rainbow of blooms, florist Ma-ria Edwards is in her zone, tucking stems just so into an arrangement destined to brighten someone’s day.

Fascinated, browsers in New Designs often linger near her worktable in the centre of the showroom. “We put the table there purposely so we’re not in back. This way, people can see us and the arrange-ments we are making,” Edwards says.

It’s a new way of doing things for the florist who started creating wedding flowers as a hobby in 1988. Her husband, Darl, looked after wedding decorating and deliveries. He still does.

When Maria learned 28 years ago that a Leam-ington florist business was for sale, they purchased it. Six years later, they relocated to Kingsville.

In 2014, the couple bought and revamped a com-mercial building at 23 Division St. N. that offers ample storage and easy parking.

Edwards now has the shop of her dreams, with a showroom double the size of New Designs’ former address. It accommodates the on-view work space and large walk-in cooler.

Customers pop in for ready-to-go hand-tied bouquets and arrange-ments or to personally select stems.

Most of New Designs’ floral pre-sentations are made-to-order for weddings, funerals, holidays, birth-days, anniversaries and just because.

“The best part is doing weddings, seeing the brides so happy,” Edwards says.

Educated as a florist in Guelph in the 1980s, fol-lowed by an FTD course in Chicago, Edwards takes refresher courses to stay abreast of trends. Though much of her works are her own custom creations, New Design is also a FTD and Teleflora florist.

Branching out, New Designs has just become the Sears Pickup Centre for Kingsville.

“It’s great in Kingsville because we’re not compet-itors. If I run out of something, the other flower shop in town helps me – and I help her,” Edwards says.

The Kingsville BIA encourages camaraderie and helps bring people into the area. “That’s good for ev-erybody.”

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Live life to the fullest. That is the message Anne Marie Fortner received as a final gift from her moth-er when she died nine years ago.

Knowing too well that “life is short,” Fortner soon afterward launched Explore Pelee, an eco-tourism company on Pelee Island. Riding bicycles, she and her guides lead visitors to Vin Villa ruins, the light-house and other beautiful and historical spots.

Attuned to guests’ wishes, Fortner added motor tours, transporting everyone in a red Explore Pelee van to birding sites, heritage areas and the winery. The experienced northern Ontario forest firefighter, canoe trip guide and hiking trails technician happily shows off Pelee Island’s bucolic setting and adventur-ous side.

The world traveler lives on the island during tour season and moves into Kingsville for winter. On the mainland, Fortner organizes and hosts Sun and Soul Retreats and the LIFT Series she created, featuring speakers facilitating fun, inspirational networking talks held at Essex County wineries and breweries.

“I like to get people out of their shells and into themselves – and not be worried about what other

people think,” says Fortner, who em-braces her own “passionate, adventur-ous life.”

She finds her inspirational network-ing events provide the right environment for organic connections between people who are also really pas-sionate about what they are doing.

“Women just love it,” Fortner says. “It’s empowering for me to spotlight different lo-

cal women in business who are doing amazing things and have inspiring stories.”

When men became intrigued, she obligingly es-tablished the Co-Ed LIFT Series at local breweries.

Fortner, who is also a life and business strategiz-ing coach, achieved one of her own goals when she brought guests on a California Sun and Soul Retreat this past winter. This July 15-17, she will be hosting a retreat on Pelee Island.

Believing in the power of positive relationships, Fortner was naturally drawn to the Kingsville BIA.

“My mother used to say, ‘Many hands make light work,’” she notes, adding as there are more people working on different initiatives together, “there is more ease and flow, which is what I’m all about.”

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LAURA JACOBS: PINSTRIPES LADIES FASHIONS

Facing an empty nest a dozen years ago, Laura Jacobs decided it was her time to take on a challenge.

She had worked for four years at Pinstripes La-dies Fashions and the owner wanted to sell. Laura bought the downtown Kingsville boutique and was suddenly an independent businesswoman.

“I soon learned there was more to it than making sure we have great clothes in here,” she says, chuck-ling.

Established in 1976, Pinstripes Ladies Fashions has become known far beyond Kingsville’s borders for its large selection of classic, on-trend looks for modern women.

Casual, work, denim and special occasion cloth-ing and accessories are by Joseph Ribkoff, Frank Lyman Design, Parkhurst Knits, French Dressing Jeanswear Paris, Tribal, Neon Buddha and other fashion houses.

“This is a people place, where we help women find and celebrate their own style,” says Jacobs.

Picking inventory, “it’s exciting to get the first look at the new season’s lines,” she says.

The best compliment Jacobs receives is when a customer says, “I’ve been wearing this outfit for two years and people still ask me where I bought it.”

Jacobs values being counted among local woman in business.

“I think we’re awesome. Kings-ville is the place to be!”

As a BIA member, “I think we have a responsibility to make the town as great as it can be,” she says.

Pinstripes is very involved in the organizing of two annual fashion shows that raise money for Kingsville beautification projects.

The new town clock is one initiative dear to her heart. “That was something I wanted to see in our downtown core as a welcome to our community.”

Two years of fundraising efforts are paying off with the completion of the clock this May.

“The women in business worked really hard to get that done,” Jacobs says. “Fashions come and go, but the town clock will be here for generations.”

This is a people place, where we help women find and celebrate their own style.“ ”


MICHELE LAW: SUN PARLOUR FOLK MUSIC SOCIETY

DR. CHRISTINA MARTIN: LAKESIDE ANIMAL HOSPITAL

After touring the world performing in concerts and festivals for more than 15 years, award-winning folk-grass duo Michele and John Law visited Kings-ville and instinctively knew they had found home. In the eight years since they took up residence in the re-gion, the Laws have become part of the area’s rhythm.

They established Rebel Cowboy Music School downtown in 2012. Two years later, the Laws shone the spotlight on the region with the inaugural Kings-ville Folk Music Festival, the only event of its kind southwest of London.

When the festival returns to Lakeside Park Aug. 12 to 14, Kingsville will be ready with open arms.

Dressing up storefronts in music-themed deco-rations, offering discounts in the restaurants and contributing much-needed sponsorship dollars, “the BIA and the town have embraced our festival,” says Michele. “Kingsville understands the importance of the arts, particularly for our youth.”

Connecting local young people with the arts is the driving force behind the Kingsville Folk Music Festival. A portion of proceeds raised during the musical celebration provides financial assistance to youth who want to access the arts through work-shops, lessons, mentoring sessions and scholarships.

Michele, who was a hospital fun-draiser 20 years ago before touring as a musician, applies all of her knowl-edge. As co-producers of the festival, the Laws founded the not-for-profit volunteer Sun Parlour Folk Music Society to host the event and oversee fundraising.

Fostering future talent, the weekend brings to-gether musicians of ethnic diversity and enthusiastic audiences. This summer’s talented lineup features 29 predominantly Canadian performers on five stages and is headlined by the highly acclaimed Buffy Sainte-Marie, Cree singer-songwriter, activist, edu-cator and visual artist.

The society and 200 volunteers have taken own-ership of the “really great community builder” that earned an Ontario Tourism award nomination last year. Putting her heart and soul into the 2016 event, Michele says, “I hope people love it as much as we do.”

Growing up in Montreal and Ottawa, future vet-erinarian Christina Martin moved to Guelph to at-tend vet school, fulfilling a childhood dream.

While at Guelph, she completed a Bachelor of Science degree with Honours in Animal Biology, fol-lowed by her concurrent Doctor of Veterinary Sci-ence degree and Masters in Clinical Studies at the Ontario Veterinary College.

Dr. Martin now provides expertise in internal medicine, general and dental surgery, preventative health care, palliative care, radiology and nutri-tion.

She joined Lakeside Animal Hospital four years ago and took ownership in September 2014. Kings-ville BIA and member businesses helped the new businesswoman with contacts and encouragement.

“I find Kingsville a very supportive community,” Dr. Martin says.

To ensure “client and patient experiences are as stress-free as possible,” Dr. Martin says, “We now offer accredited mobile services so we can care for anxious or ill patients [in] the comfort of their own homes.”

The vet also introduced the clinic’s Preventative Health Program, offering a year’s worth of examina-

tions, vaccinations, tests and other services for one predictable, monthly fee.

“Plan members can bring their pets in anytime for check-ups at no additional cost. I get to know your pet better and you get peace of mind.”

Off duty, Dr. Martin and her partner Andrew Cibulka explore their adopted town. “Just about everything is walking distance from our home,” she says.

Excursions centre around culinary explorations of Kingsville’s many and varied restaurants and eat-eries. The couple and Packer, their Rhodesian Ridge-back, walk off calories on long rambles around town or hikes in Point Pelee National Park.

She also added that they feel fortunate to have moved here at the right time – the town really seems to be moving in a positive direction, providing op-portunity for small business growth.

Kingsville understands the importance of the arts, par-ticularly for our youth.“ ”

I find Kingsville a very supportive community.“ ”


CHRISTINE MARTIN: CINDY’S HOME & GARDEN, CINDY’S TOO!

KIM QUADRINI: THE GREEN GOOSE

For Christine Martin, an after-school job water-ing plants in a Kingsville nursery grew into a career as a small business owner.

“I started here at Cindy’s 20 years ago when I was 16,” says Martin. It was “a very different place then.”

Established in 1989 by Cindy Martin with the help of her husband Ken, the nursery attracted local plant lovers. When Cindy died in 1997, her husband kept the business going. Years later, he and Christine wed and became partners in the business.

In 2004, a 4,000 sq. ft. dedicated gift shop was opened, enabling Cindy’s to stay open year-round. The shop tempts customers with home décor, gift-ware, jewelry, fashions and accessories.

Enhancing the destination experience for visi-tors, four years ago the Martins transformed their house into Cindy’s TOO!, an inviting shop where people can sit and enjoy coffee, ice cream and other treats. There are gifts in-store, as well.

As buyer and CFO for Cindy’s Home & Garden and Cindy’s TOO!, Martin soon discovered, “I can’t just buy what I like – I have to buy what other people like.”

She talks with customers and confers with other people in gift and fashion retailing to ensure Cindy’s

merchandise appeals to a wide range of tastes.

“The most important thing I’ve learned is that you have to delegate,” says the hands-on owner, who has high praise for her team and the contributions they make to the company’s success.

Martin prides herself on being selected as one of Chatelaine Magazines Top 100 Female Entrepre-neurs out of all of Canada and believes, “It’s impor-tant to have other women in business who can relate to balancing business and family life.” She values Cindy’s membership in the Kingsville BIA, saying, “It’s wonderful to have a great organization repre-senting our local businesses.”

A healthy pause can be all it takes to set you on a fresh path. For Kim Quadrini, a day trip with a friend gave her space to dream.

“It came to me that it would be fun to open a store,” she says.

The Green Goose, offering eco-friendly finds for body and home, opened in Kingsville in October 2008. Quadrini’s enthusiasm overcame challenges, like learning to use a computer for business. Grow-ing the shop and relocating twice into larger prem-ises has been “pretty cool,” she says.

With Zoee, her dachshund and greeter, Quadrini invites browsers to relax in comfy chairs with cups of tea, letting the shop’s positive ambience and uplifting aromas from organic skin care products seep in.

Carrying quality products from quality compa-nies predominantly from North America, The Green Goose sells natural fibre casual clothes for women and men, TOMS shoes, Life is Good graphic tees, and other wearables from socially responsible com-panies that give back. Other finds include comfort-able Second Co. – Yoga Jeans, inspiring mugs and candles.

“The Green Goose is more than a store, it’s a gath-ering place,” says Quadrini.

Meditation classes are held bi-weekly. An annual event raises funds for Erie Shores Hospice.

As her own boss, Quadrini is able to let her creativity loose. She is motivated by customers’ wishes to introduce new things.

“Wondering what if I do this – and then making it happen – it’s the best feeling ever,” she says.

Quadrini’s holistic business attitude extends to the Kingsville BIA. “I think anyone with a small business has the mindset of ‘Let’s all work together,’” she observes. “In my first year, I wouldn’t have sur-vived without the support from other businesses in town. Everyone helps everybody.”

Quadrini feels blessed by the support of her hus-band and the many people who come to The Green Goose. “Anybody who walks through my door is a friend. I make new friends every day!”

Wondering what if I do this–and then making it hap-pen–it’s the best feeling ever.“ ”

It’s important to have other women in business who can relate to balancing business and family life.

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BETH RIDDIFORD: MY COUSIN’S CLOSETWith her freshly earned paralegal diploma in

hand, Beth Riddiford went looking for legal work. She didn’t find it.

Seizing the day, Riddiford teamed up with her cousin and created jobs for them both by opening My Cousin’s Closet in May 1992. “A couple of years later, my cousin was busy with a young family and needed to focus on them. I’ve kept going,” says Riddiford.

The store evolved from solely footwear to include women’s fashions 17 years ago and swimwear 10 years after that. The owner’s tenacity and creativity are only partially responsible for propelling the bou-tique forward.

Riddiford believes My Cousin’s Closet gained and has maintained its popularity by setting itself apart.

“Our big stronghold is we try to stay with Ca-nadian-made products. Buying Canadian quality is very important to our customers.”

So is versatility. “We try to have something for everyone,” Riddiford says of her selection of smart and trendy fashions that inject beautiful energy into women’s wardrobes. When she realized many Kings-ville residents flock south for the winter, Riddiford added swimwear and sunhats that are also snapped

up when summer arrives. Drawing customers from Essex

and Kent Counties and beyond, My Cousin’s Closet is a destination store. “I think the town itself is a destina-tion for people who want to come and enjoy the day.”

Shops, restaurants and wineries give visitors plenty to explore. Riddiford is pleased so many en-terprises are owned and managed by women.

“It’s inspiring to see,” she says. “I think Kingsville as a whole is very supportive of women in business. We certainly try to boost each other as a BIA.”

My Cousin’s Closet is happy to work on BIA fun-draisers. It also supports sports teams, older adult groups and other community groups.

My Cousin’s Closet has outgrown its space again and is relocating to bigger, brighter 24 Main St. E. “Since my store is 24 years old,” Riddiford says, “my mom believes my new address is a good omen.”

My mom believes my new address is a good omen.“ ”


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JODIE SCHERER, AMANDA MARKET: TANGLES HAIR SPAAfter wielding scissors all day at Tangles Hair

Spa, Jodie Scherer and Amanda Market would race across Kingsville’s downtown, pick up their con-struction tools and continue renovating their new location at 55 Pearl St. E.

With the able help of their husbands and con-struction workers, the women gutted and remodeled the building into a fabulous new salon spa in just four weeks.

On March 1, when Tangles Hair Spa welcomed its clients to Pearl Street, Scherer and Market’s efforts were rewarded with a lot of enthusiastic wows.

By deciding to move out of rental space and pur-chase a commercial building, the women have in-vested in their business’ future and in the town.

“We love Kingsville,” Scherer says.An appreciation for Kingsville prompted Scherer

to establish the spa salon downtown 12 years ago. From the outset, Market was her right-hand woman.

Helping one another balance professional and per-sonal lives over the years, it felt natural for the two styl-ists to become 50/50 owners in the business recently.

“Having someone else to share responsibilities takes pressure off me,” says Scherer.

For Market, being the owner of a business and a building “feels good.”

She is pleased with the new location. “It gives opportunity for growth and allows all of us to better serve our clients in our brighter, bigger space,” Market says. “We want to keep going forward.”

A team of 10 women provide hair, esthetics and registered massage services. “Everyone treats our clients as individuals, making them feel good about themselves and helping them achieve looks that work for them,” Market says.

“We have a really great group here,” Scherer notes. “Without a good team, no business can be anything.”

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Homegrown flavours and a delightfully surprising range of ethnic cuisine bring resi-

dents and visitors to Kingsville’s food scene, again and again.

With the bounty of the county growing all around the town, chefs are inspired by fresh and locally produced ingredients. Many restaurants and pubs are proud to accompany their dishes with wines crafted from grapes ripened in the vine-

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Koi Sushi beautifully presents fresh raw su-shi, cooked rolls and traditional Japanese cui-sine, such as steak teriyaki. The restaurant also offers an all you can eat menu for $20 all day,

every day.Vernon’s Tap & Grill is a comfort-able place for people who enjoy

variety and flavour in burgers, pizza and other pub grub. This family restaurant is also where fans come to watch the big game or see live music.

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BlackJack GastroVan is a mobile kitchen servicing Essex County and offering every-thing from creative curbside street food to ca-tered events and occasions.

Great meals start at the Butcher of Kings-ville. This old-school butcher shop offers local, responsibly raised meats, dry aged beef, inter-national artisan cheeses and fresh, seasonally inspired handcrafted foods. A must stop.

Kingsville is a culinary tourism destination. Word-of-mouth advertising is spread by guests

who are impressed by the quality of cuisine, service and ambiance they ex-perience.

Two organizations, the Kingsville BIA and Eat Drink Dine Kings-ville, are very ac-tive in the creative promotion of local establishments de-voted to delicious and nutritious eating.

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“Our Customer Service Heroes will be recognized and celebrated each month as the best examples of our town’s ongoing commit-ment to providing each and every visitor an outstanding experience.”

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viewed and each month, a Customer Service Hero will be selected. The chosen winner will be presented with a special plaque donated to the BIA by RKM Promotional.

The Customer Service Hero of the Month (and the business they work for) will be fea-tured on social media and recognized at the BIA’s upcoming Annual General Meeting.

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Smiling benevolently over downtown Kingsville, the new 17-ft. tall town clock greets visitors and welcomes residents home.

Erecting a clock in the centre of town has a long tradition for many communities, harking back to the days when many people didn’t have wristwatches (and certainly not smartphones) to tell them the time. Today’s busy lifestyle has people yearning for a more gently paced time, which may account for the popular re-emer-gence of town clocks in modern communities.

In bringing a Victorian-style town clock to the Four Corners, at the intersection of Main and Division streets, Kingsville is simultane-ously trendy and traditional.

The clock strikes its first hour this spring, marking the culmination of two years of tre-mendous effort. Committed to carry out the vision, the Kingsville BIA organized several fashion shows and other fundraising initia-tives to pay for the town’s new timepiece and its surrounding circular garden.

The garden itself is designed to be a beauty spot where people can rest from shopping or pause to chat with neighbours.

On one side, a raised wall shields the new benches and trees planted in the garden. Rising in the middle of it all is the town clock, each of its four sides graced with a round clock face adorned with black and gold ornamentation and stylish hands. The dials are illuminated, making the clock a beacon at night.

Individuals and organizations are purchas-ing commemorative bricks to form a special path leading up to the clock. Each brick is im-printed with up to three lines of text, chosen by the purchaser. A charitable receipt is issued with every $200 brick.

Bricks can be bought at the Kingsville BIA office at the Carnegie Arts & Visitor Centre at 28 Division St. S or by contacting the BIA at 519-733-6250 or [email protected]

The entire project is a charming demonstra-tion of community spirit. “The generosity of the local businesses and residents is what con-tinues to make projects like this possible,” says Sarah Holland, Kingsville BIA coordinator. “We can all take pride in our new town clock.”

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From adventure-seeking young adults to fun-loving seniors, Kingsville is the place for all ages.

The vibrant downtown, varied cultural experiences, heritage sites, eco-tourism, golf courses, wineries and other amenities mo-tivate everyone to get out and about, year-round.

Even the thousands of Canada Geese that flock to the world-renowned Jack Miner Mi-gratory Bird Sanctuary know Kingsville is where it’s at.

Sunrise to sunset, residents and guests are

on the beach, watching Lake Erie in its chang-ing moods or out on the water, fishing, boat-ing and stand up paddleboarding. The creek is also super for water sports.

Cedar Island Marina, located on the lake, attracts boaters and folks who like to admire the trim watercraft.

Bike trails are alive with cyclists intent on exercise and seeing the sights. With four wineries within town limits, biking is a gentle way to travel to the vineyards.

Of course, visitors who take vehicles to the wineries can really load up on bottles to sip at home! Guided wine tours can increase people’s knowledge and enjoyment of the art of the grape.

The craft beer trend has come to Kings-ville, providing fresh flavour in small batches. Locally produced libations can be savoured in downtown pubs and restaurants, often with live music to heighten the pleasure.

Lake breezes refresh guests unwinding on outdoor dining patios during Essex County’s seemingly endless summer.

Staying fit and healthy come naturally in Kingsville. Residents and visitors can take their pick of physical activities.

Kingsville is the town for adults of all ages

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The town boasts several fitness centres, the local arena and ice rink, a curling club, three golf courses, clubs devoted to pickleball and other sports, urban poling and, in Lake-side Park, yogalates. There are more than 45 hectacres of parkland to explore.

The active, growing community offers a terrific selection of recreation programs for people who are 50-plus (many are showcased at the Older Adults Expo on June 7).

Canterbury ElderCollege holds life-long learning courses for folks age 55 and over. Older residents can join the Kingsville Friendly Club, the Kingsville Horticultural Society, Communities in Bloom, quilting groups, photography groups and more.

With its appealing lifestyle, community spirit and mild climate, Kingsville is ideal

for singles, families and retirees. Homes for rent and purchase are affordable in attractive neighbourhoods.

Snowbirds appreciate Kingsville’s prox-imity to the U.S. border. Though with all the town has to offer, it’s hard to leave.

Kingsville offers lots of beautiful natural vistas for both the active and leisure lifestyles. They include trails and (below) Cedar Beach.

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Spring Fashion Show & Luncheon – Saturday, May 7

Models showcase the hottest trends of the new season during the Spring Fashion Show & Luncheon, organized by Kingsville BIA members. A home-style luncheon is served to guests at the popular event, held at the Kings-ville Golf and Country Club. Tickets ($30 each) can be purchased in advance by calling 519-733-8684. kingsvillebia.com.

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Informative presentations, entertainment, wine tasting, door prizes and exhibitors make the FREE Older Adults Expo a must-see event. It’s at the Kingsville Recreation Complex at 1741 Jas-person Lane. Additional information is available by calling 519-733-2123 or visiting kingsville.ca.

Kingsville Community Carnival – Wednesday, June 8 to Sunday, June 12

Exciting rides, games of skill and chance, food and fun combine for an awesome time when the Kingsville Community Carnival unof-ficially kicks off the summer. The World’s Finest Shows Midway is at the Kingsville Arena at 1741 Jasperson Lane. Details are at 519-733-2123 or MYKingsville.ca.

Celebrate Canada – Sunday, June 26

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Kingsville Folk Music Festival – Friday, Aug. 12 to Sunday, Aug. 14

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car, Juno, Golden Globe and Polaris winner, headlines the 3rd annual Kingsville Folk Mu-sic Festival at Lakeside Park. On five stages, 29 award-winning, up-and-coming and diverse performers, including Quique Escamilla, The Boxcar Boys, Alysha Brilla, Alex Cuba, Union Duke, Garnet Rogers, Connie Kaldor, Irish My-then and The Laws, will thrill guests. Children’s activities, Magoo and Todd Crowley’s Musical Petting Zoo will entertain kids and the young at heart. Artisans’ work, local foods, Pelee Island Wines and craft beer are available for purchase. A 2015 Ontario Tourism Awards “Event of the

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Cottam Horse Show – Sunday, Sept. 11

Time shared with gorgeous horses is a fine way to spend a Sunday. The Rotary Club of Cottam is once again hosting its Cottam Horse Show at Ridgeview Park at 124 Fox St., Cot-tam. Favourite highlights are the parade, ro-deo and events showcasing the horses’ skill. Admission is free. 519-839-5886.

Kingsville Farmer’s Markets are held Saturdays, starting May 14.


Ruthven Apple Festival – Saturday, Sept. 24 to Sunday, Sept. 25

Live entertainment, a parade, farmers mar-ket, rides and midway for kids, a classic car show and heaps of good food have all contributed to the Ruthven Apple Festival being selected as one of the Top 100 Festivals in Ontario for several years. Held at Colasanti’s Tropical Gardens, the family event raises funds for Community Living Essex County in support of people with an in-tellectual disability. Admission and parking are free. The event schedule is at communitylivin-gessex.org/ruthven-apple-festival.

Kingsville Culture Days – Saturday, Oct. 1

The sidewalks of Main Street and Divi-sion Street come alive with interactive per-formances by artists and street performers in celebration of Kingsville’s Culture Days. theartssocietyofkingsville.wordpress.com.

Fall Fashion Show & Luncheon – Saturday, Oct. 1

Cool weather fashions are modelled dur-ing the Fall Fashion Show, a fundraiser for the Kingsville BIA’s beautification projects.

The Kingsville Golf and Country Club serves guests a home-style luncheon during the pleas-ant outing. Admission, including the meal, is $30. Tickets can be purchased in advance by calling 519-733-8684. kingsvillebia.com.

Kingsville Migration Festival – Friday, Oct. 14 to Sunday, Oct. 16

Attracting visitors and birds from all over, Kingsville’s 47th Annual Migration Festival is non-stop action. The family event features the Migration Parade, the Woodcarvers Show & Competition, the Migration Marketplace and much more. Additional information is at mi-grationfestival.ca.

Migration Hall Shows and Events – Throughout the YearKingsville’s Migration Hall delights audiences

with performances by some of Canada’s top en-tertainers as well as talented locals featured in large-scale musicals by Migration Hall Produc-tions. Located next to Kingsville District High School at 170 Main St. E., the hall also hosts youth sporting events. The listing of upcoming shows and events is available at migrationhall.com or 519-733-6200.

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