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Come experience the heart of local food and community at the Bowmanville Farmers Market, the only 2-day farmers market of its kind in the region, bringing fresh, local goods to the community every Friday and Saturday.

Fridays: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM at the Garnet B. Rickard Recreation Complex (2440 Durham Regional Hwy 2)
Saturdays: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM in historic downtown Bowmanville, in front of Central Public School (120 Wellington Street)

Shop a wide variety of locally grown produce, honey, flowers, fresh baked goods, handmade crafts, ready-to-go meals, and unique artisan items.

The Saturday market has a distinctive historic charm, set along the streets of downtown Bowmanville, making it the perfect way to start your weekend.

Admission and parking are free.

Follow us on Instagram and Facebook at @BowmanvilleFarmersMarket for daily vendor updates and special features.

Support local, eat fresh, and enjoy the best of what our community has to offer—every Friday and Saturday.

Waverley Place
Friday, June 27
2-4pm

All ages | Drop in

Celebrate the start of the TD Summer Reading Club! Register for SRC, dance to a lively musical performance by acclaimed entertainer Njacko Backo, and enjoy fun activities!

Please see our Summer Reading Club page for more information.

Come experience the heart of local food and community at the Bowmanville Farmers Market, the only 2-day farmers market of its kind in the region, bringing fresh, local goods to the community every Friday and Saturday.

Fridays: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM at the Garnet B. Rickard Recreation Complex (2440 Durham Regional Hwy 2)
Saturdays: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM in historic downtown Bowmanville, in front of Central Public School (120 Wellington Street)

Shop a wide variety of locally grown produce, honey, flowers, fresh baked goods, handmade crafts, ready-to-go meals, and unique artisan items.

The Saturday market has a distinctive historic charm, set along the streets of downtown Bowmanville, making it the perfect way to start your weekend.

Admission and parking are free.

Follow us on Instagram and Facebook at @BowmanvilleFarmersMarket for daily vendor updates and special features.

Support local, eat fresh, and enjoy the best of what our community has to offer—every Friday and Saturday.

Like Street food? Then Bowmanville Rotary has the ticket for you at their inaugural Street Eats Festival, being held at the Rickard Centre on June 28 and 29. The outdoor weekend event features food trucks from across the Region, with mouth-watering fare for every taste – from Mexican to Middle Eastern, Greek to good old Canadian and everything in between, while showcasing fabulous local music and family fun that includes face-painting, clowning, balloons, games and even a visit from Spiderman. You’ll also find brews served up by Durham’s own Brock Street Brewery in the beverage tent.

"We love bringing the community together for big events like these," says Doug Sirrs, president of the club, which recently celebrated its 100th birthday.“…Not just to see families having such a great time, but they also generate the funds we need to do the work of Rotary, which is so important. And we thank the community for that!"

“We’re thrilled to be hosting our first-ever Street Eats Party!” says event organizer, Laurie Suikki. “Join us for a one-of-a-kind fundraiser that helps Rotary serve others here in our community and round the world. Let’s celebrate how wonderful our town is!”

With its motto of “Service Above Self”, the Bowmanville Rotary Club is one of more than 46,000 Rotary clubs worldwide with 1.2 million members. Locally, the club manages programs like Family Respite Care and the Watershed Cleanup, while supporting dozens of agencies which serve the community. Internationally, the club supports initiatives on maternal & child health, water, hygiene & sanitation, and Rotary’s ongoing campaign for polio eradication.

For more info, check out the club’s facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/therotaryclubofbowmanville/

See ya there!

Where: Garnet B. Rickard Recreational Complex, 2440 Regional Hwy 2, Bowmanville

When: June 28, 12-9pm; June 29, 12-7pm

Admission: $2, kids 12&under free

Comedy Nuggets & Volt Raceway brings club pros on Saturday nights right to YOU out here in the ‘burbs! Kick off your weekend with an epic night of comedy!

Come celebrate summer at this hilarious Saturday night comedy show! We’ve got the laughs and the A/C. Let’s have a blast!

On Saturday, June 28, at 8:30 PM, we’re bringing a must-see comedy show to Volt Raceway in Bowmanville. Foad HP headlines.

Foad HP is an award winning Iranian-born actor, comic, and writer from Toronto. Foad has performed at Just for Laughs, Andy Kindler’s the Alternative Show, Stand Up NBC, SiriusXM Top Comic, has taped a performance for Kevin Hart’s LOL Network, and the Winnipeg Comedy Festival, and was the winner of the Toronto Comedy Brawl. He has released two stand up albums, Persian of Colour (2021) and Bisexual Healing (2023).

He was also a writer on the 25th season of This Hour Has 22 Minutes, his original sketch comedy show “Off Colour,” was a finalist at CBC’s Stand Up and Pitch at Just for Laughs, and he was chosen for BIPOC TV & Film’s Sitcom Workshop with Ins Choi, as well as BIPOC TV & Film’s Kid’s TV Writing Bootcamp. His first feature film Strangers in a Room premiered in Los Angeles in August 2023, and made its Canadian premiere at the 2023 Reel World Festival, where it won the Audience Choice Award.

This is a live comedy show — nothing is censored, and nothing is off-limits! The comedians say what they want, and if that ruffles your feathers, well… that’s on you. If you’re easily offended, might be best to stay home and yell at your TV instead—otherwise, buckle up and enjoy the ride!

A guaranteed good night out with a date, family (subject matter often R rated) or group of friends. Comedy Nuggets is committed to providing a fun night out. If you’re looking for a good time, this is one of the best things to do this weekend in Bowmanville.

May cause uncontrollable fits of laughter.

Brought to you by Comedy Nuggets - Small Bites, Big Laughs.

Like Street food? Then Bowmanville Rotary has the ticket for you at their inaugural Street Eats Festival, being held at the Rickard Centre on June 28 and 29. The outdoor weekend event features food trucks from across the Region, with mouth-watering fare for every taste – from Mexican to Middle Eastern, Greek to good old Canadian and everything in between, while showcasing fabulous local music and family fun that includes face-painting, clowning, balloons, games and even a visit from Spiderman. You’ll also find brews served up by Durham’s own Brock Street Brewery in the beverage tent.

"We love bringing the community together for big events like these," says Doug Sirrs, president of the club, which recently celebrated its 100th birthday.“…Not just to see families having such a great time, but they also generate the funds we need to do the work of Rotary, which is so important. And we thank the community for that!"

“We’re thrilled to be hosting our first-ever Street Eats Party!” says event organizer, Laurie Suikki. “Join us for a one-of-a-kind fundraiser that helps Rotary serve others here in our community and round the world. Let’s celebrate how wonderful our town is!”

With its motto of “Service Above Self”, the Bowmanville Rotary Club is one of more than 46,000 Rotary clubs worldwide with 1.2 million members. Locally, the club manages programs like Family Respite Care and the Watershed Cleanup, while supporting dozens of agencies which serve the community. Internationally, the club supports initiatives on maternal & child health, water, hygiene & sanitation, and Rotary’s ongoing campaign for polio eradication.

For more info, check out the club’s facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/therotaryclubofbowmanville/

See ya there!

Where: Garnet B. Rickard Recreational Complex, 2440 Regional Hwy 2, Bowmanville

When: June 28, 12-9pm; June 29, 12-7pm

Admission: $2, kids 12&under free

Come out and celebrate Canada Day with an evening packed with entertainment, activities, and good times with friends and family. The festivities kick off Tuesday, July 1, from 5 to 10 p.m. at Garnet B. Rickard Recreation Complex, located at 2440 Highway 2 in Bowmanville. End the night with a bang—fireworks light up the sky at 10 p.m.!

2025 Schedule     Vendors

Visit clarington.net/CanadaDay for more information.

Catch all the fun, including:

• Live music and performances on the Main Stage featuring the Matt O'Music Student Band Showcase, The Charles Street Band, City Soul, and Guinness World Records holder Brant the Fire Guy
• Entertainment on the Kids’ Stage featuring storytime, music, dance, and more · Kids’ Play Zone with a Bubble Party and LEGO and hula hoop stations
• Inflatable obstacle course and games
• Face painting and henna art
• Tasty bites from food and ice cream vendors
• Local market showcasing fresh finds
• Sensory-break area
• Free cake and cookies (while supplies last)
• Free glow sticks, prizes and giveaways (while supplies last)
• Larger-than-life entertainers and plenty more surprises throughout the evening
• A dazzling fireworks show to close out the night (weather permitting)

Let the good times roll! We can’t wait to celebrate Canada Day with you.

Courtice Library

Wednesday, July 2 | 5-6:30pm -- register now!
Wednesday, August 6 | 5-6:30pm -- register now!

Grades 4-8 | Registered

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