Events & Craft Markets in Fort Erie 2025
Fort Erie Racetrack - 2025
Garrison Rd., corner of Thompson Rd., Fort Erie
Thoroughbred horse racing on a historic track. Check their website for Post times.
Free admission, free parking.
Market Dates - Indoor & outdoor craft market.
Sunday, June 15 - Father's Day - Post Time 12:15 p.m.
Tuesday, July 1 - Canada Day - Post Time 12:15 p.m.
Sunday, July 13 - Wiener Dog Day - Dog races after the horse races. Post Time 12:15 p.m.
Sunday, July 27 - Fort Foodie Fest - A large selection of food trucks will be on site. Post Time - 12:15 p.m.
Note - Author June Chipp will be at the markets with her books.
Other Special Dates
Sunday, August 17 - Corgi & Basset Hound Day - Dog races after horse races.
Tuesday, September 9 - Prince of Wales Stakes - Second jewel of the Canadian Triple Crown.
Ridgefest
Fri, July 11, Sat. July 12, Sun. July 13, 2025
This popular annual event takes place every year in downtown Ridgeway. Vendors, food trucks, entertainment, live music. Starts Friday evening and continues for 2 days. Ridge Rd. is closed to traffic.
Circle of Art
Saturday, July 19, 2025 - 10 a.m. - 5 .p.m.
Queen's Circle, Ridgeway.
This annual event features artists from the local and surrounding area, crafters, and artisans.
Author June Chipp will be there.
Prizes, live music, food. Always a large crowd.
Old Fort Erie
350 Lakeshore Rd. at Dominion Rd.
Open 7 days a week, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Guided tours run all day.
Free admission to grounds, welcome centre, and gift shop. Entrance fee for fort and museum.
Free parking.
Special Events
Siege of Fort Erie - Re-enactment of the battles between the British and American forces in 1814.
Saturday & Sunday, August 9 & 10, 2025.
Ghost Tours: Sat. Sept. 20, Sat. Sept. 27, Fri. Oct. 24, Sat. Oct. 25
Note - To read about the ghost stories at Old Fort Erie, go to the Books page on this website and order Myths, Legends & Ghost Stories of the Niagara Frontier.
Point Abino Lighthouse Tours
Bus Tours to the famous lighthouse with a guided tour to the inside of the building , conducted by volunteers from the Point Abino Lighthouse Preservation Society (PALPS).
Tour Dates 2025 - All tours are on a Saturday.
June 14 & 28 , July 12 & 26, August 9 & 23, September 13 & 27
Times: 10:00 a.m., 11:15 a.m., 12:30 p.m., 1:45 p.m. All tours are 45 minutes.
Ticket Price - Adults - $6.00, Youth 12-16 - $3.00, Children free.
Tour Tickets available online through Eventbright or at the starting point, if available.
Location: Next to (on the right) Bertie Boating Club, 1036 Point Abino Rd.
Walk-In Visits (including bicycle or motorized assistance scooter). Exterior of lighthouse only, no entry into the building.
June 21 - Labour Day, weekdays 3-6 p.m., weekends 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., except on tour dates.
Free admission.
Tickets must be obtained in advance through Eventbrite, and are limited per day. Must check in with guard at gate.