Festivals and Events

There are dozens of festival and fairs throughout the year in Essex County celebrating everything from birds and boats to apples, strawberries and corn.

Want to see what's happening this month? Tourism Windsor Essex Pelee Island maintains an Events page.

Historic sites

Essex County was one of the first to be settled by Europeans. We have a rich and fascinating history. We played a pivotal role in the War of 1812 and welcomed thousands of refugee slaves via the Underground Railroad. Talk a walk back through time and visit the historic sites  that helped form this region and province. 

Popular local festivals and fairs

Amherstburg River Lights Winter Festival

Comber Fair

Essex Fun Fest

Explore the Shore

Festival of Birds

Harrow Fair

Kingsville Folk Music Festival

Kingsville Fantasy of Lights Festival

Kingsville Migration Festival

LaSalle Strawberry Festival

Lakeshore Sunsplash Festival

Ruthven Apple Festival

Taste of Tecumseh

Tecumseh Corn and Music Festival