Windsor Event Schedule
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Location: Windsor – Dieppe Gardens
Tall Ships Deck Tours
$15.00 Boarding Pass required to visit ANY of the 9 tall ships docked at ANY of our 4 Regional Festival Ports at ANY time through the weekend. $5.00 Day Pass to go aboard Windsor’s docked tall ships ONLY. Children under 5 climb aboard FREE. All are welcome.
Location: Windsor – Dieppe Gardens
Parks Canada’s 1812 ON TOUR
A travelling experience that brings to life the stories of a war that helped define Canada as a nation, will visit Windsor’s Tall Ships Festival. 1812 On Tour features larger than life inflatable numbers, a variety of marquee tents that highlight 4 heroes of the War of 1812 and the most important landscapes, forts and buildings that make up the more than 20 Parks Canada War of 1812 national historic sites in Central and Eastern Canada. Play period games, get a temporary tattoo and more… 1812 On Tour has something for everyone .
Location: Windsor – Dieppe Gardens
Outdoor Artists Market
Explore an outdoor market featuring original works from some of our regions finest artists. Open your treasure chests and purchase your favourite painting, photo, sculpture, clothing jewelry and more. Friday’s artists include: Adele Steinberg, Ruth Taylor Battersby, Carol Ouellette, Denise Demeter-Westlake, and Katrina Rutter.
Location: Windsor – Dieppe Show Stage
Wayne Tellier
Magic show packed with audience participation. “World Famous Cups and Balls”, “Mailbag of Death”, cards, coins and more!
Location: Windsor – Dieppe Gardens
The Wharf Tour
THE WHARF: where folklore gets interactive – an immersion theatre experience. It is 1813, a year since the Americans declared war on the British and invaded Canada; and the peoples mood is changing. The Wharf, where Tall Ships come and go, is where the lives of travelers and town folk, friends and enemies alike inter-connect. The men and women of the wharf cajole and console each other through these tough times, so expect the unexpected when their personal lives and stories unfold and intertwine with yours.
Location: Windsor – Dieppe Show Stage
Ardan Dance Academy
Experience the skillful choreographed footwork, beautiful music and brilliant costumes of this dance troupe
Location: Windsor – Dieppe Show Stage
Special Presentation & Welcome Speeches
Join dignitaries, sponsors, festival organizers and more for a special Welcome Ceremony to launch the weekend’s festivities and to welcome the Captain’s and Crews of our visiting tall ships. HMCS Hunter will make a special presentation to each ship. Experience an unforgettable performance by Theresa Sims and The Spirit of the Four Winds – this group of musicians birthed their drums on June 15. They join us to celebrate a rich history of lullabyes, teachings, and storytelling connected to the heartbeat of Mother Earth. To learn more about them, visit them online at www.caifc.ca.
Location: Windsor – Dieppe Show Stage
Brad Toulouse – The Art of Illusion
A wondrous stage magic, illusions and comedy psychic show loaded with audience participation, magic classics, and several original effects.
Location: Windsor – Dieppe Show Stage
Capt’n Matt’s Treasure Hunt
Don’t miss this fun, interactive one-man puppet show that takes the audience on an adventure to track down the elusive pirate Stink Beard who has stolen a special treasure. Let your imagination take you to exotic islands full of characters you’ll never forget.
Location: Windsor – Dieppe Show Stage
Sailor Bill Magic Show
Enjoy the magic show featuring a “Walk the Plank” illusion, juggling with mini swords, a rope escape and more!.
Location: Windsor – Dieppe Show Stage
1812: A Soldier’s Life – Canadian History Conversations
Let Matthew Drouillard transport you back to 1812 with his stories of life as a young soldier in the War that shaped Canada.
Location: Downtown Windsor
Officer’s Mess Dinner in the Downtown Core
Visit one of many Downtown Windsor Restaurants and spend some of your treasure on a meal fit for a king. STAY TUNED FOR A LIST OF PARTICIPATING RESTAURANTS.
Location: Windsor – Dieppe Show Stage
Music in the Gardens
Experience an evening of unforgettable music from some of our Region’s finest talents. Featuring the nuanced songwriting and vocal stylings of CRISSI COCHRANE; the Motown-Jazz flavour of songstress JACKIE ROBITAILLE; and the groovy Motown-Rock-Classic Soul blend of THE WALKERVILLES, headlined by Canadian folk-rock great PAT ROBITAILLE with MICHAEAL HARGREAVES and STEFAN CVETKOVIC.
Location: Windsor – The Capitol Theatre, 121 University Avenue West
“HOOK” Movie Screening
Not in the mood for an outdoor concert? No problem! Head on up to The Capitol Theatre for a special FREE screening of the family-favourite Peter Pan film “HOOK”! When Captain Hook kidnaps his children, an adult Peter Pan must return to Neverland and reclaim his youthful spirit in order to challenge his old enemy. Directed by Steven Spielberg, and starring Robin Williams, Dustin Hoffman, Julia Roberts and Dame Maggie Smith. Presented in partnership with THE WINDSOR INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL (WIFF) at the historic Capitol Theatre.
Location: Windsor – Dieppe Gardens
Tall Ships Deck Tours
$15.00 Boarding Pass required to visit ANY of the 9 tall ships docked at ANY of our 4 Regional Festival Ports at ANY time through the weekend. $5.00 Day Pass to go aboard Windsor’s docked tall ships ONLY. Children under 5 climb aboard FREE. All are welcome.
Location: Windsor – Dieppe Gardens
Parks Canada’s 1812 ON TOUR
A travelling experience that brings to life the stories of a war that helped define Canada as a nation, will visit Windsor’s Tall Ships Festival. 1812 On Tour features larger than life inflatable numbers, a variety of marquee tents that highlight 4 heroes of the War of 1812 and the most important landscapes, forts and buildings that make up the more than 20 Parks Canada War of 1812 national historic sites in Central and Eastern Canada. Play period games, get a temporary tattoo and more… 1812 On Tour has something for everyone .
Location: Windsor – Dieppe Gardens
Poetry on Demand with Vanessa Shields
Created by Vanessa Shields, Poetry On Demand is live poetry making for the masses. It combines word association from YOU and the creative mind of the POET on demand. In less than ten minutes, you get YOUR VERY OWN POEM made especially with and for YOU. The poem is made with your help as you will choose three words from a basket, make associations to these words, then leave the rest in the capable, inspired hands of the poet. You will receive the hand-written, signed and dated poem on keepsake tall ships paper to keep forever and ever. This is a revolution in the world of poetry – brought to you in a fun, accessible, creative way.
Location: Windsor – Dieppe Gardens
Outdoor Artists Market
Explore an outdoor market featuring original works from some of our regions finest artists. Open your treasure chests and purchase your favourite painting, photo, sculpture, clothing jewelry and more. Saturday’s artists include: Danah Beaulieu, Julie Bell, Albin Kristy, Jennie Ellisa, Delina Rees, and Greg DeHetre.
Location: Windsor – Dieppe Show Stage
1812: A Soldier’s Life – Canadian History Conversations
Let Matthew Drouillard transport you back to 1812 with his stories of life as a young soldier in the War that shaped Canada.
Location: Windsor – Dieppe Gardens
The Wharf Tour
THE WHARF: where folklore gets interactive – an immersion theatre experience. It is 1813, a year since the Americans declared war on the British and invaded Canada; and the peoples mood is changing. The Wharf, where Tall Ships come and go, is where the lives of travelers and town folk, friends and enemies alike inter-connect. The men and women of the wharf cajole and console each other through these tough times, so expect the unexpected when their personal lives and stories unfold and intertwine with yours.
Location: Windsor – Dieppe Show Stage
The Barley Reavers
The Barley Reavers – Long-time, roots-folkie Clinton Hammond, in cahoots with blues/rock brothers Michael and Sean Tighe bring their upbeat, loose-cannon-and-old-whisky attitude, to traditional and new Celtic, East Coast and Canadian folk music. Sing, clap or stomp along, or they just might take you with them when they go.
Location: Windsor – Dieppe Show Stage
Capt’n Matt’s Treasure Hunt
Don’t miss this fun, interactive one-man puppet show that takes the audience on an adventure to track down the elusive pirate Stink Beard who has stolen a special treasure. Let your imagination take you to exotic islands full of characters you’ll never forget.
Location: Windsor – Dieppe Show Stage
The Greater Windsor Concert Band
Enjoy the big-band music stylings of this dynamic community concert band made up of talented musicians from all walks of life dedicated to bringing concert band music to our community.
Location: Windsor – Dieppe Show Stage
HNM Dance Company
An unforgettable not-to-be-missed performance by a local Modern/Contemporary dance company recognized for its sensual musicality, starkly dramatic and wildly humourous repertoire.
Location: Windsor – Dieppe Show Stage
The Blue Stones
Hailing from Windsor, The Blue Stones duo provide an edgy blues rock sound with accompanying alternative rock accents. The duo have been featured at Canadian Music Week; NXNE; FAM Fest: Shores of Erie WineFest and Orangeville Blues & Jazz Fest.
Location: Windsor – Dieppe Gardens – The Deck of THE SORLANDET Tall Ship
Poetry on the Water – $40 per ticket
Join Windsor’s Poet Laureate, Marty Gervais as he presents an evening of poetry, short stories and more with special guests John B. Lee (Norfolk County Poet Laureate); Keith Inman (winner of the Cultural Capitol of Canada Poetry Contest for Niagara); Vanessa Shields (author of ‘Laughing Through a Second Pregnancy’ and editor of ‘Whisky Sour City’; and Mary Ann Mulhern (author of ‘Touch the Dead’, ‘When Angels Weep’, and ‘Sleeping with Satan, Salem Witch-hunt 1692′) aboard the deck of the majestic tall ship Sorlandet. Delicious Hors D’oeuvres and the locally created wine Stowaway 1812 will be served by St. Clair College Centre for the Arts. TICKETED EVENT – $40 per ticket. Tickets available at City of Windsor Customer Care Centres or by calling 519-253-2300.
Location: Windsor – Dieppe Gardens
Tall Ships Deck Tours
$15.00 Boarding Pass required to visit ANY of the 9 tall ships docked at ANY of our 4 Regional Festival Ports at ANY time through the weekend. $5.00 Day Pass to go aboard Windsor’s docked tall ships ONLY. Children under 5 climb aboard FREE. All are welcome.
Location: Windsor – Dieppe Gardens
Parks Canada’s 1812 ON TOUR
A travelling experience that brings to life the stories of a war that helped define Canada as a nation, will visit Windsor’s Tall Ships Festival. 1812 On Tour features larger than life inflatable numbers, a variety of marquee tents that highlight 4 heroes of the War of 1812 and the most important landscapes, forts and buildings that make up the more than 20 Parks Canada War of 1812 national historic sites in Central and Eastern Canada. Play period games, get a temporary tattoo and more… 1812 On Tour has something for everyone .
Location: Windsor – Dieppe Gardens
Outdoor Artists Market
Explore an outdoor market featuring original works from some of our regions finest artists. Open your treasure chests and purchase your favourite painting, photo, sculpture, clothing jewelry and more. Sunday’s artists include: Rashmi Dadwal, Sara Khan, Wanda Seegar, Megan Carroll, Dianne Clinton, and Megan Cornwall.
Location: Windsor – Dieppe Gardens
The Stilt Guys
See Chief Tecumseh and General Brock touring the festival… ON STILTS. Snap a photograph with our region’s talented Stilt Guys as they bring two of the War of 1812′s most popular personalities to life in an unforgettable way.
Location: Windsor – Dieppe Show Stage
Capt’n Matt’s Treasure Hunt
Don’t miss this fun, interactive one-man puppet show that takes the audience on an adventure to track down the elusive pirate Stink Beard who has stolen a special treasure. Let your imagination take you to exotic islands full of characters you’ll never forget.
Location: Windsor – Dieppe Gardens
The Wharf Tour
THE WHARF: where folklore gets interactive – an immersion theatre experience. It is 1813, a year since the Americans declared war on the British and invaded Canada; and the peoples mood is changing. The Wharf, where Tall Ships come and go, is where the lives of travelers and town folk, friends and enemies alike inter-connect. The men and women of the wharf cajole and console each other through these tough times, so expect the unexpected when their personal lives and stories unfold and intertwine with yours.
Location: Windsor – Dieppe Show Stage
Pirates of Penzance – Selected Songs
Sit back and listen to a group of our area’s talented young theatre actors and singers as they present a selection of songs from Arthur Sullivan and W.S. Gilbert’s comic opera “Pirates of Penzance”.
Location: Windsor – Dieppe Show Stage
The CK Mountaineers
Experience the Celtic Folk/Rock music of the thrilling Chatham-Kent band.
Location: Windsor – Dieppe Show Stage
Crissi Cochrane & Michael Hargreaves
Folk/Pop singer/songwriter Chrissi Cochrane offers up honest lyricism, nuanced songwriting and a dynamic performance. She is joined by Michael Hargreaves, of The Walkervilles.
Location: Windsor – Dieppe Show Stage
Jackie Robitaille
Local singer/songwriter and pianist offers up an intimate musical performance with elements of Motown and Jazz.
Location: Windsor – Dieppe Show Stage
Kenneth MacLeod + Young Fiddlers of Windsor
Check out a group of young fiddle players under the direction of Kenneth McLeod (of The Windsor Salt Band).
Location: Windsor – Dieppe Show Stage
Kenneth MacLeod + The Windsor Salt Band
Our entertainment on the stage at Dieppe Gardens closes out with a special performance by The Windsor Salt Band. Don’t miss this exciting show from an unforgettable folk/rock band.
Location: Windsor – The Capitol Theatre, 121 University Avenue
Spirit of a Nation – An Original Musical
Head to the historical Capitol Theatre for a FREE, first-come / first-seated presentation of the locally written, produced, directed and created musical ‘Spirit of a Nation’.
Location: Windsor – Dieppe Gardens
Kids’ Pirate Landing Zone
10am-5pm all weekend. Hang out with the staff of the good ship HighJinks Indoor Playcare & Imaginarium in a special kids zone area designed for little ones and their families. Slide down the bouncy slide. Jump into the inflatable castle. Explore the soft floor for toddler play with tons of soft play elements. Dive into the fun at the craft table where you’ll create eye-patches and engage in other pirate-themed crafts and activities. Make a pirate balloon sword. Get an air-brush tattoo. Get your face painted. Interact with costumed characters, and more!
Location: Windsor – Dieppe Gardens
Windsor’s Community Museum
10am-5pm all weekend. Visit the Windsor’s Community Museum Tent and learn all about life on the Sandwich Frontier during 1812, and about the history of Privateers, Pirates and Piracy in our Region. Make your own Shako Hat, check out the old artefacts, and more with the team from Windsor’s Community Museum.
Location: Windsor – Dieppe Gardens
Art Cart Tours of The Windsor Sculpture Park
11am-5pm all weekend. Discover The Windsor Sculpture Park and enjoy a FREE guided Art Cart Tour. All tours are weather permitting, and run on a continuous, first-come-first-served basis. Tours depart from Dieppe Gardens and last about 1 hour. Five passenger maximum. For information – or to book a GROUP TOUR (cost associated with this), please call Windsor’s Community Museum at 519-253-1812.
Location: Windsor – Dieppe Gardens
HMCS Hunter
10am-5pm all weekend. Visit the HMCS Hunter Tent for knot-tying tutorials, exciting activities, and some thrilling nautical history and stories for all ages. More Details Coming SOON.
Location: Windsor – Dieppe Gardens
Faire Tyme Toys
10am-5pm all weekend. 18th century toy and game company with approximately 100 period toys and 15 period games in their booth. Children and adults can play, experiment, learn, ask questions, and learn all about the world of old.
Location: Windsor – Dieppe Gardens
Outdoor Local Bookstore
10am-5pm all weekend. Visit the Outdoor Local Bookstore Tent to browse and purchase books from local authors and authors with a WindsorEssex connection.
Location: Windsor – Dieppe Gardens
Tall Ships Mercantile
10am-5pm all weekend. Visit the Tall Ships Mercantile Tent to browse a selection of Tall Ships keepsakes and festival must-haves available for purchase. Ensure you never forget your tall ships experience.
Location: Windsor – Dieppe Gardens
Ship Information
The Sorlandet was built as a schoolship for the merchant marine in 1927 in Kristiansand, Norway, and served this purpose up until 1974. She was named Sorlandet, meaning ‘the Southland’, after the southern region of Norway of which Kristiansand is the capital. Thousands of young men have received their first seagoing experience onboard the Sorlandet. During the war, the German occupation force took her undercommand and she was used as a recreation ship for German U-boat crew. Later she was used as a prison camp for Russian prisoners of war. During one of the many air-raids, she sunk in the Kirkenes Bay far up North in Norway with only her masts above water. She was later brought afloat and towed back to her homeport heavily damaged. In 1947 she was restored and once again able to welcome young cadets. In the early seventies the Government of Norway had different ideas on how to educate young seamen and the schoolship era in Norway came to an end. A new administrative organization was established which offers people of all ages a tall ship experience as paying rainees for short or longer trips.
Location: Windsor – Dieppe Gardens
Ship Information
Pride of Baltimore II is a topsail schooner built to the lines of an 1812-era Baltimore Clipper. Operated by Pride of Baltimore, Inc. , a 501(c)(3) non-profit, her mission is threefold: To promote historical education regarding Baltimore Clippers, naval innovation, the War of 1812, and the penning of “the Star-Spangled Banner”; to serve as a unique learning platform to build math, science and social studies programs; and to serve as a visual representative of American History and entrepreneurship for Maryland and the Port of Baltimore in every port she visits. Pride of Baltimore II is available for chartered onboard dockside (107) and sailing receptions (35) in each of her destinations as well as pubic daysails. She accommodates up to six paying guest crew/trainees between ports of call. Pride of Baltimore II maintains an international sailing schedule. She sails with two rotating professional captains and a crew of eleven. Crew positions are open to qualified male and female sailors.
Location: Windsor – Dieppe Gardens
Ship Information
Pride of Baltimore II is a topsail schooner built to the lines of an 1812-era Baltimore Clipper. Operated by Pride of Baltimore, Inc. , a 501(c)(3) non-profit, her mission is threefold: To promote historical education regarding Baltimore Clippers, naval innovation, the War of 1812, and the penning of “the Star-Spangled Banner”; to serve as a unique learning platform to build math, science and social studies programs; and to serve as a visual representative of American History and entrepreneurship for Maryland and the Port of Baltimore in every port she visits. Pride of Baltimore II is available for chartered onboard dockside (107) and sailing receptions (35) in each of her destinations as well as pubic daysails. She accommodates up to six paying guest crew/trainees between ports of call. Pride of Baltimore II maintains an international sailing schedule. She sails with two rotating professional captains and a crew of eleven. Crew positions are open to qualified male and female sailors.
Location: Windsor – Dieppe Gardens
Ship Information
Pangaea Exploration operates the expedition sailing yacht Sea Dragon, built as a race boat and re-purposed for facilitating scientific missions. Over the past 3 years Sea Dragon has sailed over 70,000 miles across the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans carrying out important research on the state of the marine environment. This is her first trip into the Great Lakes and her crew are excited to share her stories of findings from all over the world and to discuss similar and different issues in the fresh water region.
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