Haliburton Art & Craft Festival

08/22/2026

The Inaugural Henry Goodman Exhibition for Emerging Artists [in clay and glass] will be at Rails End Gallery and Arts Centre, Haliburton until September 5.

Theme is "Gathering".

Make a plan to visit. Its free, always.

Hours: Wed to Fri 11 til 5 and Sat 11 til 4

07/26/2026

Yes, they have enough left for you!

There’s still time to join us at the Haliburton Arts & Crafts Festival to enjoy a nice cold lemonade and Judith’s famous Scones! We’re in the park again today from 10 am until 4 pm. Hope to see you there! 🍋

07/26/2026

It's your last chance to find the piece that speaks to you! Check out the schedule of events and everything you need to know for today 👇

We'll be in Head Lake Park 👉 10am - 4pm

100 Canadian artisans: handcrafted jewellery, visual art, sculpture, ceramics & glass, fashion & accessories, fine woodworking, and more.

Come for the art, stay for the community.

Admission is $5 and it's good for unlimited re-entry all weekend!
Kids under 15 years old get in free!

☀️ Today's Activities:

Performance Painting by Patsy with Ron on Ukulele 1:00-3:00pm
Community Weave
Artist Trading Cards 12:00-4:00pm
Plein Air Painters
Cottage games - backgammon, crokinole, etc.

🍽️ Food Vendors:

The Scone Depot by SIRCH Bistro & Bakery
Sanny’s Hot Dogs

Don't forget to bring your own water bottle - refill station is at the food area.

☀️ What else you can enjoy at the Festival:

Local Buskers
The Henry Goodman Exhibition for Emerging Artists - FUSION Ontario Clay + Glass Association
Rails End Gallery open - explore the exhibit
Head Lake Park playground open

🚗 Free Parking:

**Convenient passenger drop off and pick up at Rails End Gallery entrance (23 York St) with bench and shade.**
York Street - Head Lake Park lot, Library lot
AJ LaRue Arena lot (skatepark too!)
Rotary Beach lot
High School at the Locomotive
Limited accessible parking available at the Welcome Centre

Amenities:

Haliburton Highlands Welcome Centre open 10 til 5 with washroom access.
Across the bridge in Head Lake Park you'll find a beach, tennis courts, basketball courts, and a dog park.
Rails End Gallery is fully accessible with lift and A/C.

07/26/2026

sidebar to the Festival happening in Kinmount - Hadestown showing at Highlands Cinemas in a limited release of the Broadway musical captured film. Brought to us by HIFF Haliburton International Film Festival & Dock Day

What: Hadestown: The Musical (The live Broadway capture featuring the original principal cast)

Where: Highlands Cinemas ( #4131 County Road 121, Kinmount, ON)

When: Running daily from July 24 to July 30, 2026

Daily Showtimes: 3:30 PM and 7:30 PM.

Another good reason to stick around and explore.

Haliburton Highlands
Rails End Gallery and Arts Centre, Haliburton
Ontario Culture Days
Festivals & Events Ontario
Canadian Q***r Chamber of Commerce
Dysart et al

🎭HADESTOWN arrives at Highlands Cinemas on July 24!

For 7 days only, experience the Tony Award-winning musical that has captivated audiences around the world.

Hadestown weaves together the ancient myths of Orpheus & Eurydice and Hades & Persephone into a breathtaking journey filled with unforgettable music, stunning performances, and a story about love, hope, and the choices we make.

This is a special limited engagement: July 24 through July 30 so don't wait, or you'll have to go see it on Broadway! (our popcorn is cheaper...and better) https://youtu.be/76Q5TWHslOE?si=G7j6JNQvXxUJ-jZ1

07/25/2026

It's Day 2 of the Festival - the day you find what you didn't know you were looking for. Check out the schedule of events and everything you need to know for today 👇

We'll be in Head Lake Park 👉 10am - 5pm

100 Canadian artisans: handcrafted jewellery, visual art, sculpture, ceramics & glass, fashion & accessories, fine woodworking, and more.

Come for the art, stay for the community.

Admission is $5 and it's good for unlimited re-entry all weekend!
Kids under 15 years old get in free!

☀️ Today's Activities:

Community Weave
Floppy Fish!
Plein Air Painters
Cottage games - backgammon, crokinole, etc.

🍽️ Food Vendors:

The Scone Depot by SIRCH Bistro & Bakery
Sanny’s Hot Dogs

Don't forget to bring your own water bottle - refill station is at the food area.

☀️ What else you can enjoy at the Festival:

Local Buskers
The Henry Goodman Exhibition for Emerging Artists - FUSION Ontario Clay + Glass Association
Rails End Gallery open - explore the exhibit
Head Lake Park playground open

🚗 Free Parking:

**Convenient passenger drop off and pick up at Rails End Gallery entrance (23 York St) with bench and shade.**
York Street - Head Lake Park lot, Library lot
AJ LaRue Arena lot (skatepark too!)
Rotary Beach lot
High School at the Locomotive
Limited accessible parking available at the Welcome Centre

Amenities:

Haliburton Highlands Welcome Centre open 10 til 5 with washroom access.
Across the bridge in Head Lake Park you'll find a beach, tennis courts, basketball courts, and a dog park.
Rails End Gallery is fully accessible with lift and A/C.

07/25/2026

Souvenir copies available at the Front Gate this weekend while supplies last.
Haliburton Highlands
Haliburton Echo
OHTO - Ontario's Highlands Tourism Organization RTO11

07/24/2026

IT'S FINALLY HERE! Check out the schedule of events and everything you need to know for the Festival starting today 👇

We'll be in Head Lake Park 👉 12pm - 5pm

100 Canadian artisans: handcrafted jewellery, visual art, sculpture, ceramics & glass, fashion & accessories, fine woodworking, and more.

Come for the art, stay for the community.

Admission is $5 and it's good for unlimited re-entry all weekend!
Kids under 15 years old get in free!

☀️ Today's Activities:

Community Weave
Lantern Collage 1:00-4:00pm
Plein Air Painters
Cottage games - backgammon, crokinole, etc.

🍽️ Food Vendors:

The Scone Depot by SIRCH Bistro & Bakery
Sanny’s Hot Dogs

Don't forget to bring your own water bottle - refill station is at the food area.

☀️ What else you can enjoy at the Festival:

Local Buskers
The Henry Goodman Exhibition for Emerging Artists - FUSION Ontario Clay + Glass Association
Rails End Gallery open - explore the exhibit
Head Lake Park playground open

🚗 Free Parking:

**Convenient passenger drop off and pick up at Rails End Gallery entrance (23 York St) with bench and shade.**
York Street - Head Lake Park lot, Library lot
AJ LaRue Arena lot (skatepark too!)
Rotary Beach lot
High School at the Locomotive
Limited accessible parking available at the Welcome Centre

Amenities:

Haliburton Highlands Welcome Centre open 10 til 5 with washroom access.
Across the bridge in Head Lake Park you'll find a beach, tennis courts, basketball courts, and a dog park.
Rails End Gallery is fully accessible with lift and A/C.

07/24/2026

You will be missed soooo much. Sending good vibrations from Rails End Gallery and Arts Centre, Haliburton and the team.. Love Laurie