Seasonal Events in Prince Edward County

Experience The County year-round

Been here in the sunny summer months? Come see The County in a different light. The winter offers a slower pace, epic starry skies and cozy comforts. Check out our seasonal recommendations below for year-round inspiration. There’s never a bad time to visit: the wineries, craft breweries and cideries are open twelve months a year!

Spring

Spring

Put on your Spring boots and come to The County!

Eagerly awaited, each spring brings blooming lilac hedges as tall as houses, rare migratory birds stopping for a rest, the return of asparagus, wild leeks and spinach to local restaurant menus and our sweetest treat, maple syrup. Lake Ontario is warming up but it’s worth it to bundle up for beach days, hit the trails for trillium-filled forest hikes, get dancing at music festivals, do some art studio hopping, and explore popular spots without the crowds of summer.

Spring County events:
- Maple Madness (Every Saturday & Sunday in March, beginning February 28th, 2026)
- Élevage: Winter Wine Festival (March)
- Maple in The County (March 28th & 29th, 2026)
- Annual Waterfalls Tour (Easter Weekend)
- Spring Countylicious (April 9th - April 26th 2026)
-PEC Chamber Music Festival (April 11, 2026)
- Comedy Country Series (April 30th - June 25th, 2026)
- Opening of Farmers’ Markets (May Start)
- Yoga & Wellness Retreat (May 1st, 2026)
- PEPtBO's Spring Birding Festival (May 8th - May 10th 2026)
- Terroir Wine Celebration (May 9th - May 11th 2026)
- Rotary Lilac Ride (May 24th 2026)

Summer

Summer

It’s not just about the beach…

Hot summer days are when you’ll find enough visitors to make up a small city at Sandbanks or North Beach Provincial Parks enjoying the clear shallow waters and running down the dunes. Campgrounds and popular spots are full, festivals are plentiful, boats and canoes are docked in the harbours and The County is bustling. Vacationers from Ontario, Quebec and across the ocean line up for the chance to sip and savour what The County has to offer.
Plan your visit

Summer County events:

  • Festival Players Summer Concert Series (all summer)
  • Base31 - Summer Concert Series (all summer)
  • Comedy Country Series (all summer)
  • Picton Artisan Market (June)
  • Prince Edward County Lavender Festival (July)
  • Art in The County (June/July)
  • The Prince Edward County Jazz Festival (August)
  • BIGLAKE Festival (August)
  • Rotary Annual Golf Classic (August)

Fall

Fall

Experience the bounty of The County during harvest season!

True to our agricultural roots as the former Garden County of Canada – when we were canning one third of the country’s tomatoes and pumpkins (no big deal) – fall is when warm days and cool nights prompt harvesting from fields and vineyards. There’s still plenty of sunshine to enjoy at the beach when escaping the city and the summer crowds. Check out the tractor pull at the local fair, hit the Farmers’ Markets for seasonal eats or perhaps get your hands dirty helping out at a winery picking party. Bring your bike or rent one here to explore the natural beauty of the island on two wheels.
Plan your visit

Fall County events:

  • Picton Fair (September)
  • Milford Fall Fair (September)
  • Ameliasburgh Fair (September)
  • TASTE Community Grown (September 13th, 2026)
  • PEC Studio Tour (September)
  • PEC Chamber Music Festival (September)
  • County Adaptation Film Festival (September)
  • Wellington Pumpkinfest (October)
  • Starry Nights with Saw-Whets (October)
  • Terroir Run (October)
  • The County Marathon (October)
  • Scarecrow Festival (Thanksgiving weekend)
  • Terror at Macaulay (October)
  • Fall Countylicious (October/November)
  • The Maker’s Hand (November)
  • Firelight Lantern Festival (November)
  • Holly Jolly PEC (November)
  • The Red Barn Christmas Market (November)
  • Picton Night Market (November)
  • Closson Crawl (November)
  • Picton Tree Lighting (November)
  • Bloomfield Santa Claus Parade (November)
  • Picton Santa Claus Parade (November)
  • Festive Holiday Auction (November)
  • Wassail Wine Festival (November)

Winter

Winter

The County is magical in the winter

Swimsuit weather may be over, but the icy lakeshores make for stunning sunsets and unforgettable winter photography. Warm up at a local winery, brewery, cidery, or restaurant, where you’ll often find bonfires and even snowshoes on hand. Head downtown to browse boutique shops and pick up a County-made gift or two. Winter in The County feels both nostalgic and vibrant. It’s the season when the winemaker pours your samples and you can explore like a local. Some businesses adjust their hours after the busy summer months, making it an ideal time for slower, quieter travel. Be sure to call ahead before you visit.
Plan your visit

Winter County events:

  • Consecon Santa Claus Parade (December)
  • Christmas House Tour (December)
  • BIGLAKE Art - Winter Concerts
  • The Drake's Annual Barn Burner (February 28th 2026)
  • Flashback February (Entire month of February)

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We acknowledge that Prince Edward County rests within the ancestral lands and waters stewarded by the Michi Saagiig Nishnaabeg (Mississauga), Huron Wendat, and Haudenosaunee. This is a place shaped by their presence, languages, and care since time immemorial. To acknowledge this land is to recognize our responsibility to live as good relatives with each other, with the earth, and with the generations yet to come.

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