August is packed with excitement on Ontario’s West Coast. This month, local festivals and events allow visitors to celebrate a community, revel in Celtic music, be captivated by a rodeo, partake in a classic fair, commemorate the beloved bean, and witness a thrilling motocross championship. There’s no shortage of unique experiences to make your summer unforgettable.
The Seaforth Homecoming is happening July 31–August 4, 2025!
Join Seaforth for a jam-packed weekend of celebration with something for everyone — from community dinners, live music, and trivia nights to parades, art shows, tournaments, a car show, and free swimming. Highlights include The Mudmen, Thunderstruck, and Hwy 21 performing live, as well as delicious meals hosted by local groups throughout the weekend. Explore Doors Open Seaforth, shop sidewalk sales, cheer on local sports, and reconnect with friends and neighbours.
Every August for the past 33 years, the annual ‘Celebration of Canadian Motocross ‘ transforms the hamlet of Walton into “Motocross Town”. Join the crowd where champions are crowned and celebrate Canada’s best amateur racers annually at the Walton TransCan Amateur Grand National Championship on August 6-10. Take in all the action of all the races.
The Goderich Celtic Roots Festival returns to the shores of Lake Huron in beautiful Lions’ Harbour Park from August 8–10, 2025, offering a joyous celebration of the music, craft, dance, and culture of the seven Celtic nations. Featuring over 60 hours of live performances across five stages—from intimate acoustic showcases to high-energy headliners like the MacMaster Leahy Family—this three-day outdoor event also includes fresh local food, artisan markets, kids’ activities, workshops (Celtic College and Kids Camp), and cultural demos. Festival and day‑pass tickets are available (youth and seniors discounts, free for 12‑and‑under), so bring the whole family and immerse yourself in a rich Celtic tradition.
On August 9 and 10 watch the South Huron Recreation Centre grounds transform into a unique western playground. Brace yourself for heart-pounding rodeo action, adrenaline-pumping events, and non-stop family fun! The Exeter RAM Rodeo has a jam-packed schedule of thrilling rodeo competitions that promise to keep you on the edge of your seat. From bull riding to barrel racing, saddle bronc to steer wrestling, our events showcase the best of Western sports and entertainment. Bring the entire family out to witness the thrills and spills of this exciting event!
Bayfield Fair returns the third weekend in August—August 15–17, 2025—bringing 169 years of small‑town charm and celebration to the Bayfield Agricultural Park at 1 Fry Street. This family‑friendly festival blends agricultural heritage with fun: think 4‑H and horse shows, animal displays and homecraft exhibitions, inflatables and interactive demos, live music, a lively parade, food vendors, a BBQ dinner on Friday, and a fireworks show Saturday night with free kids’ admission and affordable passes, it’s the perfect weekend escape to enjoy community spirit, local talent, and classic fair fun by Lake Huron.
Celebrating the mighty bean, the Zurich Bean Festival is an annual event happening August 22 and 23 This free family-friendly event is sure to impress with live Entertainment happening throughout the two days, many delicious Food Trucks, a Midway for the kiddos, a unique and expansive Classic Car Show, fireworks, street vendors of all kinds, and much more!