I am impressed at the Christmas lights put up in Uxbridge. I heard the show is organized by…read morevolunteers. Kudos to all of them. The show was free as well. Thumbs up again. The lights itself was quite beautiful. The only draw back is that we were walking along with cars. The exhaust emissions is terrible.

Didn't visit Markham ribfest this year as they charge $5 admission and the lines have become…read morecomically long. Instead, opted to visit ribfest on the last day in Stouffville. It turned out to be a much wiser decision imo. More available parking, free entry, much cozier space (held in Memorial Park) but also WAY smaller lines. You were able to get to the front of the food lines within 15 mins tops. My friends and I bought our bbq from Sticky Fingers as it had the largest line (isn't that usually the rule of thumb? Pick the vendor with the longest line lol). So a friend and I ordered: - a full rack of pork ribs - a full rack of beef ribs - a pound of brisket - mac n' cheese - baked beans Funnily enough, we unanimously agreed (along w/ our friends who tried some of it), that even though it was RIBfest, the brisket was the best. We got some fatty and lean brisket in our pound and it was glorious. The pork ribs were 2nd place. While the beef ribs were good they still weren't quite as tender as I think I've ever had. The pork ribs also had way more flavour. The seasoning didn't quite permeate the beef ribs all the way down to the bone. The sides were mediocre. While the mac noodles were al dente, the cheese sauce was bland. Overall 4 stars. Can't give 5 stars because those prices were getting kinda ridiculous ... holy hell. They raised the prices out the wazoo.

Stouffville Country Ribfest has been kicking around for years. Oddly, I had never dropped by until…read morelast Saturday. Since this pandemic, the format has changed from a large ribfest with lots of activities at Memorial Park to a drive-thru version at the same place. I decided to give the drive-thru a whirl. Drive-thru events in Stouffville are organized exceptionally well. If you are getting a COVID-19 vaccination shot at the drive-thru, you need to book through Eventbrite. The same holds true for this ribfest, which was painless and straightforward. I booked a timeslot to drop by between 5 pm and 6 pm. I got there just after 5:30 pm. It was easy to locate. A woman that I first met asked if I had checked in online. I did and showed her my confirmation. She was pleased. She then found my name on her list and asked me to drive up a few feet. A second woman handed me a menu. I thanked her and slowly drove over to the rib vendors. This ribfest is probably one of the smaller ones that I have been to. There were only two rib vendors: - Sticky Fingers - Fat Boys BBQ Since I had already got ribs from the former at Scarborough Ribfest the previous weekend, my choice was simple. Go with the latter! There was good music provided by Excellent Productions to keep us all entertained while lining up. Perhaps I'm the only weirdo who ended up taking a photo of the staff there as I waited in line. Everyone there waved at me! I love friendliness. The Fat Boys BBQ line moved fast. When it was my turn to place my order, I had a helpful and nice woman help me out. I got the following: - Full rib rack meal, which comes with coleslaw and baked beans - Cornbread (2) I love cornbread. I had a feeling that this place's cornbread would be yummy when I saw a sign there that it offered a fully loaded cornbread with pulled pork. I paid using a credit card. I provided a tip. The woman let her colleagues know that I had added a tip and they all said thanks in unison. It was so unexpected, but a lovely gesture. I pulled up next to where all the barbeque magic was happening. Another woman provided a bag with my name on it. I thanked her, placed my food safely in the car as if I were guarding it with my life, and drove home. The food was amazing. Let's start with the cornbread. I love cornbread a lot. It was fabulous. It was perfect. Soft and buttery. Yum! I'm so glad that I got two. I had the other one for breakfast and smeared peach jam on it, which I have never done before. Wow! If I see this place again at another ribfest, I'm getting the fully loaded cornbread. The ribs here are so good! The meat was tender and hearty. The sauce was flavourful and delicious. I loved the ribs so much. I couldn't eat them all in one sitting. I had the remaining half the following day and they tasted even better! The baked beans were the best batch that I have had in a while. It was smoky, full of flavour, and wasn't overly sweet or salty. Just right. So yummy! The only weakness was the coleslaw. Although it was fresh, it lacked flavour. I ended up adding rib meat and baked beans on top. The coleslaw was that bland. I had a great experience here. There were lots of clear signs around to indicate that you're driving in one direction, along with staff to help with any questions. The entrance was at Hoover Park and Park Drives, and I exited at Park Drive and Main Street. (320)

Totally awesome fair!! All kinds of great things for all ages indoors and out. Super fantastic…read morefamily event. Love the homecrafts, the contests, the rides, the music and entertainent and the food! So many friendly volunteers.

This was my first time at this annual event and it was pretty nice…read more The Town of WS has basically taken a small field filled with some fun, food-trucks and music a couple hours before dusk and had a Victoria Day fireworks party. As I eluded to, it's a very short evening, with all the preparation and set up I almost felt bad for the organizers that the event didn't last longer. That said, locals seemed to know best and while it was rather empty at the beginning the crowds seemed to pile in just before the fireworks started - not great for the vendors, but great for the event. I wasn't expecting much given the smaller town size of WS and the smaller event set up but wow, the fireworks display they put on is one of the best in around. It last just as long as some of the big Canada Day shows but due to the smaller location size you felt as if you were really close to the action no matter what! The only downside with this location is the traffic to get out at the end of the night. There was little to no guidance from police or traffic volunteers and it felt like 5000 cars all tried to get out through 1 tiny exit. Best to carpool if coming with friends

Food, Music, Laugh & Fireworks! Who can say no to this ?!…read more Food- they have lots of food trucks - ice cream, popcorn, hot dog & fries, etc. The place was pretty spacious, even with the crowds of people you don't feel congested. We end up getting seated at a picnic table. Lots of activities for the kids - like balloon making and crown making (ALL FREE!). I especially love how they incorporate group dancing- cha cha slide & YMCA! A great way to burn off some calories. Fireworks- it was amazing ! Definitely surpass the expectations ! Thanks for the great night ! I had a great time ! :)

Came here for tulips. Buy some food from the store. Took some pictures. This place has entrance…read morefee. It's cheaper to book online than paying up front. Staff are friendly. I will Come back for apple picking

Had a fun filled time here at Pingles Farm market…read more Very kid friendly. They had a little barn, with some farm animals, a jumping area for kids, huge tube slides, corn maze and food stations. They do have portable washrooms. Food and drinks can get very pricey, but you can bring your own snacks/food. The market is spacious and sells everything from sweet treats, popcorn, plushies and everything in between. My kids had a blast.

A great free festival in beautiful Main Street Unionville! A portion of the street is closed off to…read moretraffic, so the festival is pedestrian friendly. It's lovely to stroll down the street and stop along at the various music performances along the way. The locations are spaced out nicely so the sound doesn't overlap and you have the opportunity to walk around. Businesses have their doors open to browse and there are plenty of restaurants and dessert locations open to satisfy your tastebuds. Enjoy the ambiance of Main Street! You can also hop on the trail or visit the park for a nice dose of nature with your jazz.

It is almost end of July…read more If you still want to catch lavender in their full bloom, you do have to plan a little trip by this weekend. Laveanne Lavender a hour drive from Toronto located in Port Hope might be the best place if you don't want to travel too far. Though their lavender fields might be smaller but it still looks awesome for photos! And the best thing is they don't charge any admission! Aside from taking photos or just sit and enjoy the scenery, there are also other lavender related activities on site. MORNING YOGA SESSION Nothing feel as close to nature practicing yoga outdoor under the warm summer breezes. The sound, the sight and of course the soothing scent of lavender which helps in the final walking meditation in the Lavender labyrinth. NURSERY: PASSION OF LAVENDER SEMINAR If you want to know how to grow, maintain and harvest lavender, this seminar is for you. They have lavender plants available in the nurseries so if you want to have your own little purple field at home, this seminars might be what you need to get started! GIFT SHOP I highly recommend visiting the gift shop and even make a purchase to support Laveanne. Here you will find everything lavender including beauty products, baked goods and of course ice cream! And they have their own hard working bees on site making all the yummy honey! They have different flavours of Lavender ice cream which is made with Fresh Kawartha Dairy by Sweet Spirits based in Peterborough. Sadly they only available in tub size not in a cone. LUNCH AT THE PATIO FACING LAVENDER FIELD How about enjoying a leisure lunch facing the lavender field? This Pop up Restaurant serves lunch item inspired by lavender. Reservation is necessary as space is limited! Reserve your July lunch booking please call Trattoria Gusto at 905-885-1198, referencing the pop-up restaurant at Laveanne. I did not get to eat here since they were too full to take walk ins. Maybe next time! SUPPORT LOCAL BUSINESS I really love the Community Spirit that Laveanne Lavender Fields tries to cultivate! Just like business networking, Lavender is bringing local area business and local communities together! Check out their website for monthly lavender theme events during their opening seasons: yoga classes, photography workshops, culinary seminars and more!

Pros: Great for lavender lovers…read more Cons: Not so great if lavender isn't your thing My GF wanted to check out this place so obviously we went to check it out, lol. It's a little bit of a drive be prepared before you come out. The idea was to come out to check out the lavender fields and have a picnic as well. This place is basically one really big lavender field with a cafe and gift shop. There's a lot of open area to walk about. One thing to note is that beyond 2 or 3 trees, there is absolutely no shade whatsoever. On a very hot day, this can be a little problematic. I was very glad it wasn't terribly hot the day we went or the picnic would of been a little unbearable. The gift shop if full of lavender items including baked goods as well. The prices seemed a little high to me but I have never in my life bought an lavender anything so I'm not exactly a pro in this field. Like I said, if lavender is your thing, you will enjoy your time here and feel it's worth the trek. If you're not, it won't be as fun. As far as lavender fields go, it's a pretty nice one to enjoy with the family.