10 Hamilton Halton Brant Experiences That Will Make Visitors Feel Right At Home
This summer, Hamilton Halton Brant is rolling out the red carpet and welcoming visitors to enjoy its fun-filled social scene, featuring a diverse mix of celebrations and experiences that showcase the area’s signature blend of art, music, food, and culture. Here are some best bets well worth planning a trip around.
The Kitchen Garden at Dundurn National Historic Site
Step into the lovingly restored Historic Kitchen Garden at Dundurn National Historic Site, where costumed staff are eager to chat about the over 200 heirloom varieties of fruits, vegetables, herbs, and flowers grown for use in the historic kitchen.
Guided Chocolate Tasting Tours
Become an artisan chocolate expert with a Chocolate Tasting Tour at Hamilton’s Chocolate Tales. The interactive experience offers a behind-the-scenes tasting filled with fascinating facts about the origins of chocolate, how cacao is transformed into chocolate, flavour profiles from around the world, and what makes artisan chocolate unique.
Chudleigh’s Summer Music Nights
Spend a warm summer night at the apple orchard enjoying live music, tasty food, and friendly vibes at Chudleigh’s Summer Music Nights. This season’s acts include tributes to Led Zeppelin, The Beatles, CCR, Coldplay, The Eagles and more.
Hamilton Cider Trail
Designate a driver and spend a summer day exploring Hamilton, Dundas and St. George and meeting the passionate cider-making community along the Hamilton Cider Trail.
Pick-Your-Own Fruit & Flowers
Escape to the fields at Andrew’s Farm Market and Winery in Milton for the ultimate farm-to-table experience picking fresh berries, or building your own bouquet of fragrant blooms.
Hamilton Fringe Festival | July 15 – 26
Join the fun of the Hamilton Fringe Festival, a 12-day performing arts festival that lights up over 15 indoor and outdoor locations across the city with live comedy, theatre, music, dance, visual art, film, family fare, and more.
CallHome Music Festival | July 24 & 25
Head to Brantford for the biggest CallHome Music Festival yet, with live music, good vibes, and huge acts like Bush, Matthew Good, The Offspring, Econoline Crush, and more.
Grand River Champion of Champions Pow Wow | July 25-26
Experience the immense pride and excitement as dancers from across North America compete at the annual Grand River Champion of Champions Pow Wow.
Lucky Lion Night Market | July 31 – August 2
Visit Hamilton’s Bayfront Park on the Civic Holiday weekend for delicious Asian food, signature Chinese lion dances, K-pop performances, games, and more at the Lucky Lion Night Market.
Paris Drinks Fest | August 14 & 15
Taste the fun that unfolds when the scenic riverside town of Paris pairs a diverse lineup of Canadian artists, including July Talk and The Strumbellas, with a curated showcase of Ontario craft beverages and local food at the popular Paris Drinks Fest.
Burlington Latin Festival | August 22 & 23
Be captivated by Latin culture at Burlington Latin Festival, enjoying vibrant performances, over 20 culinary vendors, an Artist zone, and family-friendly activities.
Discover everything from culinary excellence to community history and culture, or ethnic celebrations to vibrant artistic expression in our communities. Find even more Hamilton Halton Brant summer festivals and events!
