Community Events
Note: Discover Lakefield is not the organizer of these events. Event details, including dates, times, and locations, are subject to change. Please check with the event organizer for the most up-to-date information.
Lakefield Farmers' Market
Thursday, September 18
9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Lakefield-Smith Community Centre (map)
The Lakefield Farmers’ Market is a vibrant community hub where locals and visitors connect with local growers, bakers, and artisans from across the region. Every Thursday, rain or shine.

Lakefield Farmers' Market
Thursday, September 25
9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Lakefield-Smith Community Centre (map)
The Lakefield Farmers’ Market is a vibrant community hub where locals and visitors connect with local growers, bakers, and artisans from across the region. Every Thursday, rain or shine.

Kawartha Autumn Studio Tour
Saturday, September 27 & Sunday, September 28
10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Various Locations in the Kawarthas
Since 1984, the Kawartha Autumn Studio Tour has invited visitors to explore the working studios of artists throughout the Peterborough-Kawarthas region, making it one of Canada’s longest-running studio tours.

Kawartha Autumn Studio Tour
Saturday, September 27 & Sunday, September 28
10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Various Locations in the Kawarthas
Since 1984, the Kawartha Autumn Studio Tour has invited visitors to explore the working studios of artists throughout the Peterborough-Kawarthas region, making it one of Canada’s longest-running studio tours.
Lakefield Farmers' Market
Thursday, October 2, 2025
9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Lakefield-Smith Community Centre (map)
The Lakefield Farmers’ Market is a vibrant community hub where locals and visitors connect with local growers, bakers, and artisans from across the region. Every Thursday, rain or shine.

Lakefield Farmers' Market
Thursday, October 9, 2025
9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Lakefield-Smith Community Centre (map)
The Lakefield Farmers’ Market is a vibrant community hub where locals and visitors connect with local growers, bakers, and artisans from across the region. Every Thursday, rain or shine.

Lakefield Farmers' Market
Thursday, October 16, 2025
9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Lakefield-Smith Community Centre (map)
The Lakefield Farmers’ Market is a vibrant community hub where locals and visitors connect with local growers, bakers, and artisans from across the region. Every Thursday, rain or shine.

Lakefield Farmers' Market
Thursday, October 23, 2025
9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Lakefield-Smith Community Centre (map)
The Lakefield Farmers’ Market is a vibrant community hub where locals and visitors connect with local growers, bakers, and artisans from across the region. Every Thursday, rain or shine.
Lakefield Farmers' Market
Thursday, October 30
9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Lakefield-Smith Community Centre (map)
Final market of the season. The Lakefield Farmers’ Market is a vibrant community hub where locals and visitors connect with local growers, bakers, and artisans from across the region.

Lakefield Farmers' Market
Thursday, September 11
9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Lakefield-Smith Community Centre (map)
The Lakefield Farmers’ Market is a vibrant community hub where locals and visitors connect with local growers, bakers, and artisans from across the region. Every Thursday, rain or shine.

Lakefield Farmers' Market
Thursday, September 4
9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Lakefield-Smith Community Centre (map)
The Lakefield Farmers’ Market is a vibrant community hub where locals and visitors connect with local growers, bakers, and artisans from across the region. Every Thursday, rain or shine.

Lakefield Farmers' Market
Thursday, August 28, 2025
9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Lakefield-Smith Community Centre (map)
The Lakefield Farmers’ Market is a vibrant community hub where locals and visitors connect with local growers, bakers, and artisans from across the region. Every Thursday, rain or shine.
Lakefield Farmers' Market
Thursday, August 21, 2025
9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Lakefield-Smith Community Centre (map)
The Lakefield Farmers’ Market is a vibrant community hub where locals and visitors connect with local growers, bakers, and artisans from across the region. Every Thursday, rain or shine.
Lakefield Farmers' Market
Thursday, August 14, 2025
9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Lakefield-Smith Community Centre (map)
The Lakefield Farmers’ Market is a vibrant community hub where locals and visitors connect with local growers, bakers, and artisans from across the region. Every Thursday, rain or shine.

St. Paul's Beef BBQ
Sunday, August 10, 2025
3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church (map)
St. Paul the Apostle Church invites the community to its Annual Beef BBQ, featuring a delicious supper of locally sourced beef, corn on the cob, seasonal vegetables, and homemade pies for dessert. Guests will also enjoy live entertainment on the shaded lawn.
Lakefield Sidewalk Sale
Saturday, August 9, 2025
9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Queen Street between Reid and Albert, Downtown Lakefield (map)
Local businesses and community organizations will line Queen Street with sales, special offers, and family-friendly activities during the Lakefield Sidewalk Sale. To make room for the festivities, Queen Street in Downtown Lakefield will be closed to traffic from Reid to Albert Streets.

Lakefield Farmers' Market
Thursday, August 7, 2025
9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Lakefield-Smith Community Centre (map)
The Lakefield Farmers’ Market is a vibrant community hub where locals and visitors connect with local growers, bakers, and artisans from across the region.
Lakefield Farmers' Market
Thursday, July 31, 2025
9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Lakefield-Smith Community Centre (map)
The Lakefield Farmers’ Market is a vibrant community hub where locals and visitors connect with local growers, bakers, and artisans from across the region. Shop fresh produce, homemade treats, and unique handcrafted goods, all in a friendly, small-town setting. Enjoy live music from talented buskers while you browse and soak up the market atmosphere in the heart of the Kawarthas.

Lakefield Fair Truck & Tractor Pull
Saturday, July 26, 2025
2:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Lakefield Fairgrounds (map)
Gates open at 10 a.m. Weigh in at 12:00 p.m. Pull starts at 2:00 p.m.

Art in the Park
Saturday, July 26, 2025
9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Cenotaph Park (map)
Meet the artists and view their work in a variety of media including watercolour, oil, acrylic, ink & alcohol paintings, wool art, and fused glass.

Lakefield Fair
Saturday, July 26, 2025 - Sunday, July 27, 2025
Lakefield Fairgrounds (map)
170th Annual Lakefield Agricultural Fair
Home Craft Show, Midway, Truck & Tractor Pull, and more. More details to come!

Lakefield Farmers' Market
Thursday, July 24, 2025
9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Lakefield-Smith Community Centre (map)
The Lakefield Farmers’ Market is a vibrant community hub where locals and visitors connect with local growers, bakers, and artisans from across the region. Every Thursday, rain or shine.

Community Table
Monday, July 21, 2025
5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Lakefield United Church (map)
Have an appetite for nutritious food, connection and community? Your seat is waiting at the Community Table! Join us July 21 at 5:30 p.m. for a cold supper picnic on the lawn at Lakefield United Church. Bring your appetite and your neighbours - everyone is welcome!

Lakefield Literary Festival
Saturday, July 19, 2025
11:30 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Lakefield College School (map)
The Lakefield Literary Festival celebrates Canadian literature by honouring the rich literary heritage of the region and showcasing acclaimed authors, poets, and storytellers. Visitors can enjoy author readings, engaging discussions, and book signings in a welcoming atmosphere that inspires a love of reading and storytelling.

Lakefield Literary Festival - Children's Tent
Saturday, July 19, 2025
10:00 a.m.
Cenotaph Park (map)
A fun-filled morning of children’s entertainment with Canadian authors Lana Button and Nadia L Hohn. A book draw and signing will follow the event. All ages welcome.

Lakefield Literary Festival
Friday, July 18, 2025
11:30 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Lakefield College School (map)
The Lakefield Literary Festival celebrates Canadian literature by honouring the rich literary heritage of the region and showcasing acclaimed authors, poets, and storytellers. Visitors can enjoy author readings, engaging discussions, and book signings in a welcoming atmosphere that inspires a love of reading and storytelling.
Lakefield Farmers' Market
Thursday, July 17, 2025
9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Lakefield-Smith Community Centre (map)
The Lakefield Farmers’ Market is a vibrant community hub where locals and visitors connect with local growers, bakers, and artisans from across the region. Shop fresh produce, homemade treats, and unique handcrafted goods, all in a friendly, small-town setting. Enjoy live music from talented buskers while you browse and soak up the market atmosphere in the heart of the Kawarthas.

Lakefield Jazz, Art & Craft Festival
Saturday, July 12, 2025
10:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Isabel Morris Park (map)
Take in a beautiful day along the Otonabee River in Isabel Morris Park. Enjoy a lineup of live jazz music, browse talented artisans and crafters, and savour delicious offerings from local food and beverage vendors.

Lakefield Farmers' Market
Thursday, July 10, 2025
9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Lakefield-Smith Community Centre (map)
The Lakefield Farmers’ Market is a vibrant community hub where locals and visitors connect with local growers, bakers, and artisans from across the region. Every Thursday, rain or shine.

Lakefield Farmers' Market
Thursday, July 3, 2025
9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Lakefield-Smith Community Centre (map)
The Lakefield Farmers’ Market is a vibrant community hub where locals and visitors connect with local growers, bakers, and artisans from across the region. Every Thursday, rain or shine.

Canada Day at the Lakefield Legion
Tuesday, July 1, 2025
1:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 77 (map)
Celebrate Canada Day with a BBQ and live music from the Bob Taylor Band at the Lakefield Legion!

Lakefield Farmers' Market
Thursday, June 26, 2025
9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Lakefield-Smith Community Centre (map)
The Lakefield Farmers’ Market is a vibrant community hub where locals and visitors connect with local growers, bakers, and artisans from across the region. Shop fresh produce, homemade treats, and unique handcrafted goods, all in a friendly, small-town setting. Enjoy live music from talented buskers while you browse and soak up the market atmosphere in the heart of the Kawarthas.

Family Paddle Day
Thursday, June 19, 2025
5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Lakefield Beach (map)
Celebrate Family Paddle Day at the Lakefield Beach. Enjoy a leisurely paddle around Katchewanooka Lake and the Lakefield Marsh. Bring your own, or use the canoes and kayaks provided by Adventure Outfitters on a first come, first served basis.

Lakefield Farmers' Market
Thursday, June 19, 2025
9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Lakefield-Smith Community Centre (map)
The Lakefield Farmers’ Market is a vibrant community hub where locals and visitors connect with local growers, bakers, and artisans from across the region. Every Thursday, rain or shine.

Lakefield Farmers' Market
Thursday, June 12, 2025
9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Lakefield-Smith Community Centre (map)
The Lakefield Farmers’ Market is a vibrant community hub where locals and visitors connect with local growers, bakers, and artisans from across the region.

Kawartha Youth Talent Showcase
An evening of captivating music at Lakefield United Church! Featuring award-winning young artists performing Chopin, Liszt, Mozart, and more. The event is free, however donations will be gratefully accepted at the door in support of The Kawartha Youth Orchestra and Community Care Lakefield.

Lakefield Farmers' Market
The Lakefield Farmers’ Market is a vibrant community hub where locals and visitors connect with local growers, bakers, and artisans from across the region. Shop fresh produce, homemade treats, and unique handcrafted goods, all in a friendly, small-town setting. Enjoy live music from talented buskers while you browse and soak up the market atmosphere in the heart of the Kawarthas.
Lakefield Farmers' Market
The Lakefield Farmers’ Market is a vibrant community hub where locals and visitors connect with local growers, bakers, and artisans from across the region. Shop fresh produce, homemade treats, and unique handcrafted goods, all in a friendly, small-town setting. Enjoy live music from talented buskers while you browse and soak up the market atmosphere in the heart of the Kawarthas.
Lakefield Farmers' Market
The Lakefield Farmers’ Market is a vibrant community hub where locals and visitors connect with local growers, bakers, and artisans from across the region. Shop fresh produce, homemade treats, and unique handcrafted goods, all in a friendly, small-town setting. Enjoy live music from talented buskers while you browse and soak up the market atmosphere in the heart of the Kawarthas.