Community Events
Performing Arts Lakefield: Laila Biali
Sunday, November 22, 2026
3:00 p.m.
Lakefield United Church (map)
Laila Biali is a 2026 Grammy nominee and multi-award-winning vocalist, pianist, songwriter and national radio host, returning to PAL with a tribute project reimagining Joni Mitchell and the Canadian songbook, joined by Kelly Jefferson, George Koller, and Ben Wittman.
Lakefield Community Christmas Carol Service
Sunday, November 29, 2026
7:00 p.m.
Lakefield United Church (map)
The Lakefield community is invited to a Christmas Carol Service at Lakefield Uniter Church. Special Guests The Peterborough Pop Ensemble, directed by Maureen Harris-Lowe, Music Director: Vince Abrahamse, Featuring: Lakefield Community Choir and Instrumentalists, Lakefield Children’s Chorus
Bob Trennum & Friends Christmas Concert
Saturday, December 5, 2026
2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
St. John the Baptist Anglican Church (map)
Join local musician Bob Trennum and his band for a holiday concert. Supporting the Lakefield Community Food Bank.
Performing Arts Lakefield: Joe Sealy
Sunday, February 21, 2027
3:00 p.m.
Lakefield United Church (map)
Joe Sealy is an Order of Canada member and JUNO-winning jazz pianist whose six-decade career has brought the stories and traditions of Black Canadian history into the country's musical landscape, joined here by Alison Young, Paul Novotny and Daniel Barnes.
Performing Arts Lakefield: Maggie’s Wake
Sunday, April 4, 2027
3:00 p.m.
Lakefield United Church (map)
Maggie's Wake is a mod-trad, female-fronted folk-Celtic crew delivering a fiery fusion of Celtic tradition and roots swagger, with driving jigs and reels, soaring vocals and whistles, double fiddle, and flashes of country twang.
Performing Arts Lakefield: Sultans of String
Sunday, May 30, 2027
3:00 p.m.
Lakefield United Church (map)
Sultans of String are seven-time CFMA winners and three-time JUNO nominees whose genre-hopping sound blends Celtic reels, Django-jazz, flamenco and Arabic rhythms into a passport of fiery, virtuosic roots music.
Irish Oktoberfest
Sunday, October 25, 2026
5:00 p.m.
St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church (map)
St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church is hosting Irish Oktoberfest featuring the Duketow Family on Sunday, October 26. Doors open at 5:00 p.m. Tickets are $20 per person or $50 per family, and included an Oktoberfest Sausage Meal. Beer and wine will also be available for purchase.
Lakefield Legion 100th Anniversary Celebration
Saturday, October 17, 2026
2:00 p.m.
Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 77, Lakefield (map)
100 Year Anniversary of the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 77 in Lakefield, Live Music, Meat Draw at 4:00 p.m.
Performing Arts Lakefield: Crystal Shawanda
Sunday, September 27, 2026
3:00 p.m.
Lakefield United Church (map)
Crystal Shawanda is a JUNO Award-winning blues artist who brings raw emotion, technical mastery, and deep cultural grounding to every note, honouring her Anishinaabe and Ojibwe-Potawatomi roots with a voice that refuses to be restrained.
Lakefield Legion ‘Ender Bender’
Saturday, September 26, 2026
2:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 77, Lakefield (map)
The Lakefield Legion is hosting a Summer Ender Bender on Saturday, September 26 with the Gord Kidd Band. Free admission. Bring a lawn chair, if possible. 18+ event, all welcome!
Dance with The Footnotes
Friday, Saturday 25, 2026
7:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.
Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 77, Lakefield (map)
Dance with The Footnotes in support of Community Care Lakefield. The Footnotes will play favourites from the ‘60s, ‘70s, and ‘80s. Tickets: $20/person
Lakefield Pride Picnic
Saturday, September 20, 2026
11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Cenotaph Park (map)
Save the date for the 6th annual Lakefield Pride Picnic. Drag story time with Betty Baker, live music feat. Taylor Abrahamse, bouncy castle, kids’ section, food, vendors, community partners and much more!
Corn Festival at the Lakefield Farmers' Market
Thursday, September 17, 2026
9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Lakefield-Smith Community Centre Parking Lot (map)
The Lakefield Farmers’ Market is hosting a Corn Festival on Thursday, September 17. Stop by the market for Spicy Street Corn — toppings from LaMesita Restaurante and corn from Selwyn Garlic Farm, Butter Sculptures — artisan vendors will getting creative with butter! Jennie Mackenzie from Jen’s Home Baking will judge the creations and choose a winner at 10:00 a.m.
Lakefield Legion Wing Night
Friday, September 4, 2026
4:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 77 (map)
Wing Night at the Lakefield Legion with live music by Aubrey Northey. On the patio, if weather allows. If rain, the event will move indoors to the club room.
St. Paul's Beef BBQ
Sunday, August 16, 2026
3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church (map)
Enjoy delicious, locally-sourced roast beef, corn on the cob, seasonal vegetables, and homemade pie. There will also be live entertainment and raffle prizes. Sure to have your heart smiling and your toes tapping!
SolarFest
Saturday, August 8, 2026
9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Downtown Lakefield (map)
Visit Downtown Lakefield for a sun-filled day of local shopping, live entertainment, food and refreshments, family and kids’ activities, contests and prizes. Taking place on Queen Street between Bridge and Reid Streets.
An Evening With Elvis
Thursday, August 6, 2026
7:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 77 (map)
Selwyn Public Library presents An Evening With Elvis. Step into a night of music, memories, and community spirit at An Evening with Elvis, a Selwyn Public Library fundraising event! Enjoy an unforgettable evening featuring a dazzling Elvis tribute by Patrick Balleux, an artist bringing twenty years of experience impersonating the King of rock 'n' roll. (Photo: The King Today with Patrick Balleux)
Lakefield Jazz, Art & Craft Festival
Saturday, July 11, 2026
10:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Isabel Morris Park (map)
The Lakefield Jazz, Art & Craft Festival is one of the region’s premier summer events, blending world-class jazz, local artisans, creative makers, and delicious food under the summer sky.
Lakefield Legion Canada Day Party
Wednesday, July 1, 2026
2:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Royal Canadian Legion Branch 77, Lakefield (map)
Lakefield Legion’s annual Canada Day celebration! Enjoy live music, BBQ, cash bar, and good company.
Live Music at the Lakefield Legion
Saturday, June 20, 2026
11:00 a.m. - onward
Royal Canadian Legion Branch 77, Lakefield (map)
Live Legion at the Lakefield Legion, Saturday, June 20 at 11:00 a.m. following the Veteran Memorial dedication. Musical host, Mr. Clarinet and His Sax. Music will be on the patio if weather allows, incase of rain it will move to the clubroom. Free admission, all are welcome!
Gangsters & Flappers: Roaring 20s Party
Saturday, June 6, 2026
7:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.
Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 77 Lakefield (map)
The Lakefield Legion is hosting Gangsters & Flappers, a Rolling 20s Party on Saturday, June 6. Dance to the Electric City String Band, a 17-piece orchestra. Light lunch. Costumes are encouraged.
Lakefield Legion Summer Kick Off Party
Saturday, May 30, 2026
2:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 77
Lakefield Singers presents: The Beatles
Monday, May 11, 2026
7:00 p.m.
St. John the Baptist Anglican Church (map)
Join the Lakefield Singers for a short performance of Beatles’ hits followed by a sing-along and social at St. John the Baptist Church.
Performing Arts Lakefield presents: The Happy Pals New Orleans Party Orchestra
Sunday, April 19, 2026
3:00 p.m.
Lakefield United Church (map)
The Happy Pals are a classic New Orleans style ensemble which includes trumpet, trombone, clarinet, banjo, piano, double bass and drums. They are inspired by the early jazz and blues music of the 1920s and 1930s.
Spring Fling feat. Hunt the Hare
Friday, April 17, 2026
7:00 p.m.
St. Paul the Apostle Church Hall (map)
The Knights of Columbus in Lakefield are hosting a Spring Fling dance with Hunt the Hare at St. Paul’s the Apostle Church Hall on Friday, April 17. Doors open at 7:00 p.m.
Live Music at the Lakefield Legion
Saturday, April 4, 2026
2:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 77 (map)
Live music with the Nephton Ridgerunners. All are welcome, free admission.
Open Mic at the Lakefield Legion
Saturday, March 28, 2026
1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 77 (map)
Open mic, free admission, all are welcome!
Spring Spin at the Lakefield Legion
Saturday, March 21, 2026
2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 77 (map)
More details to come!
Live Music at the Lakefield Legion
Saturday, March 7, 2026
2:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 77 (map)
Live music with Joselyn Burford, all are welcome! Free admission.
Winter Olympic Party
Saturday, January 31, 2026
1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 77 (map)
Everyone is welcome to join the Lakefield Legion in celebrating PolarFest with a fun-filled Winter Olympic Party.
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.