Here is what’s on for the weekend of Aug. 14-16. Listed below are public events planned in Grimsby, Beamsville, Smithville, Jordan Station, Vineland and area.
Friday, Aug. 14
Fri-YAY Trivia Night at Station 1 Coffeehouse
Trivia Night at Station 1 Coffeehouse in Grimsby runs every Friday, weather permitting. Groups of 6 required. Adults only. To reserve a table on the Southern Comfort Patio at the back of the building call the cafe at 905-309-4000 or drop by to book in person. For more info click here.
Star-gazing and dinner under the stars at Calamus
[One dinner sitting left for the Friday event Saturday night is SOLD OUT!] Did you know that Calamus Estate Winery, in Jordan Station, has a space observatory? It’s often mistaken for a silo on the side of a renovated barn. But inside it is Chronos Observatory, the home to a deep-space telescope that’s perfect for stargazing. Calamus will be hosting a dinner and star-gazing evening on August 14, 2020 and August 15, 2020 [SOLD OUT].
To learn more about this event and sign up visit: Calamus events.
Calamus Estate Winery is located at: 3100 Glen Rd, Jordan Station (click for map)
Rib night date night at Harbour Estates Winery
Locals seeking a romantic date night out with their sweetie can visit Harbour Estates Winery any Friday for Rib Night Date Night. Sit on the patio and enjoy fall-off-the-bone ribs with Harbour Estate’s famous Baco-infused BBQ sauce. The regular patio menu will also be available. Book in advance.
For more information or to book visit: Harbour Estates Winery
Harbour Estates Winery is located at 4362 Jordan Rd, Jordan Station (click for map)
Saturday, Aug. 15
Tide & Vine dinner and wine experience at Fielding Estate Winery
Enjoy an gourmet lunch or dinner meal of wine and seafood in the Fielding Vineyard Lounge. Groups of up to four. Tide & Vine, a Niagara Falls based Oyster House & Restaurant specializing in seafood and dishes inspired by scratch cooking, will provide the meals. The menu includes wild gulf shrimps, lobster tail, snow crab clusters, and more. Premium Fielding Estate Wine is also included.
For more information and to register visit the event page: Tide & Wine at Fielding Estate Winery
Flat Rock Cellars food truck visit
Flat Rock Cellars will host a different food truck from 2pm to 5pm most saturdays in August. Visitors can walk-up and order, then grab a glass of wine to sip with their lunch or dinner meal.
Flat Rock is located at 2727 Seventh Ave, Jordan Station, ON L0R 1S0 (click for map)
Sunday, Aug. 16
Tagging Monarchs at EC Brown Wetland
The Tagging Monarchs event at EC Brown invites Niagara region residents to be scientists for a day. Butterflies are tagged to help scientists study the origins of the Monarchs that reach Mexico. By tagging monarchs scientists learn about migration patterns, mortality, how weather influences them and tracks changes to their migratory habits.
Event attendees get to do the initial capture and tag. This is the 29th season of the Monarch Watch Tagging Program. It’s free to join but participants must register for a ticket to save their spot. For more info and the link to register click here: Tagging Monarchs at EC Brown Wetland
Events running all weekend, Aug. 14-16
Jazz in the Creek in Stoney Creek
Jazz in the Creek is August 14-16 weekend in downtown Stoney Creek along King Street East. From 4-9 pm food trucks, vendors, and local businesses will line the downtown strip. Additionally, there will be a car show from 6-9 pm. Here is what attendees can expect:
- Free entry and parking
- Motorcycles and music social
- Shops and patios open
- Artisan vendors
- Musical performances from George Kash and Mahima Akshinthala (Fri & Sat)
- Mahima Akshinthala
Summer patio season is in full swing
AROUND THE BENCH COMMUNITIES – The Bench is home to many breathtaking patios in scenic surroundings across Jordan Station, Beamsville, Vineland and Grimsby. Many of them sit on the grounds of palatial wineries with sprawling estates and spectacular views. They serve premium wines and have restaurants that offer farm-to-table fare. Add these patios to your local summer things to do list. Reserve seats in advance. Seating is spaced according to Ontario’s Phase 2 reopening guidelines. https://niagarainfo.ca/best-summer-patios-beamsville-grimsby-smithville/
Tasting passport to six wineries
Cornerstone Winery, Calamus, London Born Wine Co., Sue Ann Staff Estate, Rockway, and Harbour Estates have come together to offer a wine passport. Each ticket includes a wine tour for two people at the six wineries. Guests will enjoy three tastings at each winery. There is also a VIP option which includes 1 bottle of wine per passport at each three of the wineries (wine chosen by winery).
To partake in this experience, visit WagJag to purchase the passport
Start planning for next weekend…
Thursday, Aug. 20, 2020
- Farmer’s Market Day in Grimsby
- Farmer’s Market Day in Stoney Creek
- Yoga on the lawn at Westcott Vineyards
Friday, Aug. 21, 2020
Saturday, Aug. 22, 2020
Flat Rock Cellars food truck visit
Sunday, Aug. 23, 2020
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