08/06/2026
It’s Weekly Roundup time in Grand Bend and Lambton Shores!
The weekend is lining up with beach concerts, live music, drag racing, speedway action, theatre, markets, patios, breweries, golf stops, fair weekend fun, and plenty of reasons to get out around Grand Bend, Thedford, Zurich, Parkhill, Bayfield, Forest, Exeter, Arkona, and the surrounding area.
Thursday, August 6
Grand Bend Sunset Sounds
Mudmen take the stage with special guest Warren Hargraves from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the Grand Bend beach concert series. Bring a chair, enjoy the music, and support the night with a freewill offering.
Friday, August 7
Grand Bend Motorplex
Windsor Weekend runs August 7 to 9 at Grand Bend Motorplex, bringing a big weekend of community drag racing to the track. Expect plenty of racing action throughout the weekend.
Parkhill Fair
The 166th Parkhill Fair kicks off Friday with the fairgrounds opening, exhibits, midway fun, food, animals, family activities, and the start of a full weekend of fair energy in North Middlesex.
Huron County Playhouse
Nashville Music City is running at Huron Country Playhouse this weekend. Check the theatre schedule for exact showtimes and ticket availability.
Forest Fall Fair
The Western Ontario Steam Threshers Festival kicks off Friday night with live music in the B**r Gardens featuring C**t McLachlan from 8:00 p.m. to 12:30 a.m., plus the start of a full weekend of tractor pulls, vendors, kids programming, steam engines, demonstrations, and festival fun.
Widder Station Golf, Grill & Tap House
Dave Collins performs live on the patio from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Great food, cold drinks, and live local music to kick off the weekend. Reservations are recommended.
Saturday, August 8
Grand Bend Motorplex
Windsor Weekend continues at the Motorplex. This long-running community drag racing event brings competitors and fans to Grand Bend for a full weekend of track action.
Parkhill Fair
The Parkhill Fair continues Saturday with midway fun, exhibits, 4-H animals, food, family activities, and a full day at the fairgrounds. Saturday’s big highlight is the Demolition Derby at 3:00 p.m.
Grand Bend Speedway and Go Kart Centre
Summer Scorcher hits the track Saturday night at 8:00 p.m. The lineup includes Super Late Model, Can Am Midgets, and Mini Truck Nationals.
Torched Brewing Company
Jim Overboard performs live from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. This is an acoustic performance with free entry, making Torched a great Saturday afternoon patio stop for live music, cold b**r, and a laid-back summer vibe.
Dave's Pub & Grill at Oakwood Resort
Mark Moran performs live from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. A great Saturday night stop at Oakwood for live music, food, drinks, and a relaxed Grand Bend evening.
Widder Station Golf, Grill & Tap House
David Gallagher performs live on the patio from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Make a night of it with dinner, drinks, and live music at Widder Station. Reservations are recommended.
Bad Apple Brewing Company Ltd.
Lance Bedard performs live from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Sunny Sally’s Yoga is also listed for 10:00 a.m.
White Squirrel Golf Club
Live Music Every Saturday Night is listed from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Sunday, August 9
Pinery Market
Open from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., rain or shine. A classic Sunday stop for vendors, food, finds, shopping, and market wandering just outside Grand Bend.
Parkhill Fair
The Parkhill Fair wraps up Sunday with more fair fun, food, midway, animals, exhibits, and family activities. Sunday’s feature event is Pro Wrestling with Cody Deaner & crew at 1:00 p.m. in the Community Centre.
Bad Apple Brewing Company Ltd.
Jim Otterbein performs live from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Torched Brewing Company
Josh Mittelholtz performs live from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. This is an acoustic performance with free entry, perfect for wrapping up the weekend with live music, drinks, and a relaxed Sunday afternoon at Torched.
Widder Station Golf, Grill & Tap House
Terry Mancini performs live on the patio from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. A solid Sunday afternoon stop for food, drinks, and live music.
Twin Pines Orchards & C***r House
Second Sunday Vendors Market runs from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Sip, shop local goods, and enjoy the orchard.
A Little Further Out
Bayfield
Bayfield is always worth the drive for shops, patios, the marina, beach walks, and a slower small-town summer feel. Keep the Bayfield Farmers’ Market on your radar for Friday afternoons, along with the restaurants, patios, and Main Street stops.
Forest
The Steam Threshers Festival runs August 7 to 9 at the Forest Fairgrounds with tractor pulls, b**r garden, live music, vendors, kids programming, steam engines, demonstrations, and more.
Exeter
The Exeter Ram Rodeo runs August 8 and 9 at the South Huron Recreation Centre, bringing bronc riding, bull riding, barrel racing, and a full rodeo weekend.
Arkona
Arkona is worth keeping in the mix for Rock Glen, local food stops, and anyone heading between Thedford, Forest, Parkhill, and the surrounding area.
Grand Bend Strip, Patios & Nightlife Stops
Baja Beach Bar, Growling Gator, Industria, Midori, Willy’s, Tipsy Pelican, Colonial Hotel, La Playita, Crabby Joe’s, The Kiwi, Dave’s Pub, Torched Brewing, and the Main Street patio scene are all worth keeping in your weekend plans for food, drinks, patios, beach energy, and late-night stops.
Weekend Stops Around Town
Shale Ridge Estate Winery & C***ry in Thedford is always a great daytime stop for w**e, c***r, food, and the estate experience. Their Swing Table Experience and Ridge Flight are also listed as available experiences.
Grog’s Pub and Grill, Bad Apple, Widder Station, White Squirrel, Shale Ridge, Torched Brewing, Winnie’s Roadhouse, Dave’s Pub, The Kiwi, Crabby Joe’s, Midori, Industria, Baja Beach Bar, Growling Gator, Tipsy Pelican, and the Grand Bend strip are all worth keeping on the radar for food, drinks, patios, and weekend plans.
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