06/18/2026
It’s Weekly Roundup time in Grand Bend and Lambton Shores!
The Fathers Day weekend is shaping up with live music, theatre, markets, motorsports, BeachFest, racing, karaoke, patios, breweries, and plenty of reasons to get out around Grand Bend, Lambton Shores, Thedford, Zurich, Parkhill, Forest, Bayfield, Exeter, and the usual local stops.
Thursday, June 18
Dave's Pub & Grill at Oakwood Resort
Thursday Wing Night at Dave’s Pub is a great way to ease into the weekend at Oakwood.
Friday, June 19
Crabby Joe's Bar & Grill - Grandbend
The Maple Keys Piano Show starts at 6:00 p.m., bringing an all-request piano party to Friday night.
The Grand Bend Legion
Meat Draw at 5:00 p.m., followed by Karaoke at 7:00 p.m.
Torched Brewing Company
Music Bingo with Marcel Gelinas Music runs from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Winnie’s Roadhouse
Danceland performs live from 8:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., bringing a Friday night of dancing, great music, food specials, cold drinks, and good times. The kitchen will be open late.
Widder Station Golf, Grill & Tap House
Dave Collins performs live from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Huron Country Playhousentry Playhouse
Snow White and the Seven Tenors: A Panto hits the stage at 2:00 p.m., and 42nd Street also has a 2:00 p.m. show.
Grand Bend Motorplex
The Motorplex has a motorcycle race series weekend listed from Friday through Sunday, giving race fans another reason to head to the track.
Saturday, June 20
Grand Bend BeachFest - Kids Edition
Grand Bend Main Beach hosts BeachFest from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Expect family fun, Kids Zone activities, inflatables, sand castle fun, skateboarding demos, food vendors, and a full day at the beach.
Bad Apple Brewing Company Ltd.
Sunny Sally’s Yoga starts at 10:00 a.m., followed by live music with Misfit Toys from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Widder Station Golf, Grill & Tap House
Jesse Webber performs live from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Grand Bend Speedway and Go Kart Centre
Father’s Appreciation Night hits the track Saturday night. Main events start at 8:00 p.m., with preliminary events at 6:45 p.m. Expect Home Track and V8 Sprint Car action, plus a Father’s Go Kart Race.
Huron Country Playhouse
A full Saturday theatre schedule with Snow White and the Seven Tenors: A Panto at 2:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., plus 42nd Street at 2:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
Crabby Joe's Bar & Grill - Grandbend
Live music is listed from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
The Grand Bend Legion
Elvis Show from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. in the lower level.
White Squirrel Golf Club
Rock the Range - Newfoundland Kitchen Party featuring Off the Rock, a Great Big Sea tribute, plus comedian Colin Hollet. Doors open at 5:00 p.m., with the show at 6:00 p.m.
Sunday, June 21
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.
Winnie’s Roadhouse is celebrating Father’s Day this Sunday with special Father’s Day features, cold drinks, food, and a fun nod to all the dads who know how to fix just about anything. Every dad who visits Winnie’s on Father’s Day will receive a complimentary roll of duct tape, in honour of Winnie and the values of family, hard work, laughter, and helping others.
Bad Apple Brewing Company Ltd.
Father’s Day Celebration with live music from Darren Steckle from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Widder Station Golf, Grill & Tap House
Jason Mercer performs live from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Huron Country Playhouse
Sunday matinees continue with Snow White and the Seven Tenors: A Panto at 2:00 p.m. and 42nd Street at 2:00 p.m.
A Little Further Out
Bayfield
Bayfield Farmers Market runs Friday from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. in Clan Gregor Square, with live music listed from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Captain Harrys has Danceland Acoustic playing Saturday night from 8:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Stone House Brewing Company has Geoff Masse Band Saturday from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. with Nacho Spot Food Truck, followed by Howling Dog Vintage Jazz Band Sunday from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. with wood-fired pizza.
Forest
Forest Farmers Market runs Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on King Street West in downtown Forest.
Forest Legion Branch 176 has its Saturday Meat Raffle starting at 4:00 p.m.
Exeter
Eddington's of Exeter has a Father’s Day Patio BBQ on Sunday from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Weekend Stops Around Town
Shale ridge Estate Winery in Thedford is a great daytime stop for wine, cider, food, and the estate experience.
Grog’s Pub and Grill, Tipsy Pelican, Growling Gator, Industria, Midori, La Playita, Colonial Hotel, The Kiwi, Crabby Joe’s, Dave’s Pub, and the Main Street patio/nightlife scene are all worth keeping on the radar for food, drinks, patios, and weekend plans.
Whether you’re heading to the beach, catching live music, checking out the market, going to the theatre, making a patio stop, or spending the night around town, there’s plenty happening around Grand Bend and Lambton Shores this weekend.
Plan ahead, book your ride, and enjoy the weekend safely.
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