York-Durham-Headwaters | Ontario Festivals Visited

Oshawa Peony Festival Visited

On February 14, 2019 / All Regions, York-Durham-Headwaters / 1 Comment

Open Marketing Programs Oshawa Peony Festival Visited by Festival Nomad "Sidekick" & Partner, Judi McWilliams Together Again... On a warm Saturday June afternoon the Festival Nomad and I were once again joined by our friends Barbara and Laurence Stevenson. Our destination was to the Oshawa Valley BotanicalRead more →

Kleinburg Binder Twine Festival

On November 19, 2018 / All Regions, York-Durham-Headwaters / Leave a comment

Open Marketing Programs Kleinburg Binder Twine Festival by Festival Nomad, Gary McWilliams Binder Twine… According to the historical information set out on their website, the Kleinburg Binder Twine Festival “began in the late 1800’s when farmers came to the community to buy twine to bind their sheaves ofRead more →

Ontario Maple Syrup Festivals (Video)

On November 3, 2018 / All Regions, Kawarthas-Northumberland, Southwestern, York-Durham-Headwaters / Leave a comment

Open Marketing Programs Ontario Maple Syrup Festivals by Gary McWilliams (aka Festival Nomad) One of the great things about Ontario in the spring are the Ontario Maple Syrup Festivals! Judi and I have been fortunate enough to have visited a number of them. The following article isRead more →

Bowmanville Rockin’ Rotary Ribfest

On October 4, 2018 / All Regions, York-Durham-Headwaters / Leave a comment

Open Marketing Programs Bowmanville Rockin’ Rotary Ribfest … by Festival Nomad, Gary McWilliams Sometimes arriving early does pay off! We arrived at the Bowmanville Rotary Ribfest with no traffic challenges! This was an unusual occurrence for us. Bowmanville is the largest community in the Municipality of Clarington, DurhamRead more →

Ajax Winterfest Visited

On September 20, 2018 / All Regions, York-Durham-Headwaters / Leave a comment

Open Marketing Programs Ajax Winterfest by Festival Nomad, Gary McWilliams Baby, It’s Cold Outside… Sunday was sunny windy day. The thermometer showed a temperature of -9°C, but the wind-chill was at least -24°C. With the temperature in mind, we dressed warmly and started of towards Toronto. WeRead more →

Sugarbush Maple Syrup Festival

On October 3, 2013 / All Regions, York-Durham-Headwaters / Leave a comment

Open Marketing Programs Sugarbush Maple Syrup Festival (Bruce's Mill Conservation Area) by Festival Nomad, Gary McWilliams “On a Clear Day…” The weather this winter has caused Judi and I a lot of problems! On a number of occasions we have planned a visit to a festival only toRead more →

Rise To Rebellion

On October 3, 2013 / All Regions, York-Durham-Headwaters / Leave a comment

Open Marketing Programs Rise To Rebellion (Georgina Pioneer Village, Keswick Ontario) by Gary McWilliams (aka Festival Nomad) A Rebel With A Cause! We drove the back roads to Keswick. It was a sunny spring morning and we were ready to “Rise To Rebellion”! The Georgina Pioneer Village,Read more →

Bowmanville Maple Festival (Video)

On September 18, 2013 / All Regions, York-Durham-Headwaters / Leave a comment

Open Marketing Programs Bowmanville Maple Festival and All That Jazz by Gary McWilliams (Festival Nomad) Heading Out… On Saturday, morning we got up early and headed west to Bowmanville. After getting off Highway 401, we headed north to County Road #2 (formerly Hwy 2) and then travelRead more →

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