Manitoulin Culinary Tourism

1st Annual Manitoulin Island Community Safety Day
2026-06-06 10:00 - 16:00 (America/Toronto) | NEMI Recreation Centre, 9001 Hwy 6, Little Current, Ontario, Canada
1st Annual Manitoulin Island Community Safety Day
Remember to mark your calendar for Saturday June 6th! More than 20 local, provincial and national first responder, health/wellness and emergency preparedness organizations will be in Little Current to share information and answer your questions! Free admission! Truck zone!

Assiginack Agricultural Society Plant & Bake Sale
2026-06-06 09:00 - 13:00 | Ontario
Assiginack Agricultural Society Plant & Bake Sale

Hosted by the Assiginack Horticultural Society and the Assiginack Agricultural Society
Come out and buy some plants and some baked goods too!
15589 Highway 6 Manitowaning

Bee Friendly Gardens Event
2026-06-06 08:00 - 17:00 | Bee Friendly Gardens, 2566 Hwy 540, Little Current, Ontario, P0P 1K0, Canada
Bee Friendly Gardens Event
CASH ONLY
Come out for a stroll through Bee Friendly Gardens
A Variety of shrubs that will make your birds and bees happy
Rustic Bird Houses by the Aelick Team
Sacred Tobacco Plant (to the first 10 visitors)
Bee Friendly perennials
Organic Veggie Plants
LUNCH AVALABLE FROM: Xoctli – Latino Street Food by chef Angel

High Tea by the Little Current Hospital Auxiliary
2026-05-31 13:00 - 15:00 | NEMI Recreation Centre, 9001 Hwy 6, Little Current, Ontario, Canada
High Tea by the Little Current Hospital Auxiliary
Tickets are limited, make sure to grab your tickets to support Manitoulin Health Centre.
This event is being organized by the Little Current MHC Auxiliary. 705-919-1687
NOTE: TICKETS SELL OUT REALLY FAST SO DON’T DELAY

Split Rail & Finnia Chocolate Open House
2026-05-29 15:00 - 19:00 | Split Rail Brewery, 31 Water St,, Gore Bay, Ontario, P0P 1H0, Canada
Split Rail & Finnia Chocolate Open House
Ever wondered how local non-alcoholic drinks, craft beer, and bean-to-bar chocolate are made?
Join us for a behind-the-scenes look at Split Rail and Finnia Chocolate.
Tour the facilities, meet the teams, and see how it all comes together.
What to Expect:

Guided tours of the production spaces
Meet the makers and teams
Samples and light snacks
Good conversation and Q&A

Whether you’re a craft beverage lover, home brewer, chocolate enthusiast, wholesaler, or simply curious — this is your chance to experience it all up close.

Manitoulin Trade Show (previously Home, Cottage & Culinary Show)
2026-05-29 - 2026-05-31 | NEMI Recreation Centre, 9001 Hwy 6, Little Current, Ontario, Canada
Manitoulin Trade Show (previously Home, Cottage & Culinary Show)
NEMI Recreation Centre in Little Current
Fri. May 29th – Sun. May 31st

Highlighting businesses that provide products and services to the Manitoulin and surrounding areas, the Manitoulin Trade Show offers a wide range of project ideas and inspirations for any interest. Businesses will share their new and innovative products with interested buyers; don’t miss out on what you didn’t know you were looking for!
Don’t forget to check out what’s happening on the main stage; local entertainment, demonstrations, presentations by industry experts and more.

Rockville Community Pot Luck Supper
2026-05-23 18:00 - 20:00 | Rockville Hall, 1253 Rockville Rd., Mindemoya, Ontario, P0P 2C0, Canada
Rockville Community Pot Luck Supper
Located at the Rockville Hall
1253 Rockville Rd.
Bring a pot luck dish and come out and enjoy the community of people.
proceeds to support the Rockville Hall

Around the World Cooking Class - Cabbage Rolls
2026-05-20 18:30 - 20:00 | NEMI Recreation Centre, 9001 Hwy 6, Little Current, Ontario, Canada
Around the World Cooking Class – Cabbage Rolls
Location: NEMI Recreation Centre
Date/Time: May 20th 6:30
Only 12 spots available
EMAIL: Lisa Hallaert to register lhallaert@townofnemi.on.ca
Sponsored by:

Smokelore BBQ
2026-05-17 14:00 - 22:00 | Mancave, 772 Cross Hill Road, M'Chigeeng, Ontario, P0P 1G0, Canada
Smokelore BBQ
May 17th 2-10 pm
$20
Location the Mancave
772 Cross Hill Road M’Chigeeng
Live Bands – no cover charge
12 hr. smoked pulled pork Sandwich, Lentil Potato Salad, Signature Coleslaw $20 single meal.

Split Rail May Brew4
2026-05-16 11:00 - 20:00 | Split Rail Brewery, 31 Water St,, Gore Bay, Ontario, P0P 1H0, Canada
Split Rail May Brew4
We are so excited to welcome Watersedge Pub and Restaurant Southern Smokehouse to the Split Rail family — and what better way to kick things off than the long weekend and MayBrew4!Join us Saturday, May 16 for the official start of summer — live music with Chris Walker, games, cold beverages, and the grand opening of Water’s Edge Southern Smokehouse right here at 31 Water St., Gore Bay.New flavours. Same great times on the patio. Come join us and give Water’s Edge Southern Smokehouse a warm Manitoulin welcome!

Meldrum Bay Annual ATV Ride
2026-05-16 | Meldrum Bay Community Hall, Front Street, Meldrum Bay, Ontario, Canada
Meldrum Bay Annual ATV Ride
Meldrum Bay Community Hall
Proceeds to Dawson Citizens Improvement Association
Bike Registration 8-10. Ride Starts at 10am
Door Prizes (must be present to win)
Proof of Insurance required
Alcohol Free Event
Price includes rid and lunch
For more Info 905-328-1854

Fundraising Dinner - Burpee & Mills Fire Department
2026-05-09 17:00 - 20:00 | Burpee-Mills Recreation Complex, 8 Bailey Line Road, Evansville, Ontario, Canada
Fundraising Dinner – Burpee & Mills Fire Department
All you can eat pasta buffet
Come out at support the Fire Department. Fundraising Dinner. Located at the Burpee & Mills Community Hall 8 Bailey Line Rd. Evansville.
$25 per person
Contact Nikki Middleton
705-282-4109 for tickets

Luncheon/Bazaar/Bake Sale in support of Manitoulin Health Centre
2026-05-09 11:00 - 14:00 | Mindemoya Community Centre, Mindemoya, Ontario, P0P 1S0, Canada
Luncheon/Bazaar/Bake Sale in support of Manitoulin Health Centre
May 9th
In support of the Manitoulin Health Centre. Hosted by Mindemoya Hospital Auxiliary
Luncheon 11:30 – 2
Bazaar ad Bake Sale 11-2
$15 Adults
Ages 6-12 $10

Central Manitoulin Spring Market - Providence Bay
2026-05-09 10:00 - 15:00 | Providence Bay Arena, 5143 Hwy 551, Providence Bay, Ontario, P0P 1T0, Canada
Central Manitoulin Spring Market – Providence Bay
Come out an see all our great vendors.
Located at Providence Bay Exhibition Hall

Registrations Are Now open for the Spring Market.

May 9th at the Providence Bay Exhibition Hall – Providence Bay Agricultural Society.

Register Here: https://forms.gle/f1aYVXFkq7bg967h8

Around the World Cooking Class - Sushi
2026-05-06 18:30 - 20:00 | NEMI Recreation Centre, 9001 Hwy 6, Little Current, Ontario, Canada
Around the World Cooking Class – Sushi
Location: NEMI Recreation Centre
Date/Time: May 6th 6:30
Only 12 spots available
EMAIL: Lisa Hallaert to register lhallaert@townofnemi.on.ca
Sponsored by:

Annual Silver Water Fish Fry
2026-05-02 17:00 - 19:00 | Silver Water Community Hall, 20530 Highway 540, Silver Water, Ontario, Canada
Annual Silver Water Fish Fry
May 2nd, 5-7 PM – All proceeds to the Silver Water Community Hall
$25. Meal includes fish (whitefish), wedges, coleslaw, dessert, tea/coffee
Come out for a great meal, an opportunity to meet up with family & friends and support the Silver Water Community

Freshwater Boutique Fashion Show
2026-05-02 13:00 - 15:00 | Freshwater Community Church, 51 Yonge St., Mindemoya, Ontario, P0P 2C0, Canada
Freshwater Boutique Fashion Show
To be held at the Freshwater Community Church in Mindemoya with proceeds to the Manitoulin Hospital Auxiliary,
Formerly known as Cindy’s fashions.
Come out and see some great fashions and support a great cause.

Tea & Tunes with Ricardo Chavez at Bittersweet Tea Co
2026-04-25 13:00 - 15:00 | Bittersweeet Tea Company, 6284 Hwy 540, M'Chigeeng, Ontario, P0P 1G0, Canada
Tea & Tunes with Ricardo Chavez at Bittersweet Tea Co
No tickets required. Limited Seating, no reservations.

Mothers Day Tea and Fashion Show
2026-04-22 08:00 - 17:00 | Tehkummah Seniors Hall, 468 Highway 542A, Tehkummah, Ontario, P0P 2C0, Canada
Mothers Day Tea and Fashion Show
May 6th – 7 pm
Fashions by Cindy’s Fashions.
Tea, Coffee and assorted desserts.

Yuk Yuks at Manitoulin Hotel & Conference Centre
2026-04-11 18:00 - 21:00 | Manitoulin Hotel & Conference Centre, 66 Meredith St East, Little Current, Ontario, P0P 1K0, Canada
Yuk Yuks at Manitoulin Hotel & Conference Centre.
Canada’s National Stand Up Comedy Clubs
Live, uncut comedy.

Details to follow in 2026

Around the World Cooking Class - Italian Meatballs
2026-04-08 18:30 - 20:00 | NEMI Recreation Centre, 9001 Hwy 6, Little Current, Ontario, Canada
Around the World Cooking Class – Italian Meatballs
Location: NEMI Recreation Centre
Date/Time: April 8th 6:30
Only 12 spots available
EMAIL: Lisa Hallaert to register lhallaert@townofnemi.on.ca
Sponsored by:

Manitoulin Island Best Butter Tart Contest
2026-03-28 11:00 - 12:30 | Kagawong Park Centre, 39 Henry Drive, Kagawong, ON, P0P 1J0, Canada
Manitoulin Island Best Butter Tart Contest
Part of the Manitoulin Maple Syrup Festival.
Come out and see what home baker and business baker makes the best butter tarts! (If you want to register as a baker go to the link to register)
All bakers will partner with a local maple syrup producer and use that maple syrup in their butter tarts.
Come out and enjoy a maple forward breakfast or a maple forward lunch and watch Manitoulin Island’s best butter tart contest (11:00 – 12:30)
Visit the vendor booths and buy some fabulous butter tarts and lots of other maple forward things.

Manitoulin Maple Syrup Festival
2026-03-28 10:00 - 16:00 | Kagawong Park Centre, 39 Henry Drive, Kagawong, ON, P0P 1J0, Canada
Manitoulin Maple Syrup Festival
The first and hopefully annual Manitoulin Maple Syrup Festival. Kagawong Park Centre
All things Maple!
Vendors, Events, Guest Speakers, Interactive games, baking contest, maple syrup contest, cooking demonstration, and of course food.
10-4 general public
6-9 pre-purchase ticketed multi-course dining event (limited seating)

Manitoulin Maple Syrup Festival Pancake Brunch in support of MHC
2026-03-28 10:00 - 14:00 | Kagawong Park Centre, 39 Henry Drive, Kagawong, ON, P0P 1J0, Canada
Manitoulin Maple Syrup Festival Pancake Brunch in support of MHC
It’s Pancakes for a Purpose!
The MHC Little Current Hospital Auxiliary invites you to the Manitoulin Maple Syrup Festival at the Kagawong Community Centre for a delicious pancake breakfast or lunch!
March 28
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
All proceeds will support Vital Visions – Higher Resolution Leads to Clearer Solutions, the Manitoulin Health Centre fundraising campaign for new ultrasound machines that will strengthen care for our community.

Tea and Talk at Bittersweet Tea Co
2026-03-14 13:00 - 15:00 | Bittersweeet Tea Company, 6284 Hwy 540, M'Chigeeng, Ontario, P0P 1G0, Canada
Tea and Talk at Bittersweet Tea Co

Join us for Tea & Tunes on April 16, from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.

Iridology: What your eyes can tell you
Guest Speaker Cheryl Millet

Tickets $25 (must be purchased in advance)
Limited Seating.
To register

Split Rail Brewery Maple Fest
2026-03-14 12:00 - 18:00 | Split Rail Brewery, 31 Water St,, Gore Bay, Ontario, P0P 1H0, Canada
Split Rail Brewery Maple Fest
MAPLE FEST 🍁
Saturday, March 14, 2026
12 PM – 6 PM
Celebrate the sweet taste of maple season with live music, local vendors, food, and all the maple magic imaginable! ✨
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LOCATION
Split Rail Brewing Co.,
31 Water Street, Gore Bay
Interested vendors please contact Shirley at shirley@splitrailmanitoulin.com

Luck of the Irish Dinner & Dance
2026-03-13 17:30 - 23:00 | Burpee-Mills Recreation Complex, 8 Bailey Line Road, Evansville, Ontario, Canada
Luck of the Irish Dinner & Dance
Licensed Event (DD available)
Homemade Lasagne
Dinner & Dance
Doors Open at 5:30, Dinner at 7:00, Dance to follow. Live Band

World Thinking Day Tea Party - Girl Guides Canada
2026-02-22 12:00 - 15:00 | Gore Bay Legion, 26 Phipps St., Gore Bay, Ontario, P0P 1H0, Canada
World Thinking Day Tea Party – Girl Guides Canada
Past and Present Guide members and Leaders are Invited

Do you know someone who used to be a Girl Guide?

A former Spark
A Ember at heart
A Guide who still remembers campfires & friendship circles

TAG a former Guide or Leader below and invite them to our World Thinking Day Tea Party!

February 22, 2026
12:00–3:00 PM
Basement of the Gore Bay Legion

High tea •
Fun activities •
Friendship & memories
Wear your finest outfit — fancy, fun, fabulous!

RSVP by Feb 15 to
1westernmanitoulinsbgpr@gmail.com

Let’s reconnect, reminisce, and celebrate Our Friendship — because once a Guide, always a Guide

Family Fireworks Day - Assiginack
2026-02-15 18:30 - 21:00 | Manitowaning Arena/Fair Grounds, 59 Vankoughnet St., Manitowaning, Ontario, Canada
Family Fireworks Day – Assiginack
Everyone welcome! Special thanks to Twisted Sister for their donation of hot chocolate and popcorn! Also many thanks to our Fire Department for doing the fireworks!
Winter Fun for the Whole Family
Popcorn & Hot Chocolate
Tobogganing at the Toboggan Hill
Festivities start at 6:30, Fireworks just before 8pm

Pancake Tuesday - Spring Bay Church
2026-02-15 17:30 - 19:00 | Spring Bay Church, 9351 Hwy 542, Spring Bay, Ontario, Canada
Pancake Tuesday – Spring Bay Church
Pancake Tuesday Is Coming!

Join us for our Pancake Tuesday Supper on February 17 starting at 5:30 PM!

This fun and tasty evening is a fundraiser for Kids In The Kitchen, and the best part? The kids will be serving you!

Come hungry, come supportive, and come ready to encourage our kids as they learn, serve, and grow together.

Date: February 17

Time: 5:30 PM

Why: Supporting Kids In The Kitchen

How Much: By donation

Where: 9351 Hwy 542 in Spring Bay

Bring your family, invite a friend, and help make it a night to remember!
