Festivals and Events

Haldimand County recognizes the importance of community festivals, events and tournaments to enhance quality of life, tourism and economic development.

For a listing of Festivals and Events happening throughout Haldimand County, check out the Events Calendar or for location based events – the Event Map!

Geocache Tour 2021

Haldimand County is excited to bring a County-wide Geocaching Tour to our Residents and Visitors!

For more information on how to participate check our Geocache webpage!

The PATH

Paddle Art Tour Haldimand has partnered with 23 Local Artists to come together and create a never before seen County-wide Public Art Tour!

Check out the PATH webpage for more information on each artist and when residents and visitors can participate in the Tour!

Planning a special event in Haldimand County?

Each year, the County receives numerous requests from community groups and organizations wishing to host special events on Haldimand County property. These events vary in scope, purpose, size, cost and complexity, all of which require the coordinated efforts of staff to ensure safe event operation and adherence to applicable by-laws, policies and procedures. Based on the nature of the request, Council approval may be required.

Event Approval Process

Applications must be completed using the following forms:

Festival and Event Approval Process Guidelines

Festival and Event Policy

Festival and Event Application Form

Special Event Fire Safety Requirements Form

Traffic Control Plan for Special Events

Event Calendar Free Listing Form

Are you planning to sell or offer food at your event?

All persons and/or organizations planning to sell or offer food and/or beverages to the public at a special event in Haldimand County or Norfolk County must obtain approval from the Haldimand-Norfolk Health Unit (HNHU) prior to the start of the event. There is no fee associated with the approval process.

Learn More – Visit Haldimand Norfolk Health Unit: Food Safety at Special Events

If there will be alcohol available at your event look over the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario’s (AGCO) website on Special Occasion Permits (SOP)

For information regarding OPP Paid Duty Officers, contact the OPP Cayuga Detachment at (905) 772-3322.

For further information on festivals, tournaments and special events, please contact 905-318-5932, ext. 6134 or specialevents@haldimandcounty.on.ca.

Advertising your event on our Arena Digital Signs

Digital Sign Advertising – Community Groups may be eligible to have their events listed on digital signs located at Caledonia, Cayuga and Dunnville arenas. Apply by filling in the request form.

Clean and Green – Volunteer Community Clean-up Events

Do you have a particular area of community you would like to pitch-in and help clean -up? To get started, complete the Clean and Green program application form and tell us a bit more of your community clean-up idea.

Thank you for your interest and assistance in keeping Haldimand beautiful!

For more information click here!

Other Contact options:

Phone: (905) 318-5932 (ask for Community Development and Partnerships)
Email: cdp@haldimandcounty.on.ca

Do you love taking photos of Haldimand? Submit your best shots to our annual Uniquely Haldimand Photo Contest!