Weekend events in Hamilton August 24-25, 2019
- Robert Cekan
- 23 Aug 2019
Looking for something fun to do this weekend? Look no further. We’ve found a wide range of events in and around Hamilton for all ages and interests to enjoy.
Here’s what’s happening in the city this weekend.
Free Hamilton Waterfront Tour
When: Saturday August 24, 2019 at 10 am & Sunday August 25, 2019 at 10 am
Where: Williams Fresh Cafe
Admission: Free
Discover (or rediscover) Hamilton’s quickly changing waterfront on this free walking tour by Tour Guys. Join a local expert guide on a leisurely stroll from William’s Fresh Cafe on the water’s edge through a quaint neighbourhood that was once home to dock workers and labourers and along boardwalks through waterfront parks and piers while learning about the city’s industrial history, prohibition era rum-runners, and how the area is being changed.
The tour will conclude at the HMCS Haida, Canada’s “fightingest warship” which was involved in WWII, Korea, and the Cold War and now a National Heritage Site. After the tour, you are welcome to board and tour the ship on your own (admission is about $4 for adults and free for children) and visit the nearby free museum. The tour lasts 90 minutes.
Free Downtown Hamilton Tour
When: Saturday August 24, 2019 at 3 pm & Sunday August 25, 2019 at 3 pm
Where: Hamilton GO Centre
Admission: Free
Take a walk with a local history expert and native Hamiltonian to hear how the “Aspirational City” of Hamilton rose to greatness on the back of the steel industry, how it later fell into decay, and is now is being hailed as “Toronto’s Brooklyn”. Hear about the big ideas and what became of the efforts to breathe new life into the city—the good, the bad and the ugly.
This tour starts in the lobby of the Hamilton GO Centre and is designed for locals who want to learn more about their city and visitors from “down the road” and abroad who want to know why there’s so much buzz in certain circles about Hamilton. The tour lasts 90 minutes.
Winona Peach Festival
When: Saturday August 24, 2019 from 10 am – 11 pm & Sunday August 25, 2019 from 10 am to 6 pm
Where: 1328 Barton Street, Stoney Creek, Ontario
Admission: Free
Experience a tradition that has lasted over 50 years! Their Midway includes classic festival rides like Drop Zone, a Ferris Wheel, Merry-Go-Round, and Bumper cars—plus games for kids of all ages. The Arts & Crafts section has over 75 crafters as well as a Commercial Exhibits area with over 100 vendors with different products. There is a “Peach of a Car Show”, free entertainment on the Main Stage/E.D. Smith Fun Factory and many different kinds of foods!
MERIT Brewing’s Milkshake Day 2019
When: Saturday August 24, 2019 from 12 pm – 8 pm
Where: MERIT Brewing
Admission: Pay as you go
Milkshake Day at MERIT is bigger and better! They’ve already released their pre-Milkshake Day beer called Weekends For Breakfast w. Peaches (London Fog Peach Milkshake IPA) with two more releases on Milkshake Day itself, plus staff-brewed one-offs, and guest taps!
There will be an actual party including actual milkshakes, a make-your-own Tie-Dye station, a giant inflatable Pink Elephant Cool Down Station, Beer-Wine Slushies, Menu Collabs, a Charity Lemonade Stand, and more!
Strange Day at the Bay 2019
When: Saturday August 24, 2019 from 2 pm – 11 pm
Where: Bayfront Park
Admission: Free
Strangewaves Festival returns to Bayfront Park with a packed day of music and art. Headliners include Pantayo, Yves Jarvis, BiG SiSSY, and Backxwash!
Forge FC vs Cavalry FC
When: Sunday August 25, 2019 at 3:30 pm
Where: Tim Hortons Field
Admission: TicketMaster, starting at $22
Cheer on Hamilton’s very own Forge FC this weekend as they take on Cavalry FC.
Come dressed in orange and support your home team!
August Vegan Potluck
When: Sunday August 25, 2019 at 5:30 pm
Where: Bayfront Park
Admission: Hit “attend” on the Facebook event and bring a vegan meal
You do not have to be vegan to attend this potluck at Bayfront Park. Just bring a vegan-friendly dish with the recipe or ingredient card attached, and bring your own water bottle, utensils, plates, and bowls!
The event highly recommends bringing a NON-VEGAN friend so that they can learn more about living a vegan lifestyle, meet awesome vegans, and try some new foods. After all, the way to someone’s heart is always through good food.
There’s plenty to do and see this weekend, Hamilton. Get on out there and experience something new!
What will you be doing this weekend? Are you attending any of these events? Let us know in the comments.
Lead photo courtesy of Winona Peach Festival
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