For all of you wine lovers in the Westport Ontario area, take a trip up to Myles Acres for the Myles Acres Wine and Food Fair taking place August 21 from 11am – 5pm.

There will be a FREE Wine 101 Workshop with Rosehall Run Wines and Fifth Town Cheese Co.

The Kingston Jazz Society will be providing live music all day!

The following Prince Edward County Wineries will be in attendance:
-Bergeron Estate Winery
-Black Prince Winery
-Closson Chase Vineyards
-Harwood Estate Vineyards
-Huff Estates Winery
-Rosehall Run Wines
-Sandbanks Estates Winery

They also have Beau’s All Natural Brewing Co. joining this year!

Tickets are $10 in advance or $15 at the door.

Click Here for the Wine and Food Fair Poster!

August 28th is a big weekend in Westport Ontario! Not only it it the weekend of the Rideau Valley Art Festival but it’s also the 1st annual Sand Lake Triathlon!

When: August 28th
Registration opens at 11am
Race begins at 2pm
Where: Lion’s Club Beach

On August 28th 250 people will be digging out their swim caps, oiling up their chains and lacing up their sneakers for the Sand Lake Triathlon benefiting the Heart and Stroke Foundation. They will be putting their heart into raising $15 000 for life saving research by swimming 750m, biking 21km and running 7km.

This fun filled event isn’t just about being the fastest, it’s about trying ne things and racing for a cause while getting your heart healthy!

To register visit www.zone3sports.com
email: sandlaketri@gmail.com

Join us after the 1st annual Sand Lake Triathlon for our Anti-Gala Bash!
Feast on delicious BBQ and dace the night away under the starts to the music of Ottawa’s Choice Grade.

Evening kicks off at 7pm

Landscaping truly is an art of it’s own. From knowing which flowers or plants look good next to each other to creating fountains and walkways, it is no surprise we look to specialists such as Creative Gardens in Westport Ontario.

Your garden can be a place of blissful serene or your curbside appeal can be spectacular when you put your garden in the hands of Creative Gardens.

Since 2006, Elizabeth Otonicar has been creating and maintaining beautiful gardens and landscapes for her customers in Portland, Smiths Falls, Perth, Rideau Ferry and all the lakes in between.

She prides herself with the ability to create and design landscapes using the natural lay of the land to build gardens, walkways, and patios that suit the area, the house and her customers gardening abilities.

Please visit her website at www.creativegardenslandscaping.com to look at some of her beautiful work.

It’s sad but true, we are in the last month of the summer vacation. But a nice way to enjoy this time is by attending one of the many events happening this month.

Some events you might want to attend are:

“80′S Day” At The Galley
Date: August 7, 2010 (all day)
***Dress up in your favourite 80’s style to win a gift basket – door prizes for everyone who dresses up – Happy Hour at 80’s prices 4pm-6pm

Heather Assaf, printmaker and painter at Artemisia
Date: August 7, 2010 (from 11am – 4pm)
***Weather permitting Heather Assaf will be on the lawn at Artemisia explaining and showing the stages of a work from idea to completion.

Corn Roast – Simpson Masonic Lodge
Date: August 7, 2010
***Forfar Community Hall in Forfar beginning at 4:30. Open to everyone.

Local poets at Artemisia – Audrey Ogilvie | Anders Carson | John Donlan
Date: August 8, 2010 (2-4pm)
***They will be reading from their current works – Refreshments at intermission
$5.00 at the door

The Westport Music Festival
Date: August 14, 2010
***9 bands on 3 outdoor stages – special evening performance at The Cove
Westport Music Festival Flyer

Music by Stephen Rothwell & Band at Artemisia
Date: August 14, 2010
In the afternoon, music by Stephen Rothwell and his band, adding to the wonderful music of the Westport Music Festival

The Rideau Valley Art Festival
Date: August 27 – 29, 2010
***63 artists will be on hand to answer your questions, and a variety of attractions promise something for everyone!

Rideau Lakes Artists’ Assocation Show & Sale
Date: August 28 – 29, 2010
***Original watercolour, oil, and acrylic paintings will be displayed at the Westport United Church

To view these events in detail visit our Westport Events Calendar page.

Whether you are visiting Westport & the Rideau Lakes region, or you are a resident, Celtic Cab will be a helpful service for you. They offer taxi services for boaters and locals. So if you have gone out for a night on the town, or need a ride to the areas many events and attractions, you will want to call Jeff & Melissa Donnelly.

Not only do they offer transportation, they can also pickup your prescriptions, groceries or beer! If you can not physically be at your place for your home repairs, Jeff & Melissa can also arrange your home repairs and be there to wait for the repairmen.

Celtic Cab truly is your personal errand service. Included in their courier services is yard clean-up and cleaning for homes & cottages. If you are looking for that extra hand, call Jeff & Mellisa today at 613-767-9257 or email them at jeffdonnelly43@yahoo.ca.

To find out who won the contest click here! You can still leave your comments below as we have had some wonderful responses. Based on your comments we came up with a “Top 10 Things to Do in Westport” flyer which can be download here.

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