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Top 3 this week
Here are our 3 favourite events happening this week
Kincardine Hospital Chili Cook-Off - Oct 18th - Grey Matter Brewing, Kincardine
Get ready for a fiery showdown of flavor at the Kincardine Hospital Chili Cook-Off! Whether you love it mild or scorching, sample – and judge – the very best chilis from local chefs. Proceeds go toward supporting hospital programs. Grab a spoon, bring your heat tolerance, and join the fun!
Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre - Oct 18th - Ayton
Step into a world of suspense and intrigue at the Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre hosted at the Normanby Arena. You don’t just watch, you get to play detective! Enjoy a delicious meal, mingle with suspects, and see if you can name the killer before the big reveal. It’s interactive theatre with a side of mystery and laughs.
Comedy Hypnotist: The Incredible Boris - Oct 17th - Roxy Theatre, Owen Sound
Prepare for a night of side-splitting theatrics with The Incredible Boris, the comedy hypnotist who blurs the line between illusion and hilarity. Volunteers may find themselves doing the unexpected under the spotlight. Bring your sense of humour and an open mind, you never know who might end up on stage!
Sponsored Spotlight
Great Canadian Dueling Pianos - Cargill Community Centre
Dueling Pianos Are Coming to Cargill!
The Walkerton Capitals Jr C Hockey Club is bringing something special to the community this holiday season, and you're invited.
Picture this: You and 7 of your favourite people, enjoying a delicious dinner, laughing until your sides hurt at a live dueling piano show, and maybe even winning big in our door prize draws.
Saturday, November 22 | Cargill Community Centre
- Interactive musical entertainment
- Dinner by Harley's Pub & Perk
- Prizes & 50/50
- Supporting local hockey
Tables are going quick. Hit the button below to learn more and reserve your table!
Full Weekly Calendar
Community Calendar
Our Community Calendar covers Grey & Bruce Counties. It’s a large area, so if we missed an event we are sorry, we will do better next time!
Summer is over but the events are still going strong in Grey and Bruce Counties.
Click the button below to check out the full lineup of events this week.
P.S - October 15th is your last chance to submit an application for the Holiday Market at BRUUD Coffee Bar. Don’t miss your opportunity to showcase your crafts, gifts, and local goods during the holiday season. Act now, spaces are limited!
Apply today to be part of this festive event.
Foodie Flash
Shanny’s Kitchen - Owen Sound
Tucked away on 2nd Ave E, Shanny’s Kitchen is where comfort meets class. Chef Shannon MacDougall brings global flair to Bruce County, serving up fresh seafood, handmade pasta, and flavour combos that will surprise you.
It’s the kind of spot where you come for the food but stay for the vibe. warm lighting, vintage charm, and the feeling you’ve stumbled onto something locals want to keep secret.
From melt-in-your-mouth scallops to a peaches-and-cream pie that’s basically legend, Shanny’s nails that “treat yourself” night out.
Hidden Gem of the week
The Farmer’s Porch Fall Decor - Ayton
If you’re chasing that perfect fall aesthetic, this roadside gem in Ayton is it.
The Farmer’s Porch Fall Decor is a family-run stand overflowing with pumpkins, mums, corn stalks, and cozy porch-ready bundles. All grown right on their farm. Run by two local kids with an eye for charm, it’s as wholesome as it gets.
Pull up at the corner of Grey Rd 3 and 9, snap a photo at their pumpkin “picture booth,” and grab a few fall goodies on the honour system. No crowds, no fuss, just pure country autumn vibes.
Open daily during daylight hours. Cash only.
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Catch you next Tuesday with a fresh batch of local events, hidden gems, and small-town surprises.
Stay curious,
— Cody & The GB Buzz Team