🗓️ This Week in Chatham-Kent (July 24 – July 31)

Dresden Exhibition Kick-Off: Grounds open at 4:30 PM with the main Tractor Pull starting at 6:00 PM ($20 admission, kids 10 & under free) at the Dresden Exhibition Grounds.

Community Ice Celebration (5:30 PM – 7:00 PM): Free family summer fun on the ice at Thames Campus Arena.

"Soup" Across Cultures (1:00 PM – 5:00 PM): A Dutch & Quebec cultural tasting experience at Fuel 4 You in Chatham as part of Taste of Chatham-Kent.

Country Hoedown at Sons of Kent (4:00 PM – 11:00 PM): Live country music, backyard beer garden, and local food trucks at Sons of Kent Brewing in Chatham.

Dresden Fair & Vendor Market (All Day): Soap box derby (10 AM), 4H cattle show, inflatables, live music by Blutonium, and a 70+ vendor market from 3:00 PM – 9:00 PM.

Saturday Farmers Markets: Fresh local produce, treats, and crafts at the Chatham Farmers Market (9 AM – 2 PM) and Ridgetown Farmers Market (8 AM – 12 PM).

The Rally Tour with Backyard Worship (7:30 PM): Live concert at Emmanuel Baptist Church in Chatham.

Thai Food & Cultural Festival (Starts 10:00 AM): Authentic Thai dishes and cultural celebrations at Wat Rang Ngan Thai Samakkee.

A Cultural Celebration of Blues (2:00 PM): Exploring Chatham-Kent's rich African-Canadian history and music legacy through live blues and jazz.

Greenhouse Regional Soccer Final (5:00 PM): Golden Acre Farms takes on Roeland Plant Farms at St. Clair College Thames Campus (Field #1). Free entry with great food!

Wedding Dress Pop-Up Sale (Mon, July 27 @ 3:00 PM): Opportunity Bridal pop-up shop at Retro Suites Hotel in Chatham.

Chatham Speed Dating & Summer Social (Wed, July 29): AFP Canada South summer social at 4:00 PM followed by a speed dating night at 7:00 PM at Sons of Kent.

Blenheim Summer Concert Series (Thu, July 30 @ 7:00 PM): Free live outdoor music at Talbot Trail Place in Blenheim.

Wheatley Fishing Derby (Fri, July 31): Southwest Outdoors Club Big Boyz Tournament kicks off at the Wheatley Harbour.