Advance Ticket Purchase
Preview Night (Thursday with Re-entry All Weekend) $15
Festival Info
Festival Info
Events
Art Competition (age 13-19, adults and seniors)
This competition provides an opportunity for Ontario teenagers (13-19 years), adults and seniors to display their artwork at an Ontario recognized Art Festival, while learning from the experience of being judged by a panel of professional artists. Ribbons are awarded for 1st, 2nd and 3rd in the categories Teenage, Novice and Open, in addition to 1st, 2nd and 3rd in each of four mediums in the Hobby category. The art entries in this competition are displayed at the Festival.
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Art Display (Age 8-12)
This event was initiated in 2005 to encourage the next generation of artists by providing an exciting opportunity for children and youth (age 8-12) to display their art in a prestigious environment. These art entries are displayed at the Festival.
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Wood Carving Show & Competition
The Wood Carving Show & Competition has moved to new location.e info »
Experience Art Activities
Throughout the Festival there will be activities for children and adults to participate in. Join us and explore your own creativity.
Arrange for your pet sitter as no dogs are allowed in the Festival Park. Book your accommodations (available at www.buckhorncanada.org)
How to Find Us
For specific and detailed driving directions to 1801 Lakehurst Road, Buckhorn, K0L 1J0, go to Google Maps and follow the directions.
From Toronto - travel east on Highway #401, take 35/115 north to Peterborough.
From Ottawa - travel west on Highway #7 to Peterborough.
From Kingston - travel west on Highway #401, take Highway #28 north to Peterborough.
From Buckhorn - from the stop lights take Lakehurst Road west through Buckhorn 2km to Buckhorn Community Centre.
From Peterbough/Lakefield area - take #28 north to #23 (was #507) north to Buckhorn.
From Bobcaygeon - take #36 north past Flynn’s Corners to Buckhorn.
From Bancroft - take #28 south through Burleigh Falls and then #36 to Buckhorn.
Available Services
For your enjoyment at the Buckhorn Fine Art Festival:
- free parking
- special needs parking
- free shuttle from the parking lot
- free shuttle from Lock 31 in Buckhorn
- clean and accessible washrooms with change tables
- tranquility of an outdoor and natural environment
- refreshment and food marquee
- information booth
Dates & Times
Thursday August 12: 7 pm - 10pm Preview Night
Friday August 13: 10 am-6pm
Saturday August 14: 10 am-6 pm
Sunday August 15: 10 am - 5 pm
Entrance Prices
Admission
Thursday: $15.00 with re-entry all weekend
Friday thru Sunday:
Adults: $7.00
Seniors/students: $6.00
Children under 12 free
Art is available for purchase using Mastercard, VISA, Interac (debit) and Cash.
About the Festival
Whether you have enjoyed all thirty-two previous Festivals, or are a first-time visitor, you can count on having a wonderful experience. Plan a day trip or come for a vacation and enjoy the many attractions, restaurants, lakes and sights in Beautiful Buckhorn and the Kawarthas!
Appreciate Art
Enjoy Nature
Experience Creativity
- Discover a prestigious collection of art.
- Learn from the professional artists who are present during the entire show.
- Invest in your family by purchasing an original to add to your collection.
- Feel the exhilaration of purchasing your first piece of fine art for your home, cottage or office.
- Experience calm and relaxation as you walk through the beauty of our natural environment; flowers, trees, grass, water garden and cabins that house the exhibiting artists booths.
- Enjoy the music and ambiance created by our musical special guests.
- Learn from the artists through their demonstration and “shoulder to shoulder” discussion.
- View the winners of the 2009 Art Competition and delight in the submission from teenage, novice, hobby and open categories (some are available for your purchase).