The best way to beat the heat of summer in Durham Region is always with cool experiences, and August is filled with them! The festival frenzy turns tasty this month with several food festivals popping up throughout the region, while outdoor activities continue to flourish. Attend a food festival, cycle along the waterfront, or even spectate an adrenaline-filled superbike race. These are just some of the ways to make the most of August. For a complete list of events taking place this month, visit the Durham Tourism events calendar.
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AJAX
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Looking to tantalize your taste buds? Well look no further, because Taste Ajax is returning for its third year on Aug. 13! The annual food event is a culinary experience for the whole family. Food trucks from all over the GTA arrive at Rotary Park, giving attendees the opportunity to savour unique flavours and creations from these mobile master chefs!
Local craft breweries are on site to quench your thirst. Other activities and attractions include live entertainment, some children's activities, and local artisan displays.
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CLARINGTON
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Let your children's creativity run wild on Aug. 20 at the annual Picasso's Picnic in Bowmanville. Experience a wide range of arts, performers, workshops, young artists and local arts-related businesses.
The art festival is fun for the whole family and children of all ages.
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DURHAM REGION
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The first event on Saturday, Aug. 13 is a more leisurely ride along the Durham Waterfront Trail, and is the perfect way to gear up for the Ride4UnitedWay on Sunday.
Sunday's ride has a 60-, 100-and 160-kilometre course with $1,500 in cash prizes available.
The courses encompass some of the more scenic and interesting routes in north Durham and include rolling hills and some steeper inclines.
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BROCK
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Durham Region has a new way for people of all abilities to explore and enjoy the beauty of Lake Simcoe. The newly unveiled
Beaverton Kayak Launch Dock is located at the Beaverton Harbour, and is open to people of all abilities.
This special launch dock will allow those with special needs to easily and safely access their paddle-craft. It will also be a great benefit to residents of all abilities who want a means of getting in and out of their kayak or canoe without having to wade into the water.
The dock includes a transfer bench that makes it easy to enter and exit the water and allows any kayaker, who uses a wheelchair, to get in and out of their craft on their own.
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CLARINGTON
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BACON, BEER AND CIDER FESTIVAL
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Enjoy a fun
afternoon of food, drink, live music and of course
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bacon!
Craft breweries and cideries will be offering up samples of their refreshing wares, and food trucks and vendors will be offering up all things bacon as the perfect savoury drink companion!
Admission is $12. For more information on the event and how to purchase tickets, visit the event webpage. Please enjoy responsibly.
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DURHAM REGION
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Sport Durham and Map Your City (MYC) are excited to announce a new interactive and engaging way to explore the
Durham Waterfront Trail;
a new interactive trail map and mobile app pilot project!
The trail map and mobile app both include trail access information, way-finding points, amenities and the many things to see and do along the trail and throughout Durham's beautiful waterfront communities. All of the locations on the map tell stories about the Durham Waterfront Trail and have useful filters to help trail users plan their explorations.
The interactivity also means that anyone can add their own favourite places, share stories and read and comment on other trail users' experiences. They can even share from MYC to social media!
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DURHAM REGION
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ONTARIO LACROSSE FESTIVAL
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Ontario Lacrosse Festival is one of the marquee summer sport events in Durham Region. Returning for its 13th year, the festival is being held in arenas across five local area municipalities from July 29 to Aug. 7.
Approximately 560 teams, made up of 11,000 players and coaches will be participating. With an overall estimated attendance of 60,000, it's the largest annual youth sport event in Canada!
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CLARINGTON
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Attention adrenaline junkies! Canada's top motorcycle riders are roaring into Canadian Tire Motorsport Park (CTMP) from Aug. 19 to 21 for the National Mopar Canadian Superbike Championship.
This is the premier stop of the Superbike season, along with several other national classes.
There is plenty of entertainment happening off-track as well. Enjoy BMW Motorrad Days, with on-and off-road bikes to test, live music and riding merchandise, as well as demonstration rides featuring the latest bikes from the top manufacturers.
For more event information and to purchase tickets, visit the CTMP event page.
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There are so many family friendly events taking place during the month of August.
Durham is brimming with exciting attractions and events--from live music to art exhibitions, festivals and sporting events, there's something for everyone to enjoy!
Share your organization's event on the Durham Tourism event calendar.
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for more information on what's happening in Durham Region
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Check out the events calendar, the Explore Durham blog and links to social media.
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