Culture Days

Culture Days returns for 2024!

We welcome back the annual celebration of Culture Days! This national celebration of arts, culture and heritage is scheduled to take place from September 20th to October 13th across Caledon and seeks to eliminate barriers, engage residents and attract visitors while celebrating vibrancy in our communities. During this month-long event, the Town invites the community to participate in FREE “behind the scenes,” activities to discover Caledon artists, creators, performers and heritage for our 50th anniversary. 

Questions about Caledon's Culture Days programs? Contact us at culture@caledon.ca or call 3-1-1 if you need assistance in registering for a program.

Caledon Studio Tours: September 21 - 22 from 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. 

The Town of Caledon is proud to launch our inaugural Culture Days Studio Tour on September 21 and 22, 2024. With 18 stops across the Town of Caledon and 26 artists to see, this self-guided weekend-long tour gets you up close and personal with the artist process. Experience behind-the-scenes looks at tools, tricks and processes and take the opportunity to purchase one-of-a-kind works directly from the artist. 

Join us for the Caledon Studio Tours Opening Reception at the Alton Mill Arts Centre on Saturday, September 21st at 11am for refreshments and entertainment. 

Please note the Library Studio locations close at 4pm. 

Pick up a Studio Tour brochure at one of our Caledon Public Library branches or download the brochure. 

Caledon Creative Arts Festival: September 28 from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. 

The Town of Caledon is excited for the third annual Caledon Creative Arts Festival. This free festival will be held at Caledon East Community Complex on Saturday, September 28, 2024 from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.

The Caledon Creative Arts Festival is an opportunity for residents and visitors to engage with local artists and performers in this annual celebration of all things art, performance, music and creativity. The day will be filled with workshops from local artists, a vendors market, arts activities for kids, and much more! 

You can expect to enjoy performances from artists like, The Rolling Coyotes Band, Irie Vibes, and the Matthew Richard Jazz Duo. Don’t forget to stop by and participate in our workshops as well, from painting with watercolors to braiding Indigenous bracelets, our 8 workshops have something for everyone! For a full list of performers and workshops visit our Culture Days Hub listing.

Market Vendors
  • Alyssa Ross Art
  • Art Studio Izza
  • Jorge Nascimento
  • Kanzashi By Annette
  • Emily Morra
  • Love The Earth Again
  • Geoff Dilley
  • Dufferin Foraged Inks
  • MishCa Art and Craft House
  • NatureReflected
  • David Knox
  • Diana Silla Designs
  • Lawrence Kristan
  • Domenic Tuzi
  • Cancian Creations
  • Deborahmarieart
  • Lili's Creations
  • Canela y Miel Jewelry
  • MABES Bandanas & Accessories
  • Kasia Charko
  • Cord and Craft
  • Lisa Knie
  • Caledon Kids
  • Vanessa Cuartas Art 
Food Vendors 
  • Classic Cone Inc
  • Food by Dyzine
  • Smoke’s Poutinerie 
Activities
  • Artsploration Bus
  • Henna by Sufia
  • Community Mural with Mel Coleman
  • Caledon Heritage with ASI 
Workshop Schedule

Children’s Tent:

  • 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. – PAMA Watercolor Workshop
  • 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. – Watercolor painting with Christina
  • 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. – Painting on a canvas with Colette
  • 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. – Indigenous braided leather bracelets with Sharon

 

Teen/Adult Tent:

  • 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. – Paper Art Workshop with Nikita
  • 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. – Acrylic pour over canvas with To Pour With Love
  • 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. – Paint n Plant with Autumn Counselling
  • 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. – Cyanotype workshop with Aditi 
Performer Schedule
  • 11:30 a.m. – 11:55 p.m. – Therapeutic Sound Journey with Stephanie
  • 12:05 p.m. – 12:30 p.m. – GET Outreach Works
  • 12:40 p.m. – 1:05 p.m. – Dhol Playing by Zor
  • 1:15 p.m. – 1:40 p.m. – Irie Vibes
  • 1:50 p.m. – 2:15 p.m. – Tap Love Tour Kids Performers
  • 2:25 p.m. – 2:50 p.m. – The Rolling Coyotes Band
  • 3:00 p.m. – 3:25 p.m. – The Matthew Richard Jazz Duo
  • 3:35 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. – Humber River Voyagers 

Caledon CultureFest: October 5 from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Join us at the Humber River Centre in Downtown Bolton for a day to celebrate, experience and learn about the many cultures that are a part of the Caledon Community Mosaic. Join us for a day of food, dance, crafts and more! Unique Features of this event include: African Dance Performance, Ukrainian Egg Making, Immersive and Collaborative Community Art Experience, Caledon’s Scottish History, Indigenous Centre for Excellence and Land Based Learning, Immigrant and Settler Storytelling and so much more

Culture Days Full Schedule

Below you will find a full list of the events taking place in Caledon during Culture Days. Please click the event name to see more information on that particular event. Some events require registration, click on the links to learn more.

Events running from September 20 through October 13, 2024
September 20, 2024
September 21, 2024
September 22, 2024
September 23, 2024
September 26, 2024
September 27, 2024
September 28, 2024
September 29, 2024
September 30th, 2024 - National Day for Truth and Reconciliation 
October 1, 2024
October 2, 2024 
October 3, 2024
October 4, 2024
October 5, 2024
October 6, 2024
October 7, 2024
October 8, 2024
October 12, 2024
October 13, 2024

 

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