Volunteers Needed for MA&C Summer Show

Volunteering at the Summer Show comes with great perks and meaningful impact:

• Free entry to the show for the entire weekend
• Lunch voucher to enjoy food from our participating food trucks
• Support arts and culture in your community
• Earn volunteer hours
• Engage with the MA&C community
• Meet incredible artists, makers, and fellow volunteers

If you love community events, the arts, and being part of something vibrant and creative, we’d love to have you on our team.

Apply now to volunteer and be part of the heart of the Summer Show.

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Muskoka Discovery Centre Announces Friday Night Movie Series for July

Bracebridge Event Tourism Grant Applications are due September 11, 2026!

The Event Tourism Grant Program is an annual funding initiative offered by the Town of Bracebridge that supports festivals, events, and sporting events that drive tourism and generate economic benefits for the community through visitor spending, overnight stays, and increased tourism activity.

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Free Online Courses for Tourism Operators

Transform your business with Tourism Business Essentials, our brand-new series of free online courses, designed exclusively for tourism operators! Whether you're running a cozy bed-and-breakfast, offering thrilling guided tours, or operating a remote lodge, these courses are packed with expert insights and practical strategies to boost visitation, sales, and profitability.

Each course takes just 10 to 25 minutes to complete! Packed with best practices and expert insights, our bite-sized courses are perfect for busy professionals ready to make a real impact without hours of study.

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Starter Company Plus: Applications Now Open

The Starter Company Plus (SC+) program gives business owners and entrepreneurs a comprehensive program of training, mentorship and funding opportunities to start or grow an existing business. You could be eligible to receive a grant of up to $5,000 by the end of the program. The Muskoka Small Business Centre (one of many SC+ program providers) is currently taking applications. The Starter Company Plus program is funded by the Government of Ontario. Application deadline is July 31, 2026.

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Federal Funding Info Session: FedNor Programs & Local Business Support

July 14 | 11AM - 1PM | Chapel Gallery, Bracebridge

Join us for an informative session designed to help business owners, entrepreneurs, and organizations better understand the federal and local resources available to support their goals.

Hear directly from MP Scott Aitchison and representatives of FedNor and Muskoka Futures as they provide practical guidance on available funding programs, financing options, eligibility requirements, and application processes.

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Lunch & Learn Series Session 8: Strategic Opportunities

This session helps you pull everything together into a clear, realistic plan you can actually follow. You’ll leave knowing what to focus on next, what to pause, and how to build a simple roadmap that keeps AI projects and business priorities in sync. No big strategy deck. Just a plan you can use.

Sara is a strategic AI partner who listens first, then helps small business owners and leaders to build a clear AI Action plan with tools they can use confidently.

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40 Grit at Bracebridge Hall

July 3 / 8pm / 17A Manitoba St, Bracebridge

Get ready for an unforgettable night as 40 Grit takes the stage at Bracebridge Hall! Enjoy high energy classic rock show led by Joe Thompson, great drinks, and an electric atmosphere.

Muskoka Pioneer Power Show

July 10, 11 & 12 / 331 Fraserburg Road, Bracebridge

Every summer, the Muskoka Pioneer Power Show takes place at the J.D. Lang Activity Park in Bracebridge. The show is quite popular and features heritage display rooms, Waterous sawmill demonstrations, Mowry shingle mill, log cabin, blacksmith shop, Linn tractor, engine displays, country store, antique tractor pulls, classic & antique vehicles, engine displays, and a grand parade.

Live at the Library: Muskoka Concert Band

July 11/ 2pm / Bracebridge Library

The Muskoka Concert Band is bringing its summer concert series to the Coulson Family Bracebridge Library! The theme for the show is "Let's Dance!" and will feature popular music that ranges from the 1920's to music from today. Bring your dancing shoes and feel free to sing along!

Karaoke Night @ The Griffin Pub

July 14 / 8pm / 9 Chancery Ln, Bracebridge

Grab the mic Karaoke Night returns to The Griffin Pub. Bring your friends, sing your favourites, and enjoy a fun night out!

Science North Power Up Drop In (J.K. to Gr. 8)

July 15/ 1pm / Bracebridge Library

Science North is coming to the Library! Visit their hands-on, energizing exhibit to learn about renewable energy, magnetism, and experiment with circuits and other electrifying activities! Science North Bluecoats will be on hand to answer all of your questions.

MA&C Summer Show

July 17 - 19 / Annie Williams Park, Bracebridge

Discover over 200 talented Canadian artisans at the Muskoka Arts & Crafts Summer Show. Shop unique handmade creations, enjoy live entertainment, and celebrate creativity!

The Overkillers - Tribute to the Killers

July 18 / 8pm / 17A Manitoba St, Bracebridge

Experience the music of The Killers live! Canada's premier tribute band, The Overkillers, bring an authentic Killers concert experience to Bracebridge Hall on July 19. Get your tickets today!

District Chair's Dock Party 2026 | United Way Simcoe Muskoka

July 18 / 3:45pm / Port Cunnington Lodge

Join District Chair Jeff Lehman and enjoy a lively 1920s Gatsby inspired dock party at the beautiful Port Cunnington Lodge on Lake of Bays. Guests are encouraged to dress in their best Gatsby attire. Enjoy a late afternoon cruise on the SS Bigwin a gourmet sit down dinner, a live and silent auctions. Play your winning hand at the Monte Carlo games and Dance the night away! All proceeds support United Way Simcoe Muskoka, Home Relief Bank and two impactful Muskoka-based programs: the Mobile Youth Wellness Hub and Getting Ahead Across Muskoka. 

Armand & Friends

June 23 / 7pm / Memorial Park

Enjoy an evening of live country music with Armand & Friends at the Bracebridge Bandshell. Donations in support of Enliven Cancer Care are welcome!

Moonlight Madness

July 31 / 6pm / Downtown Bracebridge

From 6:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., Manitoba Street comes alive with live music, street performers, and incredible shopping. Head to Memorial Park between 6:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m. to join in the Cottage Games, and enjoy musical entertainment from local artists. The Beer Garden, hosted by Bracebridge Hall, will keep the good vibes going. It’s an evening you won’t want to miss—downtown shopping doesn’t get better than this!