If you’re looking for great things to do in the Kingston area, then look no further than our Kingston events and festivals directory – because here you’ll find a huge selection of local events and festivals going on throughout the city. No matter whether you’re new to town, you’re just visiting or you’re a long-time resident, you can count on our Kingston events and festivals directory to provide you with all kinds of great ideas for fun times. So take advantage of what Kingston has to offer by using our Kingston events and festivals directory now.

When you visit, you’ll find there’s an endless array of things to do. Its bustling urban heart is the home to businesses offering all the amenities of a major city center, but retains the quaint allure of a small town. Kingston has plenty of events and opportunities to choose from. You’ll be able to shop at chic boutiques and dine at elegant bistros. Kingston’s waterfront is a maze of historic neighborhoods and wonderful parks.

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Summary of Some of Kingston's major events:

Buskers Rendezvous The annual Kingston Buskers Rendezvous is a four-day celebration where toop-notch entertainment is the nucleus. First Capital Day First Capital Day is a celebration held June 15th  that commemorates Kingston's place in Canadian history as the nation's first capital Fanfayr Held annually since 1982, Fanfayr features arts and crafts designed by Southern Ontario and Quebec craftspeople. Canadian Olympic Traning Regatta (C.O.R.K) This two-week event in August attracts sailors from all over the world to compete in many races 1000 Islands Poker Run / Kilo Run Over 50,000 fans come to watch Kingston's 1000 Islands Poker Run which is the largest international poker run. Kingston Sheep Dog Trials This annual two-day event in August sees approximately 100 border collies pawing their way to the ranks of top sheep dog. Limestone City Blues Festival Limestone City Blues Festival is held in August. and has over 15 venues around the city of Kingston 1000 Islands Music Festival The inaugural 1000 Islands Music Fest in Gananoque, ON is proud to announce the legendary Snoop Dogg has been added to the lineup. He’ll be performing on Saturday, August 15th.