Niagara Regional Festivals

The Niagara Region is home to some of the world's greatest festivals. Please review the listing below in order of date.

Winter Festival of Lights (Niagara Falls) - January

Canada's largest lights festival at the world's most famous address. Visit www.wfol.com for more.

Niagara Icewine Festival (Niagara-on-the-Lake and Jordan) - January

For ten days, Niagara is transformed into a wintry wonderland celebrating Canada's most cherished product - Ontario Icewine. Visit www.grapeandwine.com for more.

New Vintage Niagara (St. Catharines) - June

A ten-day celebration of the first vintages of the year. Visit www.grapeandwine.com for more.

Friendship Festival (Fort Erie) - June

The Friendship Festival is a celebration of the bond between Canada and the United States spanning nearly 200 years of peace. The unique relationship is especially prominent along the "Niagaras", the area of Southern Ontario and Western New York which share an international border. Visit www.friendshipfestival.com for more.

Canal Days Heritage Festival (Port Colborne) - August

A celebration of the ships on the Welland Canal in Port Colborne. Visit www.canaldays.ca for more.

Niagara Wine Festival (St. Catharines) - September

Niagara's largest event takes place in September during grape and wine time. Visit www.grapeandwine.com for more.

Ball's Fall Thanksgiving Festival (Jordan) - October

More than 140 artisans are featured, as well as live entertainment, children's attractions, heritage activities and tours. Birds of prey and pony rides, daily.