Local Events
Explore the best events and experiences happening around Grafton Village Inn. From festivals and artisan markets to community gatherings and scenic outdoor activities, there’s something for everyone to enjoy during your stay. Check out what’s coming up and make the most of your visit!
- Downtown Cobourg Busker Festival
July 18th & 19th, 2025
Experience the excitement of the Cobourg Busker Festival with free, family-friendly street performances, acrobatics, magic and more just steps from the beach.
- Summer Concerts In The Park
Every Tuesday Until August 26th, 2025
Enjoy free Tuesday evening performances by the Concert Band of Cobourg at Victoria Park Bandshell, running all summer from July 8 to August 26.
- Warkworth Music Fest
July 24th – 27th, 2025
Warkworth Music Fest brings the community together for a high-energy celebration of rock music, offering fun, safe, and family-friendly entertainment for all ages.
- Cobourg Sandcastle Festival
August 2nd, 2025
Head to Cobourg Beach for the annual Sandcastle Festival, where world-class sand sculptors, live music, food, and family fun turn the shoreline into a stunning outdoor art gallery.
- Port Hope Arts Festival
August 9th, 2025
The annual Arts Festival in downtown Port Hope on August 9, 2025, will feature a 10-Minute Play Series, outdoor artisan market, live music, kids’ activities, and a vibrant community celebration in the park.
- Northumberland Ribfest & Music Festival
August 15th – 17th, 2025
The 16th annual Northumberland Ribfest & Music Festival, held at Victoria Park in Cobourg, is a fun-filled fundraiser with great food, free entertainment and community support that helps the Rotary Club of Cobourg contribute to local and global causes.
- ACO Port Hope Historic Walking Tour
Every Saturday in September
Join us for the new “Intro to Englishtown – Baldwin to the Back Lanes” walking tour, a scenic Saturday morning stroll through Port Hope’s charming cottages, mansions, and hidden lanes, running rain or shine at 11 AM for $20, as part of our third year of historic guided walks.
- Encore at the Midway: The Drive-In Farewell Fundraiser
September 5th & 6th, 2025
Encore at the Midway, a farewell drive-in fundraiser featuring double-features under the stars, supporting YMCA Northumberland’s Back on Track program for youth in need.
- Brighton Applefest
September 25th – 28th, 2025
Experience the vibrant Brighton Applefest, a fun-filled celebration featuring a lively street fair, classic car show, children’s village, local food vendors, and live music in Memorial Park, all in honour of everything apple!
- Downton Cobourg Harvest Festival
October 4th, 2025
Celebrate fall in the heart of Cobourg with fun for the whole family! Enjoy live music, cozy patios, fall-themed mini photo sessions, a vibrant street market, and plenty more. Don’t miss out on the season’s best!
- Wesleyville Ghostly Visit
October 25th, 2025
The Port Hope Halloween event at the historic Wesleyville Village Schoolhouse offers spooky family fun with a haunted forest walk, pumpkin decorating, marshmallow roasting, crafts, and fortune telling. Admission is $5 per child (cash only). Guests are encouraged to dress for the weather and enjoy a festive start to the Halloween season!
- ABBA Revisited
October 25th, 2025
Back by popular demand—ABBA REVISITED for one night only at Victoria Hall, Cobourg! Experience ABBA’s greatest hits from 1972–1982 with authentic costumes, harmonies, and a dazzling stage show. Since 2001, this tribute band has been selling out venues across North America. Don’t miss this unforgettable night of iconic music!
- The Spirit Circle: Cocktails & Clairvoyance
October 31st, 2025
An intimate evening of connection, messages, and magic in Colborne this All Hallows’ Eve. Limited to just 24 guests, The Spirit Circle features a private message circle with International Psychic Medium Jody Reid, who practices evidential mediumship—bringing comfort, guidance, and meaningful connection. Enjoy cocktails, refreshments, and sacred moments in a unique spiritual gathering. Tickets are limited; pre-registration required.
