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October 16th 2025
Bradley Mottashed
October 16, 2025
☀️ Hello Norfolk! ☀️
This week has cool mornings, cozy nights, and a lineup of local happenings that just won’t quit.
From Pumpkinfest celebrations to live music and markets all across the County, there’s no shortage of ways to soak in the season.
Plus — have you seen the new Norfolk puzzle? It’s a limited-edition piece of home you can actually build (details below 👇).
Scroll on for this week’s stories, events, and where the music’s playing — Norfolk’s at its best right now.
-Brad
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THIS WEEK’S STORIES
 A Piece of Norfolk — in Puzzle Form Katie Sinkowski Design and the Norfolk Insider bring you a limited-edition “Greetings from Norfolk County” puzzle that turns local photos into a postcard you can build — images are woven into the letters “NORFOLK,” with others softly ghosted in the background. |
 Bingo Night Returns to Waterford District High School!Doors open 5:00 PM, bingo 6:00 PM (Oct 22). Community bingo has raised over $10,000 for WDHS students — plus food truck, 50/50, and prizes. Ages 18+ to play. |
 Waterford’s Pumpkinfest: 43 Years of Fall FunOct 17–19: parades, live music, pumpkin pyramid, markets, car show, derby, and more — all powered by volunteers and small-town pride. |
 After the Fair: The Heartbeat of Norfolk Lives OnA reflective look at how the Fair’s spirit — community, collaboration, connection — keeps pumping through Norfolk long after the midway goes dark. |
 Learning the Language of Your IntuitionAlicia Wood explores what it means to trust your inner voice and offers a 5-minute journaling practice to help strengthen intuition. |
 Off the Beaten Path: The Sand Hills and the Edge of the LakeA southbound ramble through Norfolk to dune country. Where the sand meets the hills. |
PUMPKINFEST
IS HERE
Every October, Waterford bursts to life with the sights, sounds, and spirit of Pumpkinfest — one of Norfolk County’s most beloved traditions. The whole town transforms into a celebration of fall, featuring a jam-packed weekend of events including the grand parade, live music, car shows, soapbox races, midway rides, and community fundraisers. Families, friends, and visitors come from near and far to take in the pumpkin displays, enjoy local food, and soak up that unmistakable small-town magic.
Plan your weekend and see the full lineup of events here: Pumpkinfest Events & Activities
Check out this video of a recent Pumpkinfest to see what all the fuss is about!
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JOIN
HAPPENINGS
Thursday, October 16
🎨 Fall Open House | Rosewood Senior Living, Simcoe | 9 AM – 3 PM | More
🧘♀️ Sit and Fit | Waterford Legion | 12 PM – 12:45 PM | More
🍗 Wing Night | Army Navy Air Force Club, Simcoe | 4 PM – 7 PM | More
🏃♀️ Run Club (Free) | Joro Outdoor Spa, Port Rowan | 6 PM – 7 PM | More
🚶♂️ Discover Norfolk Walking Group (Free) | 6 PM – 7 PM | More
🎤 Comedy – Brady Matthews (Live Taping) | Capitol 33 Theatre, Delhi | 8:30 PM | More
Friday, October 17
🎟️ Catch the Ace | Simcoe Legion | 4:30 PM – 7:30 PM | More
⛸️ Halloween Skate Night | Simcoe Recreation Centre | 6 PM – 10 PM | More
🧠 Trivia Night | Riversyde 83, Simcoe | 7 PM – 9 PM | More
🎸 Mathew Janicas – Up Close and Personal | Red Fox Farm, Port Ryerse | 7:30 PM | More
🌑 New Moon Circle | Port Dover Lions | 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM | More
🍀 Country Celtic Rock Night with Fiddlestix | Capitol 33, Delhi | 8:30 PM | More
Saturday, October 18
🛍️ Port Dover Lions Silver Lake Market | 8 AM – 1 PM | More
🧄 Community Garlic Planting Day | Meadow Lynn Farms, Simcoe | 10 AM – 12 PM | More
🍂 Annual Port Dover Fall Crawl | 11 AM – 5 PM | More
🥩 Roast Beef Dinner | St. John’s Woodhouse Parish Hall, Simcoe | 5 PM | More
🎃 Children’s Halloween Dance Party | Marburg Hall, Port Dover | 6 PM – 8 PM | More
🎶 Viento South Concert | Birds Canada, Port Rowan | 7 PM | More
🔥 Bon Jovi Forever Tribute | Capitol 33 Theatre, Delhi | 8 PM | More
💃 Fall Dance | Army Navy Air Force Club, Simcoe | 8 PM – 11:45 PM | More
Sunday, October 19
🍳 All-You-Can-Eat Brunch | Simcoe Army Navy Air Force Club | 9 AM – 1 PM | More
🎯 Youth Darts | Waterford Legion | 10 AM – 11 AM | More
🎵 Open Mic Country Jamboree | Charlotteville Agricultural Society & Fairgrounds | 1 PM – 5 PM | More
🎸 Matinee – Bonfire Boys | Delhi Legion | 2 PM – 6 PM | More
Monday, October 20
🧘♀️ Sit and Fit | Waterford Legion | 12 PM – 12:45 PM | More
🎃 Monday Night Bingo – Halloween Edition | Simcoe Legion | 5 PM – 9 PM | More
🕯️ Slow Flow Yoga | Vittoria Community Centre | 7 PM | More
🌷 Silent Auction | Delhi & District Horticultural Society, Friendship Centre | 7:30 PM | More
Tuesday, October 21
🧵 Norfolk Quilt Guild Workshop | Vittoria Community Centre | 9 AM – 4 PM | More
🥁 Open House – North Shore Highlanders | Port Dover Legion | 6:30 PM | More
Wednesday, October 22
👩👧 Mommy & Me Meet Up | Generations Marketplace, Simcoe | 10 AM – 11:30 AM | More
🏹 Delhi Belgian Club Archery | Delhi District Hungarian Hall | 7 PM – 9:30 PM | More
🎵 Bingo Night | Waterford District High School | 6:00 PM | More
LIVE MUSIC
Friday, October 17th •
🎶 Adam Ostrosser | 211 Main, Port Dover | 7:30 PM🎶 Mathew Janicas – Up Close and Personal | Red Fox Farm, Port Ryerse | 8:00 PM
🎶 Fiddlestix | Capitol 33, Delhi | 8:30 PM
🎶 Beggars for Hire | Main Stage – Ball Diamond Outfield | 5 PM – 6 PM
🎶 The Echelon | Main Stage – Ball Diamond Outfield | 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM
🎶 The Old Barn Doors | Main Stage – Ball Diamond Outfield | 9 PM – 11 PM
Saturday, October 18th •
🎶 The Feds | Port Dover Masonic Lodge | 2:00 PM🎶 Mary Simon | 211 Main, Port Dover | 7:30 PM
🎶 Viento South Concert | Birds Canada, Port Rowan | 7:00 PM
🎶 Bon Jovi Forever Tribute | Capitol 33 Theatre, Delhi | 8:00 PM
🎶 Tyler Wilson | Delhi German Home | 9:00 PM
🎶 Maddie & Paul | Main Stage | 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM
🎶 Ryan & Friends | Main Stage | 4 PM – 5 PM
🎶 Friendship on a Stick | Main Stage | 6 PM – 7 PM
🎶 Mississippi Bends | Main Stage | 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM
🎶 Killin’ Time | Main Stage | 9 PM – 11 PM
Sunday, October 19th •
🎶 Black River Melody | Port Dover Legion | 2:00 PM🎶 Open Mic Country Jamboree | Charlotteville Agricultural Society & Fairgrounds | 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
🎶 Bonfire Boys (Matinee) | Delhi Legion | 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM
🎶 K.T.’s Crew | Main Stage | 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
🎶 Amber & Nolan | Main Stage | 12 PM – 1 PM
🎶 Onion Honey | Main Stage | 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM
🎶 The Treeline | Main Stage | 3 PM – 4:30 PM
Wednesday, October 22nd •
🎶 Felicia McMinn | 211 Main | 8:00 PMWEATHER
Thursday High 15°C 🌡️ Low 2°C 🌤️
Friday High 16°C 🌡️ Low 3°C 🌤️
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Disclaimer: Every effort is made to ensure accuracy, but event details may change without notice. Please verify times and venues with the organizers.