Your Guide to June in Prince Edward County
June is here, and summer does feel it’s upon us. Garden sales, yard sales, bake sales and the flowers are blooming, and the vegetables have started, and we are now waiting for that bounty. But while we’re waiting, there’s much to discover and celebrate.
It’s Pride month, and we have some new restaurants to try, music to hear, art to appreciate, and some comedy nights to enjoy. It’s all happening just minutes away from Lilac Lane - come for a visit, we’d love to meet you.
June 2 @ 10:30 am
Drag Me To Brunch - The Waring House
June 7 @ 6 pm
June PRIDE at Karlo - Drag Friday - Tasty Trivia PRIDE Edition - Karlo Estates
June 8 @ 6 pm
June PRIDE at Karlo - The Vineyard Fashion Show & The Great Big Drag Cabaret - Karlo Estates
June 8 @ 7:30 pm
Carole Pope - Sgt. Mess Hall, Base31
June 9 @ 7pm
The 55 x Base31 Annual Pride Party - Base31
June 15 – 12 pm - 7 pm
Pride Fest - Stock & Row
June 30 @ 7:30 pm
Save the Last Dance: Pride Party - Compass Rose Suites
County Road 10, Milford
(just around the corner from PECish Bakery)
The Milford Bistro is back, and it has a new name and owner, you’ll be happy to know that Jonathan Via is the chef behind this new spot. Delicious sandwiches and salads to start. The liquor license coming in early June. We’ve had the BLT and instead of bacon, delicious marinated beets with sprouts, lettuce, and tahini sauce on fresh spelt bread. Lots of choices, and it’s a fun spot. Check it out!
I first met Pat (Bear) and Gillian Maloney at the Wellington Community Market where they had a pop–up stand promoting their Pedego Electric Bikes. In those days, I didn’t know how to drive, and I welcomed the opportunity to buy my Merlot electric bike which I loved to ride.
The business has expanded, and they now have a shop located in Bloomfield.
Not only do they have a great selection of bikes to purchase, but they also have a selection of rental bikes available to book for ½ day, or a full day, Tuesdays to Saturdays until late October.
They have a brand new fleet of super high-quality bikes available for rental.
Plenty of bicyclists visit this area every year but because of the occasional hill (such as the one leading to the beautiful ”Lake on the Mountain”), an electric bike is the perfect way to travel and see the sights.
Gather In the County
Crystal Palace - Picton - June 15 @ 10 am
Gather in the County is a new annual market, taking place at the historic Crystal Palace in Picton. Gather features an indoor/outdoor market providing visitors with an exciting and innovative gathering of textile makers, small batch producers, indie dyers, artists, collectors and community guilds producing a wide range of handmade textile wares + supplies.
Gather is a curated event by Bay Woodyard & Bear Epp, both textile artists and experienced event builders committed to showcasing the cultural value of craft and the rich tradition of textile arts through this new annual market.
Art in the County
June 21– July 7
The 31st edition of Art in the County will be simultaneously presented in-person and online from June 21 to July 7. In-person visitors can view the exhibition on the upper level of the Picton Armoury located at 206 Main Street. Accessible entry is available from Main Street.
The exhibition will be curated by Kelly Kyle & Sonja Scharf of Akasha Art Projects and Jim Turner of 2gallery. As in previous years, visitors will also be able to view digital images of this year’s selected artworks at www.artinthecounty.com. There is always such a wonderful variety of art on offer so if you’re visiting, stop by and visit the new gallery located in the Armoury on Main Street.
Haymaker Comedy Festival
June 27-29
County Stage Company’s 3rd Annual Haymaker Comedy Festival is back! Hosted by Anjelica Scannura and features some of Canada’s top stand-up comics at The Red Barn Theatre, Eddie Hotel & Farm in Bloomfield.
This year’s festival features: Mike Wilmot, Fiona O’Brien, Kyle Brownrigg, Dan Guiry, Cameron Phoenix, Jordan Policicchio, Tamara Shevon and Al Val.
Tickets can be purchased from countystage.ca.