Staff brought a report to Council on Monday, May 4, outlining recommendations to cancel various events and festivals scheduled to occur this summer and into the fall.

All festivals and events, outside of the Farmers Market (more to come on this year’s Farmers Market), are cancelled up until September 30, 2020. The Supper Market may operate this season, though it depends on Public Health recommendations and further reports to Council.

Below are the festivals and events that have been and are cancelled due to COVID-19:

• April 2-4 – Kinsmen Home and Garden Show
• April 11 – Annual Easter Egg Hunt
• May 7-10 – Pelham Art Festival
• May 22-24 – Fenwick Lions Carnival and Parade
• Mid-June to September – Pelham Supper Market
• Mid-June to September – Bandshell concerts
• June 14 – Shorthills Strawberry Festival
• July 1  – Canada Celebration – (Virtual celebration to commence)
• July 16-19 – Pelham Summerfest

As information becomes available regarding the resumption of any festivals and events in Pelham, they will be posted to the Town’s website and social media channels.

To learn more about the Town’s response to COVID-19, visit: www.pelham.ca/covid19