Lakes and Trails Festival 2018: Event Schedule Released

Jul 04, 2018

The list of events for the 2018 Lakes and Trails Festival, held in Sydenham, South Frontenac, on July 14, has been released.

The Festival this year will run from 9:30a.m. to 4p.m. Additions to the Festival include more events for children, and live music in the Point Park and on Mill Street, Sydenham.

The “Around the Lake” bike (21k, 32k and 44k loops), the historic walk of Sydenham, numerous paddling opportunities on the Lake, and a free community lunch will continue as part of the festival.

The Lakes and Trails Festival is a community event to celebrate the area’s natural beauty, active lifestyle, and history. Everyone, from everywhere, is welcome to join us. Around 400 people attended last year’s activities. More information on the festival can be found on the website: lakesandtrailsfestival.org, and the Lakes and Trails Facebook page.

For more information, contact Ross Sutherland: 613-532-7846, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Lakes and Trails Events
Come out, be active and enjoy our lakes, trails and history.

All events are free and take place on the Point Park.

Cycling
Around the Lake – 21K loop leaves at 10:30, 32K loop leaves at 10:00, 44k loop leaves at 9:30.

Family Cycle 8k – out and back on the Cataraqui Trail; 10:15.

Cycle Skills Competition – three skill events: The Zig Zag, the Paper Route and the Slow Bike. Leaderboard and prizes. Suitable for all ages from training-wheels to experienced bikers; 9:30 to 12:30.

Yellow Bike Repairs, Helmet Fitting; 9:30 to 12:30.

Paddling
Try a canoe or Kayak on Sydenham Lake – Frontenac Outfitters will have a variety of boats for the public to try paddling.

Introduction to Paddling – Sydenham Canoe Club will answer questions and give demonstrations on paddling. Open to all levels of experience.

Meet other paddlers and paddle the lake at your own pace. Maps available.

Canoe Sydenham Lake with the Cataraqui Canoe Club at 9:30. Register by July 13 by emailing the contact link on our web page: lakesandtrailsfestival.org.

Walking
Historic walk of Sydenham – go at your own pace on the two-kilometer route with interpreters. Start at the Point; 9:30–12:00.

Music
Gary Raspberry – Children’s performer; 11:00 the Point.

Glenn Foster & Bob Connor – 1:30–2:45 on Mill Street

The Blue Grass Bandits – 3:00–4:00 on Mill Street.

Community Lunch – Prepared by South Frontenac Community Services; 11:00 to 1:00. Free, donations appreciated.

Booths, children’s games, turtles and amphibians, Fire and Rescue, and more activities – 9:30 to 1:00 on the Point.

Supporters: Barb’s Handmade Pierogi, Beckwith Contracting, Cataraqui Canoe Club, Catarqui Conservation Authority, Clinton Family Dentistry, CyclePath, Drs. Wang and Dietrich, Fran Willes, Frontenac Cycle, Frontenac Outfitters, KFL+A Public Health Unit, Linden Tree B & B, RBC Sydenham Branch, South Frontenac Rides, South Frontenac Township, South Frontenac Community Services, Sydenham Canoe Club, Sydenham Pet and Farm Store, Sydenham Veterinary Services, Trailhead, Trousdale’s General Store, Trousdale’s Funeral Home