This summer, the CAA Savings Squad is hitting the road in the Niagara Region and making appearances at a variety of festivals and events throughout the community. If you see us out at the following events, make sure to say, “Hey!” and swipe your CAA card to win some of the coolest swag around.
Wing Fest
July 27-28, 2019
Rennie Park, Port Dalhousie
Website: wingfest.ca
Facebook Page: facebook.com/wingfestniagara
Attention all chicken wing lovers! Come out to Rennie Park in St. Catharines from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. on Saturday, July 27, and 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Sunday, July 28, and help crown the ultimate Chicken Wing Champ. Enjoy all types of live entertainment, including music, ping pong competitions and an eating contest. Taste a variety of food favourites while you browse local vendors in the outdoor market.
The best part? All proceeds raised from the event will be donated to Community Care of St. Catharines and Thorold.
Tip: arrive early to find parking. Between wing-lovers and beach-goers, Port Dalhousie will be a busy spot. Your best option? Park at Jaycee Park and enjoy the short walk across the pedestrian bridge.
Canal Days
August 2-5, 2019
Downtown Port Colbourne
Website: canaldays.ca
Facebook Page: facebook.com/canaldays
Spend your holiday weekend by the water at the 41st annual Canal Days in Port Colborne. With activities for the whole family, this year's Canal Days will feature a car show, buskers, and the always-popular concert series. On Sunday evening, enjoy a boat parade - you read that correctly, boats! - of lights followed by a spectacular fireworks show along the Historic West Street.
Tip: Take advantage of the festival shuttle, a free and convenient service offered all weekend to festival goers.
Niagara-on-the-Lake Peach Festival
August 10, 2019
Queen St., Niagara-on-the-Lake
Website: niagaraonthelake.com/peachfestival
Facebook Page: facebook.com/niagaraonthelaketourism
If you're like us, you love the amount of fresh produce grown so close to home.
Celebrate Niagara's peach harvest at the 29th Annual Peach Festival, and take a stroll down Queen Street in picturesque Niagara-on-the-Lake. Local growers will take to the street from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., selling fresh peaches, pies, jams, and many more peachy delights.
Tip: arrive early to make sure you score that perfect peach pie or sundae.
West Niagara Fair
September 6-8, 2019
7402 Mud St. W, Grassie, ON
Website: westniagarafair.ca
Facebook Page: facebook.com/westniagarafair
Perfect for those who enjoy all things agriculture, the West Niagara Fair is the ideal event for the whole family. If you're interested in livestock shows, midway rides, popular fair food, and craft shows, this is the place to be! More information on this event can be found on the Facebook Event Page.
Our Saving Squad has everything you'll need for an unforgettable summer, including chances to win great prizes, information on our Rewards Partners, and tons of games! Not a CAA Member, yet? Stop by the Savings Squad tent to join CAA and to see what kind of perks we’re offering for on-the-spot sign up that day!
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