There's always something to see and do in Minto and our online Cultural Map highlights the great cultural assets and events to experience in the community.
At home or on your phone, you can take Treasures of Minto on the road, making it easy to explore the area and join in the fun
Organized by the Palmerston Agricultural Society, the Palmerston fair often features a parade, farmer’s market, pet show, children’s carnival, pedal tractor pull and auction. First organized in 1879, it continues to this day, occurring annually in August.
Join us for a unique, interactive presentation of Palmerston and railway history through live theatre. Save the date and watch for more details closer to the event!
Come celebrate Minto Culture Days!
The Minto Farmers’ Market season runs from June through August with local vendors offering fresh produce, home baking, honey, meat, and other items to customers every Saturday morning in Palmerston at the Railway Heritage Museum.
It's showtime in the forest: trilliums, jack-in-the-pulpit, wild ginger, giant Solomon's, and more! Come celebrate Mother's Day weekend at our annual festival and experience woodland wildflower walks through a 36-acre hardwood forest.
The Harriston-Minto Fall Fair takes place annually on the third weekend in September. Features often include a midway, silent auction, talent show, parade, antique vehicle show and demolition derby. The fair is the Harriston-Minto Agricultural Society’s main event and a part of Minto’s heritage for over 150 years.
The Harriston Cemetery is located on Jessie Street at the southern end of Harriston.
Located on the main street of Harriston, Davie’s Antiques has offered antique furnishings, collectibles, books, china and other items for over twenty years.
Built in 1894: Original home of J.M. McKay.
Built in 1874: Original home of John Kernaghan.
The Harriston & District Horticultural Society’s main event is the annual Garden Festival, featuring a variety of flowers, plants, vegetables and outdoor crafts and decorations. They are also involved in the maintenance of public flower boxes and beds, as well as educating youth on the importance of horticulture.
Built in 1877: Original home of James Bailey.
