🐝 Goooood morning everybody! We’re back with the BoQ Buzz. The newsletter that takes the sting out of searching for things to do.

In this week’s buzz;

• 🏒🏆 Lord Stanley to return to Belleville this month

• 🚜 It’s the unofficial Farmer’s Markets Week

• 🛍️ New store with a great cause opens up

Table of Contents

• Belleville

• The County

• Quinte West

🐄 Local Farmers Markets

Ok, so it’s not official (that we know of) so it can be “The BoQ Buzz officially unofficial Farmer’s market week”. Why? August is a very important month for harvesting crops and we are very lucky to live in an area surrounded by some of the most amazing farming communities. Let’s get out there and support our local farmers markets this week.

• Belleville Farmers Market, Pinnacle St, Downtown Belleville

• Front Street Farmers Market, 67 Front St, Downtown Trenton

• Picton Town Hall Farmers Market, 2 Ross St, Picton

• Wellington Farmers Market, 15786 Loyalist Parkway, Wellington

^{*Please check the links for hours of operation before planning your visit!}

Belleville

🏒 Nick Cousins to Bring the Cup Home

The city of Belleville is back on the road map for the Stanley Cup’s annual journey. This time, it’s Belleville native Nick Cousins who gets to wear the badge of honour. After 2 long and hard-fought seasons with the Florida Panthers, our hometown star hoisted the silverware over his head after the Florida Panthers defeated the Edmonton Oilers 2-1 in Florida back on June 24th. It was a phenomenal night for Cousins, for the Florida Panthers and for hockey fans all over the Quinte region.

Nick has confirmed the Stanley Cup will be in Belleville on August 20th, and yes, there will be a public portion to his day with Lord Stanley. We are going to add details on location and time of the event when we hear more. Stay tuned and stay subscribed.

🛍️ Business Spotlight - Downtown Belleville

New addition to the Downtown scene with a particularly heartwarming purpose. Three Oaks Thrift Store just opened. Dive into a treasure trove of affordable clothing, jewelry, and bags. Every purchase supports the Three Oaks Foundation’s mission to help victims of domestic violence. Open Tuesday through Saturday, it’s a great spot to shop and volunteer.

Read the article here.

For more on the Three Oaks Foundation.

🥒🏓 Clifford Sonny Belch Park (Hillcrest) - Belleville

We know, it’s not exactly breaking news, however, we went down to check out the park, and wow - is it ever nice! If you’re looking to get some outdoor rec and leisure sports in, this is the spot! Brand new basketball courts, lawn bowling facility, and… we’ve all heard about the new pickleball phenomenon.

More about the use of the courts here

🎼 Concerts on the Bay (July 31, Aug 4) - Belleville

The Lions Club of Belleville’s FREE summer concert series continues at West Zwicks Park in August. Bring your lawn chairs, your family and friends!

Wednesday July 31st - Vinyl Groovz @ 6:30PM

Sunday Aug 4th - Cathy Whalen & Friends @ 6PM

Schedule

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The County

🚲🍻🌲 Trail Jam Everybody Ride Brewery Tour - Prince Eddy’s, Picton (and 3 other locations)

This sounds like a WICKED way to start off your August long weekend. Think exercise, the beautiful outdoors AND local craft beers, wines, seltzers and more. Name a better trio? (non-alcoholic options at every stop as well for the non-drinkers). 25KM of trails. 3 stops. A drink at every stop, and more.

To get your tickets and for more info head here.

🎵🍺 Festival Vibes - Parsons Brewing Company, Picton

Head over to another Picton staple this weekend for more great local drinks, food and live music daily from Aug 2-5. They’ve got a great line-up of artists for the long weekend. This is a family friendly event, so grab some friends, grab the kids and go enjoy what’s sure to be a great time.

Full schedule and more here

🛩️LOTS of family friendly events - Base31, Picton

This venue has reallllly come a long way in a short period of time and they have loads of things to do for the whole family. A FREE magic hour market every Friday from 4pm - 10pm, the FREE sensory garden (my son LOVES it here), and even some amazing food vendors if you get hungry.

If you’re a nighthawk, Base31 and the Department of Illumination joined up for the Night Watch experience. As dusk falls, step into an enchanting world of light and wonder. With a magical lantern in hand, lead your friends through 10 captivating exhibits, each animated with vibrant lights, grand video projections, and an adventurous soundscape. Visit the Lonely Hearts Club Bar, a unique spot to socialize with other adventurers and enjoy a drink beneath the stars. Tickets can be found here.

For more info on Base31 go here.

Let us bring the fun to you

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Quinte West

🎪The Great Summer Carnival - Bob Wannamaker Ampitheatre, Trenton

Searching for an amazing way to make the most of summer's final weeks? The City of Quinte West invites you to the perfect event!

Experience “The Great Summer Carnival” on August 10th, from 3 to 8 p.m., at the Bob Wannamaker Amphitheatre in Centennial Park. This complimentary event promises a day filled with entertainment for the entire family!

Check out the City of Quinte West Facebook Page, or here for more.

🎶 The FREE live music scene keeps rolling in the Quinte West area. Check out some upcoming dates below.

Wednesday Concert Series - Frankford Tourist Park, Frankford

July 31 - The Shadows

Friday Night Concert Series - Fraser Park, Trenton

Aug 2 - Trilogy

Sunday Concert Series - Fraser Park, Trenton

Aug 4 - 10 Miles Behind ME

Full schedule here.

@THEBOQBUZZ

Where were we Friday? Congratulations to these peeps who all guessed correctly, Marylynn Wendell, Blair Mackintosh and Ken and Tanya Wells. You got it we were down at Zwicks Poutine Feast!

THANK YOU

That’s it for this edition of The BoQ Buzz. Share it with friends and family so they can also ALWAYS know what’s happening in your area.

Sincerely,

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