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Pop-ups are back, festivals are stacking up, and Belleville’s got a familiar face back at the council table. From road work to EV talks, here’s what’s buzzing around the Bay this week.

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🎭 Four mega events coming to Belleville's Downtown District this summer with road closures approved for Downtown @ Dusk (June 20), Buskerfest (July 5), Caribbean Festival (August 16), and Blues Festival (September 6). Via Quinte News

🍦 Summer Pop-ups Return to Centennial Park This Friday! Quinte West's beloved summer event series kicks off May 30 with food vendors, rotating merchants, and family activities running all season long at Centennial Park. The City of Quinte West

🏗️ Old police station to become 66-unit affordable housing haven in Belleville Belleville council just gave Habitat for Humanity the thumbs-up to transform the former police station on Dundas Street East into a five-storey affordable housing complex with daycare facilities, set to welcome residents by spring 2028. The Intelligencer

🔌 Belleville eyeing EV charging stations at local spots Belleville City Council is exploring options for electric vehicle charging stations at municipal locations. A feasibility audit identified three preliminary sites: the Quinte Sports and Wellness Centre, Meyers Pier, and City Hall parking lot. While council received the report, they'll need to allocate dedicated capital funding before moving forward with any installations. Quinte News

🛣️ Smoother rides ahead as Quinte West launches summer road work The City of Quinte West has kicked off its annual asphalt paving and rural surface treatment programs this week, with improvements planned for several roads including Anderson Island, Barcovan Beach, and Fish and Game Club throughout the summer. City of Quinte West

🏛️ McCaw Returns to Belleville Council After Appointment Former councillor Kelly McCaw has been tapped to fill the vacant seat left by Chris Malette, who recently won election as MP. McCaw previously served from 2018-2022 after first running in 2014, but wasn't re-elected in 2022's municipal vote. Via InQuinte

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🎡 Kinsmen Carnival Returns to Centennial Park | May 29-June 1 | 4PM-Late | Centennial Park, Trenton
Thrills, games and cotton candy await as the Trenton Kinsmen Club Carnival transforms Centennial Park into a wonderland of family fun starting Thursday afternoon.

🚴‍♀️ Trail Jam | June 1 | 9:00 AM | Millennium Trail, Prince Edward County
Pedal your way through PEC's most scenic routes at this family-friendly ride offering both 46km and 25km options, with registration including a welcome reception, shuttle service, and a post-celebration at Prince Eddy's Brewing Co featuring food, drinks, live music, and more.

💃 Dancing with the Stars Quinte 2025 | May 30, 2025 | 7:30 PM | Empire Theatre, Quinte
Eight local couples will team up with professional dance instructors for our area's glitziest charity competition, complete with special performances from last year's champions and local dance studios.

🎨 Bay of Quinte Arts Festival Returns | May 31, 2025 | 11:00 AM | Centennial Park Pop-Ups, Trenton
Get ready for a vibrant day of local creativity with arts vendors, live music, and tasty eats—rain or shine!

🎤 Miss Emily | May 31 | 7:00 PM | Sergeants Mess Hall, Base31
This hometown hero brings her roof-rattling vocals back to Base31 for a third go-round, fresh off nabbing her third Female Artist of the Year at the Maple Blues Awards.

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