🐝 Gooood morning everybody! We’re back with the BoQ Buzz. The newsletter that’s easy to find. Unlike that bull that still seems still be on the loose…?

In this week’s buzz;

• The Caribbean takes over Downtown Belleville

• Memorial Marketplace update

• The County gets Jazzed up for a musical weekend

• Former Red Devil signs in The Big Smoke

• and… I, (Shane, the publisher) got married last weekend!

🎉🍹🌴Caribbean Festival - Downtown Belleville

This is one event we’ve personally had our eyes on this summer. Get ready for a Caribbean extravaganza in Downtown Belleville! From August 16th to 18th, the streets will come alive with the infectious beats of reggae, soca, and calypso. Talented musicians will set the stage on fire, while the aroma of mouthwatering island dishes and refreshing tropical drinks fills the air. Don’t miss the vibrant street parade, where dazzling costumes and feathered headpieces showcase the exuberance of Caribbean culture. This is your chance to dive into a Caribbean adventure without leaving Belleville. Mark your calendars and join the fun – it’s going to be a blast! 🎉🍹🌴 Thanks to the festival committee, Discover Belleville, Downtown Belleville and Toronto Caribbean Carnival team for putting this amazing event on. Side Hustle Market will also be there with a wide array of unique artisan vendors so bring your shopping bags and your appetite, this is going to be a great weekend! Reminder, if you’re driving around the downtown Belleville area this weekend - Front St will be closed from Bridge St to Victoria Ave.
More event details can be found here.

The Digest

🏭 Rolling into the Future: Goodyear’s Tire Revolution with $575M Expansion

The Goodyear factory in Napanee is set for a $575-million expansion, supported by Canadian federal and Ontario provincial governments. Announced by Goodyear's CEO Mark Stewart, the expansion will cater to the electric-vehicle market and enhance all-terrain tire production. The Canadian government will invest $44.3 million, with Ontario adding $20 million. The plant, operational since 1988 and currently employing 800 workers, will add 200 jobs. Construction is slated to start this year and finish by mid-2027, aiming for a production of two million tires annually. The expansion is part of Ontario's strategy to bolster the EV sector and reduce emissions, with the plant targeting a 10% emission reduction by 2030 and net-zero by 2040.
Read the full press release here.

🏟️ Belleville’s Memorial Market Place Set for a Fall Debut

The doors may be opening again at 15 Market Sq behind City Hall. This time, it won’t be to watch a hockey game. Belleville’s Memorial Market Place is undergoing a transformation, and part of the first phase is set to open this fall with a new vendor, with the full renovation of the former arena expected by the end of 2026. Thanks to Taskforce Engineering, this project breathes new life into an old structure, promising a vibrant addition to the city’s downtown.
More on that here.

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What’s Happening

🎭Belleville National Theatre Festival
📅 Aug 15-17 & Aug 22-24
📍 30 Bridge Street East, Belleville, Ontario
Belleville is hosting the Canadian National 10-Minute Play Festival, led by Ottawa playwright Guy Newsham. The festival features plays from across North America and runs from August 15-25.
Tickets are available online here and by phone.
More on the event here.

🎷Prince Edward County Jazz Festival
📅 Aug 13-18
📍 Various venues across The County
The festival, taking place in a variety of distinctive venues throughout the county (think Huff Estates, Sandbanks Winery, The Regent), features performances by acclaimed artists. It's a musical feast not to be missed. Immerse yourself in the vibrant jazz rhythms at the county's core!
Tickets are currently on sale here.
Full event details and schedule here.

👻Napanee History and Hauntings Ghost Walk
📅 Aug 17
📍 124 John Street Napanee, Ontario
The Napanee History and Hauntings Ghost Walk offers a 90-minute journey through the historic sites, alleyways, and cemetery of Downtown Napanee. The guides recount stories of apparitions, murders, and mysterious occurrences.
Tickets can be found here.

Business Spotlight

🤸 AIM Gymnastics - Belleville

Everyone’s been talking about gymnastics, be it the recent Olympics drama or the Simone Biles documentary. Good timing, AIM 😉. Belleville is now home to AIM Gymnastics, an awesome new venue for people of all ages to practice and enjoy the sport. Situated at 250 Sidney Street, Unit 173, this center offers a variety of classes tailored to different age groups, including young children up to teenagers. Check them out online and take a look at this article with more on the new owners, Andrew and Pam Taylor, and the grand opening.

Hey Parents, Listen Up!

🏰🎉Family Fun Fest by QWYC
📅 Aug 17 10am - 6pm
📍 Centennial Park, Trenton, Ontario

This all-ages fundraiser supports the Quinte West Youth Centre and celebrates International Youth Day. Check out some of the awesome activities: axe throwing, a bouncy castle, face painting, yard games, live music, a foam party, food trucks, and more! Admission to the event is FREE. Furthermore, you can buy tickets or an unlimited pass for all activities. Every penny raised goes straight to the Quinte West Youth Centre and its awesome programs. Come join the fun! 🎈.
Check all the details here 

🦇🍿Quinte West Fest Ward Party and Movie Night
📅Aug 17 at Dusk
📍 Wooler Athletic Field, Wooler, Ontario

Enjoy a FREE movie night at Wooler Athletic Field in Murray Ward! 🎬 Watch The LEGO Batman Movie (PG) and bring your lawn chair for themed activities starting at 5 p.m., including a corn roast and a Lego party. The movie begins at dusk (around 9 p.m.). Note that movies are weather permitting and may change without notice.
Visit the event site for more details.

Let us bring the fun to you

_{County Axe is a mobile axe throwing venue serving the county and surrounding areas. Available for any type of event, County Axe will bring their set up to your desired location and provide entertainment for all your guests. @countyaxe countyaxe.ca Jeff Radford 613-885-2868 [email protected]}

Local Sports Highlights

🔵⚪ The Blue and White ink a former Quinte Red Devil

What a dream come true for this young player! The Toronto Maple Leafs have signed defenceman Ben Danford, their top 2024 NHL Draft pick, to a three-year entry-level contract. The 6’1, 190lb, Madoc, Ontario native, known for his competitiveness and defensive prowess, played last season for the Oshawa Generals. Good luck to Danford in T-O this season! Check out some of last seasons highlights.
Check out the full story here

🎤🎸Live Music Insider

Aug 15
Acoustic Grill - Ryan Naismith @ 7pm
The Cardinal - Ryan Anderson @ 8pm

Aug 16
Acoustic Grill - 40% @ 7pm
Capers - PJ & Oli @ 6pm
The Pier - Boneshaker @ 7pm
The Cardinal - Karaoke @ 8pm
North Docks - Megan & Gabriel @ 7pm
Legendz Pub - John Sharkey @ 5pm
Old Church Theatre - Loyd Spiegel @ 7pm
Smokin 116 Bistro - Mike Trimblett @ 7pm

Aug 17
Acoustic Grill - 40% @ 7pm
Beaufort Pub - Tony Vani @ 1pm & Tim Campbell @ 8pm
The Pier - Boneyard @ 7pm
The Cardinal - Dj Syrup @ 9pm
North Docks - 62 South @ 8pm
Old Church Theatre -Po’Boy Jeffreys @ 7pm

@THEBOQBUZZ

Where were we Friday? Seems like a lot of you have been on this Corbyville gem. Congrats to @kurstynbrant, @patch.21, @gordbuxton11, and @soulz65 - you were all quick to point out this was Trillium Wood Golf Club hole #4.

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 the Bay of Quinte.

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