When you stay at Days Inn & Conference Centre Leaminington, you're close to a variety of the area's most exciting and entertaining events. From wine festivals and bird migration celebrations to highland dance competitions and art & craft fairs, the Leamington area has lots of special events for the whole family.

Exciting Leamington Area Events

Southern Footprints Half Marathon, 5K, and Kids Dash

Pelee Days Inn & Conference centre is proud to host the 5th Annual Southern Footprints Half Marathon, 5K Run & Kids Dash on Sunday, April.22 , 2012. Proceeds from this event will benefit research work for The Lung Association.

The Half Marathon will take our runners on a fast and flat race from the grounds of our hotel, into the natural beauty of a Carolinian forest and ecosystem at Point Pelee National Park, and back. A new course has been established to enhance the beauty of the park and the natural scenery it entails. The 5K Run will follow a Separate scenic route along the shores of Lake Erie and the countryside. Kids Dash will take place on the hotel grounds, kids receive a race finishers medal. All participants receive a hot meal after race prepared by our Chefs.

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Festival of Birds

April 30-May 23, 2011 | www.festivalofbirds.ca
Point Pelee National Park enjoys the northward migration of gorgeous songbirds every spring. The Festival of Birds takes place during this magical migration time and allows visitors to learn birding techniques and identification, take guided bird hikes, enjoy a barbecue lunch, listen to interesting lecture by special guest speakers, take a wildflower walk and join a digital photography workshop during this yearly celebration.

Highland Dance Competition

June 11, 2011 | www.wdhda.ca
The Windsor and District Highland Dancers Association present an exciting Highland Dance competition as well as a variety of fun activities throughout the day.

Canada Day Celebrations & Ice Cream Festival

July 1, 2011 | www.amhertburg.ca
Enjoy ice cream and fireworks in celebration of Canada's birthday at this family-friendly festival held at the Fort Malden National Historic Site of Canada. Have a blast eating cake and ice cream, playing games, taking a pony ride and listening to live music at this fun festival.

Pelee Fest

August 5-7, 2011 | www.peleefest.com
This community festival is a perfect family event, with live entertainment, inflatable play spaces for children, carnival games, arts & craft vendors, lots of food and a wine pavillion.

Southern Ontario Military Muster

August 12-14, 2011 | www.militarymuster.org
This annual event will offer a militaria flea market, helicopter rides, World War II battle reenactments, war vehicle exhibitions, great food, military bands, live demonstrations, museum tours and table-top war gaming. General admission is $6.

Leamington Tomato Festival

August 19-21, 2011 | www.leamingtontomatofestival.com
A golf tournament, pageant, arts and craft vendors, great food, wine tasting, live entertainment, children's activities, a tomato stomp, pancake breakfast, custom car show and firefighters' water barrel fights make this an unmissable Leamington area event.

Art by the River

August 27-28, 2011 | www.gibsonartgallery.com
View amazing artistic creations from 135 artists and artisans from around Ontario at this celebrated event. A major fundraiser for The Gibson Gallery, Art by the River offers a variety of talented artists along with food and entertainment for an entertaining and enriching afternoon.

Shores of Erie International Wine Festival

September 8-11, 2011 | www.soewinefestival.com
Plenty of live entertainment, master chef cooking demonstrations, wine seminars, an interactive tasting bar and over 50 wine and food vendors make this event held at the Fort Malden National Historic Site of Canada (War of 1812)  an excellent way to relax and sample some extraordinary wine.

Ruthvan Apple Festival

September 25, 2011 | www.communitylivingessex.org
Live entertainment, food, crafts and a classic car show are some of the elements that make this event so much fun. Start the day off with a breakfast of eggs, bacon home fries and coffee, then check out the Apple Festival parade. Lots of rides and games for kids and a farmer's market add to the celebration and ensure a memorable experience.

Kingsville Migration Festival

October 14-16, 2011 | www.migrationfestival.ca
A trout fishing pond, youth duck calling contest, wood carving exhibits, barbecue, goose and duck calling contest, dog retriever show, a huge parade, competitive art show, children's festival and marketplace for purchasing paintings, jewelry, clothing, furniture, and great food are just some of the attractions at this popular event.

BICENTENNIAL 1812 Surrounded In History South West Ontario

May 2010 - 2015 | www.1812ontario.ca
The Pelee Days Inn looks forward to all the events being planned for the South Western Area in the comping months and years in commemorating the War of 1812.