Community / Aug 26, 2024
Things To Do in Quinte This Fall Season
As the leaves begin to change and the air turns crisp, the Quinte and surrounding regions come alive with a vibrant array of activities and events that celebrate the beauty of autumn. Let’s take a closer look at 5 Things To Do in Quinte This Fall 2024 Season:
Local Markets:
Downtown Belleville Farmers Market
This market is located on Historic Market Square behind Belleville’s City Hall. Accessible from both Front St. and Pinnacle St. within walking distance from Belleville’s Downtown Core. It operates year round – rain or shine – on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays from 8am to 5pm. Chefs, locals, and visitors alike flock to the market to take home some of the region’s bounty – think fresh apples, pumpkins, and fall baked goodies topped with generous helpings of cinnamon. For more information, check out the Belleville Farmers Market Website.
Front Street Farmers’ Market
The Front Street Farmers’ Market is beautifully nestled along the Trent Severn Waterway at 67 Front St., in downtown Trenton. Visitors can find a wide variety of artisanal and produce vendors with products ranging from fruits, veggies, crafts to baked goods and more. Market hours are 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. every Saturday from Victoria Day weekend to Thanksgiving weekend. For more information, check out the Quinte West Tourism Website.
Homestead Farmers’ Market
A regional Sunday market with farmers, food and beverage producers, makers, and artisans. This eclectic market serves the BoQ areas and supports small businesses. Stop by and connect with local vendors, pick up something fresh, and discover something new and unique. For more information, check out the Bay of Quinte Tourism Website.
Side Hustle Market
If local, handmade, crafted and vintage items are your jam, then head to Downtown Belleville’s waterfront on the Bay of Quinte for the Fall Side Hustle Market! The 2024 season will run from May 31 through September 15th. For more information, check out the Side Hustle Market Facebook Page or the Bay of Quinte Tourism Website.
Apple Orchards:
Campbell’s Orchard & Country Market
Nestled in Prince Edward County on the Bay of Quinte, Campbell’s is not just an orchard; it’s also a farm market, bakery, and vineyard. The market is open 7 DAYS A WEEK, offering a wide range of fresh produce, including apples like: Macintosh, Red Delicious, Cortland, Royal Gala, Empire, Honey Crisp, and Snow Sweet. You can also pick your own apples (PYO) from 10am-4pm daily. Don’t forget to check out their delicious sweet treats, savoury delights, frozen entrees, and, of course, apple crisps. For more information, check out The Campbell’s Orchards Website.
Grills Orchards
Open year-round, Grills Orchards Country Market store, located on Grills Rd, just off Highway 401 between Belleville and Trenton Ontario, is a fantastic place to stock up on locally grown, in-season fruits and vegetables, condiments, cheese, frozen meats, and preserves. They are known for having the area’s best selection of apples, homemade pies, and baked goods, fresh apple cider, ice cream, and more. Grills Orchards also offers fun activities for kids like a 10-acre corn maze and apple picking, making it a great family destination. For more information, check out The Grills Orchards Website.
Local Trails:
Batawa Trails
What’s popular as a ski hill in the winter months transforms into a perfect place to explore during autumn! Batawa’s 22-km of non-motorized trails make visitors fall in love with fall. Spend quality time outdoors running, hiking, or biking in the Bay of Quinte region, surrounded by beautiful forests. Download a trail map, lace-up your hiking boots, and discover why it’s dubbed the “small hill with a big heart.” For more information, visit the Batawa Ski Hill Website.
O’Hara Mill Conservation Area and Pioneer Homestead
O’Hara Mill Conservation Area and Pioneer Homestead at 638 Mill Road, Madoc ON will transport visitors back in time to the mid-1800s where they can see lovingly preserved pioneer-era buildings like a blacksmith shop, carriage house, and one-room schoolhouse, as well as the original O’Hara family home, which is now a museum. This area is cared for by the Friends of O’Hara Mill Volunteer Association and it is home to many trails adorned with beautiful changing leaves during the autumn season. For more information visit the O’Hara Mill Conservation Area and Pioneer Homestead Website.
Sager Conservation Area
Pack your camera, binoculars, and get ready to climb some stairs – you’ll be rewarded, we promise! If you’re looking for a perfect fall color panorama, make a point of visiting Sager Conservation Area this season. Located near Quinte West, a short, steep hike brings visitors to a lookout tower and reveals amazing aerial views of the changing treetops and countryside stretching into the Trent Valley. For more information, visit the Lower Trent Conservation Website.
One-Time Events:
Hops on the Water
Hops on the Water is an all-ages, one-day, family-friendly festival featuring specialties from local craft breweries, beverage makers and food vendors from the Bay of Quinte region and surrounding area. This year’s festival line-up includes live music and entertainment featuring ‘Moon Sugar’, roaming buskers, interactive games and activities and picture-perfect moments to kick-off the fall season. The event will take place rain or shine. For more information, visit the Bay of Quinte Tourism Website.
Porchfest Belleville
Porchfest Belleville is a local celebration of music, where residents in the East Hill neighborhood perform on front porches to an audience that moves from house to house. Porchfest attracts dozens of performers and hundreds of spectators to this grassroots community event each year. A great way to explore East Hill while enjoying the talents of our local musicians. Join us for the opening ceremony 12:45pm at Glanmore National Historic Site, 257 Bridge Street East. Music at all venues starts at 1pm until 4pm. For more information, visit the Porchfest Website.
Applefest – Brighton
The community of Brighton, in eastern Ontario, is surrounded by rich agricultural land with an abundance of apple orchards and roadside farmers’ stalls. To bear witness to the bountiful apple harvest at the height of the harvesting season, Brighton celebrates its annual Applefest festival over the last full weekend of September. For more information visit the Municipality of Brighton Website.
Light The Night Belleville & Area
Light The Night Belleville & Area is an event and fundraiser supporting The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society of Canada. Light the Night Belleville & Area takes place on Saturday, October 5, 2024 from 6-8pm at West Zwick’s Park, Lion’s Pavilion. Gather for the evening and connect with others impacted by blood cancers. Engaged with inspirational speakers and messages of hope at the welcome ceremony. Participate in a coloured lantern-lit walk around the pathway at West Zwick’s Park in Belleville to conclude the evening. For more information visit the Light The Night Webpage.
History & Hauntings Ghost Walks Of Napanee
The History & Hauntings Ghost Walks of Napanee is set to begin their new season on Saturday June 29th starting at 6pm from the Napanee Town Hall (124 John St).
This 90-minute leisurely walk through downtown Napanee will highlight some of the historic buildings and share tales of the eerie places in town as validated by owners and employees of local businesses. The Ghost Walks will be held each Saturday from June 29th to October 26th rain or shine and are family and pet friendly. For more information visit the Event Brite Webpage.
Enjoy the Season
Remember to check out these fantastic local businesses and events to make the most of this beautiful season! For more information about these events and businesses, visit the Bay of Quinte Tourism Upcoming Events.
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