

# Festivals in Chatham, ON | Cultural Events & Fairs

- **Subtitle**: Explore upcoming festivals in  Chatham, Ontario. Discover cultural celebrations, street fairs and seasonal events happening across the city. Join the festivities.
- **Category**: Festivals
- **Type**: category

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## Festivals Events in Chatham

- **Event Name**: Chatham Ribfest 2026 - Seventeen Years!
  - **Description**: BROUGHT TO YOU BY CHATHAM HONDA
The hottest festival in CK that you know and love is back and were bringing you next and exciting changes to keep the action fresh! 

MAINSTAGE
Friday will kick off with 40 Hours Over band, and Big Shiny Toons.
Saturday boa
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  - **Date**: Fri Jul 03 2026 at 03:00 pm – Sun Jul 05 2026 at 11:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/chatham/chatham-ribfest-2026-seventeen-years/200029285280919
  - **Venue**: 1 Stanley Ave, Chatham, ON, Canada, Ontario N7M 3J1
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  - **Categories**: music, entertainment, concerts, contests, festivals, good-friday
- **Event Name**: 51st Thamesville Threshing Festival
  - **Description**: You are invited! Join us June 19th &amp; 20th, 2026!

Get ready to kick off the season with our unforgettable weekend tradition! The 51st Thamesville Threshing Festival perfectly blends our rich heritage with modern, high-energy fun for all ages. We invit
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  - **Date**: Fri Jun 19 2026 at 05:00 pm – Sun Jun 21 2026 at 01:00 am (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/chatham/51st-thamesville-threshing-festival/200029273706520
  - **Venue**: Ferguson Park, Thamesville, ON, Canada, Ontario n0p 2k0
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  - **Categories**: festivals, contests, fireworks, music, entertainment, shopping, parades
- **Event Name**: Hike for Hospice 2026
  - **Description**: Celebrate 10 years of Hike for Hospice and 10 years of compassionate care with the Chatham-Kent Hospice - on Sunday, May 3, 2025

Registration is now open at www.hikeforhospiceck.com

Hike for Hospice is powered by Battery Boy!

Enjoy a Pre-Hike Family Fe
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  - **Date**: Sun May 03 2026 at 12:00 pm – Sun May 03 2026 at 04:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/chatham/hike-for-hospice-2026/200029665685744
  - **Venue**: John Mcgregor Secondary
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- **Event Name**: Ribfest Roper Romp
  - **Description**: "Come and knock on our door!" Grab your most flamboyant floral caftan and fluff up that curly red wig, because it’s time to unleash your inner Helen at the 17th annual Chatham-Kent Ribfest! Join the "Roper Romp" invasion at Tecumseh Park July 5, 2026, for
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  - **Date**: Sun Jul 05 2026 at 01:00 pm – Sun Jul 05 2026 at 03:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/chatham/ribfest-roper-romp/200029840574233
  - **Venue**: Ribfest! Tecumseh Park, Chatham On.
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  - **Categories**: Contests
- **Event Name**: Trivia for the Kids: Around The World
  - **Description**: Love travel? Random facts? That one friend who has to point out they've "actually been there"? This trivial night is for YOU!About this EventWe're taking Trivia for the Kids on a world tour! From iconic landmarks and glob
  - **Date**: Thu Apr 16 2026 at 07:00 pm – Thu Apr 16 2026 at 09:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/chatham/trivia-for-the-kids-around-the-world/100001982454338292
  - **Venue**: Sons of Kent Brewing Company
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  - **Price**: CAD 23
  - **Categories**: Entertainment, Kids, Festivals
- **Event Name**: Mystical Fae Market
  - **Description**: This is a Mystical celebration where we will welcome in spring with song, dance and Faeries.

We will have unique mystical venders, entertainments, a kids area and so much more. This Event will be fun for the whole family!

Come on out, rain or shine (aft
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  - **Date**: Sun May 03 2026 at 10:00 am (-04:00)
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  - **Venue**: Thistle Wood, 20276 Kentbridge Rd. Ridgetown
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## Trending Events in Chatham

- **Event Name**: An evening with Red Dirt Skinners - St Andrews United, Chatham, ON(6:30pm)
  - **Description**: We are delighted to present... AN EVENING WITH RED DIRT SKINNERSRoots Music Canada describe the Red Dirt Skinners as “The Pink Floyd of Folk Music.” Music News Magazine state that there is “an almost Floyd-like quality to some of th
  - **Venue**: St Andrews United Church
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- **Event Name**: MTI Presents: HOTEL CALIFORNIA
  - **Description**: MTI Presents: HOTEL CALIFORNIA

Thursday, April 2, 2026
Chatham Capitol Theatre
7:30 pm

HOTEL CALIFORNIA, the original Eagles tribute is bringing their 6-piece production to the Chatham Capitol Theatre Thursday April 2 as an Easter weekend kick off.  Thi
  - **Venue**: Chatham Capitol Theatre
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- **Event Name**: History Will Be Made
  - **Description**: History Will Be Made: Community Invited to Gather Around the World’s Largest Dining Table for FUNraising Event
 A uniquely local, record‑setting, and purpose‑driven experience is coming to Chatham-Kent this spring. On Saturday, April 11, the community is
  - **Venue**: 44 William St NORTH, Chatham, ON, Canada, Ontario N7M5K5
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- **Event Name**: Art in the Park Chatham 2026
  - **Description**: The 8th annual Art in the Park Chatham is on the move and is joining the Chatham-Kent International Food Fest to combine two cultural experiences in one great event! 

Art in the Park will feature artists, crafters, demonstrations and activities for all!
  - **Venue**: Tecumseh Park
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- **Event Name**: Just For Laughs Road Show
  - **Description**: Chatham Capitol Theatre Presents

Just for Laughs Road Show

Thursday, April 9, 2026
Chatham Capitol Theatre
8:00 pm

Need a good laugh? JFL and the Capitol Theatre have got you covered! The Just For Laughs Road Show brings the very best stand-up comics f
  - **Venue**: Chatham Capitol Theatre
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- **Event Name**: Chatham Beatlemania! with The Liverpool 4
  - **Description**: Ice Cap Entertainment Presents

Chatham Beatlemania! with The Liverpool 4
Saturday, May 30, 2026
Chatham Capitol Theatre
7:30 pm

Travel Through Time with The Beatles!
 
From the electrifying Ed Sullivan debut to the soul-stirring Let It Be, The Liverpool
  - **Venue**: Chatham Capitol Theatre
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- **Event Name**: The Music of Hans Zimmer & Others - A Celebration of Film Music
  - **Description**: STAR ENTERTAINMENT USA Presents:

The Music of Hans Zimmer &amp; Others - A Celebration of Film Music
Wednesday, April 8, 2026
Chatham Capitol Theatre
8:00 pm

The symphonic world of Hans Zimmer with music from James Bond, The Lion King, The Pirates of th
  - **Venue**: Chatham Capitol Theatre
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- **Event Name**: History will be made
  - **Description**: ​🌻 HISTORY WILL BE MADE 🌻

​Join us for a GUINNESS WORLD RECORD™ Attempt!
​Be part of history as we gather 314 family, friends, and neighbors around the World’s Largest Dining Table.

​📅 WHEN &amp; WHERE
​Date: Saturday, April 11, 2026
​Location: Chatham
  - **Venue**: chatham,kent.ont.
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- **Event Name**: Chatham Ribfest 2026 - Seventeen Years!
  - **Description**: BROUGHT TO YOU BY CHATHAM HONDA
The hottest festival in CK that you know and love is back and were bringing you next and exciting changes to keep the action fresh! 

MAINSTAGE
Friday will kick off with 40 Hours Over band, and Big Shiny Toons.
Saturday boa
  - **Venue**: 1 Stanley Ave, Chatham, ON, Canada, Ontario N7M 3J1
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top Festivals events in Chatham?
  - **A:** Chatham Ribfest 2026 - Seventeen Years! (Fri Jul 03 2026 at 03:00 pm at 1 Stanley Ave, Chatham, ON, Canada, Ontario N7M 3J1), 51st Thamesville Threshing Festival (Fri Jun 19 2026 at 05:00 pm at Ferguson Park, Thamesville, ON, Canada, Ontario n0p 2k0), Hike for Hospice 2026 (Sun May 03 2026 at 12:00 pm at John Mcgregor Secondary), Ribfest Roper Romp (Sun Jul 05 2026 at 01:00 pm at Ribfest! Tecumseh Park, Chatham On.), Trivia for the Kids: Around The World (Thu Apr 16 2026 at 07:00 pm at Sons of Kent Brewing Company).
- **Q**: How can I find Festivals events in Chatham?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming Festivals events in Chatham on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests.
- **Q**: How do I buy tickets for Festivals events in Chatham?
  - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets.
- **Q**: What are the popular venues for Festivals events in Chatham?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Festivals events in Chatham include 1 Stanley Ave, Chatham, ON, Canada, Ontario N7M 3J1, Ferguson Park, Thamesville, ON, Canada, Ontario n0p 2k0, John Mcgregor Secondary.
- **Q**: What is the price range for Festivals events in Chatham?
  - **A:** Prices for Festivals events in Chatham range from CAD 23 to CAD 23. Many events also offer free entry.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Festivals events in Chatham?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Festivals events in Chatham include Chatham Ribfest, Thamesville Threshing Festival, Chatham-Kent Hospice.
- **Q**: Are there any online Festivals events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many Festivals events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere.
- **Q**: How can I get notified about new Festivals events in Chatham?
  - **A:** Follow the Festivals category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Festivals events are listed in Chatham.

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