Migration Festival

Kingsville Migration Festival COVID 19 UPDATE

The  Kingsville Festival Committee is planning on moving forward with the 51st Annual Migration Festival, intending to adhere to official guidelines . We are making plans to host the Migration Festival under rules of the new normal.  

The Kingsville Migration Festival begins October 15, 2020 and ends October 18, 2020. There is something for all ages, as we "Celebrate our Community"

Join us for this celebration of migration, art,  heritage conservation and Jack Miner!  

Jack Miner

Jack Miner was a hunter who knew the value of conservation of the natural environment and the wildlife. His efforts started the conservation movement and began the waterfowl refuge management system in Canada.

Jack was born in Westlake Ohio on April 10, 1865. Jack Miner settled on land in the former Township of Gosfield South, now the Town of Kingsville. The area is located in Essex County, surrounded on three sides by the Great Lakes and is a natural stop for many migratory birds. In 1909, Jack Miner began banding ducks, followed by Canada Geese in 1915, each with a bible verse. The bands allow the Sanctuary to gather details about migrating birds each season.

The Jack Miner Bird Sanctuary started in 1904 and continues its work to this day. Jack Miner's home and a museum dedicated to his work, as well as five kilometres of trails are open to the public free of charge.

Marketplace October 17 

The Marketplace takes place outside at Carnegie Hall October 17, 2020 from 10:00am to 4:00pm.   Come out and enjoy local vendors. There is lots of parking downtown so come out and enjoy this seasonal favourite. The Marketplace is free to get in.

On line registration is available please click on the link for the 2020 vendor package.  Please clink this link to up load the Marketplace vendor package: 

Marketplace Vendor Application Form

To apply on line please fill out the form below or print and bring payment to the Kingsville Arena

 https://forms.kingsville.ca/Parks-and-Recreation-Forms/51st-Annual-Migration-Festival-Marketplace-use this form to pay online

Follow this link to download and print the application form. 

New for 2020-The Great Migration Paint-OUT

This October watch for artists painting live throughout our community.  Plein air painting is painting out doors.  If you are a visual artist, join us in Kingsville Ontario and capture Kingsville and it's diversity on canvas live under the sun.  Painting Days are October 15-18 2020.  Exhibition and sale October 18 from 1-5pm.  Be sure to not to miss the student ART SHOW at the Grovedale on October 18, you will be amazed at the talent!

To Register on line please follow this link

Exhibiting at the NEW Grovedale Arts & Culture Centre, 103 Park St, Kingsville.
Painting Days: October 15 to 18 Exhibition and Sale Oct., 18, 1 to 5pm Artists register at:
kingsville.ca/en/explore-and-play/migration-festival.aspx

For all media or sponsorship inquiries please contact Maggie Durocher at 519-733-2123 or by email at mdurocher@kingsville.ca

We thank all of our volunteers and community supporters! Without you, this event would not be possible.

A special thank-you to our 2019 sponsors

• Pelee Island Winery
• Jack Miner Bird Sanctuary
• The Town of Kingsville

Local Links and Accommodations

Please visit our Business Directory for a full list of local links and accommodations.

Contact Us

Please feel free to contact the committee member with your questions listed in the table below: