Migration Festival
Thursday October 13 to Sunday October 16, 2022
This year marks the 53rd annual Migration Festival weekend. Kingsville welcomes the community to a celebration of migration, heritage, nature conservation and Jack Miner. Jack Miner Bird Sanctuary is also hosting various activities, such as a maze, a car show slow roll, and much more. See what Jack Miner's is doing.
Great Migration Paint Out | ||||||
Thursday, October 13, 2022 - Sunday, October 16, 2022 The Great Migration Paint Out" is a four-day "en Plein air" painting competition starting Thursday, October 13, 2022.
Register online! Registration cost is $55.00. NEW THIS YEAR: Two Hour Quick Paint Competition at Lakeside Park. Saturday, October 15, 2022 from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm. $10.00 to participate. Must provide your own canvas or panel and materials. First prize is $300.00. Register online, at check-in, or at the park from 9 am - 9:30 am. See schedule for judging and wet work sale times. Sunday, October 16, 2022 Great Migration Paint Out Art Reception "Show and Sale" at the Grovedale Arts & Culture Centre The Great Migration Paint Out entries will be on display at The Grovedale Arts & Culture Centre for judging and many will be available to purchase. Meet the artists and vote for your favourite piece for the People’s Choice Award, while enjoying music from the Windsor Symphony’s String Quartet, hors d’oeuvres from the Kingsville Lions’ Club, and a cash bar. Award presentations begin at 4:00 pm. |
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Opening Ceremonies and Family Movie Night | ||||||
Friday, October 14, 2022, 6:30 pm at Lions Hall Join Deputy Mayor Gord Queen and members of Council for opening remarks, followed by a Family Movie Night. Watch Fly Away Home (1996), starting around 7:00 pm. Free popcorn will be available from the 2nd Kingsville Scouts as well as additional paid concessions. |
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Pet Parade | ||||||
Saturday, October 15, 2022, 10:00 am, Lakeside Park Join us for Kingsville's first-ever pet parade. Dress up your pet, dress up your kids, dress up LIKE your pet, MATCH your pet, or get creative however you like! Anything goes. You don't even need a pet to participate. Decorate your bike, stroller, wagon, tricycle, and more. Saturday, October 15, 2022, at Lakeside Park. Meet at Lakeside Park's cobblestone bridge at 9:00 am to register. The parade starts at 10:00 am. Spectators can gather in the lower bowl. Bring your own chair and blanket. |
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Children's Activities | ||||||
10:00 am - 4:00 pm at Lakeside Park, 315 Queen Street
Various activities for children will be going on throughout the day at Lakeside Park, Lions Park and the Kingsville OPP Station. Lakeside Park activities:
Lions Park activities:
Kingsville OPP Station
Refer to the schedule for specific times. |
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Migration Festival Marketplace | ||||||
Saturday, October 15, 2022 and Sunday October 16, 2022 We will have Migration Festival Marketplaces on Saturday and Sunday. Browse unique gifts and crafts and support local vendors. |
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Historic Walks and Bike Tours | ||||||
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Locations and schedule
Migration Festival activities take place at various locations around Town.
Thursday, October 13, 2022
Time | Activity | Location |
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8:00 am - 5:00 pm | Great Migration Paint Out registration and pre-registrant check-in | Kingsville Arena |
Time | Activity | Location |
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8:00 am - 5:00 pm | Great Migration Paint Out registration and pre-registrant check-in | Kingsville Arena |
6:30 pm | Opening Ceremonies and Family Movie Night | Lions Hall |
Time | Activity | Location |
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8:00 am - 5:00 pm | Great Migration Paint Out registration and pre-registrant check-in | Kingsville Arena |
10:00 am | Pet Parade | Lakeside Park (lower bowl) |
10:00 am - 12:00 pm | Quick Paint Competition | Lakeside Park |
10:00 am - 4:00 pm | 2nd Kingsville Scout BBQ | Lakeside Park |
11:00 am - 2:00 pm | Pumpkin Carving | Kingsville OPP Station |
11:00 am - 2:00 pm | Face Painting | Lakeside Park |
11:00 am - 4:00 pm | Migration Festival Marketplace | Lakeside Park |
11:00 am - 4:00 pm | Children's Activities | Lakeside Park |
11:30 am | Kingsport Birds of Prey Demonstration | Lakeside Park |
11:30 am - 4:00 pm | Nature Crafts with Natural Pathways Learning Centre | Lakeside Park |
12:00 - 3:00 pm | Face Painting sponsored by Kingsville Urgent Care Clinic | Lions Park |
12:00 - 4:00 pm | Children's Activities | Lions Park |
12:00 pm - 4:00 pm | Kingsville Lion's Club BBQ | Lions Park |
12:00 pm - 4:00 pm | Music and Movement with Creative Mode Arts Centre | Lions Park |
12:00 pm - 4:00 pm | Music and Fun with Clinton Anderson | Lakeside Park |
12:00 pm - 12:30 pm | Judging Quick Paint Competition | Lakeside Park |
12:00 pm | Jangles the Clown magic show | Lions Park |
12:00 - 3:00 pm | Face Painting sponsored by Kingsville Urgent Care Clinic | Lions Park |
12:30 pm | Border City Barkers Demo | Lakeside Park |
12:30 - 1:00 pm | Sale of Wet Works from Quick Paint Competition | Lakeside Park |
12:30 - 3:30 pm | Pony Rides | Lakeside Park |
1:00 pm | "Nearly World Famous" Dufflebag Theatre Show: Robin Hood | Lions Park |
2:00 pm | Kingsport Birds of Prey Demonstration | Lakeside Park |
2:00 pm |
Matthew Romain, the Laughtertainer! Live Music Concert with Peculiar Puppets for all Ages |
Lions Park |
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm | Honkin' Round Town Kingsville Bike Tour | Carnegie Arts & Visitor Centre |
3:00 pm | Border City Barkers Demo | Lakeside Park |
3:00 pm | "Nearly World Famous" Dufflebag Theatre Show: Robin Hood | Lions Park |
Time | Activity | Location |
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11:00 am - 4:00 pm | Migration Festival Marketplace | Lakeside Park |
12:00 pm and 2:00 pm | The Town on Pigeon Bay Historical Walk | Gazebo at Mettawas Park |
1:00 pm - 5:00 pm | Great Migration Paint Out Art Reception | Grovedale Arts & Culture Centre |
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm | Jack Miner & Harvest Bike Tour | Carnegie Arts & Visitor Centre |
Addresses
- Carnegie Arts & Visitor Centre, 28 Division Street South
- Grovedale Arts & Culture Centre, 103 Park Street
- Kingsville Arena, 1741 Jasperson Drive
- Kingsville OPP Station, 41 Division Street South
- Lakeside Park, 315 Queen Street
- Lion's Park/Hall, 23 Mill Street West
- Mettawas Park Gazebo, 19 Mettawas Lane
Sponsorship Opportunities
Great Migration Paint Out Awards |
Sponsor one of the GMPO Award categories. You'll receive your name on a certificate and acknowledgment at the Art Show. Main Awards First Place - $1000.00 Second Place - $500.00 Third Place - $200.00 Quick Paint Award - $300.00 Business Category (named after your business) - $250.00 Children (under 12) - $300.00 Children (highschool youth) - $300.00 |
Kingsville Express Train Advertising |
Logo on Kingsville Express train. 2 available. $250.00 each. |
Children's Activities |
Social media post, sign at event and participation with event (if desired.) 3 available. $1000.00 each. |