Over the weekend, people from all over the region participated in the 57th annual Migration Festival, a Kingsville tradition celebrating migration, our Town’s heritage, dedication to nature conservation, and Jack Miner. Families joined in the Walking Parade Saturday at Lakeside Park and participated in the market, shows, pumpkin carving, and more.

The Great Migration Paint Out, an outdoor “plein air” painting competition for youth and adults, began Thursday and continued throughout the weekend. Artists set up their easels in front of the landscapes of Kingsville, casting their own view on canvas. Artists then showcased their work at the Great Migration Paint Out Art Exhibition “Show and Sale” this past Sunday at the Grovedale Arts and Culture Centre. Over 400 people came to view the art, purchase pieces, cast their vote for the People's Choice Award, and attend the award ceremony.

Congratulations to this year's winners:

People's Choice Award

Margaret Robinson, Autumn Night Kingsville

Children's Awards

Judge: Teacher and Artist Brittany Omstead

Arts Society of Kingsville Founder's Fund Award

First Place: Dalila Dias, Bridge of Fantasy
Second Place: Elianah Thomson, Clock
Third Place: Aria McGuire, 9 Red
Honourable Mention: Pacey Bults, Sunset at Lakeside

Mayor's Award - Children's Category
Elianah Thomson, Clock

University of Windsor Faculty of Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences Award - Children's Category
Ivy Mora, The Ivy Trees
Taylor Kozub, Untitled
Aria McGuire, 9 Red

Town of Kingsville Rising Artist Award
Ivy Mora, The Ivy Tree

Youth Awards

Judge: Teacher and Artist Megan Simon

Arts Society of Kingsville Founder's Fund Award

First Place: Kiara Thornton, October 6th
Second Place: Kezia Thomson, Beautiful Downtown
Third Place: Shandi Evora, Early Signs of Fall
Honourable Mention: Keyaira Preddie, Autumn

Mayor's Purchase Award - Youth Category
Kezia Thomson, Beautiful Downtown

University of Windsor Faculty of Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences Award - Youth Category
Keyaira Preddie, Autumn
Jules Bourassa, The Old Train Station
Kezia Thomson, Beautiful Downtown

Town of Kingsville Rising Artist Award
Akishen Jeanu Mendoza, Lakeside Moment

Adult Awards

Judges: Artist Emily Bezaire and Professor of Art Bruce Bezaire

First Place
William Kunkel, Kingsville from the Cliffside

Second Place
Corinne Garlick, Cedar Island Channel

Third Place
Peter Karas, Lunch at Triple G Ranch

Honourable Mention
Elizabeth Gaye MacDonald, Arner Elevator

Mayor's Award
Anna Buckie, Secret Garden

University of Windsor Faculty of Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences Award - Adult Category
Joseph Butler, Fishing Tugs at Kingsville Harbour

Award of Excellence
Robert Parrish, Windy Road

Award of Merit - Sponsored by the Arts Society of Kingsville
Kristi Durham, Long Shadow at Main & Division

Award of Merit - Sponsored by Patterson Taxi
Kate Csak, The Hill Everyone Knows

Award of Merit - Sponsored by Patterson Taxi
Blythe George, Beach House Grill

Award of Merit - Sponsored by Kingsville BIA
Margaret Robinson, Autumn Night Kingsville

Tourism Windsor Essex Pelee Island Artist Award
Bob Voyvodic, Willow Market

Tourism Windsor Essex Pelee Island Artist Award
Peter Karas, Slips at Cedar Island

Poet's Choice Award
Sharon Henn, Where Time Gathers: Triple G Ranch

Triple G Ranch Purchase Award
William Kunkel, Coming Home

Adult Quick Paint Award
William Kunkel, 10 O'Clock Ferry

Registered Artists Easel Draw Winner
Olia Kovalenko

The Town extends its sincere thanks to the sponsors, volunteers, Layne and Elaine van Loo, and the Migration Festival Committee whose dedication and support helped make this year's festival a success. We look forward to welcoming you back for the 2027 Migration Festival, taking place October 15 to 17, 2027. Learn more at migrationfestival.ca.