Migration Festival

We want to thank everyone who made the Migration Festival 2025 possible!

The 57th annual Migration Festival will be held on Thursday, October 15 to Sunday, October 18 in 2026. Kingsville welcomes the community to a celebration of migration, heritage, nature conservation and Jack Miner.

Thursday, October 15, 2026 - Sunday, October 18, 2026

Calling all Artists!

The Great Migration Paint Out is a four-day "en Plein air" painting exhibition and competition. It includes three different competitions and a Show and Sale exhibition.

The Great Migration Paint Out - Adult Competition

Painting en plein air in Kingsville from Thursday, October 15 to Saturday, October 17, 2026.

Registration opens January 2026.

Two Hour Quick Paint Competition 

The two-hour Quick Paint competition will be held on Saturday, October 17, 2026 from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm. Registration opens January 2026.

The Great Migration Paint Out - Children and Youth Competitions

Outdoor painting, "en Plein air" art competition for children and youth.

We will update this web page when registration details are available. Would you like us to inform you when registration opens? Please reach out to specialevents@kingsville.ca

 

Begins at 1:00 pm on Sunday, October 18, 2026, at the Grovedale Arts & Culture Centre (103 Park Street)

The Great Migration Paint Out entries are displayed at the Grovedale Arts & Culture Centre for judging and many are available to purchase. Meet the artists and vote for your favourite piece for the People’s Choice Award, while enjoying music, finger foods, and a cash bar. The award presentations begin at 4:00 pm.

Details coming soon.

Details are coming soon.

Details are coming soon.

10:00 am to 4:00 pm on Saturday, October 17, 2026 inside Lakeside Park Pavilion (315 Queen Street)

Please fill out the application form for 2026 if you are interested in being a vendor in 2026.

Activities are located at 332 Road 3 West, Kingsville

Details are coming soon. 

If you have questions about Jack Miner Migratory Bird Sanctuary events, please call 519-733-4034. 

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