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.

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.

The Great Migration Paint Out - Children and Youth Competitions

Children and youth are encouraged to learn about the art of en plein air! This free contest takes place from September 21 to October 16. Learn more and register.

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.

The Great Migration Kick-Off is taking place on Friday, October 16, 2026 at the Grovedale Arts and Culture Centre. Doors open at 6:00 pm. Tickets are $20 and are available for purchase at migrationfestival.ca. 

Your ticket includes a pulled pork dinner as well as live performances from: 

• Stompbox Whiskey 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm
• Barbara Anne Band 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm

• Banners and signs
• Costumes for walkers
• Costumes for pets
• Decorated strollers or wagons
• And more!

• Best Migration or Fall Themed Entry
• Best Walking Entry
• Best Wheeled Entry
• Most Creative

Details are coming soon.

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

Our vendors include : 

• Shelley's Earth Art
• Colette's Addiction
• Christine's Bake Shop
• Darlene Martens
• Tallow Envy Inc.
• Red Barn Gift Shop
• Fudgeworks/Jamworks
• Geo & Julies Beach Treasures
• Kingsville-Gosfield Heritage Society
• The Macrame Genie
• The Stoner's
• Hidden Haven Farm
• Wen's Crochet
• Cary's Cutting Boards
• Moose & Caribou Apparel
• Peg's Crochet and Gifts
• North Shore Crafts
• Nancy Dots-a-Lot
• Crafty Zisters
• Hand Crafted Pottery by Mary Ann
• Books and Boards
• Happy Hippies Crystals
• Twisted to Life
• Kimmie Jewels
• Creative Crafts and Decor
• Stitched by Naomi
• Eyes to the skies
• Bubble Bake Shop

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.