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What’s Happening in Chatham Kent: August 8–10, 2025

  • Writer: angelwagenaar
    angelwagenaar
  • Aug 9
  • 3 min read

Discover What's Happening in Chatham-Kent this weekend — from one of Canada’s biggest transportation shows to lakeside festivals, live theatre, high-energy concerts, community celebrations, and even a massive hot tub expo. Whether you’re looking for family fun, music, sports, or relaxation, we’ve got your plans covered.


Classic cars lined up along downtown Wallaceburg during WAMBO 2025, one of Canada’s largest transportation shows. Manager 4 You the Paragon of Property Management

At Manager 4 You, we believe in keeping tenants, property owners, and residents in the loop about everything our community has to offer — because where you live is more than just a property, it’s a lifestyle. We are more than just a property management company — we are your local experts in everything Chatham-Kent.

Friday, August 8 — Festivals, Food & Live Music

🚗 WAMBO Opening Night (Wallaceburg) Kick off weekend with:

  • Opening Ceremonies & Bell Ringing (5 PM, Civic Park)

  • Terry Glover Memorial Cruise (staging at 5 PM, cruise at 7 PM)

  • Knights of Columbus Chicken Dinner (4:30 PM, until sold out — come early!)

  • Main Stage Live Music: Leave Those Kids Alone (7 PM)

🛁 Hot Tub & Swim Spa Blowout Expo (John D. Bradley Convention Centre, Chatham) Browse over 30 hot tubs and swim spas with huge discounts from 5 major brands.

  • Friday Hours: 2 PM – 8 PM | Free admission

Live music from Superfly & DTX, 4 food trucks, kids’ zone, cake cutting, and a historic YMCA display.

Featuring Baggage and Both Sides Now — an intimate shadow play and a nostalgic Canadian music tribute.

🎶 Live Music Picks

Saturday, August 9 — WAMBO + EauFest at Bayside

🌊 WAMBO Day 2 Highlights

  • Boats on the Sydenham (8 AM–5 PM)

  • Cars & Motorcycles on James Street (8 AM–5 PM)

  • Art in the Park & Craft Market (9 AM–5 PM)

  • Wallaceburg Museum Open House (10 AM–4 PM)

  • Soap Box Racing Finals (1 PM)

  • Steven Page Trio Concert (8:30 PM)

🚜 Chatham-Kent Plowing Match 2025 (Charing Cross, 9:30 AM start) Plowing demos, competitions, kids’ activities, and local food.

🍻 EauFest (Bayside Brewing Co., Erieau, 2–11 PM) Craft beer from 4 breweries, live music from The Southwind Buoys & Slim Pickerel. $10 entry includes a drink ticket.

🏁 Buxton Speedway – Ken Schrader Night (Racing starts at 6:30 PM)

Modifieds, Late Models, Thunderstocks, Mini Mods, and Mini Stocks.

🎭 Sidestream Festival – Day 4 (Kiwanis Theatre, 7 PM)

Lucky Bastard & The Queen in Me — bold, boundary-pushing performances.


⚾ CK Barnstormers vs. Brantford Red Sox (Fergie Jenkins Field, 7:05 PM)


Sunday, August 10 — Relax & Wrap Up the Weekend

🧘‍♀️ Pints & Poses Yoga (Bayside Brewing, 11 AM–1 PM)

75-minute outdoor yoga class + craft beer by Rondeau Bay. $20.


⚾ CK Barnstormers vs. Toronto Maple Leafs (Fergie Jenkins Field, 2:05 PM)

🎶 Music by the Bay – Milhouse (Bayside Brewing, 3–7 PM)

Laid-back lakeside tunes to end the weekend.


  • Sunday Hours: 10 AM – 5 PM | Free admission


Discover What’s Happening in Chatham-Kent Year-Round

Love staying in the loop? Check out our Chatham-Kent Events Page for an always-updated list of local festivals, live performances, markets, and activities. Whether you’re a tenant, property owner, or community member, our goal is to make it easy for you to experience all that Chatham-Kent has to offer.


Aerial view of downtown Wallaceburg, Ontario, showcasing the Sydenham River, historic buildings, and streets lined with shops during summer. The Paragon of Property Management.

Make the Most of Your Weekend

This weekend in Chatham-Kent has something for every pace and passion. Whether you’re revving up at WAMBO, sipping lakeside at EauFest, or stretching into a Sunday yoga session, you’ll find countless ways to celebrate summer.

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