ART IS THE ANSWER!
The 3rd annual Amherstburg Art Crawl is now in the books for another year. Planning for 2026 will start soon.
The volunteers who created and executed it will be studying what worked, what could have been better, what we should move on from, and what new exciting ideas we can come up with for next July. However, enjoying the arts of Amherstburg doesn’t just have to be one weekend in July. Click here to learn more and for an Art Scene In the Burg summary created by our Tourism Department. Or go on artamherstburg.ca and take a virtual tour to plan your own personal art crawl.
Amherstburg is known for its beautiful Navy Yard Park, its heritage buildings, and lots of interesting shops. Now you can add a vibrant art scene to that list.
—Art Amherstburg Society
JUNIOR BOOK CLUB MEETUP AUGUST 9TH
On Saturday, August 9th at 2PM, Junior Book Club is meeting up to talk about TWO books! Song for a Whale and Manatee Summer. Join us for a chat and a great activity.
If you don't have the book yet, it can be purchased at River Bookshop at 15% off for our Junior Book Club members. If you're not a member yet, simply email us or ask at the desk!
UNDER THE SEA STORY TIME
Join us Sunday at 11AM at River Bookshop for a Story Time that's bubbling with fun! Our theme this Sunday is Under the Sea, and bookseller Natalie Foulon will be our story time reader!
Join Natalie in the children's nook (too hot for the Art Alley!) to hear some stories about Oceans and Sea Creatures. We hope to see you Sunday, August 3rd!
HOLE IN THE WALL: NEW HOMEMADE PASTA
Not to be corny, but this is the best pasta you’ll ever try
Hand-stuffed Corn Caramelle is made with local corn, housemade ricotta filling, pesto made with local basil from @morning.moon.farms and garnished with Ricotta Salata and fennel oil.
Walk up to the patio, or click here to make a reservation upstairs. Try the HOLE IN THE WALL this weekend, and enjoy the best of what Richmond Street has to offer.
AMHERSTPALOOZA SATURDAY AUGUST 2ND
Get ready to groove to a diverse lineup of tunes at AmherstPalooza! Join us on Saturday, August 2, from 12-8PM in the downtown core for an unforgettable music show. Experience the talent of local artists from various genres as they take our downtown stage located at the Clock Tower (Richmond & Dalhousie Streets). Best of all, it’s FREE for everyone to attend.
MUSIC LINEUP: Clock Tower Stage (Richmond & Dalhousie Streets)
- 12:00-12:30pm: Rebecca Mickle
- 12:30-1:00pm: Aki Tomkins
- 1:00-1:30pm: Travis Robinson
- 1:30-2:00pm: Norm Gemus
- 2:00-2:30pm: Nick – Bringing You Back In Time
- 2:30-3:00pm: Haruya Calla
- 3:00-3:30pm: Denny Bastarache
- 3:30-4:00pm: Landon Lenarduzzi
- 4:00-4:30pm: Tina Shroeder
- 4:30-5:00pm: Doug Biekx
- 5:00-5:30pm: Jackson Crawley
- 5:30-6:00pm: Monique Belanger
- 6:00-7:00pm: Hartt & Mike
- 7:00-8:00pm: Compass Rose
FRIDAY & SATURDAY VENDOR'S MARKET
This weekend's pop-up vendor's market will be downtown on Friday, August 1st, from 5-9PM and Saturday, August 2nd, from 12-8PM along Richmond St. and Dalhousie St.
Participating vendors include:
- Adi and Kola’s Toys
- Fables and Folklore & Rustic Roots
- Emma’s Dog Treats & Accessories
- Bumblebee Bee Tree Art
- Tays Clays
- Pottery by A.Wellman
LIVE MUSIC ALL WEEKEND LONG
Open Air is all about Live Music this weekend! Bring a chair and a cold drink. Make your way down Richmond, past the bookshop, candy store, home store, music shop, and popcorn store, and get comfy in front of the clock.
FRIDAY
- 5:00pm: Musicland Tribute Show
SATURDAY
- 2:00-8:00pm: AmherstPalooza — See full event schedule here.
SUNDAY
- 12:00pm: Travis Robinson
- 5:00pm: Denny Bastarache
NEW WHITE WOODS LOCATION, 56 RICHMOND
We’ve got some great news! White Woods’ SUMMER SALE is officially on for the long weekend! We have beautiful dinnerware, melamine serving pieces and glassware — all at 30%-50% off!
Come visit us in our new expanded shop at 56 Richmond, just across the street! Cheers to vacation time!
The 3rd Amherstburg Art Crawl is over, but we had so much fun we're still raving about it. Above is a picture from Sunday's Kids Art Crawl July 20th. Families enjoyed dance, music, visual art, and literature! All our favourite things (if you include food/eating). We cannot wait to see what Art Amherstburg Society has planned for next year.
So much to see and do in Amherstburg!
We hope to see you downtown this weekend.
The River Bookshop Team