WHAT MAKES AMHERSTBURG GREAT: ART CRAWL
“In a world increasingly organized around outrage, speed, and tribal certainty, the arts do something radical: they slow us down. They invite empathy. They expand the imagination. They humanize.”—Jaime Watt
The Amherstburg Art Crawl originated after studying what Huntsville was doing in the Arts, and learning what the Ontario Art Council research said about the importance of the arts in a community. Subsequently, four years ago, the non-profit Art Amherstburg Society launched the Amherstburg Art Crawl. The Gibson Gallery has long carried the torch for the arts in Amherstburg. More recently they have been supported by a very active local group called The Local Art Collective. The Arts are clearly thriving and yet another example of What Makes Amherstburg Great!
Two new murals are coming to help further beautify A'burg. Kevin Burdick’s “The Stories We Tell” will be unveiled at noon in Art Alley. This will be the 24th installation in Art Alley—another special destination in the town.
ART CRAWL WEEKEND: WMAG CONTINUES
On Sunday, meet our Town Crier in Art Alley and he will lead us to our surprise mural by David Creed at 1PM.
None of this would happen without the generous support by key sponsors: EverJonge Homes, Amherstburg GM, The Dan Gemus Real Estate Team, and Hotel STRY. They're making sure the July 11 and 12 weekend is filled with 
All events are located in the Open Air footprint, which is walkable and accessible.
Saturday, July 11th, 2026
- 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM Plein Air Competition. Various locations downtown.
- 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM “Unleashed” Art Locations. Click here for locations.
- 12:00 PM Mural Unveiling. Art Alley.
- 12:30 PM Kids and Teens Art Contest Winners. Art Alley.
- 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM Local Author Fair. Richmond Street.
- 2:00 PM Mural Unveiling. Art Alley.
- 6:00 PM – 11:00 PM Art Bash ’26. The O @ Hotel STRY.
- All Day Events at The O, Art Crawl Headquarters. Click here for schedule.
JR ART CRAWL SUNDAY IN ART ALLEY
Bring your littles for 5 1/2 hours of free from 9:30AM to 2:30PM. Brought to you by Amherstburg GM!
Sunday, July 12th, 2026
- 9:30 AM – 2:30 PM Jr. Art Crawl in Art Alley. Click here for Junior Art Crawl schedule.
- 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM Plein Air Exhibition and Sale. Amherstburg Freedom Museum.
- 11:00 AM Story Time with Tia McGraff and Tommy Parham. River Bookshop.
- 12:00 PM Painted Fire Hydrants Tour. Starts at River Bookshop entrance. Check out more information about the fire hydrants here!
- 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM Local Author Fair. Outside of River Bookshop.
- 1:00 PM Town Crier Art Crawl, Meg Reiner Art Tour. Art Alley.
- 1:00 PM Story Time with Marcus Cutler. River Bookshop.
- 2:00 PM Plein Air Awards Presentation. Amherstburg Freedom Museum.
- 3:00 PM WSO Brass Quintet. Navy Yard Park.
- All Day Events at The O, Art Crawl Headquarters. Click here for schedule.
WHAT MAKES AMHERSTBURG GREAT: NEXT WEEK
Amherstburg has long had a reputation for beautiful gardens. Next week meet the volunteers that help make this happen.
LOCAL AUTHOR FAIR
Local Author Fair is this weekend! Saturday & Sunday, July 11th and 12th. Visit River Bookshop between 12PM and 4PM and meet talented writers from within Windsor Essex County. Plus, get a book signed, and have great conversations about writing in our local area.
With Open Air happening, we’ll be out on Richmond Street enjoying the fresh air and meeting new readers. Below is our full line-up for each day!
Saturday, July 11
Daniel Verkoeyen
Marena Woodsit
Kevin Jarvis
Tyler Marentette
Stephen J. Kristof
Cris Kohl
Matt St. Amand & Todd Ternovan
Sunday, July 12
K.G. Miceli
Marcy Lane
Marney Blom
Beth Oakley
Steve Ghikadis
Carlie Jean
David Garlick
Jacqueline Denis
DOUBLE FEATURE STORY TIME SUNDAY
This Sunday, July 12th, we have an exciting double feature at Story Time!
At 11AM, Nashville Singer Songwriters Tia McGraff and Tommy Parham join us to share their musical talents and story.
At 1PM, local Illustrator and Author Marcus Cutler will share his artistic creations and introduce his brand new book to us, too!
EVELYNS COOKIE COLOURING CONTENTS IS BACK
Life is beautiful... especially when it's colourful, creative, and a little bit sweet!
Evelyn's is looking forward to Amherstburg ART CRAWL this weekend. We will be joining in the fun with our annual cookie colouring contest!!
Stop by Evelyn's for a copy of the colouring page, which could end up printed on a delicious sugar cookie! Read below for more details.
SUMMER READING CHALLENGE
River Bookshop's Kids Summer Reading Challenge is back! Whether you are relaxing by the pool, on a road trip, reading by flashlight in your sleeping bag, or while waiting for your next game at the ball diamond, have a book with you on your adventures and fill your summer with even more fun. For more details, stop by or click below to see our social media.
So much to see and do in Amherstburg!
We hope to see you downtown this weekend.
The River Bookshop Team