AWARD WINNING OPEN AIR STARTS THIS WEEKEND
Recently awarded “best street festival” at the Best of Windsor Essex awards, this 14-weekend event is back, and it’s bigger than ever! The weekly events run from Friday at 3PM until Sunday at 8PM in the downtown core of Amherstburg.
Look for themed events like Ribfest, Cars Gone Crazy, Art Crawl, and many more. Plus be sure to drop by Art Alley and the many new retail shops in town.
Make sure to visit White Woods at its new location when it opens mid-June. Also look for the Hole in the Wall’s outdoor patio. A beautiful design inspired by similar patios in New York and Paris. Amherstburg is getting better and better! See you on the streets!
You can also visit the town's website at any time to find out everything happening during Open Air. Click here for more details!
OPEN AIR WEEKENDS ARE BACK
The River Bookshop tent will be back outside in the open air streets all weekend long, plus we are extending our hours for even more BOOKSHOP SHOPPING! We are now open till 8PM on Fridays.
Stop in this weekend to visit our displays of new releases, customer favourites, summer Jellycat plushies, and our window display of kids puzzles. Need a gift? River Bookshop has everything you need. Books, greeting cards, puzzles, stickers, temporary tattoos, and so much more.
MARCUS CUTLER STORY TIME
Amherstburg is excited for the return of the Open Air festival, and River Bookshop is excited for the return of local author and illustrator Marcus Cutler!
Join us on Sunday, June 1st at 11AM, when Marcus comes to share some of the stories he has written and illustrated such as I Do Not Eat Children, and his newest release, The Crayon Stub! Come meet this local Canadian author at Story Time this Sunday at River Bookshop.
NEW LATE NIGHT EATS MENU: HOLE IN THE WALL
Stop in after 9PM for Late Night Eats!
- OYSTERS House made Mignonette, house made Hot Sauce, fresh Horseradish & Lemon
- OLIVES Sicilian Castelvetrano Olives, Oregano, Garlic & Olive Oil made in house
- FISH N CHIPS Miss Vickie's Original Chips, Pepperoncini & Sprats
- MORTADELLA Martin's Potato Bun, hand sliced San Daniele Mortadella, Fermented Garlic Honey Mustard & Shredduce
Dessert menu:
- Vanilla bean panna cotta with local Ontario rhubarb
- Tiramisu made with fresh Lavazza espresso
- Chocolate cake GF topped with amaro cherries
FRIDAY ENTERTAINMENT: HOLE IN THE WALL
This Friday night enjoy the musical talent of Bethany D'Alimonte from 7PM to 10PM. Bethany is a multifaceted musician, vocalist, and entrepreneur whose passion for music and education has made a significant impact in Amherstburg.
With an impressive career that spans several genres, Bethany has captivated audiences with her powerful voice and dynamic performances, earning her a reputation as a talented artist and a dedicated music educator.
And the sun was shining last weekend for Sunday Story Time. Our Story Time families enjoyed the beautiful sunny weather in the Art Alley. We read stories and then got our hands dirty planting seeds! HUGE thank you to Andrea and the Amherstburg Horticultural Society. We hope to see you again soon!
So much to see and do in Amherstburg!
We hope to see you downtown this weekend.
The River Bookshop Team