London Fringe Festival (May 30th- June 10th)

Walk around downtown London and Old East Village to view the works of over 35 visual artists and over 50 different theater and street performances from independent artists with talents ranging from beautiful acrylics to comedic magic shows. For more information visit londonfringe.ca

Location: Downtown London and Old East Village (various locations)

Fiesta London! (June 4th)

Come explore Mexican culture through the various contests, dance performances and family fun events celebrating Latin American heritage. For more information visit fiestalondon.ca

Location: Covent Garden Market, 130 King St., London London

International Food Festival (June 23rd-25th)

Food fanatics will want to indulge in the wide range of cuisine from various cultures including Chinese, Polish, and Jamaican dishes. There will be music and entertainment for everyone and non-alcoholic root beer will be served from the tap, so even those underage can enjoy. For more information visit canadasbiggestparty.com/london-international-food-festival/

Location: Victoria Park, 509 Clarence St., London

Sesquifest (June 29th-July 3rd)

Five days celebrating Canada’s 150 anniversary. The festivities will hold a bundle of fun with local music talents, artists and folklore of the London region, Ontario and Montreal. Experience a 360 degree cinema experience of Canada at the SESQUI dome. On the big day, enjoy the musical line-up and activities at Harris Park before the evening fireworks display. For more information visit canada150london.ca/sesquifest

Location: Various locations in London

TD Sunfest ‘17 (July 6th-9th)

Increasing cultural awareness through dance, music and visual arts. Patrons will be able to experience many cultures from 30 top musicians and performers from Canada and countries abroad, such as the Caribbean, Asia-Pacific and the First Nation Territories. For more information visit sunfest.on.ca

Location: Victoria Park, 509 Clarence Street, London

Rock The Park ( July 12th-16th)

Rock your summer by attending this music festival featuring top artists like Lady Antebellum, Wiz Khalifa, Sublime With Rome, Marianas Trench and many more. For more information visit rockthepark.ca

Location: Harris Park, London

Home County Music and Art Festival (July 14 th-16 th)

For the 44th year London’s premier summer festival is back to celebrate Canadian artisans once more. Over 100 artisans, food vendors and performances are going to be in attendance for goers to delight in. Admission is by donation. For more information visit homecounty.ca

Location: Victoria Park, 509 Clarence St., London

Norfolk Ram Rodeo (July 15th-16th)

Get ready to see some dirt, the rodeo is back in town. Featuring many different types of riding, barrel racing and roping and with an even wider arrangement of performances like line dancing and sheep scrambling, there will be lots to enjoy in this rodeo. For more information visit norfolkramrodeo.ca

Location: Timmermans Ranch, 2452 Nixon Rd., Simcoe

London Ribfest (August 3rd-7th)

The festival of ribs is back with Canada’s top ten ribbers, delicious vegan food and a variety of food vendors to choose from. Entertainment will be booming with chalk street performances, carnival rides and live music as some of the many events happening throughout the day. For more information visit canadasbiggestparty.com/london-ribfest/

Location: Victoria Park, 509 Clarence St., London

Summer Streetfest (August 10th-12th)

Check out the festivities of this summer filled festival with all kinds of entertainment. Visitors will be able to view a diversity of street performances and musical acts. There are going to be many fun activities like the petting zoo, inflatable obstacle courses from grand river and hot air balloon rides from RE/MAX to enjoy. Many vendors will line the streets with their locally made wares. For more information visit downtownwoodstock.ca/summer-streetfest.html

Location: Dundas St., Woodstock

Iron Horse Festival (August 17th-20th)

Come and enjoy the railway heritage of St. Thomas by experiencing free train rides and taking in the sites of the old railway station. Delight in the Fresh- Fest food from local farmers, psychic readings, the midway and music with beer and barbeque. For more information visit ironhorsefestival.com

Location: Elgin County Railway Museum lands, St. Thomas