Friday, August 13  •  6 p.m. - 11 p.m.

Also promoting local shopping, Moonlight Madness is held every year in mid-August. The festival is a great time to shop, as participating downtown stores remain open late and many have sales for the evening. This festival is enjoyed by many families. Food, fun and music.

Saturday, October 16  •  9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

A very popular event, come experience the fall atmosphere in our historic downtown. Every great festival is built on great food, great events, and great fun! In Bowmanville, the fun begins with a pancake breakfast early morning not to mention the apple butter and apple cider available all day long. Enjoy the food while walking around the town and taking in the sights, craft markets, performances by local musicians and did we mention apple pies and candy apples. Our Boutique shops are also a favourite at this harvest time of year. 

Featuring the Christmas Tree-lighting Ceremony 

Usher in the Holiday season with thisvery popular festival. Come experience a Historic Downtown Christmas. Countdown to lighting of the town’s huge Christmas tree. Stop and listen to carollers sing, have your picture taken with Santa and his Live Reindeer. A great time to Christmas shop, as participating downtown stores remain open late and many have sales for the evening. This festival is enjoyed by many families.