Fort Erie’s Friendship Festival cancelled for a second time
The revived Friendship Festival in Fort Erie has been cancelled for a second time this summer after roughly half its vendors withdrew, and organizer Wyatt...
Old Fort Erie is bringing back the soldier’s beer ration for one night
Old Fort Erie is reviving a taste of army life from the War of 1812 with a new evening event that pairs craft beer with...
Derby Road closing Sunday for bike shop customer appreciation day
Motorcycle riders in Crystal Beach will take over part of Derby Road on Sunday as a longtime Niagara bike shop closes the street for its...
Siege re-enactment sees biggest turnout since pandemic
The annual Siege of Old Fort Erie re-enactment drew its largest number of visitors and participants since before the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the fort’s...
Fort Erie dive club overwhelmed by interest in youth scuba program
About 600 people responded when a Fort Erie dive club announced free scuba lessons for Niagara youth, but the volunteer group can afford to teach...
South Niagara’s studio tour includes four Fort Erie stops
Art lovers are invited to visit local artists in their studios this weekend. On Saturday and Sunday, 16 artists are opening their studios for the...
Chloe the corgi defends dog racing title at Fort Erie Race Track
A corgi named Chloe outran the reigning wiener dog champion Monday to defend her Battle of the Breeds title at Fort Erie Race Track, capping...
‘Rain or shine’: Sixth Stevensville rodeo rides at Montasola Farms
The Stevensville Ram Rodeo wrapped up its sixth year Monday at Montasola Farms, a day after a severe storm left competitors riding through a waterlogged...
U2 tribute act to headline September Supper Market finale
The Crystal Beach Waterfront Supper Market will close its 2026 season with a Las Vegas-based U2 tribute band and a Fort Erie opening act. According...
Siege of Fort Erie re-enactment returns August 8 and 9
Niagara Parks will stage its annual Siege of Fort Erie re-enactment at Old Fort Erie on August 8 and 9, with re-enactors from across North...



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