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Billy Bishop Home & Museum has many events over the year that you can attend and take part in. See below for our upcoming events, exhibits and fundraisers.
2018
April |
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April 6th: Fire & Ice Fundraising Gala- A Divalicious Ladies Night Out We have had our Fire & Ice Gala and it was a resounding success! See some photos below. Thank you to the following for being a major supporter of this great event:
Memorable Designs Thanks to Rick Ringer for being the MC for the evening. We would also like to thank these members of the Owen Sound Professional Firefighters Association for agreeing to serve the ladies: Coy Kulich Thank you to these local businessmen for serving as well: Dave Alexander A BIG thank you to Bill Walker for taking on the role of auctioning the purses with the "ICE" that one lucky winner went home with. We had many more businesses and people that we wish to thank. Please consider these when you are thinking of making a purchase. Additional Generous Donors to this important event: Ewyn Weight Loss ClinicBleeding Carrot Stone Tree Golf & Fitness Gateway Casinos Hanover Falls Inn and Spa Josie’s Fashion of Wiarton GetFit21 Scenic City Order of Good Cheer Foodland Summerfolk Max Clark Piano Tuning Georgian Bay Symphony Sisters on Huron Sprout CaféScenic Caves Bean Cellar Westside Nurseries barebirch European Bakery Thanks to all!!
Exhibit Opening: April 24th: AJ Bauer - A Celebration of Life. This exhibit will showcase the life and times of Arnold John "AJ" Bauer through photos and text panels. Discover how the Billy Bishop Home & Museum started and how we grew under AJ's wing. Come and visit this memorial to our Museum Benefactor and friend, AJ Bauer. |
May |
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Exhibit Opening: May 20th: Opening of "First and Second World Wars Remembered: Faces of Soldiers" exhibit. We would love to feature your family and/or friends in this exhibit. Museum staff will be happy to scan your photographs so that you can have the original back as soon as possible. If you could include some basic information with the photo that would be very helpful. EXHIBIT CLOSED. |
June |
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June 2nd: The 101st Anniversary of Billy Bishop's daring Dawn Attack raid that resulted in him being awarded the Victoria Cross. June 2nd: 4th Annual Victorian Ice Cream Social 11am to 4pm. Bring your own basket or purchase a box lunch and picnic by our gardens. Free admission to the grounds. Sponsored in part by Chapman's Ice Cream. June 3rd: Veterans BBQ. All Veterans eat FREE; $5 for all others. June 3rd: Veterans Commemoration Day Exhibit Opening: Our June exhibit will be "The Comforts of Home" which will look at what comforts the soldiers had during the First and Second World Wars. What was life like for the soldiers overseas in and out of the trenches? |
July |
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Ghost Walks every Sunday night at 9pm Steam Comes to Billy Bishop VC Way! This event has been cancelled for 2018. Sorry for any inconvenience. Victorian Teas: July 4th: Dessert Tea 2pm $4 / $6 July 18th: Luncheon Tea 12pm $8 / $10 July 23 to 27: Museum Explorers Childrens Summer Camp. Our Summer Staff will get the opportunity to show their skills in creating adventures for children aged 6 to 12. Each day will have a different theme. $90 per child for the week or $20 per child per day. Please supply your child with: a nut-free lunch and small snacks for morning and afternoon, including their favourite beverage(s); appropriate clothing and protection for outside activities; and shoes or sandles. Children may be dropped off at the Museum beginning at 8:45am and must be picked up by 5:00pm. Application form must be completed and payment received at the Museum prior to July 23rd to complete registration. Select link to open and print pdf of registration form. This camp typically fills up quickly, so register your children early.
Thanks to everyone who registered their children for our summer camp. Keep watch for information and dates for next year! |
August |
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Ghost Walks every Sunday night at 9pm. $5pp. Victorian Teas: August 1st: Dessert Tea 2pm $4 / $6 August 15th: Luncheon Tea 12pm $8 / $10 Thanks to all who attended our Ghost Walks and Victorian Teas. Watch for next year's dates coming soon! August 4, 2018: Exhibit Closing First and Second World Wars Remembered: Faces of our Forces". |
September |
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October |
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October 26th: the 101st Anniversary of Tommy Holmes being awarded the Victoria Cross
 October 27th: 14th Annual Trivia Challenge: Prizes for best costumed team, best decorated table, first place team and more. Draw prizes and silent auction. $120 per team of up to 8. $15 for individuals. (PLEASE NOTE: The event this year will take place on a Saturday night.... more time for you to get your costume and snacks together!)
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November |
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Open House: Sunday, November 25th from 1 to 4pm. Family friendly crafts and seasonal refreshments available.
Victorian Christmas Teas: November 28th. Christmas pudding served with warm caramel sauce. Sittings at 1:30 and 3pm. Order tickets early. |
December |
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December 1st: Exhibit Opening: “Living Memory: Jeszcze Polska nie zginęła (Poland is not yet lost)”. Explore the close connection between Polish Troops and the City of Owen Sound which began during the Second World War. Did you know that there is a tree on the Bruce Trail off Highway 26 close to Owen Sound that has the names of the Polish servicemen that stayed in Owen Sound carved into it? Find out more about this important landmark and discover other interesting facts contained in this exhibit. Victorian Christmas: November 20th to December 23rd during business hours. Victorian Christmas Teas: December 5th and 12th. Christmas pudding served with warm caramel sauce. Sittings at 1:30 and 3pm. Sold out in 2017. Get your tickets early! |
September 8th: Exhibit Opening: “Final Victory – the Last 100 Days”. Examine the Final 100 Days of the First World War leading up to the signing of the Armistice on 11.11.1918 at 11am and discover stories and sacrifices of some of Owen Sound’s hometown boys who gave their lives for Victory. Their memory is a part of Owen Sound’s inspiring legacy. 
Victorian Christmas: November 20th to December 23rd during business hours.Contact Us