Billy Bishop Home & Museum has many events over the year that you can attend and take part in. See below for our upcoming events and fundraisers.
2017
January |
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January 17, 24, 31 and February 7 WORKSHOP IS FULL Needle Tatting Workshop: Learn how to make intricate lace embellishments with only a needle and thread. |
February |
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February 8th: Billy Bishop's 123rd Birthday. |
March |
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March 21st, 28th and April 4th, 11th Needle Tatting Workshop: Learn how to make intricate lace embellishments with only a needle and thread.
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April |
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April 7th: Fire & Ice - A Divalicious Ladies Night Out Join us at Best Western Inn on the Bay for Fire & Ice 2017. There will be wine tasting courtesy of Pelee Island Winery at 6pm along with hors d'oeuvres served by "hot" servers, followed by dinner at 7pm carefully chosen by the Executive Chef at Bishop's Landing and the Fire & Ice Committee. For dinner this year we have selected Sesame Crusted Chicken served with Mandarin Ginger Sauce and roasted potatoes along with seasonal mixed veggies. Dessert is a guarded secret but will be delicious! As you connect with your old and new friends before and during dinner, you can select the Silent Auction items you will bid on and the draw prizes you would like to win. Each item is definitely worth it, we have a great selection this year! After the draw prizes and silent auction have closed, and you have enjoyed your dinner, the "ice" will be auctioned off by our "hot" auctioneer extraordinaire Mel O'Neill! This year the "ICE" has been generously donated by D.C. Taylor Jewellers. It is a ring with a green amethyst and diamonds and has been appraised at $1350...... have I tempted you enough?! Get your tickets soon! New this year are E-Tickets so we can make sure you get your tickets soon after your payment has been processed. The event is sponsored in part by the following: Best Western Inn on the Bay; D.C. Taylor Jewellers; Memorable Designs; Pelee Island Winery; Mix 106.5; the City of Owen Sound; Province of Ontario and Billy Bishop Home & Museum. Please call 519-371-0031 or email info@billybishop.org for more information on Fire & Ice or to register your group's table! Credit card payment taken by phone only. |
May |
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May 6th: "Museum Treasures" Exhibit Opening |
June |
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June 2nd: The 100th Anniversary of Billy Bishop's daring Dawn Attack raid that resulted in him being awarded the Victoria Cross. June 3rd: 3rd 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. Free ice cream for all those registered courtesy of Chapman's Ice Cream. June 3rd: Join us for the Premiere of "The Voyage of Discovery: Investigation of Spirits in the Billy Bishop Boyhood Home". Discover the spirits that made themselves known at the seance; listen to accounts of eerie sounds; and hear stories of unexplainable apparitions and heppenings in the Museum. June 4th: Veterans BBQ. All Veterans eat FREE; $5 for all others. June 4th: Veterans Commemoration Day and "Lone Wolf at Dawn" Exhibit Opening 2pm to 3pm June 4th: Annual General Meeting to follow the ceremony and exhibit opening. All are invited. June 9th to 11th: Owen Sound Heritage Comes Home: William Avery "Billy" Bishop's actual medals will be on view at the Museum. Also on exhibit will be one of the the actual uniforms that Billy Bishop wore during his service. On June 9th the Lt. Governor General of Ontario will be in attendance to open this exhibit. She will also be officially unveiling of the plaque commemorating the planting of the Vimy Heritage Oak sapling in the back lawn of the Museum as well as the unveiling of the plaque designating 3rd Avenue West between 10th and 9th Streets as "Billy Bishop VC Way". All are encouraged to attend. |
July |
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Ghost Walks every Sunday night at 9pm $5pp Ages 12+ Victorian Teas: July 5th: Luncheon Tea 12pm $8 / $10 July 17th: Opening of the Hill 70 Exhibit. July 19th: Dessert Tea 2pm $4 / $6 July 24 to 28: Childrens Summer Camp. Each day will have a different theme. $90 per child for the week or $20 per child per day. Application form must be completed and payment made prior to July 24th to complete registration. |
August |
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Ghost Walks every Sunday night at 9pm. $5pp Ages 12+ Victorian Teas: August 9th: Luncheon Tea 12pm $8 / $10 August 23rd: Dessert Tea 2pm $4 / $6 |
September |
| September 23rd: 'The Tide Turns: the Battles of Vimy Ridge and Passchendaele' Exhibit Opening |
October |
| October 26th: the 100th Anniversary of Tommy Holmes being awarded the Victoria Cross
October 27th: 13th 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. October 29th: 17th Annual Honouring Our Local Veterans: Owen Sound Royal Canadian Legion. Doors open at 1:30pm, ceremony begins at 2pm. Join us as we honour local Veterans. Admission is by donation. |
November |
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Victorian Christmas: November 21st to December 23rd during business hours. Open House: Sunday, November 26th from 1 to 4pm. Family friendly crafts and seasonal refreshments available. Victorian Christmas Teas: November 29th. Christmas pudding served with warm butterscotch sauce. Sittings at 1:30 and 3pm. |
December |
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Victorian Christmas: November 21st to December 23rd during business hours. Victorian Christmas Teas: December 6th and 13th. Christmas pudding served with warm butterscotch sauce. Sittings at 1:30 and 3pm |
2018
January |
February |
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February 8th: Billy Bishop's 123rd Birthday. |
March |
April |
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April 6th: Fire & Ice - A Divalicious Ladies Night Out Join us for hors d'oeuvres and wine tasting at 6pm; dinner served at 7pm. After the silent auction and draw prizes are closed, there will be a live auction of 5 beautiful purses, one of which has the "ice", a piece of diamond jewellery valued at over $1000! Individual tickets are $75 per person or $65 per person when you purchase a table for 8. |
May |
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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. June 3rd: Veterans BBQ. All Veterans eat FREE; $5 for all others. June 3rd: Veterans Commemoration Day and Exhibit Opening 2pm to 3pm |
July |
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Ghost Walks every Sunday night at 9pm Victorian Teas: July 4th: Luncheon Tea 12pm $8 / $10 July 18th: Dessert Tea 2pm $4 / $6 July 23 to 27: Childrens Summer Camp. Each day will have a different theme. $90 per child for the week or $20 per child per day. Application form must be completed and payment made prior to July 23rd to complete registration. |
August |
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Ghost Walks every Sunday night at 9pm. $5pp. Victorian Teas: August 8th: Luncheon Tea 12pm $8 / $10 August 22nd: Dessert Tea 2pm $4 / $6 |
September |
| Exhibit Opening - date / time TBC |
October |
| October 26th: the 101st Anniversary of Tommy Holmes being awarded the Victoria Cross
October 26th: 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. October 28th: 18th Annual Honouring Our Local Veterans: Owen Sound Royal Canadian Legion. Doors open at 1:30pm, ceremony begins at 2pm. Join us as we honour local Veterans. Admission is by donation. |
November |
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Victorian Christmas: November 20th to December 21st during business hours. 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 butterscotch sauce. Sittings at 1:30 and 3pm. |
December |
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Victorian Christmas: November 20th to December 21st during business hours. Victorian Christmas Teas: December 5th and 12th. Christmas pudding served with warm butterscotch sauce. Sittings at 1:30 and 3pm |
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