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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
Fire & Ice April 2018 |
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April 6th: Fire & Ice Fundraising Gala- A Divalicious Ladies Night Out We 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!! |
2019 |
February |
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February 8th: Billy Bishop's Birthday. |
April |
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April 5th: Fire & Ice Fundraising Gala. Best Western Inn on the Bay. Doors open at 6pm, dinner served at 7pm. Draw prizes, silent auction and live purse auction! Details will be updated as confirmed.
April 13th: "Living Memory: Jeszcze Polska nie zginela (Poland is not yet lost)" Exhibit Opening. Details will be updated as confirmed. |
June |
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June 1st and 2nd: Doors Open Owen Sound. Free admission to the Museum. June 15th: Billy Bishop Heritage Fest. We will be holding our signature Veterans ceremony at 11:15am followed by our public BBQ. We will also be partnering with other hertitage places and organizations to host varied displays, crafts, games and perhaps a few surprises. Details will be updated as confirmed. $5 Adult admission to the Museum applies. June 15th: Veterans BBQ. All Veterans eat FREE; $5 for all others. June 15th: Exhibit Opening: Our June exhibit will open during the official Billy Bishop Heritage Fest opening ceremony. Details will be updated as confirmed. |
July |
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Ghost Walks every Sunday night at 9pm Victorian Teas: July 3rd: Dessert Tea 2pm $4 / $6 July 17th: Luncheon Tea 12pm $8 / $10 July 22 to 26: 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 17th to complete registration. Select link to open and print pdf of registration form. This camp typically fills up quickly, so register your children early. |
August |
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Ghost Walks every Sunday night at 9pm. $5pp. Victorian Teas: August 7th: Dessert Tea 2pm $4 / $6 August 21st: Luncheon Tea 12pm $8 / $10 |
September |
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September 22nd: Exhibit opening: Communication. What means of communication was available during the First World War, Second World War and subsequent conflicts? How do they differ from today? How did word get from the Military bases to the units in the field and then to the troops in the trenches? How did the news from overseas make it to the Americas? Find out in this entertaining and educational exhibit. |
October |
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October 26th: the 102nd Anniversary of Tommy Holmes being awarded the Victoria Cross October 25th: 15th Annual Trivia Challenge: Prizes for best costumed team, best decorated table, first place team and more. Draw prizes and silent auction. Details will be updated as confirmed. October 27th: 19th 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 will be by donation to continue to allow us to present Veterans programs such as this. |
November |
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Open House: Sunday, November 24th from 1 to 4pm. Family friendly crafts and seasonal refreshments available.
Victorian Christmas Teas: Details will be updated as confirmed. |
December |
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Victorian Christmas: November 19th to December 22nd during business hours. Victorian Christmas Teas: Details will be updated as confirmed. |
Victorian Christmas: November 19th to December 22nd during business hours.Contact Us