Ontario Culture Days
Prince Edward County will be among 19 municipalities that will serve as a provincial festival hub during the nation-wide festival taking place between September 18 to October 4, 2026. Culture Days is a national celebration of arts and culture. At the end of each September, millions of people attend thousands of free participatory arts and culture events across the country both in-person and online. Culture Days programs invite the public to get hands-on and behind-the-scenes to highlight the importance of arts and culture in our communities.
PEC Culture Days Weekend Itinerary: September 18-20, 2026
Theme: “Living Creatively”
View all Prince Edward County events/workshops here
As Prince Edward County’s only member-driven arts service organization, County Arts has brought individual event organizers into a community campaign to help expand audience reach through targeted marketing initiatives in partnership with Ontario Culture Days.
During Ontario Culture Days 2026, visitors can explore one of Ontario’s longest‑running studio tours — the PEC Studio Tour — or catch a free screening at one of Canada’s newest film festivals, the County Adaptation Film Festival. The Prince Edward County Chamber Music Festival will present concerts by award‑winning classical musicians, while hands‑on creative workshops continue to flourish at the County Arts Lab. The County is also home to the expansive outdoor sculpture garden at Huff Estates Winery, several historic museums, and a burgeoning public art scene that continues to grow each year. Add to this our distinct farm‑to‑table culture and one‑of‑a‑kind local businesses, and it becomes clear: creativity is at the heart of our community.
PEC Studio Tour
Established in 1993, the Prince Edward County Studio Tour is one of Ontario’s longest running studio tours. In 2026, 58 artists are featured at 40 studios located across Prince Edward County. This is a free, self-guided experience that welcomes all art lovers, and those curious about the arts, to attend!
September 18th-20th, 2026 daily from
10 AM-5 PM at various locations throughout Prince Edward County
Return to Source: Living Creatively Workshop
Presented in conjunction with the exhibition Return to Source, this interactive workshop for participants ages 18+ invites you to explore creativity as a lived experience rather than a technical skill. Co-facilitated by author Sarah Selecky and visual artist Julie Jarvis. Free to attend. Registration required.
Friday, September 18th, 2026 1-3 PM at The County Arts Lab, Unit 2E, The Armoury, Picton
Fearsome Creatures
Following a successful debut solo show in July, G L Barrett returns to County Arts Project Room for a pop-up show that promises a fresh view of insect life through their lens.
Free to attend. Part of Ontario Culture Days.
Friday 18 September: 4-8 PM
Saturday 19 September: 10 AM-6 PM
Sunday 20 September: 10 AM-6 PM
County Arts Lab Project Room, The Armoury, 206 Main Street, Unit 2E, Picton ON K0K 2T0
Moving Bodies of Water
An inclusive, site-specific, participatory creative movement workshop with dance artist Allison Nichol Longtin. Moving Bodies of Water refers to both the movement of the waters in Lake Ontario, as well as those waters within us. Participants will come together within view of Lake Ontario to move in community. Open to adults (ages 16+) and youth (ages 12+) who are accompanied by a participating adult. Free to attend. Pre-registration preferred; walk-ins welcome.
Friday, September 18th, 2026 5-6 PM at Wellington Main Street Park, 243 Main Street, Wellington Ontario
The Barley Days to Baco Noir: A History of Wine & Spirits in PEC
Wellington Heritage Museum presents an exhibit exploring the history of liquor production and consumption in Prince Edward County – a history that goes back over 200 years. Free admission, donations appreciated.
September 18th-October 4th, 2026 (open Wednesdays-Sundays) 1-4 PM at 290 Main Street, Wellington
Sun Prints for Kids! with Sara Keller
Designed for ages 8-12, this workshop led by Sara Keller introduces participants to the magic of cyanotype, a historic photographic process that uses sunlight to create bold Prussian blue prints. Each participant will take home 3-5 prints. No experience needed. All supplies included. This workshop is free for all participants. Registration is required.
Saturday, September 19th, 2026 10:00-11:30 AM at The County Arts Lab, Unit 2E, The Armoury, Picton
Cyanotype Workshop with Sara Keller
Discover the magic of cyanotype in this 3-hour workshop led by artist Sara Keller. Learn the historic photographic process that uses sunlight to create striking Prussian blue prints, often called sun prints. This workshop is free for all participants ages 16+. Registration is required.
Saturday, September 19th, 2026 12:30 – 3:30 PM at The County Arts Lab, Unit 2E, The Armoury, Picton
Ethan Weitendorf Art Show
Visit the Stone Room at historic Macaulay House to see a selection of works by local artist, Ethan Weitendorf. Ethan paints from life using acrylic on canvas. His work is recognizable for its strong graphic design and bold, exuberant colour. He has been painting for over 8 years and has shown his work locally at Gallery 121 (Belleville) and at Arts on Main Gallery (Picton). Free admission (donations accepted).
September 19th-27th, 2026 open Wednesday-Sunday 1-4 PM at 35 Church Street, Picton
Sounds of the County: A Celebration of Local Musical Talent
Sounds of the County is a special two‑hour radio program devoted entirely to the musicians who shape the sound and spirit of Prince Edward County. Hosted by Pat Larkin, tune in to 99.3 County FM or join the listening party at The Commissary at Base31.
Saturday, September 19th, 2026 from 4–6 PM
Pop-up PEP Rally
Assembly Press is excited to present a special pop-up version of Picton’s popular PEP Rally reading series, featuring poetry and prose for one time only! The PEP Rally format includes featured readers and an open mic, where audience members are encouraged to sign up to share a short reading of their own work or a piece they love that was written by someone else. Adults and kids welcome! Pre-registration is not required.
Sunday, September 20th, 2026 2-4 PM at Assembly Press, 173 Picton Main Street, Picton
Portraits in the Park with Darren Rigo
Discover portrait photography with professional photographer Darren Rigo. In this 3-hour workshop, learn simple, practical techniques to create more compelling portraits. Ages 16+. Free workshop.
Sunday, September 20th, 2026 1-4 PM in Benson Park, Picton (at The County Arts Lab, Unit 2E, The Armoury, Picton if raining)
Oeno Gallery Sculpture Garden Guided Tour
Join Oeno Gallery Manager and Visual Artist Rosalie Maheux for a relaxed and inspiring one‑hour guided tour of one of Canada’s top sculpture gardens. Rain or shine, the tour will go ahead.
All ages welcome. This FREE tour is part of Ontario Culture Days! Registration preferred.
Sunday, September 20th, 2026 3-4 PM at
Oeno Gallery, 2274 County Road 1, Bloomfield, ON
County Adaptation Film Festival
Discover the art of storytelling transformed at the County Adaptation Film Festival and step into a world where stories leap from the page, the stage, and history itself onto the big screen. CAFF mixes ticketed events with free all access public films and activations so the festival can be enjoyed by all!
September 25th-27th, 2026 (various times) at The Regeant Theatre, 224 Main Street, Picton
Seed Songs Performance & Exploration w/ Carmen Braden
The Prince Edward County Chamber Music Festival is pleased to present a free concert featuring work by 2026 Composer-in-Residence Carmen Braden. A two-time JUNO nominated force in the world of new music, her work has a special focus on northern themes as well as the influences of play and parenthood.
Friday, October 2nd, 2026 4-5 PM at St. Mary Magdalene Church, 335 Main Street, Picton
