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Tickets are now on sale for the eighth annual Kawartha Craft Beer Festival, which takes place at Peterborough's Del Crary Park on the shores of Little Lake on June 6 and June 7, 2025. The event features regional and Ontario-based breweries, local food and retail vendors, lawn games, and live music, including an all new Country Night featuring headliner Buck Twenty to kick off the festival on Friday. (Photo courtesy of Kawartha Craft Beer Festival)

Know Your Locals: 8th annual Kawartha Craft Beer Festival returns to Peterborough June 6 and 7

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Kicking off with an all-new Country Night, the two-day event at Del Crary Park will include live music, lawn games, local food and retail vendors, and lots of brews.
Darren Goldin founded Entomo Farms in the Township of Asphodel-Norwood in Peterborough County with his brothers Jarrod and Ryan in 2014 after reading an article about the benefits of consuming insects. Today, the award-winning company is the largest producer of cricket-based protein in North America, supplying its products to more than 50 companies worldwide. (Photos courtesy of Entomo Farms)

The Local Advantage in Peterborough County: Norwood’s Entomo Farms is redefining the future of farming and food

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The Township of Asphodel-Norwood company is the largest producer of cricket-based protein in North America.
Located in the Township of Otonabee-South Monaghan in Peterborough County, Rolling Grape Vineyard was founded with the goal of bringing the picturesque experience of wine country to the Kawarthas. Offering a grape-to-table experience, the family farm makes all wine on site using Ontario-grown grapes. The winery includes a restaurant with ingredients sourced from local suppliers and regularly hosts events in support of local makers and small businesses. (Photo courtesy of Rolling Grape Vineyard)

The Local Advantage in Peterborough County: Rolling Grape Vineyard brings wine country to The Kawarthas

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From sourcing ingredients from regional suppliers to hosting markets for small businesses, the Bailieboro winery is strengthening the local economy one wine glass at a time.
Based in Selwyn Township in Peterborough County, Paluski Boats manufactures entirely Canadian-made canoes, kayaks, and paddles, as well as boating accessories, for the tourism industry both locally and across the country, including boat rentals for Alberta's iconic and internationally known Moraine Lake. The company exclusively works with Peterborough-based Merit Precision for the injection-moulded plastics needed for all parts of their products. (Photo courtesy of Paluski Boats)

The Local Advantage in Peterborough County: Paluski Boats champions local manufacturing with Canadian-made canoes, kayaks, and paddles

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The Selwyn Township company manufactures high-quality products for the tourism industry both at home in The Kawarthas and across Canada.
George Anagnostou and Shannon LeClair, co-owners of Nòstimo By The Original Greek in Peterborough, are offering a VIP dinner package in advance of a concert by internationally renowned guitarist Pavlo on the Mother's Day weekend. The package includes a three-course dinner with beer or wine, VIP seating at the May 10 concert at Market Hall Performing Arts Centre, and a meet and greet with Pavlo at the restaurant. (Photo courtesy of Nòstimo By The Original Greek)

Know Your Locals: Nòstimo By The Original Greek welcomes renowned guitarist Pavlo to Peterborough’s Market Hall with VIP dinner for concert-goers

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George Anagnostou and Shannon LeClair are offering a three-course dinner, VIP seating to the May 10 concert, and a meet and greet with Pavlo at the restaurant.
Based in the Township of Douro-Dummer in Peterborough County, The Little Building Company is a full-service general contractor for renovations, additions, and standalone structures for residential and commercial customers. Specializing in outdoor projects with a focus on sustainability and exceptional craftsmanship, the company designs and builds backyard offices/studios, bunkies, pergolas, gazebos, decks, and saunas by using materials sourced from local suppliers and by hiring local subtrades. (Photo courtesy of The Little Building Company)

The Local Advantage in Peterborough County: The Little Building Company is a big supporter of sustainability and the local economy

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The full-service general contractor in the Township of Douro-Dummer sources local materials for its renovations and high-quality builds of all sizes.
John Rufa (middle) with his daughter Donna and her husband Daryl Coombs in July 2024 celebrating the 20th anniversary of their award-winning family-owned business Kawartha Country Wines. Located just north of Buckhorn in Peterborough County, the winery has always made it a priority to support local by sourcing fruits and berries from Ontario farms, selling its products to local restaurants and businesses, stocking the gift shop with products from local makers, and inviting local small business owners, artists, and musicians to lead events and workshops in their event space. (Photo courtesy of Kawartha Country Wines)

The Local Advantage in Peterborough County: Kawartha Country Wines is pouring local pride

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The family-owned winery near Buckhorn uses Ontario-grown fruit and berries and regularly supports other local businesses.
Bobcaygeon Brewing Company is celebrating 10 years of success with an all-day party on April 26, 2025 at its Peterborough taproom featuring live music, pie from Peterborough's Kia Ora Pie Co., and the launch of four brand new brews. The party is part of a week-long celebration of special events including a multi-course dinner with beer pairings, Bobcaygeon-themed trivia, a cornhole tournament with pizza, and a Sunday brunch. (Photo courtesy of Bobcaygeon Brewing Company)

Know Your Locals: Bobcaygeon Brewing Company to celebrate 10 years with a party and launch of four new beers

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April 26 party at Peterborough taproom is part of a week-long celebration of the craft brewery co-founded by Richard Wood in 2015.
Denise Gater and Kerrigan Hogan of Shop The Lake in the outdoor furniture retailer's indoor showroom at 1525 Chemong Road in Peterborough. Owned by local entrepreneurs Niki and Jason Pulchinski, Shop The Lake offers a wide selection of high-quality product lines at a variety of price points, including from Canadian makers and suppliers like Ratana and Cabana Coast and Protégé Casual. (Photo: Jeannine Taylor / kawarthaNOW)

Shop for outdoor furniture at Shop The Lake in Peterborough and support Canadian businesses

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Conveniently located near cottage country, the locally owned outdoor furniture store offers custom orders, design services, and affordable delivery.
Habitat for Humanity Peterborough & Kawartha Region's ReStore in Lindsay is hosting a spring-cleaning donation drive to help residents get their homes and cottages summer ready, while keeping unwanted items out of the landfill and supporting the non-profit organization's work to provide affordable home ownership. Donations of gently used furniture, building materials, and home décor can be dropped off or scheduled for free pick-up. All donations made in-store are eligible for a 25 per cent off voucher that can be used at any of the three ReStores in Lindsay, Peterborough, and Lakefield. (Photo courtesy of Habitat for Humanity Peterborough & Kawartha Region)

Know Your Locals: Habitat’s Lindsay ReStore is hosting a spring-cleaning donation drive

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All donations made in-store are eligible for 25% off your next ReStore purchase, or enjoy free donation pick-up.
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