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Your Wellington County Weekend: Markets, music and more

The weekend features a plethora of farmers' markets, a special anniversary for a toy store in Alma, a concert series and more
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The Jolley's Farm Toys open house on Saturday will celebrate its 10th anniversary with plenty of events, including the diorama competition.

Saturday

Wellington North Farmers’ Market

Victory Community Centre - 320 King St. E., Mount Forest

8:30 a.m. to noon

Minto Farmers’ Market

Palmerston Railway Heritage Museum - 164 William St., Palmerston

9 a.m. to noon

Elora Farmers’ Market

Bissell Park - 127 East Mill St., Elora

9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The market is celebrating Kids Day with a number of free things for children. More info here.

Jolley’s Farm Toys Open House

7440 Wellington Rd. 17, Alma

10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

It is a 10th anniversary full of toys and excitement. A diorama display, a competition, touch a tractor, lunch and much more. More info here.

Poor House Tours

Wellington County Museum & Archives, 0536 Wellington Rd. 18

1 p.m. to 2 p.m.

A guided tour to discover the lives of those who lived at the County Poor House between 1877 and 1946. Admission is $5 a person or $10 for a family.

Sunday

Aberfoyle Antique Market

57 Brock Rd. S., Aberfoyle

8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Canada’s largest outdoor antique market. 

Drop-in Roller Skating

Optimist Recreation Centre Rink - 23 Brock Rd. S., Aberfoyle

10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Belwood Farmers' Market

Skol House - 24 N. Broadway St., Belwood

10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Coolest Crafts Handmade Market

Sugar Skulls Ice Cream Elora, 22 Metcalfe St.

11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Unique handmade trinkets will be available at this mini market, from jewelery to home decor. Free admission.

Summer Concert Series

Elora Centre for the Arts, 75 Melville St.

2 p.m.

Free event includes old-timey country music in the yard. Residents invited to bring a blanket or chair and show up early to get a good spot.