“Fall in Love With Downtown Windsor” Weekend Planned for September 27 to 28, 2024
The City of Windsor and partners in the downtown core are inviting residents and visitors to “Fall in Love With Downtown Windsor” over the course of a jam-packed weekend of exciting events and activations in the core, including a concert, day and night markets, and a milestone anniversary celebration for a downtown business.
The Loose Goose RestoPub & Lounge 15th Anniversary Celebration
Friday, September 27, 2024, 6:00 p.m.
As part of a weekend full of exciting activities, The Loose Goose will proudly celebrate its 15-year anniversary in downtown Windsor. Enjoy an unforgettable evening featuring live music from Fake Low, exclusive merchandise giveaways, and a special throwback food-and-drinks menu featuring fan-favourite items from their early days. For more details, visit: www.TheLooseGoose.ca.
Classical in the Concrete
Saturday, September 28, 2024, at 6:00 p.m.
Experience the Windsor Symphony Orchestra (WSO) like never before as they present a free concert on the main level of the Pelissier Street Parking Garage. Conducted by Maestro Robert Franz, the WSO will perform famous classical works by Bach, Mozart, Beethoven, Tchaikovsky and more. Seating will be limited for this intimate and unique concert offering, with registration for tickets required and available at RSVP for: Classical in the Concrete.
Mayor Drew Dilkens and Ward 3 Councillor Renaldo Agostino will be in attendance for the WSO concert and will join with Maestro Franz for a special announcement regarding a significant investment in arts and culture in the downtown core.
Downtown Windsor Farmers’ Market
Saturday, September 28, 2024, 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
At the Downtown Windsor Farmers' Market, an exciting array of locally sourced farm-fresh fruits, vegetables, and irresistible artisanal food products await! Stroll through bustling stalls filled with handcrafted goods, unique local arts, and one-of-a-kind crafts from talented vendors. With lively community booths, captivating entertainment, and special events, the market pulses with energy, creating a fun, family-friendly atmosphere that brings the entire community together to celebrate the best Windsor has to offer!
Downtown Windsor Night Market
Saturday, September 28, 2024, 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Kick off the fall season with local artisans, unique finds, and community fun. Get ready to welcome the crisp charm of fall as the Downtown Windsor Business Improvement Association (DWBIA) kicks off its first Night Market of the year! Following the tremendous success of previous seasons, the DWBIA is thrilled to bring back the Night Market on Saturday, September 28, as part of this exciting weekend. With the backdrop of the WSO concert in the parking garage, and the adjacent Art Alley open for enjoyment, Pelissier Street will transform into a bustling hub of creativity and community spirit. This much-loved event is ready to light up your evening with local flavour, artistic flair, and endless fun – and this year promises to be the best one yet. For more details, visit Downtown Windsor Night Market.
Strengthen the Core
This weekend of events and experiences ties into the City of Windsor’s Strengthen the Core: Downtown Windsor Revitalization Plan, which launched in April to address safety, security and cleanliness downtown while implementing measures and supporting activations to encourage new residents, businesses, and investments in the city’s core. The weekend will highlight the plan’s fourth and fifth action items: Place-Making, which seeks to encourage people and businesses to move downtown by investing in infrastructure and initiatives; and Vibrant-District, which creates vibrancy by attracting and engaging residents and visitors with unique amenities, gathering spaces, and engagement opportunities.
The WSO concert and DWBIA Night Market, specifically, will serve to inspire future innovative, engaging, and temporary uses of downtown spaces for community events like concerts, exhibitions, celebrations, markets and more.
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“This ‘Fall in Love with Downtown Windsor’ weekend of activities highlights some of the best experiences that our downtown core has to offer. Individually, these events bring together small businesses and entrepreneurs, artists and artisans, our world-class Windsor Symphony Orchestra, and residents and visitors eager to explore our city’s unique neighbourhoods and spaces. We’ve been receiving lots of great feedback about the positive changes we’re seeing since the Strengthen the Core plan launched this spring. It’s encouraging to hear from business owners, residents, and other community members that our efforts are having a real impact. This weekend of celebratory events and exciting announcements for upcoming investment is a key part of what our downtown revitalization plan is all about. I look forward to joining in the festivities, and thank Councillor Agostino and our partners at the WSO and the DWBIA for coming together to Strengthen the Core.”
- Mayor Drew Dilkens
"As someone deeply invested in the vibrancy of our city, I couldn’t be more excited for the ‘Fall in Love with Downtown Windsor’ celebration. It’s events like these that remind us how special our community is, bringing people together to enjoy our rich culture, incredible businesses, and vibrant public spaces. Downtown Windsor is absolutely the heartbeat of our city. I look forward to seeing everyone come out and support the local spirit!”
- Councillor Renaldo Agostino, Ward 3
"As part of the Strengthen the Core plan, this weekend of events showcases our commitment to creating a vibrant downtown that attracts both residents and visitors. By bringing the community together through unique experiences, and partnering with key stakeholders to do so, we are highlighting the potential for downtown Windsor to become a dynamic hub for culture, business, and innovation. These activations directly support our goals of fostering engagement and encouraging long-term investment in our city’s core."
- Nicole Anderson, Senior Economic Development Officer, Strengthen the Core
"A garage turned into a concert venue? Why not? The Windsor Symphony Orchestra is always looking for unique ways to share the music that we love in every way and place. The acoustics are incredible in there! Don't miss out on this performance of one of Windsor's finest ‘Garage Bands!’”
- Robert Franz, Music Director, Windsor Symphony Orchestra
“What better way to discover the heartbeat of downtown Windsor? Night Markets are not just about shopping – they’re about experiencing the city’s vibrant culture, meeting talented artisans, and soaking in the lively, welcoming atmosphere that makes downtown Windsor so special. It’s a unique opportunity to connect with the community, find hidden gems, and enjoy an evening unlike any other.”
- Debi Croucher, Executive Director, Downtown Windsor BIA
- Angus MacKinnon, Co-Owner, The Loose Goose