See You on the Patio

Every Friday and Saturday nights from June 30 – September 2, join downtown Orillia as the restaurant patios extend out on to the streets starting at 6pm.

See You on the Patio will see the roads closed to traffic on Mississaga St W from Andrew St to West St, Mississaga St E from Peter St to Matchedash St, and Peter St S from Mississaga St to Colbourne St.

BIA businesses that wish to participate must sign up here: SYOTP Form

Participating Restaurants

Eclectic Cafe, The Common Stove, Kenzington Burger Bar, Lucky Labrador, Sanafir, Brewery Bay, Rustica Pizza Vino, Tre Sorelle, PICNIC, Provenance Wine Bar

Participating Stores

Jack & Maddy – a Kids’ Store, Pocket Skate & Vintage, Cloud Gallery, DWN Chocolate, Miller Health, Blossom Plants & Goods

Sweet Summer Dessert Festival – Downtown Orillia

Join us downtown Orillia on Mississaga St from Albert St to Peter St for this awesome new dessert festival!  If you are a business that specializes in baked goods and sweet treats, you won’t want to miss this festival! This event will feature an array of dessert vendors, live music, and a sweet treat competition!
Dessert Festival Bands:
Farrucas Duo
Dray Tony
Michael Martyn
Ian Chaplin

Dessert Vendor Fee: $100
Downtown Orillia BIA Businesses: Free

Interested in being a vendor? Click HERE to fill out the application form!

Please visit our office at 23 Mississaga St W, Orillia ON L3V3A5 to pay with cash, debit or credit. Cheques can be made out to Downtown Orillia Management Board and mailed.

*Please note, all vendor submissions are subject to approval. All vendor applicants will be emailed within 7 business days of completing this form. If you do not receive an email, please reach out to office@downtownorillia.ca*

Drag Brunch & After Party – Rustica Pizza Vino

Last year, Drag Brunch filled up before we had officially posted about it, so this year we are doubling down on events!
DM or email to be added to the list for ‘THE AFTER PARTY’ on the patio (Saturday night) or to RESERVE a table for Drag Brunch (Sunday Morning). 💃
A good ol’ fashion drag-a-thon with Toronto Royalty (and our FAVOURITE Queen) @_imarra. 👑
🏳️‍🌈 eat@rusticapizzavino.com

DWN Chocolate Open House

DWN looks forward to welcoming you into our new space and sharing our passion for chocolate making with you! We are opening the entire space so you can see how we make our small batches of chocolate. Refreshments, treats and samples will be served.

June 20, 2023 from 3-7pm

21 Peter St S, Orillia

See You on the Patio

Every Friday and Saturday nights from June 30 – September 2, join downtown Orillia as the restaurant patios extend out on to the streets starting at 6pm.

See You on the Patio will see the roads closed to traffic on Mississaga St W from Andrew St to West St, Mississaga St E from Peter St to Matchedash St, and Peter St S from Mississaga St to Colbourne St.

BIA businesses that wish to participate must sign up here: SYOTP Form

Participating Restaurants

Eclectic Cafe, The Common Stove, Kenzington Burger Bar, Lucky Labrador, Sanafir, Brewery Bay, Rustica Pizza Vino, Tre Sorelle, PICNIC, Provenance Wine Bar

Participating Stores

Jack & Maddy – a Kids’ Store, Pocket Skate & Vintage, Cloud Gallery, DWN Chocolate, Miller Health

Midnight in Manhattan – The Common Stove

MiM II: Friday May 5th, 10pm. Tickets now available online (link in bio)!
MiM is an underground supper club of sorts. A debaucherous time in The Common Stove’s new private dining room in The Lower Sales Level amongst lovers & other strangers. They will be free pouring magnums of wine all night. Chef Ben and a few guest chefs (Collingwood / Toronto) will be looking to one up each other with each dish.
– Doors open at 10pm. Dining from 11pm. Friday May 5th. Limited tickets available. $200/person
– 5 courses with paired cocktails/wines
– For crazy foodies only (NO SUBSTITUTIONS; please advise us of any allergies in advance, they may not be available to acommodate).
– You’ll be dining at one table with 20 other people in the basement Private Dining Room

St. Patrick’s Day Downtown

Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in Downtown Orillia! Our downtown restaurants have lots of St. Patrick’s Day celebrations going on that you won’t want to miss out on!

Visit Fionn MacCool’s Orillia Waterfront for a St. Patrick’s Day party featuring live music, food & drink features, and giveaways!

Studabakers Beachside will feature live entertainment from 6:30 – 10:30pm! For their special menu, click HERE!

Couchiching Craft Brewing Co will be hosting a St. Patrick’s Day Bingo on March 16th at 7:00pm!

The Common Stove will host a “Celtic Kitchen Party” with live music for brunch from 11:00am – 1:00pm on March 19th.
PICNIC Snackbar will have an Irish Whiskey Takeover of Scotch Club on March 15th. PICNIC will also host a “Celtic Kitchen Party” from 2:00pm – 4:00pm on March 19th.

Mariposa Market has a variety of St. Patrick’s Day themed treats and drinks!
Brewery Bay will be hosting a St Patrick’s Day Party with a feature menu and live Irish music. 7-10pm. No cover charge.

Couchiching Craft Brewing Co – Boards & Beer

Join Couchiching Craft Brewing Co. in support of our local Orillia Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital (OSMH) Foundation and support healthcare in our Community!
From now through March, if you purchase a, one-of-a-kind, beautiful CCBC branded cutting board (made by Dennis Lee) you’ll receive a $25.00 gift certificate to the Brewery *and* a VIP invite to a special tour and tasting hosted by our Management Team on Sunday March 26, 2023.
The private tasting will take place in our 2nd Floor Event Space with our award-winning craft beers paired with snacks by Chef Brandon.

Boards & Beer Packages can be bought online: https://www.couchichingbrewing.com/…/boards-beer…/578

OR in our Brewery’s Retail Store & Bottle Shop at 162 Mississaga St. E Orillia ON L3V 1V9. Questions or more information on this event? Call us @ 705-558-2337

Orillia Jazz Festival: Official After Party at Couchiching Craft Brewery

Couchiching Craft Brewery is *thrilled* to be partnering with Arts Orillia to host the “Orillia Jazz Festival’s Official After Party” featuring the incredibly talented Denielle Bassels.

“There is something about the imaginative way in which Denielle thinks, crafts and creates music that is undeniably her own.”

– Dani Elwell, Radio Host, Jazz FM 91.1 Toronto, Canada Toronto born Indie-swing chanteuse Denielle Bassels is a rising star on the Canada jazz scene. Her whimsical brand of music is a caravan of gypsy jazz, blues, folk, a tinge of pop, all wrapped up in an innovative and scintillating package.

Already an award-winning artist for the song “Cool Cool Water” from her 2017 album What About Wool Wishbags, Bassels garnered the Grand Prize in the prestigious John Lennon Songwriting Competition in the Jazz category.

“There are few singers-songwriters in North America as original & refreshing as Denielle Bassels. A star on the rise!”

– Jaymz Bee Radio Host – Jazz FM 91.1, Toronto, Canada

Canadian Federation of University Women Virtual Homes for Scholarships Tour

 

This year’s Canadian Federation of University Women (CFUW) Orillia Homes Tour is going virtual! Explore our five beautiful homes and learn seasonal entertaining tips from Local Experts, all from the comfort of your own home.

This popular event supports scholarships for young women pursuing post-secondary education.

This event will feature a few downtown Orillia businesses; The Northern Joinery (Makers Market), Era 67, Le Petit Chapeau, and Long Way Home Decor.