Mapleton Township is celebrating Drayton’s 150th Birthday
That means we are having a party and YOU are invited!

That means we are having a party and YOU are invited!
We’re excited to bring together villagers, friends, and families to honour 150 years of Drayton’s history and community spirit. This special milestone is a time to celebrate our shared heritage and create lasting memories and to make a monetary contribution to our local Food Bank, the Drayton Youth Centre, the Agricultural Society, the Historical Society and the Drayton Legion.
The weekend features something for everyone: live bands, a soap box derby, pickleball and cornhole tournaments, a vintage car show, food fair, a grand parade, and fireworks! Families can enjoy games, children’s activities, and exhibits celebrating Drayton’s past. A special interdenominational church service will reflect on the unity and strength of our community.
On-site camping is available, with serviced and unserviced lots, for those who want to stay close to the action.
Let’s come together to celebrate this incredible milestone. Join us as we honour our history, enjoy the present, and look toward a bright future. Welcome, and let the festivities begin!
10:30-11:30 - Children’s entertainer Drew Ripley and the balloon making machine
Drayton Public Library. Enjoy a mix of magic, humour, and balloons
6:00 pm - Welcome and opening ceremonies [Main Stage - Ballpark]
5:00 - 10:00pm - Kinsmen wing night with live music (The Landlines) Ag Hall Building (refreshment garden open)
5:00 - 10:00pm - Exhibits and Sponsor Booths - (Ag Hall Building)
7:30 - 10:00pm - Evening with local bands (Main. Stage - Ball Park)
(Randy and Willie Smart, Rogerson Family, New Nelson Band, Moore Band)
8:00 - Gates open
8:00 - 10:00 - Breakfast at the Grounds [Ag Hall Building]
8:00 - 5:00pm - Exhibits and Sponsor Booths - (Ag Hall Building)
9:00 - 3:00pm - Car Show [Ag Fairgrounds]
9:30 - 11:00 - Rotary Soapbox Derby [Wood street]
10:00 - 1:00pm - Church Open House [various locations]
10:00 - 2:00pm - Legion Open House (15. Elm Street)
10:00 - 4:30pm - Children's/Family Activities throughout the day (see link for more details
11:00 - History of the Drayton Town Hall and Theatre (David McAuley) Drayton Theatre
12:00 - 2:00pm - Chuckles the Balloon Artist at the Fairgrounds
1:00pm - 5:30pm - Live Music (Taylor Moore Band, Settler's Creek) [Main Stage - Ballpark]
2:00pm - Drayton150 Celebration Parade [Main Street to Ag grounds - see map]
3:00pm - 5:00 - Escape Room sponsored by Drayton Kinettes at the Fairgrounds
5:00pm- 11:00pm - Beef Dinner and music (tribute bands: Symply Skynyrd and Bootleg Creedence) [PMD Arena]
Food concessions available 10:00am - 5:00pm
Refreshment Gardens 12:30 - 5:00pm
Children's activities 10:00am - 4:30pm
8:00am - Gates Open
8:00 - 10:0m - Breakfast at the Grounds [Ag Hall building]
8:00 - 7:00pm - Exhibits and Sponsor Booths - (Ag Hall Building)
10:30 - noon - Community Church Service (Ministerial Association) [Main Stage - Ballpark]
12:30pm - 4:30pm - Pickleball Tournament [PMD Arena]
2:00pm - 6:30pm - Live Music (Loose Change, 12th Line Band) [Main Stage - Ballpark]
1:00pm - 4:00pm - Children's/Family Activities [fairgrounds]
2:00pm - 4:00pm - Cornhole Tournament
2:00pm - 3:00pm - Family Entertainer "The Ben Show" (Drayton Entertainment) [Ag Hall building]
4:00pm - 7:00pm - Chicken Dinner [Ag Hall building]
7:30pm - Dusk - Music (Moore Band) [Main Stage - Ballpark]
7:30pm - Closing Ceremony [Main Stage - Ballpark]
Dusk - Fireworks
Food concessions available 10:00am - 5:00pm
Refreshment Gardens 1:00pm - 9:00pm
Children's activities 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Do you have questions or comments about the event? Do you need special accommodations? Want to help out and be a volunteer? Send us a message, and we will get back to you as soon as we can.
Drayton, Ontario, Canada
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