Support Local is all about building community. Whether it’s a record swap featuring local artists or small batches of goods presented at a local jewellery shop, Support Local’s creative, collaborative events are all set on making things together.
This year, we at Apartment613 decided to take Support Local a bit beyond the usual locales, and bring it out to Almonte for a day of supporting and celebrating the wider collaborations that exist across the region. Patio parties and pop-up shops are just a couple of the things we’ve got planned for the day.
Sure, if you don’t have a car, Almonte seems a wee bit far away. We’ve solved that problem, though: the Town of Mississippi Mills will have a couple of shuttles on hand to get you to and from Almonte, with plenty of time to explore the goings on. Get your tickets here – and, if you buy a $15 return trip ticket within the next week, you’ll get a $10 coupon to use on food, drinks or goods in Almonte.
So why Almonte? We asked Karen Diepeveen, coordinator of Support Local month, why the expansion beyond the usual boundaries. “They’ve got a great community spirit,” she said. “That community spirit mirrors what we see here in Ottawa, and Support Local gave us the perfect excuse to work together. Their local shops, musicians and businesses were into it from the beginning. It’s going to be an exciting day of music, art, crafts, shops and food.”
We’ve got a complete listing of events below, and be sure to check out some special Support Local shopping deals that are happening throughout the month.
See you October 25!
613 Pop-up Shop
10am-4pm
Old Town Hall, 14 Bridge St, Almonte
Head down to the Old Town Hall for the 613 pop-up shop. Featuring some of the area’s best crafters, makers, boutiques and more, with local bands serenading your pop-up shopping experience.
Mississippi Mills Showcase
10am-4pm
Old Town Hall, 14 Bridge St (2nd Floor)
Come and discover some of Almonte’s arts and treasures, from Fulton’s maple syrup to local photographers and painters.
Pop up LUNCH at Dandelion Foods
10:30am-4pm
Dandelion Foods parking lot, 451 Ottawa Street, Almonte
Shelf your lunch box for this pop up food truck event. Select local ingredients from Dandelion Foods, Almonte’s newest organic grocer, will be deliciously prepared by LUNCH, Ottawa’s good food truck. Local food has never tasted so good!
Hello Yellow: Local Maker Showcase
11am-3pm
Hello Yellow, 72 Mill St, Almonte
Stop in at Hello Yellow to meet local maker Dan Fallak of VersaTile Designs. Chat with Dan about his latest projects, while checking out Hello Yellow’s unique, Canadian-made wares!
Beau’s Patio Party at The Barley Mow
2-8pm
The Barley Mow, 79 Little Bridge St, Almonte
The Barley Mow in Almonte has one of the snazziest patios in Ontario. There is no better place to sit around and sample some of Beau’s fancy pants beers while enjoying some fun music and great pals.
Mississippi Mills Musical Showcase
Almonte Old Town Hall Stage 11:00am to 4:00pm
Don’t miss this opportunity to hear a sample the Almonte area’s vibrant and eclectic music scene. Featuring Kelly Sloan, Terry Tuffs and many more. 11:00AM to 4:00PM on stage in the Ron Caron Auditorium.
Almonte Art Walk $5
Almonte boasts many amazing and diverse art galleries all within a short walk of Almonte Old Town Hall.
Join us on Saturday, Oct 25th for a 7 stop guided tour with, meet the curators and artists. Highlights include Almonte’s General Fine Craft recently voted one of Ontario’s best retail art galleries by Days Out Ontario as well as Japan’s Reiko Sudo + NUNO, Textiles exhibit, currently being featured at the Mississippi Valley Textile Museum and only in Canada until November.
