Online Auction
Online Auction in Support of The Delhi Park Pageant
The Delhi Park Pageant returns to Picton August 22, 2026!
In order to support the production of this year’s pageant we have partnered with a who’s who of local businesses and artists to create an online auction. Check out the amazing range of products, experiences, art and services that are all available to the highest bidder!
View the auction HERE, and show your support with a bid, or series of bids, on the lots up for grabs (warning: it can be a little addictive)! The auction will end on July 31, 2026 at 7pm.
Thanks again to all of our wonderful auction donors for their generosity and support!
Agrarian Market
Andrea Piller
Anice Jewelry
Beau Bistro
BIGLAKE Festival
Birding with Rick
Bloomfield Beauty Co.
Cabin Fever Kayak
Caddy Shack Mini Golf
County Stage Company
Half Kanga
Honey Pie Hives & Herbals
Jed. Design Fabrication
Karlo Estates Winery
Mary Street Vintage
Nell Casson
Ontario Street Pottery
Paper Kite Farm
Pedego Electric Bikes
Prince Edward County Chamber Music Festival
Prince Edward County Jazz Festival
Prince Edward County Lavender Farm
Serendipity Yoga
Shannon Warr-Hunter
Sip Saunas
Spiritual Alchemy Wellness
The County Foundation
The Hayloft Dancehall
The Love Loft
The Regent Theatre
The Studio PEC
The Salon
Traynor Family Vineyard
Wild Lot Farm Distillery
Unofficial Wine Tours
Zest Kitchen Shop
The Art Kitchen 2026
A free weekly drop-in for artistic expression, healthy snacks and feel-good community vibes.
Macaulay Village Park
This program is returning on June 1, 2026! The Art Kitchen is a free weekly drop-in artmaking group at Macaulay Village Park on London Avenue, Picton (The Heights) every Monday from 4-6 PM until the end of September. Creative expression, healthy snacks and feel-good community vibes. Plus free books from County Kids Read! Bring a creative project to work on or make use of our art supplies. Don’t know what to work on? Our team of artists are happy to help guide you through a project. This is an all-ages group, kids and teens most welcome!
Supported by
The Delhi Park Pageant 2026
The exciting return of a community favourite! August 22nd, 2026.
Saturday August 22 2026 - show at 6 PM
The Delhi Pageant is a large-scale community spectacle that weaves together art, music and performances to create a stunning, immersive celebration of Delhi Park’s past, present and future. Narrated by the Warden of the Wilds, who has watched over this land since the beginning of time, it is a moving tale that explores Picton's roots, the stewardship of the land before settlement, and the evolution of Delhi Park. The pageant's message is simple: take care of each other, take care of the land. This outdoor production is a magical love letter to Picton’s green gem that will delight audiences of all ages.
There is one performance only. Admission is free although donations are welcome (cash preferred). Some seating will be provided but if you’d like you can bring your own chair or blanket. Rain date: Sunday August 23.
If driving use Lalor St. entrance, or park at the Mary Street parking lot and walk down the hill (approx. 5 minute walk).
WRITER, DIRECTOR, DESIGNER Krista Dalby
STAGE MANAGER Carla McCormick
PROJECT COORDINATOR Hri Neil
Kanyen’kehá:ka Perspective Erica Gray
CHOREOGRAPHER Allison Nichol
CHOREOGRAPHER'S ASSISTANT Jocelyn Wattam
COMPOSERS & MUSICIANS Lisa Bozikovic, Sam Hirst & Annelise Noronha
CHOIR DIRECTOR Sam Hirst
DRUMS Heather Kirby
PRE-SHOW MUSIC Matthew Doc Dunn
PHOTO/VIDEO Kim Poithier, Michelle Beaudette
PROPS & COSTUMES Nella Casson, Krista Dalby, Tomas Del Balso, Bear Epp, Susanne Larner, Andrea Piller, Tim Snyder, Jan Swaren
WARDEN OF THE WILDS Stephanie Rose
KEEPERS Angela Lavender, Catalin Ivan, Evan Bowman, Emmylou Warner, Frank Hannan, Bay Woodyard, Sarah Selecky, Cloris Huang
CHOIR Andrea Dawes, Lois Russell, Galen Newman, Janet Jephcott, Jess Posgate, Lindsay Forsey, John Lai, Keri Nelson, Melissa Warren, Sally McCubbin, Stacey Michener, Hannah Anderson
THE RACCOONS Kat Burns, Angie Driscoll
THE DOGS Lenny Epstein & Gavin North
THE SQUIRRELS Beth Easton, Barbara Leitermanar, Rowan Grills, Aaron Armstrong
THE DEAD Thom Harrison & Nancy Kish
THE DRAGONFLIES Elora Faircloth, Hazel Faircloth , Joni Greig, Alice Hanmer, Rumi Hobbs , Adeline Westlake, Hattie Westlake
Photos by Michelle Beaudette
The Delhi Park Pageant is SUPPORTED BY
Firelight Lantern Festival 2026
A cherished Prince Edward County tradition. Two magical evenings of arts and music, November 6 & 7, 2026.
14th annual Firelight Lantern Festival
November 6 & 7, 2026 ~ Crystal Palace, Picton
The Department of Illumination lights up the night with The Firelight Lantern Festival, a cherished Prince Edward County tradition since 2013. Two magical evenings of arts and music will unfold at the Crystal Palace in Picton, Ontario. November 6 & 7, 2026. Friday night’s musical headliner is Grievous Angels and Saturday night’s headliner will be Cue The Funk! Save the date!
FRIDAY NOVEMBER 6, 2026 ~ 7PM to Midnight
GET YOUR ELBOWS UP WITH HEADLINERS THE GRIEVOUS ANGELS
Ages 19+ - Join us for the art party of the year!
Headliners are alternative Country band The Grievous Angels. Engage with installations from DOI artists, an illuminated performance from North Fire Circus, and as always, a few creative surprises throughout the evening.
SATURDAY NOVEMBER 7, 2026 ~ 6 to 11PM
Headliners are hometown heroes Cue the Funk
The outdoor portions of the festival are FREE, but please consider dropping a donation into one of our donation boxes to support the festival.
EVENT SCHEDULE
6PM - Gather at Benson Park. Giant puppets, handmade lanterns and a performance by The Aurora Borealis Community Choir at 6:30. Dress warmly!
7PM SHARP - Community Procession departs towards the Crystal Palace accompanied by Spencer Evans & the Goat Steppers. Doors open at the Crystal Palace at 7PM in case you don’t want to or are unable to do the parade. DJ Ombudsman and DJ Balso will be spinning tunes while you take in the art installations made by Department of Illumination artists!
7:30-8:30PM - Kids craft inside the Crystal Palace with Sharon Hart
7:40PM - Fire show by North Fire Circus outside Crystal Palace
8:30-10PM - Cue the Funk - Main Stage Crystal Palace. Cue the Funk are a 9-piece, PEC and Belleville-based funk band, bringing the best, good-time-ready, and authentic live dance music to the party. Their love of funk, disco, soul and hip-hop grooves will keep the dancers burning up the floor all night long!
WHAT TO WEAR: Dress up in whatever wild and wonderful costume you wish – especially if it’s illuminated!
WHAT TO BRING: A lantern! Check back in September for a schedule of our lantern making workshops, or get on of our lantern kits, we will also have a limited number of handmade lanterns for sale at Kelly’s Shop just in advance of the festival.
EAT & DRINK: Both evenings are licensed inside the Crystal Palace; bar service by County Cider Co. and Kaleidoscope Catering serving from their food truck all night long.
PLEASE DONATE: The Lantern Parade and outdoor performances are all FREE, however donations are greatly appreciated and help keep this event going!
TICKETS
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY!
TICKETS FOR FRIDAY NOVEMBER 6 (19+) - All tickets just $20 (HST inc). Buy wristbands at Kelly’s Shop (cash preferred - 197 Main St. Picton). Tickets available at the door while they last; no online tickets available.
TICKETS FOR SATURDAY NOVEMBER 7 - Adults $25, kids $5. Buy wristbands at Kelly’s Shop (cash preferred - 197 Main St. Picton). Saturday tickets online/at door: $30 adults, $10 kids. Watch here for a link for online tickets.
The Firelight Lantern Festival draws inspiration from traditions of many lantern festivals throughout the world which use light as a symbol to bring people together. The timing of our festival in mid-November coincides with the European tradition of Martinmas which originated in France in honour of St. Martin, a friend of children and patron of the poor. Martinmas is celebrated throughout Europe, its signature being children’s lantern processions. As fall ends and the darkness of winter descends upon us it is easy to feel isolated, especially living in a rural community. Our festival acts as a beacon to encourage our residents, both adults and children, to conjure their own light, bringing it into their hearts and homes to sustain them through the darkness. Making a lantern is a literal application of this metaphor, but in gathering people together to make lanterns in town halls, schools and living rooms, our camaraderie grows and we feel the warm glow of making beautiful things with our hands alongside friends and neighbours.