Smiths Falls & District Chamber of Commerce

08/25/2026

Come visit us this weekend in Centennial Park and enjoy the beauty of the Rideau Canal; a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

There’s food, fun and free entertainment for both the adults and the kids!

Smiths Falls Ribfest 2026:

Kid’s zone: free to attend. Open daily 11-6 on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Live music: Abandon Eden and Doubleback (Friday 6-10pm).

The Continentals (Saturday 2-5) and Ambush(Saturday 7-10).

Bring a chair and stay for awhile!

08/21/2026

📣 Smiths Falls Ribfest August 28th-30th!

Get ready for food, family and fun!

💫 kid’s zone: Running daily 11-6 with free admission

🎶 Friday: 6-8 Abandon Eden followed by doubleBack

Saturday: 2-5 The Continentals followed by Ambush

Sunday: DJ Johnny Five Johnny Vandusen

Fully licensed beer garden with domestic and imported options.

📍Centennial Park, Smiths Falls

🅿️ Accessible parking available

⁉️ [email protected]

08/11/2026

📣 THIS SATURDAY 📣

🛍️Calling all thrifters, bargain hunters, and treasure seekers! Join us on Saturday, August 15 for Getting Thrifty at the Falls—a fun-filled day exploring 15 unique thrift shops & boutiques across Smiths Falls. Grab your besties, discover local hidden gems and enjoy a day of thrifting in beautiful Smiths Falls!

🎟️ Tickets are just $10 and include:
👜 A reusable shopping bag
🎁 Branded Smiths Falls Merchandise
💵 $10 in Downtown Dollars to spend at participating downtown businesses
🎉 Automatic entry into our Grand Prize Draw (valued at $200!)
🍋 Lemonade stands along the way to keep you refreshed

📍 Redeem your ticket at 77 Beckwith Street North between 11:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. on the day of the event. If you purchased your ticket online, there's no physical ticket required—you're already in our database!

🎟️ Tickets are available online or at Beautiful Full Figure in Davidson Courtyard.
Who knows what treasures you'll find? ✨

08/10/2026

🎉 RIBFEST IS COMING TO SMITHS FALLS! 🎉
Mark your calendars for August 28–30 and join us at Centennial Park in Smiths Falls for an unforgettable weekend on the waterfront! 🌊☀️

🍖 Great food
🎸 Live entertainment
🎨 Maker’s Market
🧒 Kids Zone
🌿 And a beautiful waterfront breeze to enjoy it all!

Bring the family, grab some great food, discover local makers, enjoy the live entertainment, and soak up the summer vibes at Ribfest! ❤️

And we couldn’t do it without the incredible support of our community partners and sponsors. A huge thank you to:

👏 The Town of Smiths Falls
👏 The Saumure Group of Companies
👏 RE/MAX Affiliates
👏 Wills Transfer

Your support helps make this community event possible, and we’re so grateful!

📍 Centennial Park, Smiths Falls
📅 August 28–30

Come hungry. Bring the family. Stay for the fun! 🎉🍖🌊

08/05/2026

Local artists. Local stories. Each time you stop by you’ll have the opportunity to connect with a new artist.

07/28/2026

🛍️ Get Ready for The Big Thrift Event! 🛍️

Calling all thrifters, bargain hunters, and treasure seekers! Join us on Saturday, August 15 for Getting Thrifty at the Falls—a fun-filled day exploring 15 unique thrift shops throughout Smiths Falls. 11 am - 4pm.

🎟️ Tickets are just $10 and include:
👜 A reusable shopping bag
🎁 Town swag
💵 $10 DBA Dollars to spend at participating downtown businesses
🎉 Automatic entry into our Grand Prize Draw (valued at $200!)
🍋 Lemonade stands along the way to keep you refreshed

📍 Redeem your ticket at 77 Beckwith Street North between 11:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. on the day of the event. If you purchased your ticket online, there's no physical ticket required—you're already in our database!

Gather your friends, discover hidden gems, support local organizations, and enjoy a day of thrifting in beautiful Smiths Falls.

🎟️ Tickets are available online or at Beautiful Full Figure in Davidson Courtyard.

Who knows what treasures you'll find? ✨

07/21/2026

Welcome to the Chamber network, Kawartha Financial Services – Smiths Falls! 🎉

We're excited to welcome Kawartha Financial Services to our growing business community.

Formerly Kawartha Credit Union, Kawartha Financial Services is a trusted financial partner serving more than 58,000 members through online and mobile banking, a network of 23 branches stretching from Cornwall to Parry Sound, and access to thousands of surcharge-free Exchange® Network ATMs across North America.

With more than 70 years of history, they're committed to delivering competitive financial products, personalized advice, and exceptional member service. Their commitment to community is equally impressive—they're a Living Wage employer and have contributed more than $4 million to local initiatives through their Community Involvement Program since 1998.

As of January 1, 2026, Kawartha Credit Union merged with Libro Credit Union and now operates as Kawartha Financial Services, a division of Libro Credit Union Limited, expanding its reach across Ontario.

📍 Smiths Falls Branch
72 Beckwith Street North
Smiths Falls, ON K7A 2B3

📞 Phone: (613) 283-2700
🌐 Website: www.kawarthafinancial.ca

Please join us in giving Kawartha Financial Services a warm Chamber welcome! 👏

07/20/2026

Check out the grand prize! Grab your tickets, show off your swag and you’re automatically entered to win!

The weather looks fantastic! Get your tickets today:

https://www.experiencesmithsfalls.ca/get-tickets

Experience creativity in motion at the 2026 Big Art Walk on Saturday, July 25th from 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM in beautiful downtown Smiths Falls.

For one unforgettable day, the downtown core transforms into a vibrant outdoor art gallery featuring over 25 talented artists, 3 live musical performances, and an epic live chalk art installation by Francois Pelletier. Watch creativity unfold in real time as artists paint, perform, and engage throughout the community.

This year, we are proud to partner with Heritage House Museum, host of the En Plein Air Rideau Artist of the Year painting competition. Stroll through town and witness artists bringing their canvases to life before your eyes.

Your ticket includes:
• A reusable cloth tote bag featuring artwork from this year’s banner artists
• 3 greeting cards showcasing local art
• 2 complimentary refreshments and discounts to local restaurants
• Entry into the Grand Prize draw valued at $500

Experience creativity in motion at the 2026 Big Art Walk on Saturday, July 25th from 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM in beautiful downtown Smiths Falls.

07/13/2026

Experience creativity in motion at the 2026 Big Art Walk on Saturday, July 25th from 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM in beautiful downtown Smiths Falls.

For one unforgettable day, the downtown core transforms into a vibrant outdoor art gallery featuring over 25 talented artists, 3 live musical performances, and an epic live chalk art installation by Francois Pelletier. Watch creativity unfold in real time as artists paint, perform, and engage throughout the community.

This year, we are proud to partner with Heritage House Museum, host of the En Plein Air Rideau Artist of the Year painting competition. Stroll through town and witness artists bringing their canvases to life before your eyes.

Your ticket includes:
• A reusable cloth tote bag featuring artwork from this year’s banner artists
• 3 greeting cards showcasing local art
• 2 complimentary refreshments and discounts to local restaurants
• Entry into the Grand Prize draw valued at $500

Experience creativity in motion at the 2026 Big Art Walk on Saturday, July 25th from 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM in beautiful downtown Smiths Falls.

07/04/2026