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Events in Fort Erie
The annual festivals and traditions that define Fort Erie — plus what's coming up at nearby venues.
Annual Events in Fort Erie

Festival · Around Canada Day and Independence Day each July
Friendship Festival
Mather Arch & the Niagara River waterfront, Fort Erie
A binational tradition: Fort Erie and Buffalo celebrate Canada Day and the Fourth of July together with concerts, food and fireworks over the Niagara River between the two countries.

Festival · A weekend in early-to-mid July
Ridgeway Summer Festival
Ridge Road, downtown Ridgeway
Historic downtown Ridgeway closes to traffic for a weekend of artisan vendors, buskers, live music and food along Ridge Road — a village-scale festival with genuine charm.
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