Celebrating 25 years in 2025, this award-winning festival has welcomed thousands of visitors from all over North America to the beautiful lakeside town of Kincardine to join in celebrating all things Scottish.

The Dryden Entertainment Series (DES) is a volunteer, non-profit organization working in partnership with sponsors and individual citizens to support and present the performing arts for the enjoyment and enrichment of the community.

August 16 & 17, 2025

Save the date—more information to follow.

For more information, see the Mattagami First Nation Pow wow Facebook page.

August 16-17, 2025

40th Annual Traditional Powwow for Chippewas of Nawash Unceded First Nation. Honouring the traditions, stories, and wisdom of our people.

Sept 21-22, 2024

Held at Curve Lake First Nation Pow Wow Grounds. Grand Entry on both days is at noon.

Sunrise ceremony at 6 am. Breakfast on both days after sunrise and dinner on Saturday at 5:30 pm.

For more information visit Curve Lake Pow Wow Website.

Sept 6-8, 2024

An annual traditional gathering for all to enjoy.

For more information email, ea@nigig.ca, or call, 807-481-2536

August 10-11, 2024

Grand Entry Saturday at 1 pm, and Sunday at noon. Adult admission is $10, and under 5 years admission is $5. Held at The James Mason Memorial Cultural Centre. Rough camping is also available.

For more information, visit Chippewas of Saugeen First Nation Facebook page.

July 12 - 13, 2025

This year’s Pow Wow will take place at Douglas Lake, Christian Island.

More information to be announced. 

August 17-18, 2024

Takes place at the Garden River Ball Fields.

Honouring missing children and unmarked graves. Grand entry at noon and 7 pm on the 17th and 1 pm on the 18th.