Weekend preview: Windsor-Essex events June 6-8, 2025

The LaSalle Strawberry Festival seen ahead of its opening on June 4, 2025 in LaSalle, Ont. (Gary Archibald/CTV News Windsor)

Festival season is ramping up in Windsor-Essex, with plenty to do in the region this weekend.

Here’s a list of what’s happening from June 6-8, 2025, according to the Tourism Windsor-Essex Pelee Island website. Do you have an event to add? Email us at [e-mail].

Lasalle Strawberry Festival

Thursday June 5 to Sunday June 8

The Lasalle Strawberry Festival is back again! Come see all the entertainment and activities planned for the 2025 festival!

Poutine Feast

Thursday June 5 to Sunday June 8

Join us at the 2025 Windsor Poutine Feast.

Copracorn by Kieran Potter

Thursday June 5 to Saturday June 7

Post Productions is proud to present the winner of the 2024 Windsor-Essex Playwriting Contest, Copracorn by Kieran Potter – an original dark comedy with elements of drama, fantasy, and supernatural thriller thrown in for good measure.

Wonderland – Windsor Dance eXperience

Friday June 6 to Sunday June 8

Windsor Dance eXperience brings the literary works of Lewis Carroll from the page to the stage through

Amherstburg Open Air Weekends!

Friday June 6 to Sunday June 8

Check out Open Air Weekends in Amherstburg

Amherstburg Night Market

Friday June 6 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm

Join us every Friday this summer for the Amherstburg Night Market - part of Open Air Weekends in downtown Amherstburg

Friday Night Lights Bike Ride

Friday June 6 6:30 pm

Enjoy the sight of colourfully lit cyclists roll through the streets, bells clacking, as they partake in a pub crawl on two wheels appropriately named Friday Night Lights and always try to outdo each other with their decorations on each ride.

Bagpipes in the Burg

Friday June 67:00 pm to 8:00 pm

Bagpipes in the Burg returns to Open Air Weekends this summer.

The Cup: Block Parties

Friday June 6 8:00 pm

The Downtown Windsor Business Improvement Association (DWBIA) has teamed up with some of the city’s most popular venues to bring the community together for all seven potential games.

Art in the Park

Saturday June 7 to Sunday June 8

Add Art in the Park to your calendar to attend one of Windsor’s signature events this festival season!

Downtown Windsor Farmer’s Market

Saturday June 7 9:00 am to 2:00 pm

At the Downtown Windsor Farmers’ Market you’ll find farm fresh fruit, vegetables, produce and unique artisan food products from the best our area has to offer.

Family Fun

Meet a Machine 2025

Saturday June 710:00 am to 2:00 pm

Annual community literacy event

Tecumseh F7 Festival

Saturday June 710:30 am to 4:30 pm

Join Tecumseh Fire & Rescue Services for the Tecumseh F7 Festival.

Pooches & Pinot at Kingsville Pelee Island Winery!

Saturday June 7 12:00 pm to 6:00 pm

Grab your leash and join us for Pooches & Pinot — a heartwarming afternoon where dog lovers and their furry companions come together to sip, snack, and support a great cause!

Sips n’ Sliders: A slider and Beer Pairing Experience

Saturday June 7 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm

Get ready for an afternoon of sizzling sliders and cold brews at Sips n’ Sliders; a delicious collaboration between Robbie’s Gourmet Sausage Co., Tailgate Takeout, and Sandwich Brewing Co.

The Pier

Saturday June 72:00 pm to 10:00 pm

The Pier is a one day Dance Music Festival, located on the pier below the Ambassador Bridge. Featuring local music, food, cocktails and art.

80’s Neon Nights Cruise

Saturday June 77:00 pm to 10:00 pm

Enjoy a fun cruise by Windsor Premier Cruises!

Corvette Club of Windsor Annual Waterfront Show

Sunday June 8

The Corvette Club of Windsor hosts an annual waterfront show held at Dieppe Gardens.

Sunday Sounds – Oxley Estate Winery

Sunday June 8

Sunday Sounds is back this May at Oxley!

Basket Weaving Class

Sunday June 89:30 am to 4:00 pm

Join us for another basket weaving workshop at the John R. Park Homestead.

Buyable Experiences

Basket Weaving Class – John R. Park Homestead

Sunday June 89:30 am to 4:00 pm

Join us for another basket weaving workshop at the John R. Park Homestead.

34th Annual McGregor Music Festival

Sunday June 810:00 am to 8:00 pm

Get ready for an exciting event featuring live performances by eight local bands.

Breweries Cideries & Distilleries

Pints and Poses – Yoga Classes at the Brewery

Sunday June 8 10:00 am

Stretch and sip! Check out yoga classes at the brewery!

Summer Sundays – TMJ Trio

Sunday June 8 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm

Experience the perfect blend of smooth grooves, scenic vineyards, and summer relaxation at Pelee Island Winery

Board Game Sunday

Sunday June 8 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm

Sundays are the ultimate fundays at North 42 Degrees Estate Winery!