An Invite to All this Thanksgiving from the Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority in Niagara, Ontario
Posted October 9th, 2025 on Niagara At Large
Now in its 51st year, the much-anticipated Thanksgiving Festival returns to the stunning Ball’s Falls Conservation Area. This beloved community event invites families, friends, and visitors of all ages to come together to celebrate nature, culture, heritage, and family traditions, rain or shine.
Event Details
- Dates: Friday, October 10 – Monday, October 13, 2025
- Times: 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. daily
- Location: Ball’s Falls Conservation Area, 3292 Sixth Avenue, Lincoln, ON
Activities
- With over 150 unique artisan vendors, visitors can explore a diverse array of local crafts, and delicious local food and beverage offerings. This year’s festival promises something for everyone, with:
- Heritage tours and historical demonstrations in the 1800’s village that bring the region’s legacy to life.
- Guided nature hikes showcasing the stunning natural beauty and geology of the Niagara Escarpment.
- Incredible musical performances on the main stage – featuring live, local artists and bands, performing foot-tapping country, classic rock and favourite hits!
- Family-friendly activities, including children’s games, crafts, and interactive experiences – like daily birds-of-prey shows and magic shows, and a petting zoo!
- Craft beverages from across Niagara, and local food vendors with fresh flavours and festive fall treats!
Visitors to Balls Falls Festival enjoy arts and crafts in scenic fall setting.
The Festival is a perfect way to gather with loved ones to enjoy the fall season in the picturesque setting of Ball’s Falls. Whether you’re shopping among the amazing craft artisans, checking out the farmers’ market, or exploring the village of Glen Elgin, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.
Ticket Information
- General Admission: $11.75 (Ages 12+)
- Seniors: $8.75 (Ages 65+)
- Children: $8.75 (Ages 3–11)
- Tickets are available now – purchase your tickets in advance online!
- $1 from every general admission ticket sold will support the work of the Niagara Peninsula Conservation Foundation (NPCF).
Rain or Shine
The Thanksgiving Festival is an outdoor event, rain or shine, so be sure to check the weather and prepare accordingly.
Service Animals Only – Please note that pets are not permitted at the Festival, with the exception of registered service animals.
Parking & Accessibility
- Free parking is available off of Seventh Avenue, Lincoln, ON. Please follow event signage directions.
- Accessible parking is available at the Centre for Conservation on Sixth Avenue. Please display accessible parking permit.
- Due to limited on-site parking, visitors are encouraged to consider carpooling.
Many features of the Festival are fully accessible, please note that the event takes place outdoors and in natural areas.
More Information – For more information about the event, main stage lineup, tickets, or to learn more about vendors and Festival features, visit thanksgivingfestival.ca
Acknowledgements
Funding for Ball’s Falls Thanksgiving Festival is provided by the Government of Ontario.
Main stage music is presented by Niagara’s New Country 89.1 and Classic Rock 91.7 Giant FM and produced by TNR Productions.
About Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority – As a community-based natural resource management agency, the Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority envisions a healthy and vibrant natural environment with shared greenspace and clean water for all. NPCA’s work supports the conservation, enhancement, and sustainability of healthy watersheds with programs and services that focus on drinking water source protection, flood and hazard management, ecosystem restoration, community stewardship, education, and land management.
NPCA is the caretaker of 43 conservation areas within the Niagara Peninsula watershed held in public trust for recreation, heritage preservation, conservation, and education. These natural and shared greenspaces marry nature, culture, and adventure to create limitless opportunities for discovery.
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