UPCOMING EVENTS 2026

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MAYNOOTH MORNING MARKET

We will be set up at the Maynooth Morning Market this, Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026.

Maynooth Morning Market
Date: Saturday, September 12, 2026
Time: 9:00 am to 1:00 pm
Address: 33090 Highway 62 North, Maynooth
Location: Former site of the Maynooth Community Centre
Hosted By: Dave & Kelley Hunt

About the Market

The Maynooth Morning Market offers a welcoming space to explore and support local makers and small businesses. Visitors can expect a wide variety of handmade and locally produced goods, including jams, jellies, pickles, hand-sewn items, crochet and knitted apparel, household accessories, jewelry, pottery, glasswork, bath and body products, candles, original fine art, wood products, maple syrup, and more. There is something here for everyone to enjoy.

Think Turtle Booth

We invite you to stop by the Think Turtle Conservation Initiative booth to learn more about turtle conservation locally and across the province and how simple actions can make a meaningful difference.

You will also find a selection of conservation-themed items that support ongoing education and protection efforts, along with handcrafted pieces from our Crafting 4 Turtles initiative. These turtle and nature-inspired items are created by talented artisans, with proceeds helping to support the treatment and care of injured turtles at the Ontario Turtle Conservation Centre, home of Ontario’s turtle hospital.

Charity BBQ 

Every Saturday Dave and Kelley, generously host a Charity BBQ, donating a portion of their food sales to support a local not-for-profit organization.

Stop by for breakfast or lunch, with peameal bacon-on-a-bun and hot dogs available, all while supporting a great cause.

While you're there, shop local, support local businesses and community organizations, and enjoy a morning filled with community spirit. We'd also love to hear your turtle stories, so be sure to stop by and say hello!

We hope to see you there!

BANCROFT FARMERS’ MARKET

Join us to shop local and celebrate our shared care for the land and wildlife.  

Bancroft Farmers’ Market

Date: Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026

Time: 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM

Address: 26 Station Street, Bancroft

Location: Riverside Park (behind the post office)

Hosted By: Bancroft Township

About the Market

Think Turtle will be joining an eclectic and talented group of local growers, artists, designers, craftspeople, and vendors. The market offers a welcoming space filled with fresh produce, homemade baking, and thoughtfully crafted goods, all grounded in a shared appreciation for community and the natural world. It is a chance to connect, learn, and support those who are working close to the land.

Think Turtle Merchandise

Our merchandise is purpose-driven, designed to raise awareness and spark conversations for turtle conservation. Items such as t-shirts, signs, magnets, stickers, jewelry, and more highlight the message that small choices can make a meaningful difference.

When you visit, take a moment to learn about turtle conservation in our region and how small, simple actions can make a real difference as turtles begin to emerge this spring. You can also browse conservation-themed items that help support ongoing education and protection efforts.

These items are not just products, but reminders of our shared responsibility to care for the landscapes and waterways that turtles call home.

Supporting Conservation

Proceeds from Think Turtle merchandise, after costs, directly support ongoing education initiatives, community outreach, and species recovery efforts led by the Think Turtle Conservation Initiative. Each purchase helps strengthen local stewardship and contributes to real, on-the-ground conservation work here in Ontario.

Crafting 4 Turtles Items

We will also have a selection of “Crafting 4 Turtles” handmade items available, including crocheted and knitted animal stuffies, greeting cards, beaded bracelets, sewn goods, and more. These pieces are created with care and generosity, and all proceeds support the treatment and rehabilitation of injured turtles at the Ontario Turtle Conservation Centre during the busy turtle season.

We look forward to seeing you at the market.

Note: Think Turtle will be set up at the Bancroft Farmers' Market on select date through September - October, to be announced.