HARRISTON STREET PARTY

Happy #MintoMonday everyone! Reporting live today to announce the winners of this years #CandyCanesandCocktails passport contest! 🍭🛍️🏅 Thank you to everyone who joined us downtown to support our local businesses & to those storefronts who stayed open late to help us with our holiday shopping. Click PLAY▶️ to see if you were one of our lucky winners to receive 1/5 #ThinkMintoFirst Gift Card totalling $500 in prizes! Winners you’ll be contacted shortly to learn how to claim your prize. Visit https://mintochamber.on.ca/think-minto-first-gift-card for a list of participating businesses. Thanks for always thinking #locallyloyalMinto! 💓

✨🎄 Thanks to everyone who joined us last week for #CandyCanesandCocktails in #downtown Harriston! Even with the rain, the streets were alive and we loved seeing everyone out shopping local, sipping cocktails, and soaking in the festive vibes. A huge thank you to the Harriston Legion and Leslie Motors for hosting our vendors, to our amazing restaurants for adding festive cocktails to their menus, to Drew Moore and DJ Cody for keeping spirits high, and to all the businesses who stayed open late with extra special promotions! Extra love to the Harriston Rising committee for making this night happen. ❤️ 📣 Vendors + businesses: check your inboxes & don’t forget to complete your feedback survey! 🛍️ Shoppers: keep filling and handing in your Candy Canes & Cocktails Passports at participating businesses until November 26. ✨ And your Magical Holiday Towns Passport can be completed until December 19. Plus — if you checked in at the event, you’re entered to win one of four gift cards to Dulce Heaven Café & Cones: https://forms.gle/EceAc7nGuGpT2eVr5 #HarristonRising #CandyCanesAndCocktails #LocallyLoyalMinto #Harriston #TownofMinto

BUSINESSES OPEN FOR LATE NIGHT SHOPPING! Candy Canes & Cocktails from 4pm-8pm in #downtown Harriston. 🍸🍭 Stop at any participating businesses or the Info Booth in @launchitminto to pick up a Passport for a chance to win $500 in prizes!! Swing by @cafeattheoldpost, @harrystones.social.house, @themagicicecreamshoppe, and @harristonlegionbr.296 for a speciality cocktail! Artisan vendors @lesliemotors and @harristonlegionbr.296. Hot chocolate & hourly draws at @kiddingaroundtoys hourly draws @eh2zedproud AND SO MANY SPECIAL DEALS! 🛍️ See you tonight! 👋

Happy Halloween everyone! 🎃👻 We still have the chills from this year’s spook-tacular #HarristonHalloweenHaunt! Thanks to everyone who brought fun, laughter, and CANDY to our downtown. Best of luck trick-or-treating in #Harriston tonight! Wishing everyone a safe & sugary Halloween. 🍬 #harristonrising #townofminto #harriston #locallyloyalminto

The results are in! ✨🎃 A big congratulations to our #HarristonHalloweenHaunt Jack-o’-Lantern Contest winners — and thank you to everyone who brought their glow-tastic creations downtown for the first-ever competition! 🕯️🧡 🏆 Ages 5 & Under: Kallie Leslie 🏆 Ages 6–11: Aubree Bultz Huge thanks to Mayor David Turton for judging this year’s pumpkins — not an easy job with so many creative entries! 👏 We loved seeing the talent (and the spooky spirit!) shine through each Jack-o’-Lantern. 🎃👻 #HarristonRising #TownofMinto #LocallyLoyalMinto #HarristonHalloweenHaunt2025 #HarristonHalloweenHaunt

The streets of #Harriston were filled with costumes, candy, and community spirit this past Friday night! 🎃✨ A huge thank you to all the businesses and community organizations who handed out candy and ran games —🍬#HarristonRising and all our little trick-or-treaters appreciate your generosity! And to our incredible volunteers — thank you for making downtown spooky, setting up, running, and taking down the event (and hosting our new Youth Dance!). Your hard work makes this event possible every year. 🙌 Special thanks to Mayor David Turton for judging our first-ever Jack-o’-Lantern Contest! 🎃 If you missed the winner announcement at the event, stay tuned — we’ll be sharing it on socials soon. And of course, thank you to everyone who joined us downtown for an evening of Halloween fun. 👻🪄 📸: Snap any pics? We’d love to see them! Tag us on social media or email hello@harristonrising.ca! #HarristonRising #TownofMinto #LocallyLoyalMinto #HarristonHalloweenHaunt2025 #HarristonHalloweenHaunt

Something wicked this way comes… to #Harriston! 👻 The Ghouls & Ghosts have taken over #downtown. Visit Tannery Park between now and Halloween, if you dare! 🎃Don’t forget! This year we are also hosting a youth dance on October 24th for ages 8-13 from 7pm-10pm. Free admission. Wear your costumes and join us for a monster mash! #harristonrising #townofminto #harriston #locallyloyalminto #harristonhalloweenhaunt

🕺🎃 Calling all ghosts and ghouls — #HarristonRising is hosting a YOUTH DANCE during this year’s #HarristonHalloweenHaunt! 👻✨ Those ages 8-13 are welcome to join us on October 24, from 7pm-10pm at the Harriston Legion (upstairs), for a night of music, lights, and frightfully good fun. 🪩💀 Costumes encouraged, dance moves required! No registration needed — just come ready to have a hauntingly good time! 🎶🧡 free entry & snacks and drinks for sale. #HarristonRising #TownofMinto #LocallyLoyalMinto #HarristonHalloweenHaunt2025 #HarristonHalloweenHaunt

🎃✨ Show off your pre-carved jack-o-lantern at this year’s #HarristonHalloweenHaunt! Carve a Jack-o’-Lantern at home and bring it to the event on October 24 to enter the contest for a chance to win spook-tacular prizes! 👻🕯️ How does it work? - Bring your jack-o-lantern to check-in on the day of the event at Tannery Park - Judging will be at 7:00pm - Come back after this point to see who won! - Ensure you bring your jack-o-lantern home when the event ends. No registration needed — just bring your jack-o-lantern and join the fun! 🎃 Tea lights will be supplied. Categories: - Ages 5 & under - Ages 6 - 11 - Ages 12+ #HarristonRising #TownofMinto #LocallyLoyalMinto #HarristonHalloweenHaunt2025 #HarristonHalloweenHaunt

Harriston’s newest photo wall is here! 📸 Big thanks to our amazing sponsors — Changing Hands Indoor Garage Sales & Thrift and McDonald Chiropractic — for making it possible. Special shout-out to Ryan Koeslag & Ontario Bean Growers for letting us brighten up your building, and to Stephanie from @hometown_paint_co for bringing this mural to life with her incredible talent! ✨ Come strike a pose between @home.stylebites & the Town Hall Theatre (@greywellingtontheatreguild) Don’t forget to tag us ➡️ #HarristonRising 💜

Okay all you ghouls & gals, who's ready for spooky season? 👻🧟🧛‍♀️ Registration will open for this year's 🎃#HarristonHalloweenHaunt on October 1st, 2025 at 6pm. We expect the event to sell out quickly, so if you would like a spot, set a reminder and register early! Please note - this year #HarristonRising will NOT be supplying bags for collecting candy. Instead we ask that you please bring your own bag. More details to come. Happy fall y'all! 🦇

Have you spotted the latest splash of colour in our #downtown? 👀✨ Artist @blazeworks was back again this summer to added an extra WOW to the streetscape. This masterpiece showcases the artistic flair of #Harriston and pays homage to several local groups including the @mintoartscouncil, Harriston Historical Society, and the Harriston Library! Stop by @remax building in #Harriston, 📸 snap a pic, and tag us for a chance to be featured on our page! #harristonrising #townofminto #locallyloyalminto

Another look into this year’s #HarristonStreetParty. 🎉🎈🚗 We had a blast shopping, partying, and spending time in our #downtown with all of you! 🗓️ Save the date for next year: August 8th, 2025.

Business Decorating Contest Winners! ✨🏆 YOU voted at the #HarristonStreetParty, so let’s give a HUGE round of applause to our 2025 People’s Choice for Best Decorated Businesses in #Harriston! 🥇 1st Place: @TheMagicIceCreamShoppe 🥈 2nd Place: @Eh2Zedproud 🥉 3rd Place: @CafeattheOldPost A huge thank you to all the businesses who decorated and brought colour, creativity, and summer vibes to our downtown — you made Main Street shine! 🌈🎉 👏 @AchesonPharmasave920 👏 @HarristonHomeHardware 👏 @GreyWellingtonTheatreGuild 👏 @Minto_Dance_Academy 👏 @LesliesMotors 👏 @KiddingAroundToys Your community spirit helps make Harriston the place “where fun things are happening!” 💛 Save the date for next year: August 8th, 2026 If you were one of the winners, you will be contacted shortly to arrange your prize! #HarristonRising #HarristonStreetParty #TownofMinto #LocallyLoyalMinto #SmallTownBigVibes #CoolConesAndColourZones

Thank you to everyone who voted for the best decorated business in #Harriston at the Street Party.�� Press play � to see who the lucky winner of a $50 #thinkmintofirst Gift Card! @mintochamber Stay tuned! We will be announcing the top three decorated businesses soon! � #townofminto #townofminto #downtown #harriston #locallyloyalminto #harristonstreetparty

What. A. Day! A massive thank you to everyone who made the #HarristonStreetParty such a success this past Saturday! � From our incredible #downtown businesses who decorated, offered special sales, and joined in the festivities, to � @LeslieMotors for putting on an incredible car show, and all the vendors, the � @MintoMakersMarket, and the @MintoChamber SSUP Market youth who brought so much creativity and talent — you all made the day unforgettable. We’re so grateful to our amazing volunteers who gave their time and energy �, and to the Public Works and Community Services teams for all their behind-the-scenes support of the #HarristonRising crew. It was a hot one ��, but that didn’t stop the huge crowd who came out to enjoy the sunshine, the foam, the music, and the magic of our downtown. Thank you for celebrating with us — you make Harriston the place where fun things are happening! � A special thank you to our sponsors - your contributions were so important to making this day of community & fun come together. @blessings_thrift_palmerston_on Moorefield Excavating @mcdchiropractic @changinghandsminto Stay tuned - winners of the Business Decorating Contest are coming your way soon! �� #HarristonRising #HarristonStreetParty #TownofMinto #LocallyLoyalMinto #SmallTownBigVibes

VOTE for the best decorated business in #Harriston by today at 2pm! Ballots available at the Minto Info Booth on Maitland St. OR online: https://forms.gle/GrEKU4PuvmzfYqfK6 @themagicicecreamshoppe @greywellingtontheatreguild @minto_dance_academy @lesliemotors @kiddingaroundtoys @eh2zedproud @achesonpharmasave920 @harristonhomehardware @cafeattheoldpost

TOMORROW! � Harriston Street Party → 9AM–2PM Details � www.harristonrising.ca/harriston-street-party Starting at 7:30am with breakfast at the Legion. Daytime activities from 9am-2pm. Then… come back at 7:30PM for the Harriston Legion Parking Lot Party and keep the fun going! � #HarristonRising #HarristonStreetParty #LocallyLoyalMinto #harriston #townofminto #allaboardpalmerston #cliffordconnects

🎉 Harriston’s getting street party ready! 🖌️✨ Our amazing Harriston Rising volunteers were out this week re-spray painting the colourful sidewalk stencils downtown so they’re looking fresh for this Saturday’s Street Party (August 9)! 🎨💃 Full schedule + details are on our website. They also gave the alleyway a little summer refresh 🌿—thanks to our generous sponsors McDonald Chiropractic and Changing Hands Indoor Garage Sales & Thrift Shop for supporting this vibrant space. 🙌 And… this is just the beginning—there’s more exciting alleyway magic yet to come! 👀 📍 Come downtown, check out the colours, and join us Saturday for a celebration you won’t want to miss! #HarristonRising #TownofMinto #LocallyLoyalMinto #WhereYourFamilyBelongs #StreetParty2025

Meet the Makers at the Minto Makers Market! The Harriston Street Party is almost here, and we’re excited to welcome an amazing lineup of local vendors to the Minto Makers Market on Saturday, August 9! Come out and shop unique, handmade, and locally loved creations from: 👖 SweetLegs Listowel with Jessie – Leggings, tops & dresses 🧶 @thecraftyowlco – Macramé, crochet blankets & stuffies, clay earrings & more 🎁 @danasgiftcreations – Thoughtful, handmade gifts 📸 @prisphotographer – Capturing families, weddings, couples & seniors ✨ @krystal_clear_healing – Reiki services and card reading 🧶 @ems.knotted.treasures – Beautiful crochet designs 🧵 @palmstitched – Crochet items & cozy handmade pieces 🕯️ A Light in the Dark Candles with H.H. – Hand-poured candles for every mood 🎨 @confessmymess – Creative, heartfelt handmade goods for the reader in you 🎶 While you shop, enjoy live entertainment, delicious eats, and the fun atmosphere of Harriston’s biggest street party of the year! 📅 Saturday, August 9 📍 Downtown Harriston ✨ Support local. Find something special. Celebrate community. #HarristonStreetParty #MintoMakersMarket #ShopLocal #TownofMinto

Calling all Harriston businesses! Step right up and show your community spirit by joining the Downtown Business Decorating Contest during the Harriston Street Party! 🥳 ✨ Transform YOUR storefront with fun, festive party decorations and help make this year’s celebration the biggest and brightest yet! 📅 Don’t miss out—register by August 4th and be part of the excitement 👉 Register Here https://ow.ly/X1XO50WwPkv Let’s make Harriston shine together! #HarristonStreetParty #HarristonBusinesses #CommunitySpirit #StorefrontDecor #FestiveDecorating #SupportLocalHarriston #BusinessContest #HarristonRising

🍳🍻 Start Your Street Party Day at the Legion! The Harriston Legion Br. 296 has you covered from bites to sips at the Harriston Street Party! ☀️🎉 🗓️ Saturday August 9 📍 Harriston Legion – Downtown Harriston 🥓 Breakfast | 7:30 AM – 11:00 AM Fuel up for the fun with a hearty breakfast made with community love! 🍽️ 🍺 Clubhouse Open | 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM Come inside, cool off, and kick back and relax with a cold one—age of majority only. 🍻 Come for the food, stay for the fun! #HarristonStreetParty #HarristonLegion #MintoEvents #CommunityBreakfast #BeerGardenVibes #SummerInMinto

THANK YOU to Our Amazing Street Party Sponsors! We are so grateful for the generous support of our 2025 Harriston Street Party Sponsors who help make this community celebration possible! 🥇 Gold Sponsors 💛 @blessings_thrift_palmerston_on 💛 Moorefield Excavating 🥈 Silver Sponsors 🔘 @changinghandsminto 🔘 @mcdchiropractic Your support brings the fun to life and helps make Harriston a vibrant place to live, work, and celebrate. THANK YOU! #HarristonStreetParty #ThankYouSponsors #CommunitySupport #TownOfMinto

Come explore the creativity of local makers at the @mintomakersmarket during the Harriston Street Party! One of the featured vendors is Dana’s Gift Creations, bringing a little bit of everything and a whole lot of handmade magic ✨ Gift baskets & mug treats 🎈 Kids’ party loot bags 🪦 Artificial gravestone saddles & vases 🧶 Yarn goodies like stitch counters, wash cloths & towel rings 💍 Costume jewelry & keychains 🕯️ Wax melts 🔥 Wood burning & glass etching designs Whether you're shopping for a gift or something unique for yourself, Dana’s table is not to be missed! 🗓️ Don’t miss it – Saturday during the Street Party in downtown Harriston! #MintoMakersMarket #HarristonStreetParty #SupportLocal #DanaCreates #TownofMinto #ShopLocalOntario

Street Party Specials at @achesonpharmasave920! We're bringing the deals outside during the Harriston Street Party Car Show! Don’t miss: 🛍️ Outdoor Sale – Marked-down items + Save the Tax when you pay with cash 👗 50% OFF Summer Fashion – Fresh looks, half the price! 🎟️ Gift Shop Bonus – For every $25 spent on fashion or giftware, earn a ballot to win gift certificates to local businesses! Swing by, shop local, and save big – right in the heart of the action! #HarristonStreetParty #AchesonPharmasave #ShopLocalMinto #SummerStyle #SupportLocal #StreetPartyDeals #CarShowSales #HarristonEvents

Another mural brightening up our #downtown! 🎨 Meet the artists behind the colour, #local talent Willa Wick and Patti Mock, who has been busy bringing bold designs to the bridge beside Leslie Motors. Take a look for a sweet reminder that #YouBelongHere! 👉 Swipe to see the process unfold — from first brush to final masterpiece. ✨ Want to see it in full vibrant glory? Head downtown and catch it in person — it’s even better in real life. #HarristonRising #TownofMinto #LocalArt #MintoMurals #ColourZones #DowntownHarriston #SupportLocalArtists #WillaWick #StreetArtMagic

Get Your Face Painted at the Harriston Street Party! 🎨 Let your imagination come to life with FREE face painting—a perfect treat for kids (and kids at heart)! 🦋🌈🐯 🗓️ Saturday, August 9 ⏰ 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM 📍 Downtown Harriston Choose from fun designs like: 🌼 Flowers 🦄 Unicorns 🕷️ Superheroes 🦋 Butterflies & more! Come get creative and add a splash of colour to your Street Party look! #HarristonStreetParty #FacePaintingFun #MintoEvents #FamilyFun #SummerInMinto #DowntownHarriston

🌟 Talk about a glow up! Our Harriston Rising volunteers rolled up their sleeves and brought fresh life back to the benches in Cenotaph Park—just in time for sunny summer strolls. 🖌️💪 A HUGE thank you to our volunteers, work like this wouldn't get done without you. 💗 Huge thanks to @HarristonHomeHardware for donating supplies and to the Minto Public Works team for the water hookup—we couldn’t have done it without you. 🙌 Next time you’re downtown, take a seat and soak in the small-town charm (and the shade 😉). #HarristonRising #TownofMinto #LocallyLoyalMinto #WhereYourFamilyBelongs #CenotaphParkRefresh

🎉 Harriston Street Party is BACK! 🎉 🗓 Saturday, August 9 | 9AM–2PM Downtown Harriston is the place to be for foam-filled fun, classic cars, local eats, kids’ activities, markets & more! ✨ What’s happening: 🚗 Leslie Motors Car Show on Main Street 🎈 Free face painting & balloons on Maitland 🧼 FOAM PARTY from 1–2PM 🏰 Bounce castle & Youth Market behind the Old Post 🍔 BBQ fundraiser + restaurant specials all day 🛍️ Sales, Makers' Market & licensed patios too! 📍Event runs 9AM–2PM, but don’t miss the Legion Parking Lot Party at 7:30PM to keep the fun going! Full schedule ➡️ www.harristonrising.ca/harriston-street-party Thanks to our sponsors! @BlessingstoYou @McDonaldChiropractic Changing Hands Moorefield Excavating #HarristonRising #HarristonStreetParty #TownofMinto #LocallyLoyalMinto #FamilyFun #FoamParty #CarShow #ShopLocal

🚗 Start Your Engines – It’s Car Show Time! 🏁 Rev up your Saturday plans and cruise into Downtown Harriston for the @lesliemotorsford Car Show! 🗓️ Saturday, August 9 ⏰ 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM 📍 Downtown Harriston Come check out: 🔥 Classic Cars 🚘 Vintage Beauties 🏆 Showstoppers from Across the Region Whether you’re a car enthusiast or just love a good look under the hood, this show is a must-see! Bring your camera and your crew for a shiny good time. 📸 #HarristonCarShow #StreetPartyCruise #HarristonStreetParty #MintoEvents #ClassicCars #SummerInMinto

🏛️ Step Back in Time with the Downtown Harriston Heritage Walk! 🕰️ Discover the rich history of #Harriston through the Downtown Harriston Heritage Walk. This self-guided tour takes you past historic buildings, charming storefronts, and landmarks that tell the story of our community's past. 📍 Start Your Journey: Download the Driftscape app to access interactive maps and detailed information about each heritage site along the walk. Scan the QR Code or visit https://www.town.minto.on.ca/visitors/play/culture-tourism-map. Whether you're a history enthusiast or just looking for a pleasant stroll, the #DowntownHarristonHeritageWalk offers a unique glimpse into our town's storied past. #DiscoverHarriston #HeritageWalk #DriftscapeApp #ExploreMinto #HarristonHistory

blooms & brew 🌷☕️ @brassridgeacres x May’s @cafeattheoldpost. a beautiful collab between two #Harriston businesses brought crowds bustling into our #downtown this past Saturday to create bouquets and enjoy a lovely breakfast. We love to see our business community working together 🤩 && can’t wait to see what’s next! #harristonrising #townofminto #locallyloyalminto

On behalf of all our #downtown businesses, #HarristonRising would like to extend a HUGE thank you to the Norwell District Secondary School CELP Class for their help cleaning up our downtowns! 🧹🫧 From sweeping storefronts to washing windows, #Harriston is looking shiny & clean for Spring! 🌼🌷🌹 Another thank you to the businesses who popped out to provide supplies and snacks to our incredible volunteers. Make sure you visit #downtown to enjoy the crisp and clean sidewalks, and stop to shop in a few stores while you're out. 😉 #HarristonRising #Harriston #TownofMinto #LocallyLoyalMinto

That’s a wrap on this year’s Egg-Scramble! 🐣✨ Over 50 kiddos joined us for a hopping good time this past Saturday at the Harriston Curling Club.💛🐰 From games and crafts to giggles and goodies, the morning was filled with Easter cheer and community spirit. A big thank you to our amazing volunteers—you’re the real MVPs (Most Valuable Peeps)! 🍪 If you enjoyed your cookie (& we know you did!!) visit Homestyle Bites and buy yourself a whole box! We’re so grateful to everyone who helped make this event such a hare-raising success. 💐🐣 #EggScramble2025 #HarristonRising #LocallyLoyalMinto #TownofMinto

Egg-citing news! YOU could win a chocolate bunny & Think Minto First Gift Card! 🐇🍫 Only two more days to visit participating businesses to pick up colouring pages & business passports to enter to WIN. Three age categories for colouring = THREE PRIZES! Chocolate bunnies are homemade at Scoopit AND come with a $5 Think Minto First Gift Card. Complete a Business Passport to enter to win a $50 gift card! Submit your entries at the Egg-Scramble this Saturday between 10am-12pm. Hoppy exploring! 🐣 @hairworks4247 @msbeautyspa @eh2zedproud @achesonpharmasave920 @harrisonshomehardware Scoop It @dominoscanada @real_neat_stuff Evergreen Variety Quality Discounts Homestyle Bites Re/Max @elorastflowers Alice's Buy-Sell-Trade Eric Cox Sanitation @lesliemotorsford Changing Hands Thrift Shop @ideal.supply.inc Davies Antiques May's Cafe at the Old Post @themagicicecreamshoppe @harrystones.social.house @foodland_on @kiddingaroundtoys

🎉 Sponsorship Opportunities with Harriston Rising! 🎉 Looking to showcase your business while supporting awesome local events? We've got just the thing! 🌟 Become a sponsor and be part of multiple community favourites, including: 🎃 Halloween Haunt 🍬 Candy Canes & Cocktails in November 🎉 August Street Party ...and so much more! Get your brand seen, support your community, and join in on the fun all year long! 📩 Ready to jump in? Submit your sponsorship form to erin@town.minto.on.ca #HarristonRising #SponsorLocal #CommunityEvents #SupportSmallTownVibes #MintoEvents

Hidden gem alert! ✨ Tucked inside the vault at Domino’s Pizza in Harriston (yes, the actual old bank vault!), is a mural that’s pure #hometown magic. Hand-painted scenes of #downtown Harriston, a nod to the legendary #Minto81s, and a tribute to the historic train station - it’s a slice of #local pride with your slice of pizza! 🍕 Next time you’re picking up dinner, step inside the vault and take it all in! #HarristonRising #Shoplocal #Harriston #TownofMinto

Baby, it’s cold outside… but our local shops are warm and welcoming! ❄️❤️ Beat the winter blues by shopping local—because nothing feels better than supporting our community! #HarristonRising #ShopLocal #SnowMuchLove #TownofMinto #WellingtonCounty

Discover the businesses that make Harriston thrive! 🏡✨ From great shops to amazing services, you’ll find them all in the Harriston Rising Business Directory. Shopping local has never been easier—explore and support the businesses that support our community! Check it out today at HarristonRising.ca! 💙 #ShopLocal #HarristonRising #SupportSmallBusiness Businesses! If your listing needs updated or added, please email erin@town.minto.on.ca. #TownofMinto #HarristonRising #CliffordConnects #AllAboardPalmerston #LocallyLoyal

Hey #Minto! Need a doctor or nurse practitioner in the area? @mintomapleton_fht are accepting new patients in the #Clifford & #Harriston offices! Clifford: 📞 519-327-4777 Harriston: 📞866-260-9672 Please 📢SHARE this message to help us reach the right people. Thank you!

Snow much fun in downtown #Harriston! ❄️☃️#TownofMinto These charming snowman are here to brighten your day and remind you to explore all the cozy shops and winter magic our downtown has to offer. ✨ #HarristonRising #AllAboardPalmerston #CliffordConnects

Many hands make light work! ❄️🎄 We spent a the morning undecorating a very snowy Tannery Park. A huge thank you to the many volunteers who showed up to make it a speedy take-down! Let’s go #HarristonRising! Lots of exciting things on the horizon. Interested in joining the crew? Send us a message or email hello@harristonrising.ca.

✨#StoriesoftheSeason: ✨ @mcdchiropractic For over six years, McDonald Chiropractic has been a cornerstone of the Minto community, offering personalized care and healing to locals. Founded by Shawn McDonald and his wife, Paige, both of whom were born and raised in Minto, the clinic’s roots run deep in the area. “Moving home to start our clinic and serve our community was the only choice for us,” Shawn shares. The story of their business journey began with a clear vision. “While in school, I knew I wanted to own my clinic someday. Fortunately for me, there was demand in the Harriston area. I was lucky enough to secure a spot to rent right out of school. I dove in headfirst and never looked back,” says Shawn. What they love most about being local business owners is the supportive community. “There is such support for the community, the town, and other businesses. I truly believe everyone wants to see everyone succeed. With that, the community grows and prospers.” For McDonald Chiropractic, the holidays bring a sense of joy and meaningful memories. “We moved into our new space 2 years ago on Ladies Night [now Candy Canes & Cocktails]. So, it was a nice soft opening to the community that we would be moving downtown Harriston into our new home.” For Shawn and Paige McDonald, what makes Minto special during the holiday season is the wide selection of community events. “There’s a nice variety for everyone,” Shawn shares. Excited for this year’s festivities, McDonald Chiropractic encourages the community to stay involved and take part in the events that make Minto such a magical place to be during the holidays. “The events really bring people together, and it’s great to see everyone engaged.” The team at McDonald Chiropractic extends their warmest wishes to the community this holiday season: “Wishing everyone a healthy, happy and safe holiday season from the team at McDonald Chiropractic!” Learn More: www.mcdchiro.ca Read Full Story:www.town.minto.on.ca/visitors/play/mintos-magical-holiday-towns #MintoMagicalHolidayTowns

For John Snyder, the holiday season is a special time to share memories, both old and new. As part of the #StoriesoftheSeason & #MintoMagicalHolidayTowns campaigns, we’re excited to introduce his shop, Real Neat Stuff, which brings joy and nostalgia to the Town of Minto, offering a curated collection of vintage toys, collectibles, and unique items that transport customers back to their childhood days. Having been in business for 44 years, John and his wife, Barb, are no strangers to the world of antiques and vintage treasures. But their journey in Minto began just over four years ago, when they found a location in the heart of Harriston. What John loves most about being a local business owner is the opportunity to connect with people through shared memories. "We promote our business as a fun trip down memory lane," he explains. "We showcase our vintage toys, collectibles, and sports items, along with other unique items that bring back memories of your childhood." For this holiday season, John is excited to celebrate the community spirit that makes Minto such a wonderful place to visit and shop. "We now have 7 collectible-type shops in Harriston that you can hunt for treasures, along with many other interesting stores," he says. His shop offers plenty of unique vintage items that make perfect holiday gifts, and he encourages everyone to visit the local businesses and support the town’s economy. “We have great gift ideas for everyone on your list,” John says with a smile. “It’s good for people to come and support your local downtown businesses.” This year, John invites everyone to come and visit Minto, explore the hidden gems of the town, and enjoy the charm that makes the holiday season so special. "We hope you will come visit our town and see all the great things there are to see and do that will make this Christmas season special for everyone on your list." Learn More: @RealNeatStuff Read the Full Story: https://www.town.minto.on.ca/visitors/play/mintos-magical-holiday-towns Photo Creds: @rjwanderingphotography

Hello #Harriston & Happy Friday! 🎉 On behalf of #HarristonRising and the @townofminto, we want to thank everyone who participated in this year’s #CandyCanesAndCocktails! 🍭🍹 From businesses 🏢, to shoppers 🛍️, to #TownofMinto staff 👨‍💼, it takes the whole team to make an amazing event, and we think this year was one of the sweetest events yet! 🍬🎄 Without further ado, click PLAY ▶️ on the video to find out who our lucky Business Passport winners are! 🏆 There is $500 in prizes sponsored by the @townofminto. Winners, we’ll be contacting you soon with more details on how to claim your prize! 📞🎁 Visit https://mintochamber.on.ca/think-minto-first-gift-card to learn where you can spend your newfound #ThinkMintoFirst dollars (or purchase gift cards for a special gift this holiday season! 🛒🎅 #LocallyLoyalMinto💙

A little #tbt to #HarristonRising's Winter Planter Night! ❄️🌿 We had a blast creating our own DIY planters to add a little holiday cheer to our homes and businesses! 🎨✨ It was so much fun seeing everyone’s creativity shine. A big thank you to Joan Ivel & her crew for guiding us through the planter-making process. Don’t forget to take a stroll around town to admire the beautiful holiday décor that’s brightening up our downtown! 🏙️🎄 Let’s keep the festive spirit going! #MintoMagicalHolidayTowns #Harriston #TownofMinto

What an incredible day we had at #HometownChristmas this past Saturday!✨🎄 Over 60 excited kids joined us, with their families filling Tannery Park to celebrate the season. 🥰 From 📚magical storytelling by the Harriston Library, to 🍿tasty treats with the Palmerston Kinettes, to fun gingerbread man crafts, the whole afternoon was a holiday delight & and a true community effort! 🌟 We’re so grateful for the overwhelming turnout, the good vibes, and all the kind comments and praise we received. Big thanks to our amazing volunteers who made it all happen—you’re the heart of this event! ❤️ 👉 Don’t forget to Check In to Win! Take our quick survey and share your thoughts for a chance to win a $100 Think Minto First Gift Card!: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1LcnTw6Dmwqifk371Yn4hlad0_IvCPQpGltssofhKUis/edit?usp=drive_web

This holiday season, as part of the #StoriesoftheSeason & #MintoMagicalHolidayTowns campaigns, we’re excited to introduce you to Stacy Weber, the heart and soul behind Homestyle Bites and Catering in Harriston. After spending years working at a nursing home and catering on the side, Stacy found the perfect space to turn her passion into a full-time venture. “I fell in love with this place immediately,” Stacy shares. “It was perfect— I could do the catering jobs that I love and also offer homecooked meals right here in Harriston.” Since opening just 10 months ago, Homestyle Bites has become a local favorite for its hearty meals and catering services. Stacy offers eat-in and take-out options, as well as full-service catering for all types of events. With a commitment to her community, Stacy’s restaurant is open Tuesday to Sunday from 8 AM to 2 PM, providing a warm space for locals to enjoy delicious, homemade food. For Stacy, the best part of owning her own business is the ability to have “full control over the menu, hours, and being able to interact with many people in the community.” This festive season, Stacy is incorporating the spirit of the holidays into Homestyle Bites with cheerful decorations and a special holiday menu. “I’m offering a variety of baked goodies—Christmas platters, cheesecakes, pies, and appetizers for your holiday parties,” she says. And if you’re looking for the perfect gift, Stacy’s shop offers unique edible gifts in jars, including cookies, soups, and hot chocolate mixes. “Assorted Christmas platters, Christmas cookies, and squares are always a hit, too,” she adds. “People make our community,” Stacy says. “Being able to talk, work, and establish relationships makes it a wonderful place to raise my kids, and owning my restaurant means I can give back to the community.” This holiday season, stop by Homestyle Bites and experience the warmth, good food, and genuine community spirit that Stacy brings to the table. Learn more about Homestyle Bites: @HomestyleBitesandCatering Read the Full Story on Minto’s Magical Holiday Towns: https://www.town.minto.on.ca/visitors/play/mintos-magical-holiday-towns 📸: @rjswanderingphotography

🎄✨ Stroll, Shop, Celebrate in Minto's Magical Holiday Towns! ✨🎄 This holiday season, visit the charming downtowns of Harriston, Palmerston, and Clifford for festive fun! Enjoy special deals, holiday events, magical photo displays, and the dazzling walking light trail. Don’t miss your chance to win prizes and make holiday memories with friends and family. There’s magic waiting around every corner! 📍 Explore the magic: #Harriston, #Palmerston, #Clifford 🎁 For more information, visit www.town.minto.on.ca/visitors #MintoMagicalHolidayTowns #HarristonRising #AllAboardPalmerston #CliffordConnects #TownofMinto #Minto #Downtowns #Holiday #BrightLightsFestiveNights #Shopping #ShopLocal #Local #WellingtonCounty

This holiday season, we’re celebrating the incredible businesses that make Minto a special place to visit! Through our ✨ #StoriesOfTheSeason ✨ campaign, we’re excited to introduce you to the faces behind the magic and share the stories that make our community shine. 🎄💫 Meet Jan Campbell, owner of Eh-2-Zed, a shop that brings Canadian-made products to the heart of Minto. Since opening its storefront on Main Street in May 2024, Jan’s vision of making it easier for Canadians to shop local has taken root in Harriston. Originally starting as an online shop in 2020, Eh-2-Zed’s mission is to highlight the incredible range of quality products made right here in Canada. From handmade home goods to clothing, pantry items, and unique gifts, Jan offers a carefully curated collection that reflects the diverse creativity of Canadian manufacturers. For Jan, opening a storefront in Minto wasn’t just about business — it was about becoming part of the community. “I’ve always envisioned that Eh-2-Zed would be an integral part of the community,” says Jan, “Like the kitchen is the heart of the home, the downtown core of a town is its heart. My hope is that Eh-2-Zed will be able to help make Minto a better place to live through its support of local organizations.” Eh-2-Zed offers a variety of locally made treasures that make wonderful holiday gifts. From soaps and lotions made right here in Harriston to products from across Ontario, there’s something for everyone. Whether you're looking for the perfect self-care item, a beautiful home accessory, or a unique Canadian-made gift, Eh-2-Zed has it all. For Jan, the holidays are a time of giving and sharing. “I’m still new, but I look forward to creating many [holiday traditions] in years to come!” she shares. Visit Eh-2-Zed this holiday season and discover the heart of Canadian craftsmanship while supporting local businesses in the heart of Minto! 🌟 Learn more about Eh-2-Zed: ehtozedproud.ca Read the Full Story on Minto's Magical Holiday Towns: https://www.town.minto.on.ca/visitors/play/mintos-magical-holiday-towns . . . 📸:rjwanderingphotography

🍭🍹 Cheers to a Sweet & Spirited Night! 🎄✨ Last night’s Candy Canes & Cocktails was a festive hit! 🥂 From delicious cocktails to late-night shopping and cozy fire pits, we had so much fun getting into the holiday spirits (pun intended 😉). Shoutout to our #local businesses for their creative sales, the talented #MintoMakerMarket and #SugarRushSquare vendors, and the restaurants for festive eats and drinks that made our taste buds dance! 🍹🍴 We also appreciate the incredible local youth for filling the air with acoustic holiday tunes! 🎶 🎁 Attend the Event? Don’t forget to Check in to Win! Send us some feedback via this quick survey https://forms.gle/aAbmV5svZS35rVuP6 for a chance to win a $100 Think Minto First gift card! Thanks for helping us make it a night to remember. Cheers to keeping the holidays bright! 🎅 📸 Share your photos! Tag us with #CandyCanesAndCocktails to spread the cheer!

🎉 Photo Contest Alert! 🎉 Want to win a cozy sweater and a $25 gift card to Junction 56 Distillery? 🧥🍹 Here’s your chance! How to Enter: Head to The Drink Den on Maitland Street. Snap a festive pic with your favorite drink. Tag @HarristonRising and use the hashtag #CandyCanesAndCocktails. 🎁 Grand Prize: A comfy sweater AND a $25 gift card to Junction 56 Distillery! 🏆 So grab your friends, snap a pic, and join the holiday fun for your chance to win! 🎄 Contest ends soon, so get creative! ✨ #HolidayVibes #MaitlandStreetMagic #FestiveFun #CandyCanesAndCocktails

SHOP, DROP, and CELEBRATE with the Minto Makers' Market and #HarristonRising at #CandyCanesandCocktails! 🍷🍭 📅November 13th, 2024 ⏰4pm-8pm 📍#Downtown Harriston Local artisan vendors will be located on Maitland St., alongside @thedrinkdenmobilebar, cozy firepits, and live music! Learn more on harristonrising.ca

🕸️ You’ve got us under your spell, Harriston! 🕸️ A huge thank you to everyone who joined us for this year’s Harriston Halloween Haunt! From boo-tiful costumes to fang-tastic fun, it was an unforgettable evening made extra special by our amazing community, and all the ghouls and goblins who came to celebrate. Special thanks to our spook-tacular volunteers, local #businesses, sponsors, and everyone who helped bring the magic to life – we couldn’t have done it without you! Until next year, stay spooky, Harriston! 🎃👻 #HarristonHalloweenHaunt 📸:@_DelaneyNorman_

Happy Halloween from #HarristonRising. Visit Tannery Park tonight … if you dare! 🎃👻

From sweet treats to sweet sips! 🥂NEXT UP on the events calendar is #CandyCanesandCocktails: A Sip and Shop Experience in #downtown Harriston! 🍬 Shop downtown with 💰special discounts, 🍸sip festival cocktails around a cozy fire🔥, 🎵enjoy acoustic music by local youth, bop to the tunes of local DJ, 🌮grab a bite to eat at various restaurants, 🍪stock up on treats at #SugarRushSquare, and 🧵buy a handmade goodie by #local makers. 💸Pick up a business passport at participating businesses or the Minto Info Booth to be guided towards special promotions throughout Harriston. Complete 50% of the passport to be entered in a draw for $500 in various Think Minto First Cards! Every business you hit after 50% will result in an extra entry! Can't wait for the sweetest night out on the town with all of you! Tell your friends! 👋

🎃👻 Get ready for a spooktacular time at the 2024 #HarristonHalloweenHaunt! 👻🎃 Join us for a frightfully fun night of costumes, candy, and creepy surprises! 🎉Grown-up ghouls, grab your little ghosts, and get ready for trick-or-treating, games, food, and more! 🕸️ 🗓️ Mark your calendars: Registration opens on September 27th! Don't miss out on the chance to secure your spot for this hauntingly good time. 🔗 Reserve your tickets on https://www.harristonrising.ca/halloween-haunt #HarristonHalloweenHaunt #HalloweenFun #SpookySeason #HauntedHarriston #FamilyFun #EventAlert

Our three #Downtown revitalization committee's, #AllAboardPalmerston, #CliffordConnects, and #HarristonRising are proud to share that we fundraised $720 between our three summer #MintoMakersMarket events for the Palmerston Hospital Foundation's MRI Campaign. Thank you to all the vendors who paid their fees - your contribution went towards a very worthy cause! Want to learn more about donating to the MRI Campaign? Please visit https://pdhfoundation.ca/Web/PDHF/MRI-Machine/Pledge-Information.aspx.

Today, we are lighting up our #downtown orange to commemorate the National Day for Truth & Reconciliation.🧡We honour the Survivors, their families, and the communities who were, and continue to be, devastated by the impacts of residential schools. Wear #Orange to show your support for #OrangeShirtDay, which honours the story of residential school survivor, Phyllis Webstad, who had her own orange shirt taken from her on her first day of residential school. To learn more about Truth & Reconciliation, please visit https://ow.ly/1X3y50TwCjh.

We had a blast at this past August's #HarristonStreetParty! 🏒🎉☀️ 📸Pictured below is local youth enjoying a new activity selected by the #HarristonRising committee. Want to be a part of the planning the next event? Email hello@harristonrising.ca! See you at the next meeting. ;)

Take a rest while you're out shopping #downtown #Harriston at our new tables in the @GreyWellingtonTheatreGuild alleyway! 📍 Our standing tables are waiting to be your next pit stop. #HarristonRising #TownofMinto

Volunteers - the secret ingredient to a great community! 👩‍🍳💗 We appreciate YOU & all you do for #Harriston & the #TownofMinto. Help us show our volunteers some love in the comments!

#Harriston's Alleyway just had a major ✨ GLOW-UP! ✨ Take the pathway between the Harriston Town Hall Theatre & Homestyle Bites to check out the newly 🌸decorated fence, grab a meal #downtown for takeout to enjoy on our colourful standing tables, and walk by at night to see the lights SHINE! 📸Snap some pics with the new decor & tag us for a chance to be featured on our page! Thank you to the amazing volunteers who made this project possible. Stay tuned for more decor coming your way in future years. 🎨🖼️ 🫶Want to be a part of making our downtowns beautiful? Email hello@harristonrising.ca to sign up for the #HarristonRising crew!

It's been over a week & we're still thinking about how much fun we had at this year's #HarristonStreetParty! 🍨☀️🎉 Today, we wanted to show some appreciation for the Harriston Foodland, for generously donating 🍦ice cream towards the #SundaesintheStreet portion of the event! We all enjoyed a tasty treat to keep us energized in the Kid's Zone! Thank you so much! 💓👏 📸:Pictured is Tyler & Cameron, dressed as their roles of Anne & Diana for the @GreyWellingtonTheatreGuild's upcoming production of "Anne of Green Gables"! Tickets will be on sale soon for the November production of this play, where you will hear the girl's sing the iconic song "Ice Cream!" 🫶Thank you to everyone who joined us for an amazing day at the #HarristonStreetParty! Tag us in your pictures so we can see all the fun you had in our #downtown! #HarristonRising

Sun’s out, FUN’s out! 🎉💃🪩 We had an absolute BLAST with you, filling #downtown Harriston, with cars, balloons, foam, friends, festivities, and good vibes all day & all night long at this past Saturday’s #HarristonStreetParty! 💙A big THANK YOU to all the community groups, businesses, volunteers, #TownofMinto staff, and of course, YOU, for making last Saturday the event of year in #Harriston! 📅Save the date for next year | August 9th, 2025. Feelin’ inspired? Why not volunteer with #HarristonRising and have your hand in hosting the best event of the year! 😎

Grab your party shoes, because we are officially one month & one day away from the 2024 #HarristonStreetParty! 🎉🎈🪩 📅 Save the date for August 10th, 2024 for all day & all night festivities in #downtown Harriston. Keep your eyes 👀 peeled TOMORROW, because we are marking our one month away by opening ticket sales for the #BuffetontheBoulevard. 🍽️ Eat in the Street and enjoy a meal filled with community, laughs, and delicious food. Catered by #Harriston's own Homestyle Bites! Stay tuned for more details coming soon. #HarristonRising #TownofMinto

the starting of a new beautification project in #Harriston. Any guesses on what we’re up to? 💡 Drop your ideas in the comments!

Looking pretty #downtown #Harriston with a fresh coat of paint & flowers planted. 😍🌸🌼🌺 Take a stroll to shop & enjoy the view. #HarristonRising

Paint the town pink, blue, yellow, and green! 🩷🩵💛💚 #Downtown stencils are repainted & vibrant for the summer. Take a stroll to see them for yourself! #HarristonRising

Nothing better to cheer up a rainy morning than trying a brand new treat - hot out of The Barrel House oven! 🍪😋 @brlmaker2 Stop by to say 👋Hi to Pete & Marla and taste test the new strawberry raspberry Barrel Biscuits. It will make your day. 😍 #HarristonRising #CliffordConnects #TownofMinto #mintochamber

On behalf of all our #downtown #businesses, #HarristonRising would like to send a huge thank you to the Norwell DSS CELP Class who stopped by on this rainy morning to tidy storefronts & wash windows! 🧹🫧 We'd also like to shout out to the all the businesses who helped show some appreciation by providing supplies & snacks to our incredible volunteers. We could not be grateful enough to have such a supportive community who is always ready to help each other out. We encourage you to stop #downtown to enjoy the clean streets & buy a thing or two #Local while you're out. 😉 #WhereYourFamilyBelongs #TownofMinto

Residents were drooling over #local businesses homemade chili at #HarristonRising's Chili Cook-Off this past Friday evening. 🤤 But which pot took the prize & was voted the BEST chili in town? Say congratulations to ... 🥁🥁🥁 🌶1st Prize Winners Mayor Dave & Pam Turton! 🌶Runners up were last year's winners Eric Cox Sanitation. All chili was judged by local residents on aroma, texture, visual appeal, and flavour. Special shout-out to our event sponsors, Bean Growers Ontario & Mushroom's Canada. 🫘🍄 We appreciate all who took the time to taste, vote, & celebrate with us, as well as all the businesses who cooked up a delicious pot of chili to share, including Eric Cox Sanitation, McLaughlin Financial, Harry Stones, Leslie Motors, Eh 2 Zed, and Harriston Home Hardware & Appliance Centre! We had a fantastic night, so thank you everyone!❤ Save the date for our next event - Harriston Rising's Egg Scramble. Register now on harristonrising.ca now.

Hop to it & sign-up for this year's Egg-Scramble before registration is full! 🐇🧺 There will be 🎨ART, 🎇ACTIVITES, 🌭FOOD, and 🎊an EGG-CITING EGG-PERIENCE! March 30th Harriston Arena 10:30am - 1:00pm Register on www.harristonrising.ca/egg-scramble

Last year Eric Cox Sanitation was crowned the winner of our annual Chili Cook-Off. 🌶️👑 Think you got what it takes to beat them? #Businesses - email hello@harristonrising.ca if you'd like to register as a contestant! #Residents - Mark March 1st in your calendar and be sure to come out to VOTE for your fav bowl. Generously sponsored by Mushrooms Canada & Bean Growers Ontario. 🫘🍄❤️‍🔥

Looking for some Easter fun? We've got your covered! 🐇🧺 Hop on over & join us for the 3rd annual Egg-Scramble! We'll have 🎨ART, 🎇ACTIVITES, 🌭FOOD, and 🎊an EGG-CITING EGG-PERIENCE! March 30th Harriston Arena 10:30am - 1:00pm Register on www.harristonrising.ca/egg-scramble

Hey #Harriston - #local businesses are cookin' up a storm & you're invited! 🌶️March 1, 2023 | 6:30 pm - 8:00pm 🌶️Harriston Legoin 🌶️VOTE for the best chili in town! ❤️‍🔥Sponsored by 🫘Ontario Bean Growers & .🍄 Mushroom Canada. 🎟️Admission by donation. More information on harristonrising.ca

Hands up if you're as happy in the snowy weather as our Tannery Park snowmen are?❄️☃️ Tag us in your pics to show us how you enjoy the winter season in #Harriston! #HarristonRising #TownofMinto

In celebration of this week's winter weather, let's take a moment to reminisce about the inaugural #HarristonHometownChristmas held earlier this month! ❄️🎄 A heartfelt thank you extends to all the volunteers, community groups, and vendors whose collective efforts brought this festive day to life. 👏 Special shout-out to the Minto-Clifford Public School, whose choir kicked off the event with magical songs, the Harriston Legion Ladies for preparing a delicious lunch, the Harriston Library for hosting various kid's activities throughout the day, 📚🎨 as well as Santa & his penguin friend who made their way up to spread holiday cheer! 🎅🐧 This event was made possible through the collaboration of #HarristonRising and the @MintoFireDept., & we couldn't be happier to share the holiday cheer with you! 🌟

🏆🎉 WINNER WINNER WINNER! 🎉🏆 Katherine Howells submitted these gorgeous photos to our #CandyCanesandContacts Snap and Win contest, and is officially the winner of a $50 #ThinkMintoFirst Gift Card. 📸💳 Congratulations to Katherine! We’ll be in touch with more details to pick up your prize! 🎁📲 Thanks to all who shared photos. 📷 We’d love to see more, so feel free to send us your pics of you enjoying your night on the town by emailing hello@harristonrising.ca or tagging us on Facebook or Instagram. You might just be featured on our page! 🌟📩

Hello #Harriston & Happy Friday! 🎉 On behalf of #HarristonRising, the @townofminto, and @MintoChamberofCommerce, we want to thank everyone who participated in this year’s #CandyCanesAndCocktails! 🍭🍹 From businesses 🏢, to shoppers 🛍️, to #TownofMinto staff 👨‍💼, it takes the whole team to make an amazing event, and we think this year was one of the sweetest events yet! 🍬🎄 Without further ado, click PLAY ▶️ on the video to find out who our lucky Business Passport winners are! 🏆 There is $500 in prizes sponsored by the #HarristonRising, the @townofminto, and @ChamberofCommerce. Winners, we’ll be contacting you soon with more details on how to claim your prize! 📞🎁 Visit https://mintochamber.on.ca/think-minto-first-gift-card to learn where you can spend your newfound #ThinkMintoFirst dollars (or purchase gift cards for a special gift this holiday season! 🛒🎅 #LocallyLoyalMinto💙

#Harriston's sweetest night out was an absolute blast! 🍭🍸 We lucked out with amazing weather and a stunning evening for an unforgettable Sip & Shop experience in #downtown at #CandyCanesAndCocktails last night! 💓 Huge shoutout to everyone who made the night truly magical! Our heartfelt thanks go to the incredible volunteers on the #HarristonRising committee, the vibrant #downtown businesses, the talented bakers at Sugar Rush Square, the fantastic vendors in various stores, the local youth musicians who rocked the stage, DJ Cody, the amazing team at @thedrinkdenmobile, the creative minds behind the photo booths, the delicious food trucks, and the exceptional local distilleries. Special kudos to our hardworking Public Works & Community Services departments for their invaluable support in organizing this spectacular event. We could not have done it without you! 🌟 🚨REMINDER ALERT! 🚨You've got until Nov 21st to submit your passport for a chance to snag $500 in prizes! Drop off your completed passports at Harriston Home Hardware, the Town of Minto office, or snap a pic and email it to hello@harristonrising.ca. 📅 🚨ALSO! 🚨 If you struck a pose at any of our fabulous photo booths (big thanks to Sign Gypsies & Sam Gibson!), share those memories with us at hello@harristonrising.ca or post on Facebook/Instagram using #CandyCanesandCocktails and tag @HarristonRIsing. You might just WIN A $50 THINK MINTO FIRST GIFT CARD! *Friendly tip: If your social media is private, don't forget to send us those screenshots! 📸 Got feedback or want to share your thoughts on the night? Slide into our DMs or shoot us an email. We'd love to hear from you! 💌 Best of luck, everyone! Already counting down the days until we can do it all over again next year. Cheers! 🥂

Tannery Park in #Harriston is all decked out for the holidays! Shout out to the #HarristonRising Beautification crew for always doing your best to make Harirston SHINE! 🌟🎄🍭 🎅Visit Tannery Park to see Santa this Saturday morning from 10am-12pm at #HarristonHometownChristmas!

#Harriston is looking bright, colourful, & merry for tonight’s #CandyCanesAndCocktails! 🍭4pm-8pm in #downtown Harriston We can’t wait to see you all there! 🥂

Lest we forget. 🕊️🌹 A beautiful display of crocheted poppies in the Harriston Cenotaph park by Harriston legion members. Join their ceremony tomorrow at 11:00AM. @harristonbr296legion.

What a spook-tacular night in #Downtown Harriston at this year's #HarristonHalloweenHaunt. 🎃👻 On Friday, October 27th, hundreds of ghouls, ghosts, and their fam-boo-lies joined us for tricks, treats, and freaky Friday fun! 🍬🎉 Thank you so much to Eh-2-Zed for donating chocolate bars handed out throughout the evening, Eric Cox Sanitation, and all the other businesses & groups. #local businesses + community groups for handing out candy, running game stations, haunting their storefronts & buildings, and joining us to make Harriston SCARE-iston! 👹🍫 A HUGE hats off to all the incredible volunteers who helped decorate, organize & execute the event! 🙌👏 Wishing you all a Happy Halloween & spook ya next year! 🧛‍♂️🕷️🦇

Happy Friday the 13th everyone. 💀 🎃 Light up your lanterns and brace yourself for a bone-chilling addition to this year's #HarristonHalloweenHaunt, courtesy of the @GreyWellingtonTheatreGuild! 👻 It's "Ghost Hunting with the Guild!" Collect your treats and then step into the Town Hall Theatre for some boo-tiful tricks! Our guild members will guide you on a spooktacular adventure through the theatre. We've got options for the extra brave and those hunting for friendlier ghosts! Stay tuned, for #HalloweenHaunt promises not one, not two, but three haunted buildings! It's going to be a "scream"! 🦇👻🏚️ Looking to get on the waitlist for the October 28th event? Please email hello@harristonrising.ca. If you've registered but know you can't make it, PLEASE email us. There are many little trick-or-treaters excited for the chance to join in on the spooky fun!

🎃👻 Spooktacular News, Ghouls and Goblins! 👻🎃 Our cauldron of registrations for the #HarristonHalloweenHaunt is bubbling over, and we're thrilled to announce that it's now FULL to the brim! That's right - we're officially at maximum capacity. 🧙‍♀️🔮 We're over the moon about the overwhelming interest in our Halloween event! We've got a scream-tastic lineup of haunted happenings planned for you all, and we're thrilled that so many of you are as excited as we are to join in the fun. 🧛‍♂️🦇 ❗❗However, we understand that life can be as unpredictable as a haunted house. If you've registered but can no longer make it, please be a Halloween hero and let us know by emailing hello@harristonrising.ca 🧟‍♂️🌙 There are other eager folks are waiting for the chance to join in the spooky fun in your place!❗❗ Stay tuned for more updates as we prepare for a hauntingly good time. 🕷️🦇 #Harriston #HarristonRising #TownofMinto

Registration is over halfway full for this year's #HarristonHalloweenHaunt! Don't miss out and get your little ones signed up ASAP! 📅Friday, October 27th ⏰6:00pm-8:00pm 🦹‍♀️Come dressed in your best costume and join us for games, treats, food trucks, local dining, and haunted buildings. ❗❗Pre-Regististation is REQUIRED as there are a limited number of tickets available. You must choose a timeslot and then check-in on the night of at Tannery Park. Deadline is October 20th. ▶ https://www.harristonrising.ca/halloween-haunt 📸: @DelaneyNorman 🕸️: @crownharriston

Let's turn Harriston into SCARE-iston! 👻🎃🦇 Monster Mash your way to #downtown Harriston because #HarristonHalloweenHaunt returns with tricks and treats for all ages at participating businesses! 📅Friday, October 27th ⏰6:00pm-8:00pm 🦹‍♀️Come dressed in your best costume and join us for games, treats, food trucks, local dining, and haunted buildings. ❗❗Pre-Regististation is REQUIRED as their are a limited number of tickets available. You must choose a timeslot and then check-in on the night of at Tannery Park. Deadline is October 20th. ▶ https://www.harristonrising.ca/halloween-haunt If you have any questions, please email hello@harristonrising.ca. We can't wait for this hauntingly fun night!

Our beautiful flower baskets are helping us hold on to summer for a little bit longer! 🌸🌺🌼 Shout out to the landscaping crew for always making #Harriston look stunning! 🤩

What a P A R T Y ! 🎉💃🪩 Despite the weather forecast, ☀️the sun was OUT & we were rockin' & rollin'🎶 all day long in downtown #Harriston at the #HarristonStreetParty. From 🚗vintage cars, to 🛍️shopping, to 🎈balloons, 🪄magic, and 🌊MORE, we could feel the street absolutely vibrating with activities and good times! 💙A big THANK YOU to all the community groups, businesses, volunteers, #TownofMinto staff, and of course, YOU, for making last Saturday the event of year in #Harriston! 📅Save the date for next year | August 10th, 2024. Feelin' inspired? Why not volunteer with #HarristonRising and have your hand in hosting the best event of the year! 😎 📸: @DelaneyNormanPhotography

#HarristonStreetParty is this Saturday in #Harriston! 💃📅✅ ✅Let us know you're coming! Respond "going" on our event page: https://fb.me/e/3E85dcfSf 🎉Learn more: https://www.harristonrising.ca/harriston-street-party

Spend a sunny Saturday with us at the #HarristonStreetParty on August 12th, 2023! ☀️💃🎉Want to join us for dinner? 🍽️ Grab a ticket for #BuffetontheBoulevard. Only available in advance. Purchase on harristonrising.ca, or at the Harriston Home Hardware, Leslie Motors, Town of Minto office or Harriston Legion.

LIMITED TIME & LIMITED TICKETS! 🎟️🎟️ Purchase your #BuffetontheBoulevard tickets by THIS FRIDAY, August 4th at noon to join us to #EatontheStreet in #DowntownHarriston!🍽️ Purchase tickets at the #TownofMinto office, #HarristonHomeHardware, #LeslieMotors, #HarristonLegion, or by visiting harristonrising.ca.

#StandUnitedinMinto tomorrow, Wednesday, June 28th, at the #Harriston Arena Pavilion from 6:30pm - 8:30 pm. 💜💚 Pictured are the commitments made by #local residents at our 2021 Solidarity March. We invite all to join us to #celebrate diversity and commit to making #Minto truly feel like a place #WhereALLFamiliesBelong. 6:30 - Welcome 6:35 - Land Acknowledgement and Smudging 6:40 - Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in #Minto 6:45 - Plaque Unveiling 6:50 - Learn a Traditional Syrian Dance 7:10 - Story Sharing about the Hijab 7:30 - Afro Tribal Dance 7:50 - Free Time + Refreshments: visit Community Tables, contribute to the Community Weave Art Project, and draw with chalk! We ask that everyone please bring their own water bottle. Water refilling stations are available. Any questions? Email erin@town.minto.on.ca.