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We had a good turnout for Small Business Week 2018. The Chamber wanted to dedicate this event to all of our amazing Members!

The attendees enjoyed informative speakers and had access to a ton of Small Business information.

It was an awesome group and we look forward to what's next!

Seems like 2018 is starting to fly by! That means Sunshine and Clear Skies for the 23rd Annual Bobcaygeon Cruisefest!!

This awesome event held by Bobcaygeon Chamber of Commerce will be held on:
September 15, 2018 (RAINDATE: September 16, 2018)
Bobcaygeon Fairgrounds 
9:00 - 3:00 PM

Mark your Calendars - you won't want to miss the best spot on that Fresh Cut Grass!!! 

The Weather Network is broadcasting live on Happiness (our newest houseboat)!

Tuesday, June 5th, 2018
Join us at Lock 32 to be a part of it!

Saturday June 9th 

Unlock the Summer

Buying tickets for Blues in Bobcaygeon couldn't be easier!

Just text BLUES to 705-738-2202

$25/ticket

Now’s the time to decide which of them you’d like to attend or volunteer for. Call the office today and let us know how you’d like to get involved.

We extend a warm welcome to these new members.

Make a point to drop by and say hello:

MARKS WORM WAREHOUSE

Smith & Sons Bait and Tackle

Karen Smith 3211 Hwy 36 Bobcaygeon

705-738-5743 email: smithstackle2016@gmail.com

HELIX HEARING CENTRE232 Main St., Bobcaygeon 705-320-9244

GREEN OWL Natural Health products

Tamara Ridsdale 161 Main St., Bobcaygeon.

705-731-0404 

PEDEGO Kawartha Lakes Electric Bike rentals

Allen Hussey 37 William st., Bobcaygeon

800-478-1237 KL@PedegoCanada.ca

Associate member: Eldon Adams, Bowmanville

Read the entire Bobcaygeon Bulletin here

I invite members, non-members, directors, volunteers - or if you would just like to fin out what we have achieved this year - to attend this year's AGM and to celebrate with us our 40th year as your Chamber.

2017 was my second year in office and, in spite of an exceptionally busy year for all our businesses, we maintained our usual full services.

We are a volunteer group made up of executives, board members and general members who give our time to support the Chamber.

The Office beside the Locks:
We maintained the office beside the locks on a full-time basis. Open seven days a week in the summer and five in the winter our office provides a consistent source of information to travellers and local folk. Paired with the Service Ontario Desk and the support of you, our members, we were able to provide these hours and bring people into the office. Here we offer support and information about our member businesses.

Information goes out to several thousand people who come in, call, email or search the website, Facebook and on other social media each year. 

Events:
Each year the Chamber produces at least 3 major events to bring people to bring people and attention to Bobcaygeon.

The Canada US Walleye fishing contest in May, Unlock the Summer in June, and CruiseFest in September. 

Promotions:
Each year these events require promotion, so we broadcast Bobcaygeon events throughout Ontario and the Northern States, drawing visits from inside and outside the area.

We partner with other organizations whenever possible to extend Bobcaygeon's presence. The Chamber showcases Bobcaygeon, provides member information and draws visitors to town, and can only do this with member support. See you at the AGM!

Volunteers are needed for our Haunted Village at Kawartha Settler's Village on October 21st from 6pm-9pm. It is supper fun, and a great opportunity to obtain community service hours. Email info@settlersvillage.org!

Welcome to another gathering of the Bobcaygeon Fall Fair.

It is an honour for me to be the President again.  I want to thank our secretary / treasurer, Lisa Humphries, Board Members, many Volunteers, Vendors, Exhibitors and the Attendees for all their hard work at making this happen.
We hope you all enjoy your visit to the “Daddy of 'em All” and appreciate the many samplings of entertainment and agricultural displays we have assembled.

Your 2017 President

Pieter VanOudenaren

The 37th Annual Canada/U.S. Walleye Tournament is almost here! Please join us Friday May 26th - Sunday May 28th

 for trade shows, tackle swap (Saturday only), along with all the yearly tournament schedule of events. Please see below for the schedule:

Schedule of Events:

Friday May 26th, 2017

• 5:00pm - 8:00pm - Trade Show - Free Admission! - Bobcaygeon Arena 51 Mansfield St

Saturday May 27th, 2017

• 6:30am - 7:30am - Join us on the County Road 24 Bridge (Park St) for the send off of our Anglers
• 10am - 6:00pm - Trade Show and Tackle Swap - Free Admission! - Bobcaygeon Arena - 52 Mansfield St
• *2:30pm - 4:00pm or 12:30pm - 1:30pm - Weigh In, Day One, Open to the Public - Little Bob Channel, Bobcaygeon Arena
• *4:30pm or 2:00pm - Competitor Draws for Anglers - Open to the Public - Bobcaygeon Arena Stage

Sunday May 28th, 2017

• 6:30am - 7:30am - Join us on the County Road 24 Bridge (Park St) for the day two send off of our Anglers
• 11:00am - 7:00pm - Trade Show - Free Admission - Bobcaygeon Arena - 52 Mansfield St
• *2:30pm - 4:00pm or 12:30pm - 1:30pm - Weigh In, Day Two, Open to the Public - Little Bob Channel, Bobcaygeon Arena
• *5:00pm or 3:00pm  - On Stage Prize Presentations - Open to the Public, Come and see all the winners!

*Weigh in time is dependent upon weather conditions, a warm weekend means earlier weigh in time and earlier presentation time.

Hope to see you there!