Fixin' the Cottage

Maintenance - who needs maintenance?! - We're livin' in cottage country baby!!!
 
OK, OK living in cottage country is the best! But it still means some routine 
maintenance has to be done around your castle or cottage. Things like 
septic pumping, water treatment, pest control and cleaning up after the 
water levels get a little high - to name a few. 

So, to make it all a little easier, visit our local experts on the exhibit floor to 
arrange all your maintenance requirements.



Fix On!

Fin, Fix or Build in the Kawartha's

Living in the Kawartha's is a dream come true and for many more it's a 
dream they haven't realized yet! Country Living in the Kawartha's is the 
best way to live - lakes, forests and wide open spaces. 
Our towns & villages are filled with friendly people all willing to offer advice, 
a helping hand or just point you in the right direction. 

Many of our exhibitors are the very people you're likely to meet on the street. 

So, if you're already here or looking to make the move, our exhibitors will be 
able to help you find, build or fix-up the house of your dreams. 

Let the Kawartha's be the Best part of your life!

The Kawartha's is a great active living community for kids of all ages. 
Events & activities from fine arts to wake boarding and everthing in 
between abound in our region so come visit our many vendors that 
can help you live your best life no matter what your age.

Check out the exhibitor list below to find your favourite...Avon 
British Empire Fuels 
Bert's Appliances Inc
Burke's Kitchens
Cable Cable
CARP A New Vision of Aging
Clean Pipe Technology
Cornerstone Furnishings
City of Kawartha Lakes Fire Rescue/EMS Service
Community Care City of Kawartha Lakes
D.A. Drafting & Design
Discovery Dream Homes
Doan's Overhead Doors Inc.
Fenelon Falls Real Estate
Franklin Tint
Freedom 55 Financial
Fisher Excavating & Grading
5-Star Contracting and Services
Generator Solution
G. Imrie & Sons
Gliding Shelf solutions
Handley Home Inspection
Handley Lumber
Handley Plumbing Solutions
Highlands Propane
Investors Group
Iron With A Twist
Jackson Water Conditioning Limited
Jennys Out of the Ordinary
Kawartha Blinds
Kawartha Clean Air
Kycam Aluminum & Vinyl Products
Kitchen Design Studios
Lakeside Lazer Graphics & Engraving
Landmark Landscape Design & Build
Lucille's Window Treatments
Mike & Jocelyn Barkwell - Re/Max County Town Reality
Miller Pest Control
Noranda Manufacturing
Nortech Home Improvements
Northern Marketing
Mr. Flooring
Ontario Flag and Pole
Pampered Chef
Pest Arrest Pest Control Services
Points North
Red Rock Maintenance
Shepherd Environmental
Silver Connections Referral Service
Solar Plus
Stewart Morrison Insurance Brokers
Suncoast Outdoor Living
Superior Garage Doors Inc
Sutton Group Heritage Realty Inc.
Tom & Wendy Hunt Re-Max Realty
Travel Professionals International
Tubby's Leisure Products
Water Depot Lindsay
Windrovers Cottage Rentals
Wilson's Fresh Blueberries Inc
Witt's Woods & Greens
Yoga With Pam

Sheesh!... There couldn't be a more timely topic - Water.




Join us as the experts at Jackson's Water Treatment 
share their knowledge about the importance of good 
clean water and of course, how to make it that way!

Wine!

Wine, ahhh luscious nectar of the gods... Hmmmm...
Err-uh-yeah sorry, got a little lost there... 



Wine! Come to the Fenlon Falls Country Living Show and learn about wines
made in the Kawarthas. Let our group of experts teach and help you enjoy 
many of the wonderful wines that this region has to offer. From legs to bouquets,
from Whites to Rose's they'll explain how to pair, serve and best enjoy the bounty 
of the vine!

Fire Safety

Mum said you should never play with matches...

...because bonfires this big usually take on a life of their own
and Kawartha Lakes Fire Rescue/EMS couldn't agree more. 
They'll be on site everyday to teach about the importance 
of safe burning and fire prevention. 

Big Baloon

Hey, hey, next time you look up to marvel at the birds (all flocking to their newly 
built birdhouse - good work!) You might notice a very familiar, very LARGE baloon! 
An event this successful has people clamoring over one another trying to get a spot 
and the guys & gals at RE/MAX All-Stars Realty Inc are no dfferent. Except they've 
arranged to arrive in style - with the giant RE/MAX hot-air baloon. 
So, if you see it in the sky follow it to The Fenlon Falls Country Living Show. 
PS - It'll be tethered on-site once it lands!

Do-It-Yourself

To do it yourself is a way to save some pennies and boost your pride 
way up into the dollar category! Recently the DIY trend has become a 
rapidly growing segment in the home renovation industry and the basis 
for many, many media outlets including television, radio and print.   

So, for those do-it-yourselfers out there who are looking for a spring project, 
have we got a seminar for you! To build a birdhouse or flower planter 
isn't just a small weekend project, it's the first step to bigger DIY projects. 
Stop by, pick up some tips from the experts at Handley Lumber and RWH 
and be on your way to building your first (bird) house! 
Green thumbs are for gardeners... 
Purple & Black thumbs are for carpenters... 
Have fun fun with a hammer and we'll see you soon.

Fishing: The Historical Kawartha Past-Time

Fishing
      
“With around 8 million anglers in Canada, fishing consistently tops the list of 
favourite outdoor sports.” According to Discover Boating Canada. So why are 
so many people putting fishing at the top of their list? Perhaps its because 
they have experienced the amazing trill of the catch or maybe it’s the great 
time that they are able to spend with their friends and family. One thing is for 
sure if you are looking to experience all that fresh water fishing has to offer 
being in the Kawartha Lakes is a great place to be. 

Join us as our local fishing experts share their tips, tricks and fish tails about 
their experience fishing in the Kawartha Lakes. Whether you fish from shore 
or by boat, whether you are trolling for muskie or relaxing waiting for perch, 
bass or walleye our fishing experts are sure to have some great knowledge 
for you to take away. 

Click here to see when the fishing seminars are set to take place

Life is Better with a Boat

Life is better with a boat!
In the words of Discover boating Canada (www.discoverboating.ca) 
“Discover a whole new world on the water…Discover Boating”. 
This statement has even more value when you have the 
Kawartha Lakes at your doorstep. 
The unforgettable sights, sounds and smells of the Kawartha Lakes are 
not fully experienced until you see what life looks, sounds and feels 
like from a boat. Whether you are 2 or 92 boating can bring you a boat-
load of enjoyment and represents a great way to escape the stresses 
of everyday life while spending quality time with your family and 
friends. 
Local expert and Discover Boating board member Carly Poole from 
Buckeye Marine (www.buckeyemarine.com) will be joining us Friday,
Saturday and Sunday to give us some insight into what boating is all about. 
Ms. Poole’s seminars will include information on boating safety, places 
to go and things to do in the Kawartha’s, all by boat, activities that can 
be enjoyed on the water, and also a question and answer segment 
to answer all of your boating questions. 
Join us as we learn why life in cottage country is simply better with a boat! 

Country Gardening

Gardening has been done throughout history for a number of 

different reason. The obvious reason... is sustainability.

However, to many people, gardening now represents an opportunity 

to be one with nature. So, beyond the fun of getting your hands and 

knees dirty gardening provides you with a creative outlet that any 

age can enjoy while relieving stress.

There are a number of tips and tricks to keep in mind to make this 

stress relieving pastime even more serene. 

A few of  them are: Getting to know the proper plants to choose for your

landscape, the plants that prosper in our climate, learning how 

different combinations of plants work well together and of course 

knowing how to best care for the gardens that you have.

Many of these questions will be answered by our experts from the

Fenelon Falls Horticultural Society during the Gardening Seminar. To

see when this seminar is taking place click here to see the list of

seminar times. 

New Seminar Series

FRIDAY MAY 3rd
5:00		Boating	Buckeye Marine	Carly Poole
6:00		Fishing	Fishing Tips	Pete Garnier
7:00		How to Build a Bird House	Handley Lumber	Chris Handley
8:00		Water Treatment	Jackson Water Treatment	Lorne Jackson
SATURDAY MAY 4th
10:00		Boating	Buckeye Marine	Carly Poole
11:00		Gardening		Ed Powell
12:00		Fire Safety/EMS	Kawartha Fire	Pat Tewew
1:00		Gardening		Phil Hunt
2:00		Water Treatment	Jackson Water Treatment	Lorne Jackson
3:00		Fire Safety/EMS	Kawartha Fire	Pat Tewew
4:00		How to Build a Bird House	Handley Lumber	Chris Handley
5:00		Making Flower Planters	RWH	Ryan Hayter
SUNDAY MAY 5th
10:00		Boating	Buckeye Marine	Carly Poole
11:00		How to Build a Bird House	Handley Lumber	Chris Handley
12:00		Kawartha Wine Comparison
1:00		Making Flower Planters	RWH	Ryan Hayter
2:00		Gardening	Fenelon Horticultural	Pat Zorhic

New Location & a New Name

This May 3^rd, 4th and 5th will see the introduction of a newly expanded show, entitled the Fenelon Falls Country Living Show. Building on the success of one great show is the whole idea. This year, after 29 years, what has become known as the Home and Cottage Show will move to the new Fenelon Falls Community Centre. New name, new location.

It's bigger, better and will feature even more great exhibitors – from home renovations, windows, home decor and traditional services to a newly expanded list of “quality living” exhibitors and demonstrations – even watercraft and sports equipment. Everything to make your summer living better!  Over 100 booths full of useful information and great sources for that Spring project. This year’s show will feature new entertainment and useful seminars on gardening, boating skills, and safety information. Get some new ideas and some useful entertaining tips.  

Bring the kids. The new Community Centre will offer a kids play area with activities, entertainment and an exceptional Exotic Pet Zoo. The food court will offer a delicious meal or a quick snack.

Don't miss this wonderful show. Bring a friend. The one-time $3 admission price allows you to enjoy all of the features when it's most convenient for you. Come Friday night and return Saturday and Sunday all for one low price.

 See you at the newly expanded Fenelon Falls Country Living Show.