Emma Fleming was one of the plein air artists at Art by the River. An end-of-summer favourite returned to Amherstburg for its 59th year. Art by the River was held at Fort Malden National Historic Site of Canada over the weekend and drew thousands of people over the two days. The event is presented by and is a fundraiser for the Gibson Gallery. Crowds stream through Fort Malden National Historic Site of Canada at Art by the River. Tracy Atkinson, office administrator for the

The Marsh Historical Collection presented “Barrels & Brass” last weekend in Amherstburg’s downtown core with events and activities both on the street and inside local businesses in the area. The downtown core of Amherstburg was transformed back into the 1920’s last weekend. The Marsh Historical Collection presented “Barrels & Brass,” a look back at Prohibition-era Amherstburg. The event was in the Open Air Weekends footprint though was a fundraiser for the Marsh Historical Co

The Essex County Steam & Gas Engine Show included the annual parade. The 40th annual Essex County Steam & Gas Engine Show returned to the museum of a similar name last weekend and gave the public a look back at farming eras gone by. The show was held at the Essex County Steam & Gas Engine Museum, located on the grounds of Co-An Park in McGregor, and featured tractors, antique farm equipment, tractor pulls, threshing demonstrations, vendors, children’s activities, live enterta