A community tradition since 1974
Thank you for joining us in 2024 to celebrate 50 years with our community.
Culture
Celebrating culture, heritage, and family traditions together!
- 150+ unique artisan vendors
- Delicious food
- Craft beverages
- Fresh local produce
- Musical entertainment
- Children’s activities
- Historical demonstrations
- Heritage tours
- Guided nature hikes
Traditions
Get your tickets early!
At a glance
Dates & Times
Friday, October 10 – Monday, October 13
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Parking
The main parking entrance is accessed from 7th Avenue, Lincoln, ON.
Accessible parking is available at the Centre for Conservation at 3292 Sixth Avenue, accessed from Victoria Ave.
On-site parking for this event is limited and not guaranteed. Please consider carpooling if you are able to!
Location
Ball’s Falls Conservation Area
3292 Sixth Avenue, Lincoln, On
Food & Drinks
There will be a diverse and delicious line-up of local food and beverage providers at the Festival, offering cusine for a variety of dietary requirements and preferences.
Rain or Shine
This is an outdoor festival that will take place rain or shine!
Service Animals
Pets are not permitted at the festival, with the exception of valid service animals.
Admission
Tickets are available online and in-person. Find out more on our ticket purchase page. Skip the line and pre-purchase your tickets!
Celebrating
Heritage, Culture & Family Traditions
TEBEY
Saturday, October 12
from 5:30 – 7 PM
Entertainment
Saturday night headliner
Music
Platinum selling artist, straight from Nashville!
Though he’s been experiencing a steady trajectory for over a decade, the past four years in particular have seen some of Tebey’s biggest successes to date with three #1 songs as a writer: a US Billboard #1 with Justin Moore’s “SOMEBODY ELSE WILL”; a Canadian #1 with Gord Bamford’s “DIVE BAR” and his first #1 as an artist and writer with his GOLD single “WHO’S GONNA LOVE YOU”, for which he also received a SOCAN award in March 2019. He also co-wrote two additional top 5 radio hits during this timeframe – “DENIM ON DENIM” (certified Platinum) and “GOOD JEANS”. Overall, Tebey has four official Top 5 radio singles, five Top 10 singles, and five Top 20 singles as a recording artist, and his music and videos have amassed over 80 Million streams.
Entertainment
Starting the night off right
Music
Award Winning Country Band
After releasing their two-part EP, Travel Well, in 2022 The Redhill Valleys’ single “Anymore” garnered significant praise including winning first place in the American Songwriter Magazine lyric contest, and receiving regular airplay on SiriusXM’s North Americana, CBC Country, and Tom Petty Radio. Nominated for several awards, including “Best Group” and “Best Roots Artists” at the Country Music Association of Ontario Awards for three years in a row, the band has built a steady fanbase, extensively touring across Canada, with appearances on prominent stages including Boots and Hearts Music Festival, Big Sky Music Festival, Cavendish Beach Music Festival, along with visits to the US and the UK, including three shows as part of C2C: Country to Country 2024, Europe’s biggest country music festival.
The Redhill Valleys
Saturday, October 12
from 3:30-4:30
Nate Haller
Monday, October 14
3:30pm
Entertainment
Monday headliner
Music
A premier Canadian country music talent
Since his debut as a solo artist, Nate Haller has firmly established himself as one of Canadian country’s premier talents, bringing his unmatched vocals and energetic live show to some of the biggest stages across the nation. With over 18.9M global streams, Nate has already landed numerous accolades, major festival appearances, and a Top 10 at Canadian country radio. Nate’s latest single “Take My Name” is currently at radio, and fans can expect new music in 2024 and performances at major country festivals like Boots & Hearts and Lucknow’s Music In The Fields.
Entertainment
Mesmerizing vocals
Music
A distinct style and commanding stage presence
Mackenzie Leigh Meyer, a two-time CMA Ontario nominee for “Roots Artist of the Year” and recent Boots and Hearts Emerging Artist Showcase finalist, is captivating the country music scene. Her debut EP “Dive Bar Diva” earned praise from renowned producer Ken Scott, while her 2020 single “Before You” landed on top editorial playlists. Meyer’s latest release, “Dial Tone,” has amassed over 1 million streams, solidifying her reputation with its bold lyrics and powerful vocals. Whether delivering dreamy love ballads or sassy anthems, Meyer’s distinct style and commanding stage presence are impossible to ignore.
Mackenzie Leigh Meyer
Monday, October 14
2:00pm
Make lasting memories
The Ball’s Falls Thanksgiving Festival is a family tradition, and this year, NPCA is excited to celebrate 51 years of memories by making this year’s festival one like no other!
There is something for the whole family. While the adults enjoy unique artisans, food, and beverages throughout the festival, we’ve planned special experiences for the kids. Visit the Historical and Children’s Area of the festival for performances and activities such as:
- Face painting
- Niagara Antique Power Association train rides and displays
- Birds of prey demonstrations by Canadian Raptor Conservancy
- Pony rides ($10 per person)
- Calvin’s Magic Show
- Scoop McCoy Magic Show
All activities are included in the price of admission unless stated otherwise.
Memories
Meet the vendors
Celebrating great makers, local artisans, and delicious food!
A Niagara Tradition
The Ball’s Falls Thanksgiving Festival, hosted by NPCA, began in 1974 at the Ball’s Falls Conservation Area. The intention was simple: to raise money for conservation and environmental programs that were not otherwise funded. This remains the purpose of the Festival today. From its humble beginnings as a one-day craft show, the event has become a family tradition for five decades.
From the delectable scents to the delicate craftsmanship and delicious foods and drinks, the Ball’s Falls Thanksgiving Festival brings together families, neighbors, friends, and the community.
Local Food & Drink
Historical Interpretations & Education
Family Traditions
Join our team of dedicated volunteers
The Annual Ball’s Falls Thanksgiving Festival would not be possible without the support of our volunteers. We encourage you to consider volunteering with us!
Get your high school volunteer hours completed, give back to the community, help us help the environment, connect with a wide network of volunteers… the benefits are endless.
✓ The festival will run rain or shine.
✓ Tickets are required for admission and can be purchased at the entrance or online.
✓ Only service animals allowed.
✓ There will be plenty of food and beverage providers offering an array of options, including gluten free, dairy free, and vegetarian selections.
✓ Parking is available onsite, accessed from the 7th Street Avenue entrance. Carpooling is encouraged.
✓ Accessible parking is available in our accessible parking lot, located at the Centre for Conservation at 3292 Sixth Avenue, accessed from Victoria Avenue.
NPCA
The Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority (NPCA) is a community-based natural resource management agency that protects, enhances, and sustains healthy watersheds. With 65 years of experience, the NPCA offers watershed programs and services that focus on flood and hazard management, source water protection, species protection, ecosystem restoration, community stewardship, and land management.
Ball's Falls
This beautiful 80 ha NPCA conservation area provides impressive views of its two waterfalls, access to numerous preserved historic buildings, a network of hiking trails, and the Balls Falls Centre for Conservation featuring permanent and temporary galleries, exhibits and interactive displays and information on NPCA conservation efforts, archaeological findings and the watershed ecosystem of Twenty Mile Creek.
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