You can view the complete list of 2024 vendors HERE! 2025 vendors will be updated closer to the Thanksgiving Festival.
The Thanksgiving Festival takes place annually on the Thanksgiving weekend. This year, the Thanksgiving Festival will run Friday, October 10 to Monday, October 13, at Ball’s Falls Conservation Area, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily.
A ticket is required for entrance to the Thanksgiving Festival. Tickets can be purchased online in advance or at the gates when you arrive. Admission can be paid with credit, debit, or cash – but we recommend saving your cash for cash-only vendors!
Tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable. The admission gate attendant will ensure numbers in the party on registration match the number in the party. NPCA reserves the right to cancel visits due to adverse conditions.
Yes, tickets can be purchased online and also at the gates upon arrival, however we encourage guests to purchase in advance to avoid disappointment.
Parking is limited, so please plan accordingly, and carpool if you can! If our parking lot reaches capacity, it will close briefly until we have spaces to accommodate new arrivals.
Pre-purchased tickets do not provide priority parking access but will allow for a shorter wait at the admissions gate.
If you purchased for a group, please arrive at the admission gate together to check-in.
Guests will be able to park separately, meet with their group, and check-in at the admission gate together to streamline arrival and admission. Consider carpooling with your group to save time and gas!
Yes, the Thanksgiving Festival is rain or shine! Make sure to check the weather before you leave the house and bring an umbrella if it looks cloudy.
Yes, parking is available! Parking is included with your admission fee. The main festival parking entrance is accessed from 7th Avenue, Lincoln, ON.
For visitors with accessible parking permits or accommodations, our accessible parking lot is located at the Centre for Conservation at 3292 Sixth Avenue, accessed from Victoria Ave. Please present your accessible parking permit to the traffic controller to gain entry to the parking area.
The main festival grounds are generally firm and flat, consisting of gravel and grass, but there are some sloped sections. Pathways into the event area are sloped, but accessible switchback trails are available. Accessible parking is provided.
Please contact thanksgivingfestival@npca.ca or call 905-788-3135 ext. 330 for more information about event accessibility.
Yes, visitors with a valid Ontario Accessible Parking Permit will be able to park in the accessible parking lot, accessed from 6th Avenue at Victoria Avenue, Lincoln, ON.
Yes, guests of all ages are welcome at the Thanksgiving Festival! Children’s entertainment will be provided through the event, included on the main stage and in the heritage village!
Pets are not permitted at the Ball’s Falls Thanksgiving Festival, with the exception of valid service animals.
Permanent restrooms and portable restrooms will be available for guests to use. There are accessible restroom facilities on site.
Yes! There will be a diverse and delicious line-up of local food and beverage providers at the Thanksgiving Festival.
There will be several gluten-free, vegetarian, and vegan options to choose from.
Unfortunately, picnic benches and seating cannot be reserved in advance.
Yes, dedicated event medics will be onsite through the duration of the Festival.
Guests can go hiking, biking, birdwatching, picnicking, and so much more at Ball’s Falls. More information about the Conservation Area can be found at https://npca.ca/parks-recreation/conservation-areas/balls-falls
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