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Expect the unexpected at the outrageous festival, Amherstburg Uncommon in Southwest Ontario.
Visit Amherstburg
Get ready to embark on a whimsical journey from September 19th to 21st as the enchanting and utterly outrageous festival returns to downtown Amherstburg. It’s a weekend you won’t want to miss, where the worlds of steampunk and magic collide in the most delightful way possible.
Picture yourself in a world where gears and gadgets intermingle with enchantments, where wizards and steampunk enthusiasts come together in a fantastic display of creativity.
Don your most imaginative wizardry or steampunk cosplay costume and prepare for a weekend filled with non-stop fun.
The best part? This extraordinary event is absolutely free, making it the perfect outing for family and friends alike.
Here’s a glimpse of what you can expect:
Friday Fun (September 19th): Step into a spellbinding evening filled with wizard-themed adventures. Try your hand at archery, axe throwing, pottery, wizard bingo, scavenger hunts, and escape rooms. Sip butterbeer, browse uncommon vendors, and join the WFCU Wizard Academy. Highlights include a wizard cooking class, live mural painting, a paranormal investigation, steampunk opera, and quirky shows that keep the magic alive well into the night.
Saturday Spectacular (September 20th): Explore wizard games, scavenger hunts, escape rooms, pottery, axe throwing, and archery while browsing uncommon vendors. Families can enjoy wizard bingo, mural painting, rope making, and the WFCU Wizard Academy. Live entertainment includes the Bathtub Singer, Lucky Barber Show, and Steve Goodtime’s steampunk opera, with quirky performances like the Charming Cheat Show. Highlights also feature author signings, costume contests, paranormal investigations, and fireworks lighting up the river at 9:15 p.m.
Sunday Funday (September 21st): From noon to 6 p.m., dive into a world of wizardry with butterbeer, scavenger hunts, quirky vendors, axe throwing, escape rooms, pottery, archery, and more. Kids can enjoy wizard bingo, mural painting, and the WFCU Wizard Academy, while families join a hands-on cooking class at Park House. Entertainment highlights include the Lucky Barber Show, Steve Goodtime’s steampunk opera, and the mischievous Charming Cheat Show. Don’t miss rope making, militia demos, and the costume contest at 5 p.m.
More Things to Do:
Throughout the weekend, you can also enjoy live performances and games and explore the fascinating downtown businesses.
Uncommon Festival visitors can indulge in sweet delights from Evelyn’s Candy House, including butterbeer fudge, chocolate frogs, caramel apples, cotton candy, and enchanted strawberry cups, with Richmond Popcorn Co. returning with butterbeer popcorn. Free “Transit Wizard” rides will be available all weekend, offering safe and convenient travel to and from the festival without the need for parking.
So, head to Amherstburg this weekend and prepare to be swept away by the most enchanting event of the year. It’s a celebration where fantasy becomes reality, and the laughter and magic are boundless. See you there!
Trip Planning – Amherstburg Uncommon
What: Dressed in your favourite wizardry or steampunk cosplay and enjoy the Amherstburg Uncommon Weekend. Amherstburg Uncommon is filled with so many sights to see and so many things to do that you will want to visit all three days of the event.
When:
September 20 | 5- 10pm
September 21 | 12 pm – 10 pm; Fireworks: 9:15 pm
September 22 | 12:00pm – 6:00pm
Where:
242 Dalhousie St., Amherstburg
How Much: Free, select activities – paid.
