Harvest Routes

Harvest Routes is the Township of West Lincoln's annual celebration of arts and culture.

The event includes seasonal workshops spread out around the Township so attendees can explore all corners of West Lincoln, plus other local stops, activities at the West Lincoln Public Library, and an Artists' Marketplace.

2025 Harvest Routes

This year's Harvest Routes is on October 3 and 4, 2025. Workshop registration will open Tuesday, September 9, at 10 a.m.

How to register

Workshop registration will open Tuesday, September 9, at 10 a.m., and will be available online and in person. Those wishing to attend workshops must register and pay in advance (unless otherwise noted). Spaces are limited and workshops fill up very quickly.

Online: Through Active Network (3% processing fee applies). You may register yourself plus one (1) other person. Please note, workshops will not appear on Activenet unless registration is open and spaces remain available.
In person: A small number of workshops are reserved for those who need to register in-person at the West Lincoln Community Centre, located at 177 West Street, in Smithville. We accept cash, cheque, debit or credit at the reception desk.
Registration is not available by phone or email.

Workshops

Adult workshops are $21 each (unless otherwise noted). The kids' workshop is $12 per child. Workshop costs are subsidized by the Township of West Lincoln.

West Lincoln Public Library workshops are free, drop-in, no registration required. The cards with Deb drop-in workshop is free with a non-perishable food donation for West Lincoln Community Care.

Creekside Country Market

Location: Ker United Church, 9353 Twenty Rd., Smithville

Date: Saturday, October 4

10 AM: Kids (6+) workshop - Create a scarecrow cutting board (parents/guardians must stay to watch/help)
1 PM: Adult workshop - Create a fall harvest sign

Scarecrow cutting board Fall harvest sign

DIY Home Decor

Location: Wellandport Community Centre, 5042 Canborough Rd., Wellandport

Day 1: Friday, October 3

10 AM: Create a sign
12 PM: Create a pillow
2 PM: Create a welcome mat

Day 2: Saturday, October 4

10 AM: Create a sign
12 PM: Create a pillow
2 PM: Create a welcome mat

Decorative sign, pillow and welcome mat

Urban Tractor

Location: Caistor Community Centre, 9184 Silver St., Caistor Centre

Day 1: Friday, October 3, at 10 AM, 12 PM and 2 PM - Create a stained glass dragonfly

Day 2: Saturday, October 4, at 10 AM, 12 PM and 2 PM - Create a stained glass butterfly

Stained glass dragonflies Stained glass butterflies

Watering Can

Location: West Lincoln Community Centre, 177 West St., Smithville

Day 1: Friday, October 3, at 10 AM, 12 PM and 2 PM

Day 2: Saturday, October 4, at 10 AM, 12 PM and 2 PM

Create a flower arrangement.

Flower arrangement

West Lincoln Public Library

West Lincoln Public Library workshops are free, drop-in, no registration required.

Caistorville Branch

Location: 9549 York St., Caistorville

Date: Saturday, October 4

10:30 AM - 3:30 PM: Create a fall leaf sun catcher

Smithville Branch

Location: 177 West St., Smithville

Day 1: Friday, October 3

10 AM: create a card with Deb - free with a non-perishable food donation for West Lincoln Community Care
6 - 7 PM: create a trick or treat bag with the Cricut

Day 2: Saturday, October 4

10:30 AM - 3:30 PM: create a pumpkin painting

Wellandport Branch

Location: 5042 Canborough Rd., Wellandport

Date: Saturday, October 4

10:30 AM - 3:30 PM: Start a seed
1:30 - 3:30 PM: Create a DIY hanging door sign

Artists' marketplace

Harvest Routes will also feature an Artists’ Marketplace where local artists, crafters and makers will display and sell their creations.

Saturday, October 4, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
West Lincoln Community Centre, 177 West St., Smithville

Anyone interested in joining our roster of vendors can email Wendy Healy, Events Planner, at whealy@westlincoln.ca to sign up.

Local stops

As part of Harvest Routes, the Township also encourages the public to visit other seasonal activities happening in West Lincoln on October 3 and 4. Stay tuned for more information.