Picton Gazette Express: Vol. 2 No. 21

June 05, 2025

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On the Cover: Buddy Bench

PECI’s latest playground addition

Also on the Cover: Sisters Warehouse Sale 

This week the Gazette featured its first “false front” advertising feature — and a news story, because Sisters Warehouse coming to Picton for the first time is news.

Mayor Steve Ferguson tells Council he will use his new Strong Mayor powers only in ways that align with well established Council procedures.

Well over a million dollars comes to County coffers every year. It’s the 4% surcharge on tourist accommdations called the Municipal Accommodation Tax. The County is now considering new ways of allocating the annual windfall to support local initiatives that further a tourist economy.

Features: Time Flies

Base31 opens a new museum centred on the Lancaster Bomber and the history of Camp Picton

It was not a promise to send the Royal Navy should the occasion arise, but it certainly flexed the possibility.

News Roundup

Plot your Route

The Weekend Ticket

Gather in the County is at the Crystal Palace Saturday 7 June from 10am-5pm. Gathering of textile makers, small batch producers, indie dyers, artists, collectors and merchants.

It’s Picton’s first ever Fashion Week! More than fashion, a celebration of local talent, small businesses, and County spirit.

Sip, Shop & Strut – Sidewalk Style Friday 6 June 5:00-8:00pm. Shops stay open late and music fills the air. A downtown takeover.

Runway Fashion Shows Saturday 7 June afternoon and evening. Tickets required for the evening show. $10. At The Armoury 1:30 and 5:30pm.

Sisters Warehouse Sale is on Friday, Saturday and Sunday at the Picton Arena / Community Centre.

Hatch Gallery features BY CANADIANS #1 • May 17 to June 21 • HIMEL | SLOGGETT | MAYHEW.

Wellington Community Market is at the United Church on Wellington Main Street, every Saturday morning 9am-1pm all summer long.

Prince Edward County Markets hosts the Wellington Farmers Market at the Eddie Hotel and Farm Saturday May 17 9-1:30pm. Special Guests: Ontario Dairy Farmers.

The Picton Town Hall Farmers Market runs Sundays 9am-2pm at 2 Ross Street, Picton all summer long, rain or shine.

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