Picton Gazette Express: Vol. 2 No. 30

August 07, 2025

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Moto Craft came to PEC for the first time. Thousands of visitors from across Ontario, Quebec and the U.S. descended on Base31 for the three-day event.

As the County awaits the Minister’s decision on Picton Terminals’ application for an MZO, which would re-zone X acres on Picton Bay MX-Industrial, clearing the way for an expanding rock quarry on top of the town’s drinking water supply, the Nesterenkos, who came to PEC as refugees from Ukraine, receive an eviction notice. They are concerned it’s because they complained.

Picton Resident Rick Szabo emerged victorious on NBC’s reality show, Destination X. The surprise ending was revealed last week at a streaming party at The Regent for about 100 friends and family. Even his parents had no idea.

Ayle of Quinte Rowers return from Scotland’s SkiffieWorlds

The County’s own comedy festival, Comedy Country, has launched a series of improv nights every month through November. The next one is August 13.

Not every drowning victim will be saved on beaches with lifeguards. But in every case lifeguards will start search-and-save efforts sooner. While a frantic parent is trying to tell a 911 dispatcher where they are, a team lead will have already relayed that information — first responders are already on the scene.

Waupoos Marina Edition celebrates the Ayle of Quinte Rowing Club

Lots of waterfront

The Weekend Ticket

Consecon Day Bake Sale! The UCW and WI are holding a bake sale Saturday, August 9th in the United Church Hall at 9am.

Happening: Painting en Plein Air with Pamela Mayhew at Rose House Museum. Just for us, examples of early Canadian paintings and studies will be shown.
Grab some friends, pack a lunch and spend the day together at the Rose House Museum. Sunday 10 August 10-3.

Local Artist Laurie Gruer has a pop up show of impressionist landscapes at 2Gallery all month.

Blueberries and Raspberries available for picking in Waupoos Visit the Waupoos U-Pick on County Road 8 in Waupoos and the Rotary Club pick-your-own at the Waupoos Marina.

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.

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

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