Niagara-on-the-Lake Bus Tour and Winery Visit – Taith Bws – 12:30 – 4:30 p.m.

The bus tour will visit Niagara-on-the-Lake and the Wayne Gretzky Estates Winery and Distillery for a tour and cocktail making demonstration. Please meet in hotel lobby at 12:15 p.m. Advance registration is required. Fee is $75.

Welcome Tea – Tê Croeso – 2:00 – 5:00 p.m. – Brock Room

There will be a warm welcome awaiting you on Friday afternoon in the Tea Room.  Enjoy a  cup of tea with welsh cakes as you catch up with old friends. The tearoom will be open between 2:00 and 5:00 p.m. Donations toward the cost of the tea are welcome. Mary Muckle will play harp part of the afternoon.

Cinema Wales – 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. – Sinema Cymru

Gwladfa: Gwilym Bowen Rhys
In this 2 hour documentary, Welsh folk musician Gwilym Bowen Rhys travels to Patagonia to discover the history of the Welsh settlers who emigrated there in 1865. The Welsh language is still alive in many areas and Gwilym is inspired by the history, language, music and culture as he meets many of the locals.  A repeat showing of the film will happen on Saturday afternoon.

Marketplace – Farchnad – 2:00 – 5:00 p.m. – Brock Room

Visit our Vendors to find some treasures to take home.

Noson Lawen – 7:30 p.m. – Niagara Room

On Friday evening at 7:30 p.m., things liven up with our Noson Lawen. Your participation in the Noson Lawen is welcomed and encouraged.  Please contact nosonlawen@ontariowelshfestival.ca if you are interested in taking part at the next Festival.  Following the Noson Lawen will be the Afterglow with a chance to share some cheer and join in with a sing-along around the piano.