2026 Civic Holiday Weekend Municipal Closures

Cobourg, ON (July 29, 2026) – The Town of Cobourg would like to advise residents of municipal building hours and closures over the 2026 Civic Holiday long weekend.

Town of Cobourg municipal offices and buildings, including Victoria Hall, the Cobourg Community Centre, the Cobourg Public Library, Public Works Building 7, and the Venture13 Innovation and Entrepreneurship Centre will be closed on Monday, August 3, 2026.

Municipal building long weekend hours of operation:

• Cobourg Community Centre (750 D'Arcy Street)
• Open Saturday, August 1: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
• Open Sunday, August 2: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
• Cobourg Public Library (200 Ontario Street)
• Open Saturday, August 1: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Venture13 Innovation & Entrepreneurship Centre (739 D’Arcy Street)
• Closed Monday, August 3 (open to Venture Zone members)
• Victoria Hall (55 King Street West)
• Building and Art Gallery of Northumberland open on Saturday, August 1: 12 to 4 p.m.
• Building and Art Gallery of Northumberland open on Sunday, August 2: 12 to 4 p.m.

Cobourg Transit will be running its regular hours of operation on the Civic Holiday.

The Town of Cobourg wishes all residents and visitors a safe and happy long weekend.

Upcoming Community Events:

58th Annual Sidewalk Sale
Thursday, July 30 - Saturday, August 1 | Downtown Cobourg
The Sidewalk Sale will be open the following hours:

Thursday, July 30 | 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Friday, July 31 | 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Saturday, August 1 | 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Browse the bustling street market featuring local artisans, makers, and vendors, enjoy live music throughout the downtown, and let the kids burn off some energy in the Kids Zone. There will also be extended patios, food trucks, and more.

There are road closures in place for the festival, for information please see the Town’s road closure notice. Find more information about the event at facebook.com/downtowncobourg and www.downtowncobourg.ca.

Movies Under the Stars
Join for Movies Under the Stars, generously sponsored by The Mortgage Centre and Mistral Group. Bring blankets and lawn chairs and enjoy movies under the stars on the outdoor inflatable movie screen:

Field of Dreams | Friday, July 31, 8:30 p.m. | Victoria Park
A Minecraft Movie | Monday, August 3, 8:30 p.m. | Victoria Beach
Lilo & Stitch | Saturday, August 8, 8:30 p.m. | Victoria Park
Superman | Thursday, August 13, 8:30 p.m. | Victoria Beach

Visit ExperienceCobourg.ca/movies for additional dates and details.

Cobourg Farmers’ Market
Saturday, August 1, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. | Rotary Harbourfront Park
The Cobourg Farmers’ Market is where you meet your neighbours and friends, purchase excellent local produce and meats, try wonderful baked goods and take home some local crafts and ready-to-eat specialties. Browse the stalls, enjoy samples, discover new tastes and soak up the lively atmosphere.

North American 8 Metre Sailing Championship
Thursday, July 30 - Sunday, August 2 | Cobourg Yacht Club
The Cobourg Yacht Club, at 100 Hibernia Street west of the Marina, is hosting the 2026 North American 8 Metre Class Championship. Registration and a welcome dinner take place on July 31, and the club folds its own birthday into the celebration with a chicken BBQ dinner on August 1. Races can be watched from the Marina boardwalk on Saturday, August 1, and Sunday, August 2. Learn more about this event on the Cobourg Yacht Club's webpage.

James Cockburn Day
Monday, August 3, 11 a.m. | Cobourg and Area Museum
This year James Cockburn Day will be celebrated by a presentation from Rob Franklin and Rob Washburn at the Cobourg and Area Museum, 141 Orr Street. Join them to celebrate with a free, interactive and engaging presentation about James Cockburn, Father of Confederation and First Speaker of the House of Commons. Visit www.cobourgmuseum.ca for details.

The Concert Band of Cobourg
Every Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. | Victoria Park
The Concert Band of Cobourg performs free concerts every Tuesday evening during July and August at the Victoria Park bandshell. Bring your lawn chair for an evening of live music, featuring marches, show tunes, traditional pieces, and everything in between.

Cobourg Sandcastle Festival
Saturday, August 8 | Victoria Beach
This annual celebration of creativity, community, and waterfront fun will transform Cobourg’s shoreline into a showcase of incredible sand sculptures, family activities, entertainment, and unique summer experiences. Visitors can watch master sculptors bring larger-than-life creations, participate in the amateur sandcastle building competition, enjoy the inflatable fun park, experience beach entertainment, take part in Movies Under the Stars, and explore the opportunity to experience Cobourg from a new perspective with the Hot Air Balloon Adventure Passport. Find event details and updates, by visiting experiencecobourg.ca/sandcastle.

Northumberland Flower Fest
Saturday, August 8, 2026 | Rotary Harbourfront Park
The 2nd annual Northumberland Flower Fest is returning to the Cobourg Farmers Market on Saturday, August 8. Find a beautiful selection of locally grown flowers, dried arrangements, and flower-forward artisans.

Northumberland Ribfest & Music Festival
Friday, August 14 to Sunday, August 16 | Victoria Park
The Rotary Club of Cobourg will be welcoming some of North America’s best ribbers to town for the 2026 Northumberland Ribfest. Enjoy delicious food while watching live entertainment at the bandshell in Victoria Park. Learn more by visiting the Rotary Club of Cobourg’s webpage.

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