August is packed with summer fun in Thunder Bay, from midway rides and fair food to classic cars, live music, and unique cultural experiences. Whether you’re spending the day at the fairgrounds or relaxing on the waterfront, there’s something happening for everyone this week.
Canadian Lakehead Exhibition (CLE) Family Fair
Dates: August 5–9
Time: 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM Daily
Location: Canadian Lakehead Exhibition Grounds
The CLE Family Fair returns with five days of excitement, entertainment, and summer memories.
Enjoy:
- Thrilling midway rides
- Fair favourites and delicious food
- Live entertainment
- Games and attractions
- Family-friendly activities
A summer tradition for generations of Thunder Bay families, the CLE remains one of the city’s biggest annual events and a must-visit during August.
Vocal Workshop with DIVKA
Date: Thursday, August 6
Time: 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Location: Ukrainian Catholic Church of the Transfiguration, 629 McIntosh Street
Cost: Pay What You Can (Suggested Donation: $10)
Join the members of DIVKA for a unique vocal workshop exploring Ukrainian Wintertide Polyphony.
Participants will learn traditional vocal techniques and experience the rich harmonies and cultural traditions that inspire DIVKA’s acclaimed performances. Open to all experience levels.
Fat Guys Car Show 2026
Date: Saturday, August 8
Time: 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Location: Fat Guys Auto Parts, 333 Memorial Avenue
Admission: Free
Website: https://www.fatguyscarshow.com/live-car-show
One of Thunder Bay’s biggest automotive events returns as Fat Guys Auto Parts transforms Memorial Avenue into a full-scale street party.
The show features:
- Hundreds of classic cars
- Hot rods
- Rat rods
- Muscle cars
- Sport and tuner vehicles
- Trucks
Other highlights include:
- Local food vendors
- Beer gardens
- Kids Korner with free face painting
- The famous Fat Guys Hot Dog Eating Contest
- Live entertainment throughout the day
Proceeds support the George Jeffrey Children’s Foundation.
Live on the Waterfront
Date: Wednesday, August 12
Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Location: Marina Park
Admission: Free
Theme: Alt Folk
Info: thunderbay.ca/live
Spend an evening by Lake Superior enjoying Thunder Bay’s premier outdoor concert series.
This week’s Alt Folk theme brings talented musicians to the waterfront for an evening of music and community fun.
Enjoy:
- Live music
- Food trucks and vendors
- Artisan and community booths
- Family-friendly activities
- Beautiful waterfront views
Bring a lawn chair and enjoy one of the best ways to spend a summer evening in Thunder Bay.
From rides at the CLE and traditional Ukrainian vocal workshops to classic cars and live waterfront music, this week offers a little bit of everything. Gather your family and friends and enjoy everything YOUR Thunder Bay has happening from August 6–12.
