How to Submit an Event to the Calendar
Step 1
Step 2
Click on Submit an Event
Step 3: Create an account or Login
If you already have an account, click the option "I already have an account and would like to login". If you do not have an account, please create an account by clicking the option "I do not have an account and would like to create one".
Once you are logged in, click on “Submit an Event”.
Step 4
Review the criteria to confirm that your event will be posted to the calendar. If the submitted event does not match the criteria, the request may be denied.
Criteria: You are welcome to submit your event information on the online community calendars if the event is open to all members of the general public and will take place within the municipality of Kawartha Lakes boundaries. If you are choosing the calendar "Events", you must meet one of the following criteria:
- Is hosted or operated by any order of government, including the municipality
- Is organized by a municipality of Kawartha Lakes affiliated group
- Is sponsored or funded by the municipality of Kawartha Lakes
- Is organized by a not-for-profit organization
- Is organized by a club, organization or association that performs work that benefits Kawartha Lakes residents
Tourism Events are posted on the Tourism website and the municipal website and are reserved for events that foster tourism, are of interest to Kawartha Lakes residents and generally benefit the community. If you are submitting to the Tourism Events Calendar (posted on the municipal and tourism website), they will not be accepted if this event:
- Promotes, exhibits or illustrates inappropriate or offensive content of any kind
- Does not comply with municipal, provincial or federal legislation
- Is a private event
- Is political in nature
Disclaimer: Posting an event does not imply endorsement by the municipality of Kawartha Lakes. The municipality reserves the right to edit a message or event for grammar or clarity, and has the right to deny submissions at its sole discretion. The municipality reserves the right to revise its event calendar criteria at any time.
Step 5: Event details
Provide as much detail about the event as possible by filling out the date, time, calendar, category, event title, location, contact information, and other details you’d like to provide.
Note: Under the calendar drop down, you must select “Tourism Events” to show up on the tourism calendar on www.explorekawarthalakes.com. Tourism events may fall under one of the following categories. If your event does not fall into one of these categories, please select a different calendar option.
- Arts, Culture & Heritage
- Agri-tourism
- Culinary Experiences
- Exhibits & Shows
- Fall Fairs
- Holiday Related
- Music & Entertainment
- Nature & Outdoors
- Performing Arts
- Sporting Events & Races
Step 6: Preview and Submit
Select “Preview” to review your submission and then select “Submit”.
The event submission will be sent to Kawartha Lakes staff for approval, please allow at least one week for review.
Tips
- When adding URL’s, copy the live link from your browser and paste it into the box rather than typing it in.
- Attachments such as event posters, parking information, etc. can be added as an attachment. Be sure to click the “Upload” button once you have attached the file.
Contact Us
Kawartha Lakes
P.O. Box 9000, 26 Francis Street
Lindsay, ON, K9V 5R8
Telephone: 705-324-9411
Toll free at 1-888-822-2225
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