Kawartha Lakes to host Canadian premiere screening of ‘Perfect Sundays,’ a new series about family farming

Kawartha Lakes – A new television series exploring the challenges, resilience, and opportunities of family farming is coming to Kawartha Lakes for a special Canadian premiere community screening on Tuesday December 8, 2026.

The City of Kawartha Lakes, in partnership with the creators of Perfect Sundays, invites local farmers, farm families, and agricultural businesses to experience the six-part series through a day of storytelling, conversation and connection. The event will include screenings of the first three episodes, group discussions, a locally-catered lunch and, fittingly, ice cream sundaes.

A story that hits close to home

Perfect Sundays follows the Weeks family, sixth-generation dairy farmers struggling to keep their farm operating after a family tragedy. Determined to save the family business, Marla Weeks turns to an unexpected opportunity: ice cream.

The fictional series explores real challenges facing farm families, including financial pressures, mental health, changing family roles, and the difficult decisions involved in passing a farm from one generation to the next.

Through the family's journey, Perfect Sundays highlights the importance of resilience, innovation, and finding new ways to keep family farms thriving.

"Family farms are an important part of Kawartha Lakes, and many are navigating significant decisions about their future," said Kelly Maloney, Economic Development Officer – Agriculture, at Kawartha Lakes. "What's special about Perfect Sundays is how it brings those challenges to life through a story that farm families can relate to. We're excited to bring our agricultural community together to share ideas, learn from one another, and start conversations about new opportunities for their farms and the next generation."

Join us for a day of film, food and conversation

The Canadian premiere community screening will take place in Omemee on Tuesday December 8, from 10am to 3pm.

The day's activities include:

• Morning: Welcome, screenings of Episodes 1 and 2, refreshments and group discussion.
• Lunch: A locally catered lunch, networking opportunities and information displays.
• Afternoon: Screening of Episode 3, followed by discussions about farm diversification, family transitions and farmer mental health.
• A sweet treat: Ice cream sundaes to wrap up the afternoon.

Following the event, participants will receive a complimentary access code to watch Episodes 4 to 6 from home through the Perfect Sundays website. The code will be valid for 14 days following the screening.

Supporting the future of family farming

The screening is more than a one-day event. It will be a starting point for future agricultural learning and networking opportunities in Kawartha Lakes. This mini-series also aligns ‘perfectly’ with objectives of the new Kawartha Lakes Agriculture and Food Action Plan 2026 to 2030.

As part of the Agriculture and Food Action Plan, The City is planning workshops in 2027 and 2028 focused on agritourism, farm diversification, farm transition, and succession planning. These workshops are intended to help farm families explore new business opportunities, prepare for generational changes, and build a sustainable future for their operations.

Reserve your tickets

Farm owners, family members and farm teams are encouraged to attend together.

• Date: Tuesday December 8, 2026
• Time: 10am to 3pm
• Location: Coronation Hall (1 King Street West, Omemee)
• Tickets: Register online through Eventbrite 

Get a preview of the series by watching the Perfect Sundays trailer on YouTube.

Learn more about the series at perfectsundaystv.com.