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100 years in the making!

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Smiths Falls OHW 2025 mission, goals and objectives

Our mission is to bring people back home for an epic 8-day festival that honours our community’s rich history.

We support local businesses and community service clubs while further engaging our residents and promoting the quality of life we all enjoy. Join us in celebrating diversity and inclusion, while equally important, educate ourselves and visitors about our indigenous history and other cultures.

The event will feature revenue-generating opportunities as well as non revenue-generating  activities for all, young and old, altogether ensuring a memorable experience for everyone. Let’s come together and make history in Smiths Falls, Ontario, Canada!

Smiths Falls Old Home Week Committee 2025

Initial OHW Committee members July 2023. Photo: Roger Sands

2025 Old Home Week Committee

Current OHW Committee members include:

Front Row (L to R)  Barry Hart, Arlene Hart, Christa Dales Donnelly, Catie Newans with Winnie, Wendy Alford and Laura Newans.  Back Row (L to R)   Karen Burns, Mary Louise Kociecka, Dave White. Missing from photo is: Shelly Bradley

More details about our members

Thanks so much to Roger Sands of Arranel Studios for donating his time and professional resources.

Old Home Week joins 2024 Canada Day Celebrations

Fireworks Canada Day Smiths Falls

Old Home Week committee members had a great afternoon spreading the word about next year’s festival at the Smiths Falls Canada Day celebrations held at Lower Reach Park. It was a great event with lots of fun for the whole family.

Old Home Week
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July 2, 2024: Kathy Botham speaks with Old Home Week co-chair Christa Dales Donnelly to catch up on plans for Old Home Week 2025.

 

Feb 29, 2024: Kathy Botham speaks with Christa & Shelly to find out more about Old Home Week 2025.

 

Old Home Week 2025 - It's happening

Meet the dynamic duo of Smiths Falls Old Home Week 2025, Shelly Pankow Bradley and Christa Dales Donnelly (both co-chairs).

Consider Joining us in making Smiths Falls Old Home Week 2025 the best yet!

Are you passionate about your community? Do you want to contribute to creating an unforgettable week-long celebration?

Smiths Falls Old Home Week is currently in the early planning stages and we have numerous opportunities for you to get involved. Join us at the committee level or choose from various sub-committee and volunteer positions. Help us make Old Home Week 2025 the best one yet! Visit our Volunteer page for more information on how to join the Old Home Week Committee. Let’s come together and make history in Smiths Falls, Ontario, Canada!

Let's Partner

Download the OHW Partership Package, sign-up, and let’s make long lasting Old Home Week memories for years to come.

Consider volunteering for Smiths Falls Old Home Week 2025

Become a Smiths Falls Old Home Week 2025 Volunteer

Are you passionate about community events and want to be part of something special? Smiths Falls Old Home Week is back, and we’re looking for dedicated individuals to join our dynamic team!

Events planned for Smiths Falls Old Home Week 2025

Events - See what we have in mind and share your thoughts and ideas

Get ready for the exhilarating 8-day 2025 Smiths Falls Old Home Week celebration! A must-attend for all, packed with activities for friends, families, and adults. We value your input, so share your event ideas and we’ll do our best to bring them to life.

1950 Old Home Week parade float of Frost and Woods Smiths Falls Ontario

Explore the rich history of Smiths Falls Old Home Week

This extraordinary event occurs once every twenty-five years, lasting for a full week or even longer. The memorable years of 1925, 1950, 1976, and 2000 have paved the way for the exceptional occasion we celebrate today. Discover more about the captivating history of our Old Home Week here.

The Old Home Week Committee 2025 Task Force holds official meetings once monthly.  Meeting minutes: July 2023 | August 2023 | OHW Minutes September 19th 2023 | OHW Minutes October 17th 2023 |  OHW Minutes November 28 2023OHW Minutes December 19th 2023 | OHW Minutes January 16th 2024.

Thanks to our Partners & Sponsors

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Old Home Week partner Rideau Home Hardware
Denoco Energy Systems Inc
Howard Kelford & DuBois
We welcome Jonsson’s Your Independent Grocer Smiths Falls as our newest Partner with Old Home Week.
Old Home Week partner Smiths Falls Hyundai
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