Events

Upcoming Events

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Past Events

Community Cupboard

Optimist Tony Orvidas (left) presents the donation to Port Stanley & Area Community Cupboard volunteers Chris Stinson, Ian McDonald and Rose Cowan.

This donation helps the Community Cupboard put food on the tables of local families and reminds them that their community cares. This gift was made possible through Jackpot Time.

Calipso Festival 2026

a photo of a group of people on a beach holding a banner

Calipso Festival takes place every year on the August long weekend, and 2026 was no different. The Port Stanley Optimist Club sponsored multiple events, including a Family Sandcastle Building Contest, a Bicycle Decorating contest. A big thank you to Jackpot Time and Mackie’s for their support.

a photo of a row of decorated kids bikes with their riders and parents in front of a beach side playground
a photo of a family standing by their heart shaped sandcastle
a photo of two kids standing next to their pickup truck themed sandcastle

Sending kids to Theatre Day Camp

The Port Stanley Optimist Club presented Port Stanley Festival Theatre’s Day Camp to send 5 youth to camp for summer 2026. Have fun kids!

a poster with a photo of the optimists presenting the Theatre with a cheque
poster detailing events for the Calipso festival

Announcing Calipso Events sponsored by Port Stanley Optimist Club for 2026

Join the Port Stanley Optimist Club at the annual Calipso Festival! All events take place at the Main Beach Pavillion. For more information, please contact Optimist Emily at emfinch3@gmail.com or 519-769-2514.

Sandcastle Contest

Sandcastles are built as a family starting at 9:30am on Saturday, August 1st. Judging will begin at 11:30am.

Decorated Bike Competition

Bikes to be decorated at home, for youth ages 3-17. Register your decorated bike at 10:30am, judging takes place at 11am on Sunday, August 2nd.