No wonder the fresh peach enjoys its position as King of Niagara tender fruits. There are a number of worthy peach festivals, large and small, held in the peninsula during this time. Winona stages a large, three-day event during the third weekend in August. Churches hold Peach Socials and Teas. This year, festivities are scheduled for Aug. 12.
Booths sell all kinds of peach products, including peach syrup, inset below.
Festival day dawns early. While Queen St. is being set up for the day's activities, enjoy a walk around the village. A leisurely stroll takes you past gorgeous gardens, early 19th-century homes and churches, along the lakeshore and through beautifully kept public parks. A stop at the old graveyard behind St. John's Anglican Church is a must, as is a stroll through the cemetery beside Simcoe Park in the heart of the community. The peach festival takes place on Queen St., the main thoroughfare, with its imposing red brick bell tower.