Annual Event – Joe’s Summer Social

(formerly Songs for Joe) 

Sunday, August 23, 2026 

from noon to 4:00

Join us for a fun afternoon at Beautiful Joe Park

• Live Music
• Caricaturist
• Rock Painting by Donna & Face Painting by Holly
• Kids’ activities, games
• Scavenger Hunt
• Food Vendor 
• Park Tours at 1:15, 2:15 and 3:15 – learn the secrets of this unique park

Check back as more is being added to the lineup

Celebrate the Animal / Human Bond! 

#CutePetTuesdays

Social Media Campaign

Have you sent your pet’s picture to us?

Your pet wants to help spread mirth and merriment with Beautiful Joe!   Send your favourite pet pics – whether they’re cats, dogs, horses, rabbits – whatever your pet is, and wherever they live –  they are welcome to enter. 

Submit:  your favourite pic along with pet’s name(s) and hometown by DM on Facebook / Instagram OR  admin@beautifuljoe.org

Check every Tuesday on Facebook and Instagram to see if your pet is there!  Effective in 2026, your pet’s entry stays in the random draw for a whole year!  Good luck and thanks for entering …. YOU LOVE your pets – and we do too!  

We’re back for another summer

of Sunny Sunday Tours 

If it’s not raining, drop by

Beautiful Joe Park between noon & 2:00 – July & August

We love to show off the park and there are lots of anecdotes  to keep your interest.  Learn about the story, the author and how this park came to be.   The natural beauty of this park is highlighted as well. These guided walking tours take about 30 – 45 minutes and the pathway loop is level with benches strategically placed in case a rest is needed. Generally, 2 experts from the Beautiful Joe Heritage Society are onsite to conduct tours.  Tours are free , but donations are graciously accepted. 

admin@beautifuljoe.org to book a private tour (see below)

Want to learn the secrets

of Beautiful Joe Park?

Book a private tour with an expert from the Beautiful Joe Heritage Society

admin@beautifuljoe.org

With notice, we can handle groups of up to 40 people or as few as one or two.  Tours take about 30 – 45 minutes and walking is level with benches strategically placed in case a rest is needed. 

The park is quite shady – a perfect place to get away from the summer heat.  The spring is constantly changing with new growth in the woods and in the fall the foliage is gorgeous and you might see salmon or trout in the river.  There is a picnic pavilion in case of a cloud-burst.  These private tours are available from April through late October. 

Friendly leashed dogs are welcome on our tours.

Beautiful Joe’s ANNUAL

Pooch Pool Party

SAVE THE DATE:  Sat., Sept. 5, 2026

Time: TBA. 

Meaford’s Blue Dolphin Pool on Richmond St. goes to the dogs each year and it’s our splashiest event!  This event is always on the Labour Day weekend as the pool prepares to close for the season.

Admission is free but donations support the Beautiful Joe Heritage Society for projects at Beautiful Joe Park.  

More details forthcoming.