Many Happy Returns
Max Mee
Celebrating a Successful Summer and Community Partnership with Base31It was a jam-packed summer at Base31! With four stages, three festivals, 15 Drill Hall shows, and a full lineup at the…
Sensory Garden Notice
UPDATE:March 27, 2025 As we enter 2025 and look forward to bringing outdoor kids camps and family experiences back to Base31, we’re excited to reopen spaces like the Sensory Garden.…
Courage and Community: Base31 Breast Cancer Survivors Fundraiser with Amy Armstrong + Mark Hartman
Courage and Community: Base31 Breast Cancer Survivors Fundraiser with Amy Armstrong + Mark HartmanJoin Us for a Breast Cancer Fundraiser at Base31! Base31 is hosting an important breast cancer fundraiser…
Joni Mitchell tribute
Clad in a glittering turquoise dress Sarah Slean, accompanied by a full symphony orchestra under the direction of Johannes Debus, performed some of Joni Mitchell’s iconic songs to a capacity…
Comedy Country back this fall in PEC
Comedy Country returns to Prince Edward County and Hastings unveiling a lineup of award-winning comedy shows this fall.
54-40 at the Drill Hall
Neil Osborne, vocalist and founding member of 54-50, performs on the stage of the Drill Hall at Base31 on Saturday night.
The theme is growth at Picton waterworks open house
Early findings in the Picton Master Servicing Plan were unveiled at last week’s PIC at the Picton Town Hall. The theme is planning for growth.
99.3 CountyFM celebrates PEC Studio Tour’s 30th Anniversary Art Show August 18th-20th
99.3 CountyFM celebrates PEC Studio Tour’s 30th Anniversary Art Show August 18th-20th
Base31 in Picton hosts PEC Craft Beer Festival ‘Brewery Village’
The Prince Edward County Craft Beer Festival will celebrate the finest craft producers in the province at Base31 in Picton Sept. 22-23.
Lights & Mint Simon in Picton, ON
The applause started the moment Judy Collins opened the door to enter the auditorium in the Sergeants Mess Hall at Base31 last Wednesday evening.
Judy Collins
The applause started the moment Judy Collins opened the door to enter the auditorium in the Sergeants Mess Hall at Base31 last Wednesday evening.
Blooming Bounty
A world of beautiful floral paintings awaits visitors to the Focus Project Gallery at Melt Studio located at Base31. Artist Agnes Bellegris has created a joyful series of paintings,
Serena Ryder
Serena Ryder performs to a full house in the Drill Hall at Base31 last Saturday night. The seven-time Juno winner sang a selection of her chart-topping hits from a decadea…
Mother-daughter duo
The initials MD at Base31 could equally stand for Maison Depoivre, mother-daughter or Meaghan and Dianne. Opening this past weekend and running until July 24
Barbra sings Bacharach
Juno-nominated singer-songwriter Barbra Lica wowed a nearly full house in the Sergeants Mess at Base31 last Wednesday evening with a selection of Burt Bacharach songs,
Former Camp Picton reimagined as Constellation of Villages
Base31’s Neighbourhood Plan Ideas Fair was, not surprisingly, a slick event. At the peak, the vast Hall held close to 300 people. Large, expensive bunches of flowers were everywhere, along…
This new Ontario night walk will take you through a former WWII air Training base
A new nighttime art walk is coming to Ontario this June, and it’ll take you through Base31, a former WWII air training base located just 2.5 hours from Toronto in Prince Edward…
Night Watch coming to Base31 in Prince Edward County
NIGHT WATCH: A 2-KILOMETRE NIGHTTIME ILLUMINATED ART WALK LAUNCHES AT BASE31 TICKETS ON SALE NOW – NIGHT WATCH STARTING JUNE 22TICKETS ON SALE NOW – NIGHT WATCH STARTING JUNE 22…
Flying Club celebrations
Prince Edward Flying Club (PEFC) is launching its 70th anniversary celebrations on Saturday, June 17 with a fly-in breakfast on Father’s Day weekend. Breakfast will be served at the Flying Club, 343…
PEC community attends Idea Fair to shape the future of Base31
As part of their ongoing commitment to collaborate with the community on the creation of a Neighbourhood Plan at Base31, PEC Community Partners hosted a public Idea Fair on May…
Illumin and Base31 to host Dusk Dance and Drone shows this summer
Canada’s leading drone company Illumin and Base31 will be teaming up this summer to provide a unique and illuminating experience to for all ages this summer.
37 Unmissable Festivals And Events Happening In South Eastern Ontario This June
The month of June is brimming with excitement and vibrant festivities!
Arkells to perform at Base31 Campfire Nights concert
Base31 in Prince Edward County says it is thrilled to announce the debut of their Parade Grounds at Base31 outdoor concert venue with 9X Juno Award winners Arkells.
Arkells first ever ‘Campfire Nights’ to hit Norfolk County in July
Hamilton’s Arkells reached out to fans on social media Wednesday inviting them out to the first of several Campfire Nights set for mid- to late-July.
Arkells Head Outdoors for Intimate “Campfire Nights” Performances
Before turning attention to their Laundry Pile, Arkells will head outdoors this summer for a pair of intimate performances in the spirit of their Campfire Chords.
The Arkells headlining largest Base31 concert announcement yet
The biggest concert announcement to date is coming out of Base31 in Prince Edward County.
The Mess Hall Sessions
The County Stage Company, formerly known as Festival Players, is offering a series of musical shows in the newly renovated Sergeants Mess Hall at Base31.
Gala nets windfall for Picton branch expansion project
WINGING TOGETHER A 1940’s themed gala entitled Swinging into the Future was hosted at Base31 Saturday and raised $52,000 for the Picton Library expansion.
Idea Fair to develop Base31 former Picton military base
Prince Edward County residents with ideas on how best to develop the former military base at Picton are invited to attend a special meeting to come up with ways to…
Cultivating Creativity: Creative placemaking, building community
Base31 CEO Tim Jones says the transformation of the former military facility on the outskirts of Picton is respectful of the past, while engaging creative minds and cultural resources to…
The County Stage Company presents The Mess Hall Sessions Music Series at Base 31 – all summer – next event Hailey Gillis & Andrew Penner July 21/22
The Mess Hall Music Series will be showcasing acclaimed Canadian singers and musical theatre performers, curated by Beau Dixon, at The Sergeants Mess Hall, Base31 in Picton.
B31 Blog: Dusk Dance and Drone Shows in Prince Edward County
Illumin and Base31 Announce Dusk Dance and Drone Shows in Prince Edward County Picton, ON – Illumin and Base31 are excited to announce its latest outdoor event series: Dusk…
Base31 in Picton announces massive summer arts lineup
Picton and Prince Edward County continues to evolve and charm us. With our recent stay at the stunning Royal Hotel, it quickly moved up the list of places to revisit…
Amy Armstrong, Jackie Richardson to grace Base31 stage
Two more exciting concerts in the historic Sergeants Mess Hall venue have been added to the list of more than 40 live performances to take place at Base31 in Prince…
B31 Blog: Base31 adds Jazz Legend Jackie Richardson and Amy Armstrong
Base31 Announces new concerts: Amy Armstrong and Jackie Richardson Coming to Prince Edward County Historic Sergeants Mess Hall building to host first gala May 13 Picton, ON — Two…
What to Expect at… County Stage Company
County Stage Company is a growing performing arts company which programs a full summer festival of live theatre, comedy, music, and dance in beautiful Prince Edward County.
Biglake Festival Launches 2023 Summer Series: Roots, in Prince Edward County
Biglake Festival announces its return to the summer festival scene with its 2023 series: Roots
Maison Depoivre reopens
The former Officers’ Quarters at Camp Picton (now Base31) has been renovated to become the new site of the Maison Depoivre Art Gallery.
Activities to keep Base31 busy all summer long
Base31 is announcing the launch of their new Experience Marketplace offering a wide range of activities, workshops, and classes hosted by local guest experts and enthusiasts.
Base31 launches Experience Marketplace
Base31 is announcing the launch of their new Experience Marketplace offering a wide range of activities, workshops, and classes hosted by local guest experts and enthusiasts.
Art in the County celebrating 30th anniversary, opens up call for entry for 2023
Art in the County launched its thirtieth annual season last Thursday by unveiling its new logo and making a call for submissions, as well as announcing that the show will…
Art in the County
Art in the County launched its thirtieth annual season last Thursday by unveiling its new logo and making a call for submissions, as well as announcing that the show will…
Swing into the Future Gala: Join us in celebrating the Library Expansion – Sat, May 13th at 7pm
Mark your calendars and show your support for the Picton Library Expansion Fundraising Gala. Get …”In the Mood”, put on your dance shoes, learn the Lindy Hop, practice your updo,…
Dazzling drone show transforms Picton night sky
Imagine a fireworks display, minus the pretty explosions and loud bangs, and then imagine a similar illuminating effect – but more refined, yet almost silent, and more intentional. Add instrumental…
Every day there’s exciting progress at Picton’s branch of PEC Library
It’s an exciting time at the library! In the next month or so, we anticipate moving into the new section at the Picton Branch Library. Then we’ll move out of…