Beyond the Pumpkins: What's happening in Centre Wellington in November that YOU need to know!
Release Date: 10/28/2025
EXCLUSIVE Preview of the Elora Centre for the Arts with Lianne Carter
Elora Fergus Podcast
The stunning Elora Centre for the Arts has a new 3500 sq. ft. addition! Hear the surprising origin story, the 'ghost hunters' that visited, and the exciting grand reveal dates! Join Barbara Lustgarten-Evoy and Ryan Joyce as they chat with Lianne Carter, the Executive Director of the Elora Centre for the Arts, for an exclusive look at the massive progress on their expansion project . Lianne reveals that the project, which has been underway for years, surprisingly started with the simple, yet critical, need for accessible washrooms. This catalyst quickly steamrolled into a much bigger dream,...
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Inside the Fergus Legion and New Riverside Events Center with Randy Graham
Elora Fergus Podcast
Beyond the Poppy: Learn the proper protocol, what the Fergus Legion does year-round, and how its new Riverside Events Center serves Centre Wellington! Join hosts Ryan Joyce and Barb Evoy as they sit down with Randy Graham, President of the Fergus Legion Branch 275. With the Poppy Campaign (starting the last Friday in October) and Remembrance Day fast approaching, Randy highlights the Legion's central role in honouring our veterans. Learn the proper protocol for wearing the poppy: it should be worn on the left side over your heart and taken off at sundown on November 11th. In this episode,...
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Beyond the Pumpkins: What's happening in Centre Wellington in November that YOU need to know!
Elora Fergus Podcast
The costumes are packed away, but the community spirit is just warming up! This week, we're swapping spooky scares for steaming soup as we wrap up one of Centre Wellington's biggest-ever events and look ahead at a November packed with community connection, giving back, and great films. Join us as we share our personal, behind-the-scenes highlights from Monster Month and give you your essential guide to all the local happenings in Elora and Fergus this month. In this episode, you will discover: Our top three personal highlights from Monster Month, including the biggest surprises at the...
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The Scariest Ride in Centre Wellington! Behind the Screams with Salem Frights Creator Darryl Magierowski
Elora Fergus Podcast
Step right up for the final terrifying ride! We chat with Darryl Magierowski, the mastermind behind Salem Frights, about 11 years of scares, the terrifying new "Hell Ride" attraction, and why this might be their last season! Join Barbara Lustgarten-Evoy and Ryan Joyce as they welcome the creator of the legendary Salem Frights, Darryl Magierowski, to the podcast! Darryl pulls back the curtain on over a decade of dedication to frights and reveals the intense details of this year's haunted attraction—which might be the most intimate and terrifying experience yet! In this spine-tingling...
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Mayor Shawn Watters view of PASSIONATE Elora Town Hall
Elora Fergus Podcast
The October 7th Centre Wellington Town Hall was a deeply passionate affair, highlighting the struggle between a "close-knit" community's concerns and the realities of immense tourism pressure. We go inside the packed Jefferson Elora community hall, where residents gathered to confront polarizing issues like rapid growth and infrastructure strain. Mayor Shawn Watters addressed significant resident frustration and the surge in tourism. The biggest news confirmed at the meeting? Reiterating the paid parking system for tourists to manage the impact of over 750,000 annual visitors. Plus, we discuss...
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The Man Behind the Monsters: Tim Murton's Creative Journey
Elora Fergus Podcast
Join us for a fascinating conversation with Tim Murton, the acclaimed artist and "monster maker" behind Elora's legendary Monster Month. This annual event, which Murton started 28 years ago, has become a beloved tradition in Centre Wellington. In this episode, we sit down with Tim right in the heart of downtown Elora, coffee in hand, to explore his journey from a sought-after scenic designer in the movie industry to the creative force behind our local Halloween spectacle . In Our Chat with Tim Murton: From Film to Monsters: Tim worked as a scenic designer for movies like The Piano and...
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October 2025: Your Complete Guide to Events, Monster Month & Fun in Elora & Fergus
Elora Fergus Podcast
Get ready for the biggest month of the year! This episode is your definitive guide to all the ghoulish fun happening for Monster Month in Elora and Fergus . 🎃 The month is packed with family fun: from the Monster Month kick-off at "The Awakening", Magic Show Matinee and Comedy Hypnosis to the thrilling Salem Frights hell ride, Pumpkin Day, Monster March and more! Don't miss a single scare! Here's a look at the events in October: OCT 3: The Awakening! OCT 4: Magic Festival – Family Magic Show Matinee: An Afternoon of Fun OCT 4: Hilariously Hypnosis Comedy Show OCT 4, 11, 18, 25:...
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Monster Month: A Celebration of Spooky Fun
Elora Fergus Podcast
Step into the world of spooky fun! Join us as we explore the magic behind Sensational Elora's Monster Month, from its monstrous origins to the community spirit that brings it to life. This episode features an exclusive interview with Barbara Lee from Sensational Elora, the organization behind Monster Month. She explains how this month-long event celebrates all things Halloween and the "dark side with a sense of humour". The episode also includes a rare, exclusive interview with a Monster from Monster Month. In this episode, you’ll learn: The History of Monster Month: The tradition started...
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Magic, Community, and Giving Back: Your Essential Guide to the Next TWO Weeks in Elora & Fergus
Elora Fergus Podcast
Get ready for a jam-packed episode! Elora Fergus Podcast hosts Barbara Lustgarten-Evoy and Ryan Joyce dive into a couple of major events coming to our community this week and next! First, Barbara shares all the details about the inaugural Zehrs All Clubs Day—a unique new event uniting local service groups to combat food insecurity and bring our community closer together. Then, Ryan takes us into the world of illusion as he talks about the fifth annual , celebrating our area's magical history with two incredible shows for both kids and adults But that’s not all! We also highlight the...
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Forest Transformed: The Enchanta Experience
Elora Fergus Podcast
What if you could walk straight into a fairytale? That’s exactly what Enchanta delivers right here in Centre Wellington—and this episode takes you behind the scenes of this one-of-a-kind experience. Here’s what you’ll discover in this episode: 🌲 How Enchanta transforms the forest behind the Sportsplex into a glowing, multi-sensory fantasy realm. 🧚 The inspiring origin story—born out of lockdown as a way to bring imagination and wonder to life. 🎭 What’s new for 2024: two immersive paths, a kids’ zone with face painting and puppetry, and the “Scrolls of the...
info_outlineThe costumes are packed away, but the community spirit is just warming up! This week, we're swapping spooky scares for steaming soup as we wrap up one of Centre Wellington's biggest-ever events and look ahead at a November packed with community connection, giving back, and great films.
Join us as we share our personal, behind-the-scenes highlights from Monster Month and give you your essential guide to all the local happenings in Elora and Fergus this month.
In this episode, you will discover:
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Our top three personal highlights from Monster Month, including the biggest surprises at the Monster Mash & March.
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The scoop on Sensational Soup Off & Empty Bowls, and how you can support the Centre Wellington Food Bank on November 2nd.
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The full schedule and essential details for the inaugural Elora Adventure Film Festival (November 6–9).
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Details on the upcoming Damn Good Comedy Show at the Fergus Legion.
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A respectful reminder of the Remembrance Day Ceremony on November 11th and a note on how the Poppy Campaign is now going digital.
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A special shout-out to the Collaborative Women of Wellington County and how they're supporting local female entrepreneurs.
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