Ford City Retro Camp

09/03/2017

DJ Dan turning up this Much Music party 🎉 All throw back 80's hop until midnight! 💃

09/02/2017

09/02/2017

Jon Liedtke from Higher Limits talking to us about Canadian cannabis and the impact it will have on local growth. Next up on the mike, Atkins Ears talking to us about Veganism and the health benefits!!

09/02/2017

Battleaxe Warriors is here to Windsor for the first time but only staying until midnight!!

09/02/2017

What're you grateful for? ❤️ Spreading love and good vibes today at the The City Market, come say hi, 1030 Walker Road!

09/02/2017

DINNER IS SERVED: 5PM SHARP
Pie eating contest today with Creekside Market Windsor homemade pies!
If you or a friend want to be a part of our free pie eating contest, find one of our volunteers at the main stage quickly, as these spots are filling fast
Don't miss this contest at the main stage 5PM sharp!

09/02/2017

Our Ford City kids dressing up, having fun in this amazing weather! Come out and enjoy this beautiful day then TAG US on your pictures with
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09/02/2017

Dodgeball is happening, Camp Councillors taking teams down ONE AT A TIME

09/02/2017

Check out these super retro cars while you're here at the Ford City Retro Camp! Be on the look out for the Model-T since it won't be here long!

09/02/2017

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09/02/2017

Another sneak peek into the kids section of the festival grounds today. Face painting, crafts, balloon animals, sandcastles, firetrucks! Bring the family by for some fun in the sun!

09/02/2017

We have lot's of fun and interactive activities for our youngsters today. Windsor Fire Department is here showing off what is inside a real life fire truck and giving demonstrations about fire safety!

09/02/2017

dodgeball

09/02/2017

Day 2 of Ford City Retro Camp Festival - SCHEDULE OF EVENTS!!
WHEN: Saturday September 2nd, 11am-12am
WHERE: The City Market, 1030 Walker road
WHAT: Dodgeball tournament (The Bourbon tap & grill has set some pretty high standards), Potato sack races, Vegan presentation, Pie eating contest, Fashion show and Much music Dance party!!
Don't miss out on the after party at the Gourmet Emporium

09/02/2017

Couple snaps from the Ford City Retro Camp, in the pocket band till midnight!!

09/01/2017

Doors open at 5 pm tonight!!! Check out all the fun! Thanks for the support WindsorEats!!!

http://www.windsoreats.com/2017/08/5-things-you-need-to-do-at-ford-city-retro-camp/

Potato sack races? Check! Pie eating contest? Check! The very first Ford City Retro Camp is takes place September 1-2, 2017, with some classic events and activities that will thrill and entertain you day and night. Here's our list of the five items you can't miss at the festival.

09/01/2017

Sporting Windsors favourite local food and drink today at the Ford City Retro Camp! Look out for food trucks from WindsorEats, Nonna's Pizza A Pezzi, Little Foot Foods and ! Can't forget Windsors greatest local beer from Walkerville Brewery, grab a beer and look for your favourite food truck tonight!

09/01/2017

Let's get Crafty!! We are excited to welcome Art Attack Windsor to the Ford City Retro Camp this weekend! Just like at camp, we have craft stations for adults!! Learn techniques from the professional artists that have been making our city walls pop with colour! You can paint a tile for $10 or a rock for $5...see you in the main tent!!
Doors open at 5 pm ...$5 for adults, and KIDS ARE FREE!!!!

08/31/2017

The Summer Camp for Adults is Here, This Weekend!

Outdoor and Indoor Day and Night Market - Check!
Fowling (football bowling) - Check!
Dodgeball ARENA - Check! [Still Accepting 4x4 teams, message us!]
BATL - Backyard Axe Throwing League - CHECK!!
Urban Beach by Patio Palace INSIDE the festival near the stage - CHECK! Complete with it's own WindsorEats traveling trailer bar!
Camp Fire Area - CHECK!
Kids Zone (with real fire truck) - Check!
Local Beer and Wine - Check!
Local Food Vendors - Check!

Friday Sept 1:
8pm - Live MoTown Band from Detroit [In the Pocket]
5pm - midnight - Way More Programming, Check Out the Clip Board!

Saturday Sept 2:
8pm - OFFICIAL MUCH Music Video Dance [so retro!]
7:00 - Fall Fashion Show with Windsor Fashion Festival 2017
2:00 - 7:00 Soul Brother Stef Setting The Vibe
11am - Midnight - Way More Programming, Check Out the Clip Board!

Ford City Retro Camp Festival - encouraging people to
EAT-DRINK-PLAY while turning people into kids again!

The City Market The Party Warehouse F&B Walkerville Walkerville Brewery WindsorEats BlackburnNews Windsor-Essex United Way Windsor-Essex

08/31/2017

Get the scoop on "What's Hot for Fall" at the Ford City Retro Camp Festival Fashion Show! We are excited to welcome Windsor Fashion Festival 2017 to give us a sneak peak with fashions that are all available at the Ford City Retro Camp!! From clothing, to accessories, jewlary and even the latest costumes for Halloween available The Party Warehouse! Come check out our Fashion Show at 7 pm Saturday, just before the MUCH Music Video dance!! Main stage The City Market

Royal and Rose Boutique Windsor Women in Business RARE Apparel Picket Fence Boutique Falcro LANGsura PAPA D's Hot Sawce

08/30/2017

Kids under 12 are FREE!!! At the Ford City Retro Camp this weekend! We have crafts, games, wacky races, face painting, balloons and the Windsor Firefighters will be there both days with the trucks giving tours and fire prevention talks for the little Campers!!

08/29/2017

Thank you to WE-TV for having us in to talk about the Ford City Retro Camp Festival this weekend at The City Market! Save the date for the summer's last blast, Friday Sept 1 & Saturday Sept 2!!

Patio Palace WindsorEats John Alvarez F&B Walkerville Philippe Flip Octavien Jon Liedtke BlackburnNews Windsor-Essex United Way Windsor-Essex Windsor Firefighters

08/28/2017

Looking to fill some spaces in the 4 x 4 dodgeball tournament this Saturday Sept 2 12-5pm, BAR STARS devision and amateur free agent devision (essesntially anyone can put a team in) we are asking for 100 dollar pledge to United Way and a 25 dollar gift certificate to a local restaurant/bar to give to the winning team, Don't miss the action!!
For the Bar Stars devision The Bourbon tap & grill is challenging all comers!! remember it is this Saturday 12-5 so everyone can get to work afterward
Phog L. Guy
Sidebar Lounge
Ryan Gillis
Rockhead Pub
Mamo Burger Bar
John Max Sports & Wings Lauzon Parkway
John Max Sports and Wings Dougall Ave.
Walkerville Tavern
O'Maggio's Kildare House
Rock Bottom Bar and Grill
Gilligans
Johnny Shotz Billiards Bar Cafe
Brews And Cues
JC Larks
Chad Willson
Motorburger
Craft Heads Brewing Company
The Twisted Apron
On the Beach Volleyball Bar & Grill
Sandbar Waterfront Grill
The Loose Goose - Resto Pub and Lounge
Moxie's Grill & Bar
The Keg Steakhouse + Bar - Windsor Riverside
The Keg Steakhouse + Bar - Windsor Devonshire
Armandos Riverside

Did someone say Dodgeball Tournament? Do you have what it takes to win the 4-on-4 tourny at the Ford City Retro Camp Festival on Labour Day Weekend at The City Market? ALL Proceeds will go directly to the United Way Windsor-Essex and the programs they support in the community! Trophy for the Victors & Best Team Uniform Award! To enter a team email: [email protected] or message Ford City Retro Camp

08/28/2017

SNEAK PEEK! Site Map for Ford City Retro Camp Festival We are so excited to bring this Summer Camp for Adults to Life!

08/26/2017

Local Experts LIVE - Exclusive and only at the Ford City Retro Camp Festival! Have fun AND learn some cool new stuff. The Summer Camp for Adults, making people kids again! Come and see these local beauties chat live about their expertise. Then, stay for the 19+ [Official] MUCH Music Video Dance (Saturday) or (Friday) for the MoTown Band from the D [In the Pocket] while you chill on the sponsored by Patio Palace! Did we mention a full-on Night Market Both Nights with tons of vendors?! Plus tons more :) The City Market Cool Radio 100.7 Blackburn Radio
F&B Walkerville
Black Magic Culinary Creations
Rochester Place Golf Club & Resort
Higher Limits

08/25/2017

HOT OFF THE PRESS well...the clipboard! CHECK OUT THE HAPPENINGS FOR NEXT WKD!! Got plans? Now you do..see you at the Ford City Retro Camp Festival!!

08/25/2017

We had a great time tonight filling back packs with the Emerging Philanthropists of the United Way Windsor-Essex our Charity of Choice for next weeks Ford City Retro Camp The City Market!! Filled some packs, played some games, and had some laughs! Big thanks to the The Party Warehouse for all the fun costumes!!

08/24/2017

Are you ready for this ??? What a great time!

Did someone say Dodgeball Tournament? Do you have what it takes to win the 4-on-4 tourny at the Ford City Retro Camp Festival on Labour Day Weekend at The City Market? ALL Proceeds will go directly to the United Way Windsor-Essex and the programs they support in the community! Trophy for the Victors & Best Team Uniform Award! To enter a team email: [email protected] or message Ford City Retro Camp!

08/23/2017

Join our Ford City Retro Camp Counselors tomorrow night at the Backpacks & Brews event and you could win FREE tickets to the festival next weekend!! Bring some school supplies and help our Charity of Choice the United Way Windsor-Essex!!

Back to School is a time for excitement, but not for all children who face the challenge of not having the basic school supplies they need. Tomorrow you can help change that! The Emerging Philanthropists from the United Way Windsor-Essex are holding an event to fill 2000 backpacks for kids in our community! Join them Thursday (Tomorrow) @5:30 pm at Vito's Pizzeria to fill some Backpacks! Guests are encouraged to bring back packs & school supplies!
Meet the Ford City Retro Camp Festival Counselors at the event tomorrow and ask them how you can win FREE tickets to the festival next weekend!

https://www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/united-waycentraide-windsor-essex-county/backpacks-for-success/

08/23/2017

Who likes pie? The better question is WHO DOESN'T! Pie Eating Contests, potato sack races, costume contests and dance competitions? FOR ADULTS...WHO's COMING to the Ford City Retro Camp Festival The City Market! Join us for Windsor's 1st ADULT SUMMER CAMP THEMED FESTIVAL...(Little Campers are welcome too, kid zone & crafts both days!)

Big thanks to Creekside Market windsor for the delicious pies, Municipality of Leamington for the invite, and Eyes On Windsor for the great shots! Let's do it again next weekend!!

As part of the Municipality of Leamington's second annual Sip & Savour Experience Festival a pie eating contest hosted by Ford City Retro Camp took place on Saturday, August 19, 2017.

The Ford City Retro Camp Festival is a new event set to take place in Windsor at The City Market on Labour Day Weekend. The pie eating contest showcased just one of the fun contests and events that will take place at this new festival!