Walk Queen

Join us on Queen St. E in Hespeler Village for a summer of festivals, events, performances and activities that are open, inclusive and free for everyone.

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Fridays @ 5pm - Sundays @ 7pm
June 5 through August 30
Queen St. E, Cambridge
from Guelph Ave to Tannery St E

#WalkQueen is a celebration of Hespeler’s unique and intimate Village district. This public space invites residents, neighbours and tourists to experience life in Hespeler Village in a new way. In addition to closing down the street, local businesses, community groups and volunteers are collaborating by hosting festivals, events, performances and activities that are open, inclusive and free for everyone. Check back regularly for new updates as details are announced! Connect with us on Facebook and Instagram to see all the buzz in the community!

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Upcoming Walk Queen Events

Multiple Dates
Fri, Jun 19
Hespeler Village Market
The Company Of Neighbours / Hespeler Her
Details
Jun 19, 2026, 3:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
The Company Of Neighbours / Hespeler Her, 11 Tannery St E, Cambridge, ON N3C 2C1, Canada
Every Friday, June 5 - October 2, come get local and seasonal produce, visit artisan vendors, play in the kid zone, experience live entertainment, from rotating vendors each week, at the Hespeler Village Market from 3-7pm.
Fri, Jun 19
🔥THE HESPELER HOT WING CHALLENGE 🔥
Queen Street East
Details
Jun 19, 2026, 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Queen Street East, Queen St E, Cambridge, ON N3C, Canada
🔥 Think you can handle the heat, Hespeler? Contestants battle through spicy wings while the CROWD controls the chaos by donating to add heat and remove milk. One survivor wins $500 cash, all while helping support the Terry Fox Foundation at this #WalkQueen event. 🌶️
Multiple Dates
Fri, Jun 19
Live music @ The Aging Oak
The Aging Oak
Details
Jun 19, 2026, 6:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
The Aging Oak, 3 Queen St E, Cambridge, ON N3C 2A7, Canada
Every Friday from 6:30pm - 9:30pm, enjoy live music from the expanded outdoor patio at The Aging Oak.
Multiple Dates
Fri, Jun 26
Hespeler Village Market
The Company Of Neighbours / Hespeler Her
Details
Jun 26, 2026, 3:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
The Company Of Neighbours / Hespeler Her, 11 Tannery St E, Cambridge, ON N3C 2C1, Canada
Every Friday, June 5 - October 2, come get local and seasonal produce, visit artisan vendors, play in the kid zone, experience live entertainment, from rotating vendors each week, at the Hespeler Village Market from 3-7pm.
Multiple Dates
Fri, Jun 26
Live music @ The Aging Oak
The Aging Oak
Details
Jun 26, 2026, 6:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
The Aging Oak, 3 Queen St E, Cambridge, ON N3C 2A7, Canada
Every Friday from 6:30pm - 9:30pm, enjoy live music from the expanded outdoor patio at The Aging Oak.

View the full calendar of events in Hespeler Village here.

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While you're "walking queen", grab a bite to eat or enjoy a cold beverage at one of our restaurants, stop in to shop at our retail shops, or book a service. Visit our parks, bike trails, walking trails, Jacob's Landing, Ellacott Lookout, and more. Hespeler has lots of convenient parking options. We can't wait to see you!

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