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RUSSELL – What better way to get to know the people in your community than to take the time to Meet Me on Main Street!
This is an open invitation to participate in the Meet Me on Main Street event on Tues., July 15, 2025, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. This year the event will take place on Concession Street in Russell, between the Maple Street and York Crossing. The event is being organized by the Township of Russell to allow the community to gather in the street and support local businesses and organizations.
Admission is free. There will be food & beverage kiosks, local music, craft breweries, face painting, fire safety drill, outdoor fun, and more available to all. There will be something for the whole family!
There’s also something new this year: A teen zone will be organized by the Teen Advisory Committee at the Russell Public Library as well as tables from community organizations. Come and discover the wonderful community associations and learn how you can get involved in your community!
Concession Street will be closed from Maple Street to York Crossing from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m., with access to pedestrians only. A detour will be in place.
Parking will be available at the following locations:
- Russell Arena: 1084 Concession Street
- Russell High School: 982 North Russell Road
- École élémentaire catholique Saint-Joseph: 1008 North Russell Road
- Barrier-free parking: at the Russell Arena
- Various bike racks: We encourage active transportation as it is conveniently located by the New York Central Recreation Trail.
In case of rain, the event will take place inside the Russell Arena, 1084 Concession Street, and the Russell Curling Club, next door.
For more information on this event, including a list of vendors and organizations, visit www.russell.ca/MeetMe, or contact the Economic Development Department at ecodev@russell.ca.
You can follow the event on Facebook and be sure to invite your friends and neighbours: https://www.facebook.com/events/1462404771783312.
It’s going to be a great time!
Terry Tinkess is a professional photographer, educator and journalist. He has been making a living with a camera and keyboard since 1999 and has been featured in such publications as The Ottawa Citizen, Cornwall Standard Freeholder, The Globe and Mail, The Miami Herald, Ottawa Construction News, The Ontario Construction Report, Ontario Home Builder Magazine, Reed Construction Data, Canadian Potato Business and most recently, The Record and Eastern Ontario AgriNews. Terry lives in Ingleside, Ontario with his wife Brenda, Mia the anxious Pittie and cats Wally and Chubbers.
