Dunnville Chamber of Commerce

05/26/2026

To our Mudcat Hunters... Another clue has dropped! Thank you Arms Open Counselling for your support in The Great Find Muddy Scavenger Hunt. For Clue # 23... see below!

Hey Muddy Hunters…

For those of you searching for Sign #23 in The Great “Find Muddy” Dunnville Scavenger Hunt… the clue is now live on our website!

Check the link in the comments to see if you can figure out where Muddy is hiding.

Good luck everyone… and happy hunting!

05/25/2026

LAST DAY TO GET YOUR ORDER IN.... Supporting the Mudcat Festival while filling your freezer for Summer! Online orders until 10pm - https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticketing/2026-fill-your-freezer-fundraiser

Introducing our “Fill Your Freezer” fundraising campaign—an initiative designed to support one of our most anticipated local traditions, the fireworks display at the Dunnville Mudcat Festival. This is a spectacular event that brings our community together, is free for all to enjoy, but comes w...

05/24/2026

Muddy Hunters… another clue has dropped! 🐟👀

A huge thank you to our amazing community sponsors taking part in the Great Find Muddy Scavenger Hunt and helping make this year’s 50th Anniversary celebration so much fun. Please say thank you with a follow and like!

Check out Nicole Breadner Mortgage Professional clue for Muddy Sign #10 and see if it helps you track him down!

Want to play? Grab your ballot and learn how the hunt works at:
www.dunnvillemudcatfestival.com

Happy hunting — and keep watching, more clues are being released all week long!

05/23/2026

Muddy hunters… we’re going to be releasing a few clues a day over the next week to help you on your scavenger hunt adventure. 🐟🔎

NOTE: Not all the sponsors have their clues yet, keep a watch on the socials and website. TIP: If you want to be the first to know, follow the sponsors of the sign's social media pages. They will usually release the clue first!

Here’s Clue #17 from DEBB's Cuisine on Queen if you haven’t found him yet.

Keep searching, keep exploring, and don’t forget to mark your ballot as you go.

Need the rules or a ballot? Visit DunnvilleMudcatFestival.com to join the hunt.

05/21/2026

The Dunnville Chamber of Commerce is excited to celebrate Hartzel Marine’s continued growth and investment in our community!

Although Dave and Brenda officially moved their business operations to Dunnville more recently, they have already been active Chamber members and supporters of the community for well over a year — even before bringing the business here full-time. Their commitment to becoming part of the community has been evident from the beginning.

Now, after more than 25 years serving the marine community across Niagara, Hartzel Marine is officially celebrating this exciting new chapter in Dunnville with an Open House on Saturday, May 30th, 2026 from 1PM–4PM.

The afternoon will feature:
• Live music by Roze Raven (1PM–3PM)
• Food truck
• Prizes & giveaways
• A chance to connect and celebrate with the Hartzel Marine team

We encourage our chamber members and the community to stop by, say hello, and help welcome Hartzel Marine’s to Dunnville.

Congratulations to Dave and Brenda on this exciting milestone — we are proud to have you as part of our Chamber and business community!

Nine days from now, we "officially" open the doors to our new chapter — and we would truly love to celebrate it with you.

Over the past few years, Dunnville has become more than just the place we live… it has become home. The kindness, support, and welcoming spirit we’ve experienced here made us realize this was where we wanted to build the next chapter of Hartzel Marine.

Many of you have stopped in, waved hello, shared stories, supported the business, or simply made us feel part of this incredible community already. It means more than you know.

So, on Saturday, May 30th from 1PM–4PM, we’d love to invite you to our Official Open House. Come by for some great food, live music by Roze Raven, prizes, conversation, and a chance to celebrate this exciting new beginning with us.

Whether you’re a longtime client, a new friend, a fellow business owner, or simply curious to stop in and say hello — you are welcome here.

We hope to see you there.

— Dave & Brenda

1066 Broad St. E
Dunnville, ON
905-684-0050

05/20/2026

The Great “Find Muddy” Scavenger Hunt officially launched on Friday… and the FINAL sign will be hung tomorrow!

The clues are already starting to drop all over Dunnville… and people are spotting Muddy everywhere. Without even trying… how many signs have YOU already found?

Get your official scavenger hunt ballot online at:
Dunnville Mudcat Festival Website

Or pick one up in person at:
Dunnville Craft Emporium - 147 Queen St. Dunnville ON

This is great fun for the whole family as we celebrate 50 Years of Mudcat Festival pride throughout the community. Will YOU be the first person to find all 50 signs? (And win the Grand Prize!?)

Don’t worry — you do not need to find them all to enter for more prizes! As long as you find 10 or more signs, your ballot can be entered into the Mudcat Festival prize draws on Saturday, June 13th, where we will be giving away 50 prizes!

Muddy is EVERYWHERE… Can you find him?

05/20/2026

How many Muddys have you found so far? Need help finding #6...see below! Thanks Luke’s Luxury Details!!

For those of you playing the “Find Muddy” Dunnville Scavenger Hunt… if you are having a hard time finding Sign #06… here is your clue!👇

05/14/2026

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED — JOIN THE TEAM BEHIND THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE DUNNVILLE MUDCAT FESTIVAL!
June 11th-14th, 2026

Community events don’t happen without community.

The Dunnville Mudcat Festival is looking for volunteers to help us celebrate 50 years of memories, traditions, and hometown fun — and we truly appreciate help of all kinds.

Whether you can give:
• A few hours
• One shift
• One day
• The full weekend
• Behind-the-scenes help before the festival
• Or simply help spread the word

…there is a place for you on the team.

We are looking for:
• Students needing volunteer hours
• Families wanting to volunteer together
• Community groups & service clubs
• Businesses wanting to give back
• Retirees
• Friendly faces who love community events
• People who are organized, energetic, creative, helpful — or simply willing to lend a hand

Volunteer opportunities include:
• Kids Zone
• Family Movie Night
• Parade Support
• Car Show
• Fishing Derby
• Merchandise & Ticket Sales
• Set Up & Tear Down
• Sponsor & Vendor Assistance
• First Aid Stations
• Crowd Support
• Information Booths
• Floaters & General Event Help
…and more!

No matter your age, experience, or availability — we always need help, and every volunteer makes a difference.

Join us as we celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the and help create memories for thousands of families across our community.

Interested in volunteering?
Register here - https://dunnvillemudcatfestival.com/festival-volunteers/

Questions? Text 289-407-1685

05/12/2026

There was something special in the room during the 2026 Ms. Mudcat Ambassador Experience.

It wasn’t just about crowns or titles.

It was about courage, community, friendship, healing, laughter, talent, and women stepping outside of their comfort zones to share pieces of themselves with Dunnville.

From emotional guitar performances and powerful photography, to community leadership, dancing in the streets, advocacy, storytelling, and empowering others — each woman brought something unforgettable to the stage.

We are proud to celebrate our 2026 titleholders:
• Melissa Lloyd – Ms. Mudcat Ambassador
• Kim Plante – Ms. Grand River
• Deb Rollo – Ms. Photogenic
• Loretta Ward – Ms. Talent
• Jen Watson – Ms. Community
• Ethel Pollak – Ms. People’s Choice

Their stories are inspiring, heartfelt, and a beautiful reminder of what community truly looks like.

Read the full blog here: https://dunnvillemudcatfestival.com/more-than-a-crown-the-heart-behind-the-return-of-the-ms-mudcat-ambassador-experience/