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Visit Gingerpress.com for our online bookshop and self-publishing course.

07/25/2026

The puzzlers are puzzling! We are here til 2pm then heading to the Jazz and Art festival across the road at Grey Gallery. Join us!

07/17/2026

Join us Saturday, July 18, at 1:00, author Amy Darrell and her dog Bumper will be here to celebrate the publication of their book Bumper: No Sight! No Sound! No Problem!

Bumper was born deaf and blind, and this delightful full-colour children’s book is a heartfelt and vibrant tribute to diversity, showing that every perspective matters and every way of experiencing the world is something to be celebrated.

Autographed copies ($18.95) can be reserved at 519 376-4233.

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07/08/2026

Winner winner!
Congratulations to Joan who visited all the ArtWalk venues in downtown Owen Sound and won the ArtWalk Grand Prize, valued at over $1000 in gifts and gift certificates!

See y'all at ArtWalk next year on June 26, 2027.

07/04/2026

UPDATED: Join us! Saturday July 18 at 1pm and meet author Amy Darrell and Bumper in person!

Bumper is a puppy who was born blind and deaf, but he has everything he needs to explore the world: a big heart, a remarkable brain, a powerful nose, and an adventurous spirit.

Local author Amy Darrell has captured the dog's true story in her new self-published book titled, appropriately, Bumper. Featuring illustrations by 82 artists from around the world, the book is a vibrant and heartfelt tribute to diversity, showing that every perspective matters, and every way of experiencing the world is something to be celebrated.

Written for children aged five to nine and illustrated in full colour, Bumper has captured hearts around the world. Author Amy Darrell and Bumper will be at The Ginger Press in downtown Owen Sound at 1:00 Saturday, July 18 to launch their book. Autographed copies ($18.95) can be reserved at (519) 376-4233.

06/28/2026

It's a launch! We are on the Chi-Cheemaun today for the book launch of Flowerpot Island with author Miranda Miller.

Available in store and online at www.gingerpress.com

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06/27/2026

ArtWalk is upon us! Let's go!
Twelve businesses in downtown Owen Sound have collaborated again to present ArtWalk, a self-guided walking tour of venues featuring contemporary and vintage art from 10:00 to 3:00 on Saturday June 27. You are invited to visit the galleries and shops, meet the artists, and enjoy demonstrations, hands-on workshops, and art talks. There is no charge to attend; parking is free; and there is a Grand ArtWalk Prize (value $1000+) to be won.

Participating ArtWalk venues include: Bluewater Quilters Guild at 769 2nd Avenue East, Curvey Lines Art School & Print Shop at 817 3rd Avenue East, Georgian Bay School of the Arts at 938 2nd Avenue East, Grey Gallery at 883 2nd Avenue East• Intersections Wood Collaborative at 299 10th Street East, James's Emporium Vintage Shop at 883 2nd Avenue East (back room), Owen Sound & North Grey Union Public Library at 824 1st Avenue West, Owen Sound Artists' Co-operative at 942 2nd Avenue East, Owen Sound Farmers' Market at 88 8th Street East (8:00-12:30pm), Tom Thomson Art Gallery at 840 1st Avenue West, and Vintage Magpie at 777 2nd Avenue East.

Each ArtWalk venue will have unique programming focussing on showcasing the remarkable range of arts-related opportunities and activities in downtown Owen Sound. ArtWalkers who get their passport stamped at every venue will be eligible to win the Grand Prize, which consists of an enthusiasm of gifts and gift certificates from the downtown arts community.

ArtWalk is an award-winning community event established in 2019 to connect and promote downtown arts-related businesses and galleries. There is no charge to attend and ArtWalkers are encouraged to spend the day discovering and enjoying the wide range of creative establishments downtown.

AND...Dave and Trish Hawkins will be performing at 1:00pm on Saturday June 27 across the street at the Grey Gallery Garden. This is a free live music concert! BYO chair.

AND...We will be hosting an exhibition of paintings by Frank deMatteis here at The GP. Drop by to meet the artist and celebrate his remarkable work at 2:00pm this Saturday June 27.

AND...Our downtown guerilla artist has been installing tiny resin mystery sculptures on lampposts along 2nd Avenue East. Take the time to discover and enjoy these special treats.

AND...Miranda Miller, author of Flowerpot Island: Then & Now will be launching her book onboard the Chi-Cheemaun this Sunday, June 28. Buy your Chi-Cheemaun day pass at 1-800-265-3163 and join us for her book talk and signing, leaving Tobermory at 8:45am and leaving South Baymouth at 11:00.

Find the Owen Sounder here:https://theowensounder.ca/issues/TheOwenSounder_vol8-no01.pdf

Don't be a stranger!

06/24/2026

Looking for some leisurely action this weekend?

Saturday June 27 from 10am to 3pm: Join us for ArtWalk 2026 right here in downtown Owen Sound.

Sunday June 28: Author Miranda Miller will be launching her new book Flowerpot Island: Then and Now ($20) on board the Chi-Cheemaun giving a short talk and signing books on the trip over to South Baymouth, and again on the trip back to Tobermory. Reserve your day trip now with the Owen Sound Transportation Company (leave Tobermory at 8:45am).

We look forward to seeing you!

06/20/2026

One week today join us in downtown Owen Sound to celebrate art and artists at ArtWalk 2026!

This self guided walking tour of contemporary and vintage venues is sure to excite the senses. Join us!

More information in The Owen Sounder here: https://theowensounder.ca/

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06/14/2026

Wait, what? The Ginger Press is open Tuesday this week!?

Recently local author Brittany deSantis led us through a lovely meaningful workshop using her first book, Forget You Not ($34.95), as a guide for processing our grief through journaling.

Her second book, The Daily Play ($36.99), will be officially out Tuesday, June 16, and she has created a mini book tour encompassing bookshops throughout Grey and Simcoe counties, starting right here at The Ginger Press at 10:00! Brittany believes artistic play should be a daily habit and provides 365 5-to-10 minute prompts and reflections in Daily Play.

Please join us (I know, we're not usually open at 10:00 on Tuesdays but we're making an exception) for a booktalk and signing with Brittany. There will be coffee and maybe even butter tarts!

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06/13/2026

Come to the Ginger Press today and pick up your own print copy of the Owen Sounder... hot off the press!

Not seeing this post until Sunday and sad you missed out? No problem... you can also read it online here:
https://theowensounder.ca/

Don't be a stranger!

Address

848 Second Avenue East
Owen Sound, ON
N4K2H3

Opening Hours

Thursday	10am - 2pm
Friday	10am - 2pm
Saturday	10am - 2pm

Telephone

+15193764233

Website

http://www.gingerpress.com/, https://gingerpress.com/self-publish-print-book-course/

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