Canadian comedians to perform at Lake Simcoe fundraiser in Newmarket

The Rescue Lake Simcoe Coalition will hold Laugh for Lake Simcoe on May 21, 2026, at Newmarket's Old Town Hall, with comedians Rob Bebenek, Laurie Elliott and Mike Wilmot on the bill.

The Rescue Lake Simcoe Coalition is returning to Newmarket this spring with its annual comedy fundraiser, Laugh for Lake Simcoe, scheduled for Wednesday, May 21, 2026, at 7 p.m. The event will be held at Newmarket's Old Town Hall, marking the first time the long-running fundraiser has taken place at that historic venue. Laugh for Lake Simcoe is described as a community-focused evening that blends entertainment with support for advocacy and education work around the lake. The Coalition says the event aims to reach new audiences across the Lake Simcoe watershed in a welcoming setting. Key details: - Date and time: Wednesday, May 21, 2026, at 7 p.m. - Venue: Newmarket's Old Town Hall; this is the first time the event is at that venue. - Performers: Rob Bebenek, Laurie Elliott and Mike Wilmot are listed as the comedians on the lineup. - Organizer and purpose: The Rescue Lake Simcoe Coalition organizes the event to bring community members together and support its advocacy and education work on land-use planning, water quality, and accountability under the Lake Simcoe Protection Plan. - Tickets: The announcement states that tickets are on sale through the Coalition's events page. Summary: The fundraiser combines a night of comedy with support for the Coalition's ongoing lake-focused programs and outreach. Tickets are being offered in advance and the event will proceed at the Old Town Hall on May 21, 2026.