Special Events in Northwestern Ontario—2008 Calendar of Events Sioux Narrows/Nester Falls & Kenora

There's plenty of things to do in Sunset Country, including watching or taking part in the year-round special events and festivals throughout the region. The following is a list of events within Sioux Narrows, Nester Falls and Kenora.  Make sure you don't miss out on all the activities, whether you are a resident or a tourist visiting for a day, weekend or week.

Fishing Tournaments

Sioux Narrows Bassin' For Bucks

• September 5, 6 & 7, 2008 – 12th Annual Bassin’ For Bucks Bass Tournament: Visit http://www.bassinforbucks.com for information or email info@bassinforbucks.com
   

Nestor Falls Annual Crow Lake Classic Bass

• September 13 & 14, 2008 – Annual Crow Lake Classic Bass Tournament: contact 1-807-484-2525 for information.

Annual Kenora Bass International - K.B.I

• August 7, 8 & 9, 2008 – Kenora Bass International : Visit http://www.kbifishing.com/ for more information Email us at: info@kbifishing.com.
• Come out and root for our very own "JIM PALMER" White pine lodge owner and guide.

Recurring Events and Tours in Sioux Narrows

• Fresh Vegetable Stand, Every Wednesday  June - Sept - Contact  807-226-9704
• Live Music Under the Big Top, Weekly - Contact Tourist Info 807-226-5293
• Church Service;
  • United Church - Contact 807-226-5228 - Every Sunday 11:30 am
  • Sacred Hearts Catholic church - Contact  807-226-5301 or 807-468-6149- May to October - Friday afternoon    

Special Events

July 1 Canada Day, Downtown Sioux Narrows

• July 1, 2008 – Make sure to attend one of the local Canada Day events and enjoy a fun fill day that will end with a spectacular fire works show in celebration of this special Day!  Some things to look forward too.
  • Special events - Free Community BBQ!
• Official "Ribbon cutting" to commemorate the completion of the Bridge - afternoon TBA.
• Kids Zone - Starts at 10:00 am ;  Bike parade, games and Ice cream/refreshment.
• FIRE WORKS!!
• Events for the whole family.

GUEST ONLY.. White Pine Lodge 4th of July Celebrations!

• July 4, 2008 –  Friday, it's a great way to end the week.
  • "Big fish" contest awards
  • Games and refreshment.
  • FIRE WORKS!!

Christmas in July, Sioux Narrows

• July 14, 2008 – Annual Christmas in July event contact 1-807-226-5610 for information.

Whitefish Pow Wow, Sioux Narrows

• July TBA, 2008  – Watch for poster at the Trading Post with date and time.

Merchant Madness, Sioux Narrows

• August TBA, 2008 – contact 1-807-226-5293 for information.
  • Visit our unique shops in the heart of Sioux Narrows for that perfect holiday souvenir 

Harbourfest, Kenora

• August 3. 4 & 5, 2008  
  • Live bands, Check website for 2008 current talent; 2007 features were, Nathareth, Headpins, Aaron Pritchett
  • Kids Zone, Watermelon throwing contest, boat show, and much more.
  • It is an event for the whole family. – contact http://www.harbourfest.ca/information.htm

Annual Sioux Narrows Arts Festival

• August 2-3, 2008 – contact 1-807-226-9791 for information.
  • This is a great opportunity to meet local artist and view their work.  Make sure you.. "mark your calendar" to come out and see their hand crafted pieces!
  • Wood products, jewellery, photographs, paintings, furniture and much much more. 

Pig Roast Picnic, Nester Falls

• August 3, 2008 – contact 1-807-484-2722 for more information

Other Exciting Sunset Country Events for 2007

Other Recurring Events and Tours in Sunset Country 

• Kenora
  • Farmers Market - Wednesdays from June-September, on the Harbourfront
  • Kenora Harbourfront Concert Series - Thursdays from June-September, Contact: 807-468-2232
  • Mather Walls Heritage House Tours - Contact: 807-547-2870
  • Lake of the Woods Cemetery Tours - Fridays July-August, 807-467-4636
  • MS. Kenora Boat Tours 
• Rainy River
  • Rainy River Farmer's Market, Thursdays May-Oct. 4pm-7pm, Atwood Ave.