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
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
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
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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!
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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
May 2008 |
3 |
Community Garage Sale, Sioux Narrows ,
226-2643 -
Over 20 garage sale, don't miss it. 9am - 12pm |
3 |
Spring BBQ, Sioux Narrows, 226-2643 -
At Community Hall, doors open at 5pm. Get
you tickets now! |
11 |
Annual Mothers' Day 10K Road Race, Kenora, Harbourfront,
467-4644 |
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June 2008 |
1 |
Walk for Guide dogs, Kenora-9am Lakeside Inn,
Harbourfront |
6-7 |
Cancer Society Relay for Life, Kenora, Harbourfront |
13-15 |
Kenora District Dog Show, Kenora, Keewatin
Arena |
18 |
Rotary Golf Tourney, Kenora, 227-2633 |
24 - Jul 26 |
Lake of the Woods Quilt Show, Lake Of the
Woods Museum, Kenora, 224-6531 |
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July 2008 |
1 |
Canada Day Celebrations, Local Information
Centres. Sioux Narrows offers a fun filled
day for the entire family. |
3-6 |
E.S.C.A.P.E. Powerboat Excursion, KenoraLake
of the Woods |
14 |
Christmas in July, Sioux Narrows, 226-5610 |
26 |
Annual First Avenue Street Festival, Kenora,
First Street S. |
31-Aug 2 |
Kenora Agricultural Fair, Kenora, Kenora Rec
Centre, 467-4644 |
TBA |
Onegaming Summer Pow Wow, Nestor Falls, 484-2354 |
TBA |
Whitefish Pow Wow, Sioux Narrows, 226-5293 |
TBA |
Kenora Annual Borealis Triathalon & Duathon,
Kenora, Garrow Park |
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August 2008 |
1-3 |
Annual Harbourfest, Kenora, 467-4637 |
7,8 & 9 |
KBI - Kenora Bass International |
13 |
Diamonds and Ice Tournament, Kenora, 467-4637 |
1-10 |
Blueberry Festival, Sioux Lookout, Festival
Headquarters 737-3227 |
2-3 |
Annual Sioux Narrows Arts Festival, Sioux Narrows,
226-9791 |
2-9 |
LOWISA-Sailing Regatta, Kenora, 467-4637 |
3 |
Kenora Classic Car Show, Kenora, Harbourfront
Green Belt |
3 |
Nestorfest Pig Roast Picnic, Nestor Falls,
484-2722 |
4 |
Tops & Bottom Rowing Regatta, Kenora,
Rabbit Lake |
10 |
Dragon Boat Festival, Kenora, Rabbit Lake |
TBA |
Merchant Madness, Sioux Narrows, 226-5293 |
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September 2008 |
5, 6 & 7 |
Annual Sioux Narrows, Bassin’ For Bucks
Bass Tournament |
TBA |
Nester falls, Annual Crow lake Classic Bass |
14 |
Terry Fox Run |
27 |
Big Buck Trophy Awards, Kenora, Kenora Travelodge |
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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.
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