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Special Events in
Northwestern Ontario

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 in Northwestern Ontario. 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.

January 2008

Lion's Club Polar Plunge, Fort Frances, 274-1982

Beaten Path Nordic Trails-Sawmill Classic, Atikokan, 597-1599

Tour-de-fort Presents Connie Kaldor, Fort Frances, 274-2544

18-19

Sioux Mountain Winter Festival, Sioux Lookout, 737-3227

Sioux Lookout Chamber Auction, Sioux Lookout, 737-1937

Annual Snowarama Ride for Easter Seals, Atikokan, Kim, 929-2245

February 2008

Atikokan SnoHo Events-Rally & Poker Derby, Atikokan, Kim,929-2245

13-17

Kin Carnival, Vermilion Bay, 227-3904

Beaten Path Ski Club Chocolate Cup Races, Kenora, 597-1599

Frank Symonds Skate Race, Kenora, 548-5100

29-Mar.2

Pond Hockey Tournament, Sioux Lookout, 737-3227

TBA

Emo Heritage Luncheon, 486-3535

March 2008

3-6

North American First Nations Kenora Winterfest, Kenora, Harbourfront

8-15

Northern 1st Nations Hockey Tournament, Sioux Lookout, 737-2662 Ext. 233

Cross Quetico Lakes Tour, Atikokan, 597-4503

Chamber Easter Egg Hunt, Rainy River, 852-4446

Tour-de-fort Presents Matt Anderson,Dave Gunning & Mike Stevens, Fort Frances, 274-2544

Winter Carnival, Sioux Narrows, 226-2643

TBA

Nestor Falls Winter Carnival, 467-4640

TBA

Ear Falls Winterfest, Ear Falls, 222-3716

April 2008

17-19

Emo Spring Fever Days, 482-1811

25-26

Fort Frances Home and Leisure Show, Fort Frances, Memorial Sports Centre-274-5773

25-27

Kenora Home and Leisure Show, Kenora, Kenora Recreation Centre

26-28

Dryden Conservation Club Sport and Home Show, Dryden, 938-6943

May 2008

1-2

Rainy River District Trade & Health Fair, Rainy River, 852-3343

Sportsman's Dinner & Dance, Red Lake, 727-3021

Annual Mothers' Day 10K Road Race, Kenora, Harbourfront, 467-4644

Spruce Creek Golf Course Opener, Morson, 488-5706

Vintage Iron Club Annual Show N Shine, Atikokan, 597-1599

Ukrainian Festival, Dryden, 223-2002

Manitou Fish Fry, Emo-Manitou Reserve, 482-2479

TBA

Spring BBQ, Sioux Narrows, 226-2643

June 2008

Big Brother & Big Sisters Duck Race, Dryden, 223-2357

Walk for Guide dogs, Kenora-9am Lakeside Inn, Harbourfront

6-7

Cancer Society Relay for Life, Kenora, Harbourfront

7-8

Annual Float Fly, Rabbit Lake, Kenora, 467-4637

13-15

Kenora District Dog Show, Kenora, Keewatin Arena

Rotary Golf Tourney, Kenora, 227-2633

Harbourfront Concert Series - 2 pm Kenora Curling Club, Kenora

Harbourfront Concert Series - 7 pm Harbourfront, Kenora

Harbourfront Concert Series - 2 pm Harbourfront, Kenora,

24-Jul 26

Lake of the Woods Quilt Show, LOWS Museum, Kenora, 224-6531

David Thompson Brigade, Rainy River 852-3978

Downtown Fort Frances BIA Mall Days, Fort Frances, 274-7502

Teddy Bears Picnic, Fort Frances, 274-9870

27-28

Hog & Rod, Dryden, www.hogandrod.comspan>

27-Jul 8

MooseFest, Dryden, 223-2622

28-Jul 31

White Otter Days, Ignace, 934-2202

29-Jul1

Black Fly Festival, Pickle Lake, 928-2172

TBA

Chapple/Emo Museum Spring Tea, 487-2655

July 2008

Canada Day Celebrations, Local Information Centres

Dryden Dragon Boat Festival, Dryden, 223-2622(Chamber)

XY Company's 30k Pursuit-Pro Open Canoe Race, Atikokan, 597-2320

Harbourfront Concert Series - 2 pm Harbourfront, Kenora

Harbourfront Concert Series - 7 pm Harbourfront, Kenora

3-6

E.S.C.A.P.E. Powerboat Excursion, KenoraLake of the Woods

4-6

Woodland Arts Festival, Red Lake

Harbourfront Concert Series - 7 pm Harbourfront, Kenora

Harbourfront Concert Series - 2:30 pm Blue Heron, Kenora

Harbourfront Concert Series - 2 pm Blue Heron, Kenora

Harbourfront Concert Series - 7 pm Sioux Narrows 1-800-535-4549

Harbourfront Concert Series - 7 pm Harbourfront, Kenora

Max the Moose's Birthday, Dryden, 223-2622 (Chamber)

18-20

Railroad Daze, Rainy River, 852-4446

Quest for the Best, Fort Frances, Sorting Gap Marina, 274-5773

Harbourfront Concert Series - Harbourfront, Kenora

25-27

Norseman Festival, Red Lake, 727-3021

Norseman Festival Open House, Red Lake, Red Lake Heritage Centre, 727-3006

Annual First Avenue Street Festival, Kenora, First Street S.

John Ricci Memorial Music Festival, Ignace, 934-2022

Souris River Canoe Challenge, Atikokan, 597-1292

Harbourfront Concert Series - 3 pm Harbourfront, Kenora

31-Aug 2

Kenora Agricultural Fair, Kenora, Kenora Rec Centre, 467-4644

TBA

Eagle Days, Ear Falls, 222-3716

TBA

Onegaming Summer Pow Wow, Nestor Falls, 467-4640

TBA

Whitefish Pow Wow, Sioux Narrows, 226-5293

TBA

Kenora Annual Borealis Triathalon & Duathon, Kenora, Garrow Park

Christmas in July, Sioux Narrows, 226-5610

TBA

Eagle Lake Pow Wow, Dryden, 223-2622

TBA

Lakewood Men's Open Golf Tournament, Ear Falls Golf Club, 222-3470

August 2008

1-3

Annual Harbourfest, Kenora, 467-4637

1-10

Blueberry Festival, Sioux Lookout, Festival Headquarters 737-3227

Pakwash Play Day, Ear Falls, 222-2059

2-3

Annual Sioux Narrows Arts Festival, Sioux Narrows, 226-9791

2-9

LOWISA-Sailing Regatta, Kenora, 467-4637

Family Fun Day, Bergland, 488-5523

Kenora Classic Car Show, Kenora, Harbourfront Green Belt

Nestorfest Pig Roast Picnic, Nestor Falls, 484-2722

Tops & Bottom Rowing Regatta, Kenora, Rabbit Lake

Harbourfront Concert Series - 7 pm Harbourfront, Kenora

8-9

Sioux Lookout Trade Show, Sioux Lookout, 737-1937 (Chamber)

8-10

Big Grassy First Nation Pow Wow, Morson, 488-5614

8-10

Trout Forest Music Festival, Ear Falls, 222-2404

9-10

Atikokan Mud Slingers 4X4 Races, Kenora, Charleston Pits

Diamonds and Ice Tournament, Kenora, 467-4637

Dragon Boat Festival, Kenora, Rabbit Lake

14-16

Rainy River Valley Agricultural Society Fall Fair, Emo 482-2428 or 274-3988

Harbourfront Concert Series - 7 pm Harbourfront, Kenora

15-16

Kiwanis Fall Fair, Atikokan 597-6643

15-17

Kakabeka Street Fair, Kakabeka Falls 473-9211

Morson Women's Institute Fish Fry, Morson, 488-5719

Gun and Collectable Show, Dryden, 223-7353

Harbourfront Concert Series - 7 pm Harbourfront, Kenora

21-23

Agricultural Society Fall Fair, Dryden, 223-2622 (Chamber)

22-24

Big Island First Nation Pow Wow, Morson, 488-5536

29-31

Wabigoon Pow Wow, Dryden, 938-6630

TBA

Merchant Madness, Sioux Narrows, 226-5293

TBA

Chapple Days, Emo/Chapple, 487-2655

September 2008

4-6

Dryden Home and Trade Show, Dryden, 223-2622 (Chamber)

Alzheimer Society Ride for Memories, Kenora, 468-1516

Rotary Annual Lobsterfest, Kenora, Kenora Curling Club-468-7903

13-14

Horse Club-Annual Equine Poker Derby, Atikokan, 597-6216

Rainy River Valley Giant Pumpkin Festival, Rainy River, 852-4405

Terry Fox Run

22-Oct. 12

Scarecrow Festival, Dryden, 223-2622 (Chamber)

Big Buck Trophy Awards, Kenora, Kenora Travelodge

October 2008

6-7

Apple Days, Atikokan, Mo ribe 597-3915

TBA

Chapple Heritage Falls Supper, Chapple-Emo, 487-2655

November 2008

Annual Business Awards Banquet, Fort Frances, 274-5773

30-Dec. 1

Annual Festival of Trees, Kenora, LOWS Museum/Kenora

December 2008

5-6

Emo Holidaze, Emo, 482-1811

Throughout the month

Many communities have Santa Clause Parades, Various towns

Please note, all of the above contact numbers are with the area code 807 unless stated otherwise. Please call these organizers to confirm dates to avoid any inconveniences. For more information on these special events in Northwestern Ontario, visit our Community page.

Recurring Events and Tours in Sunset Country

Atikokan

White Otter Castle Boat Tours - Atikokan Chamber of Commerce 807-597-1599

Barwick

Voyageur Panel Tours, June-August, 807-487-2000

Dryden

Dryden Tree Nursery Tours, Tree Nursery Rd., June-August - 807-938-6326

Dryden Museum Tours, Leah Gardner 807-223-4571

Emo

Emo Speedway Stock Car Races - Racing every Saturday, May-August, 807-482-2007 or 807-482-2856

Fort Frances

Clover Valley Farmer's Market, Saturdays, May-October 8am-2pm, McIrvine Rd., 807-274-9573

Historical Sites-Lookout Tower / Fort St. Pierre/ The Hallet, mid-June-Labour Day, 10am-5pm

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

Minnitaki

Egli¹s Sheep Farm & Animal Park Tours - Minnitaki, April-October 807-755-5231 or 800-465-2966

Morson

Historical Tomahawk Lighthouse, June-September - By appointment 807-488-5719

Rainy River

Rainy River Farmer's Market, Thursdays May-Oct. 4pm-7pm, Atwood Ave.

Sioux Narrows

Fresh Vegetable Stand, Wednesdays June-Sept., 807-226-2655

Live Music Under the Big Top, Weekly 226-5293

Stratton

Kay-Nah-Chi-Wah-Nung Historical Centre, Wednesday-Sunday 10am-6pm, 807-483-1263

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