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Special Events and Festivals 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 2009

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

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

Tour-de-fort Presents BeBop Cowboys, Fort Frances, 274-2544

Sunset Trail Riders Poker Derby, Kenora, www.strkenora.com

Snow-A-Rama, Atikokan Sno-Ho Club, Atikokan, Larry 597-6196

Winter Carnival, Atikokan, 597-2226

February 2009

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

Family Snowmobile Ride, Kenora www.strkenora.com

Vermilion Bay Kin Carnival Scott, 227-2904

Beaten Path Ski,Chocolate Cup Races,Atikokan cstromber@shaw.ca

20-22

Pond Hockey Tournament, Sioux Lookout, 737-1937

20-22

Sioux Mountain Winter Festival, Sioux Lookout 737-1937

27-Mar.1

Nestor Falls Winter Carnival 226-5293

Morson Ice Fishing Derby 488-5905

TBA

Emo Heritage Luncheon 486-3535

March 2009

8-15

First Nations Hockey Tourn., Sioux Lookout 737-2662 ext. 233

Cross Quetico Lakes Tour, Atikokan, cstromber@shaw.ca

Fort Frances Centennial Celebration 274-5773

Tour-de-fort presents "House of Doc", Fort Frances, 274-2544

27-29

Ignace Ladies Hockey Tournament 934-2022

TBA

Winter Carnival, Sioux Narrows, 226-2643

TBA

Ear Falls Winterfest 222-3716

April 2009

9-12

N.A. First Nations Winterfest, Harbourfront467-4650

Tour-de-fort presents Aaron Lines, Fort Frances 274-2544

16-18

Emo Spring Fever Days, 482-1811

16-18

Dryden C.C. Sport & Home Show 938-6943

24-25

Let's Go Outdoors Show, Atikokan 597-1599

24-26

Kenora Home and Leisure Show, Kenora, Kenora Rec Centre

Rainy River Trade & Health Show 852-3343

May 2009

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

Home and Leisure Show, Fort Frances, 274-5773

Business Excellence Awards, Dryden 223-2622clear="all">

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

Gigantic Flea Market and Craft Sale, Kenora

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

Walk for Guide Dogs, Kenora

TBA

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

TBA

Spring BBQ, Sioux Narrows, 226-2643

June 2009

5-6

Cancer Society Relay for Life, Kenora Harbourfront

6-7

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

RCMP Musical Ride, Kenora

Rotary Golf Tourney, Kenora, 467-4644

19-21

Kenora District Dog Show

David Thompson Brigade, Rainy River 852-3978

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

Quest for the Best, Fort Frances, Location TBA, 274-5773

TBA

Teddy Bears Picnic, Fort Frances, 274-9870

26-Jul 5

MooseFest, Dryden, 223-2622

TBA

Chapple Museum Spring Tea, 487-2655

July 2009

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1-31

White Otter Days, Ignace 934-2202

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

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

1-5

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

3-5

Black Fly Festival, Pickle Lake

17-19

Railroad Daze, Rainy River, 852-4446

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

24-26

Norseman Festival, Red Lake, 727-3021

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

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

John Ricci Memorial Music Festival, Ignace, 934-2202

Tops and Bottoms Rowing Regatta, Rabbit Lake, Kenora, 548-8983

25-26

Souris River Canoe Challenge, Atikokan, 597-1292

30-Aug 1

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

31-Aug. 2

Harbourfest Kenora, www.harbourfest.ca

31-Aug. 9

Blueberry Festival - Sioux Lookout 737-3227

TBA

Christmas in July, Sioux Narrows, 226-5610

31-Aug. 2

Eagle Lake Pow Wow, Dryden, 223-2622

TBA

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

August 2009

1-3

Pakwash Play Day, Ear Falls, www.ear-falls.com

1-8

LOWISSA Sailing Regatta, Kenora 467-4637

Sioux Narrows Arts Festival 226-9791

Kenora Classic Car Show Harbourfront

Nestorfest Pig Roast Picnic, Nestor Falls 484-2722

Tops and Bottom Rowing Regatta, Kenora, Rabbit Lake

6-7

Sioux Lookout Trade Show 737-1937

7-9

Big Grassy Pow Wow, Morson 488-5614

7-9

Trout Forest Music Festival, Ear Falls 222-2404

8-9

Atikokan Mudslingers 4x4 Race, Atikokan Charleston Pits

Dragon Boat Festival, Kenora Rabbit Lake

Family Fun Day, Bergland 488-9775

13-15

R.R. Valley Agric. Soc. Fall Fair, Emo 482-2428 or 274-3988

14-16

Kakabeka Street Fair, Kakabeka Falls 473-9211

Gun and Collectable Show, Dryden, 223-7353

19-20

Kiwanis Fall Fair, Atikokan 597-6643

21-23

Big Island First nation Pow Wow Morson, 488-5536

27-29

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

TBA

Merchant Madness, Sioux Narrows, 226-5293

TBA

Chapple Days, Emo/Chapple, 487-2655

September 2009

5-7

Wabigoon Pow Wow Dryden, 938-6630

17-19

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

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

13-Oct. 22

Scarecrow Festival, Dryden, 223-2622 (Chamber)

October 2009

5-6

Apple Days, Atikokan, Mo Tribe 597-3915

TBA

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

TBA

Oktoberfest, Sioux Narrows 226-5293

November 2009

Annual Business Awards Banquet, Fort Frances, 274-5773

Sioux Lookout Chamber Auction 737-1937

December 2009

4-5

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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