Celebrate Canada Day by joining us at a Good Old Fashioned Family Picnic on July 1st on the Western Development Museum grounds.
Get ready for a fun afternoon that the entire family can enjoy! There will be hay rides, novelty booths, face painting, an inflatable bouncer and vintage fire truck rides. Kids of all ages can take part in games and relays, as well as go on a Canadian-themed treasure hunt to win some great loot! Vintage auto buffs will enjoy the vehicle display, while indoors displays of handcrafted artwork will be exhibited along with local youth photography. In addition, the Museum galleries will be open for viewing (regular gallery admission applies) where visitors can take in the always-popular Winning the Prairie Gamble exhibit.
Opening Ceremonies begin at 12:30 pm with the Colour Party entrance and the singing of “O Canada.” Greetings from local dignitaries will be delivered and winners of the Canadian Colouring Contest will be announced. An incredible lineup of entertainment will keep the stage moving throughout the afternoon including a variety of dance, vocal, and musical performances.
There will even be a performance by some four-legged friends to enjoy!
Children are invited to wear their most creative outfits for the “Kids Celebrate Canada” contest. Adults can get in on the fun and spirit of Canada Day by entering the “Coolest Canadian Selfie” contest on Instagram at @canadadayyorkton.
The Yorkton Canada Day Committee will be handing out complimentary flags and pins, as well as serving free cake to help celebrate Canada’s 149th birthday. Delicious picnic fare including hot dogs, hamburgers, curly fries, ice cream, and beverages will be available at concessions run by the Royal Canadian Army Cadets, WDM and Kalyna Ukrainian Dance School, so bring your appetite!
We look forward to an exciting afternoon, so gather up the whole family and join us for some good old-fashioned fun. Admission to the grounds is FREE!!
Friday, July 1, 2016
12:00 to 4:00 p.m.
Western Development Museum Grounds
Sponsored by Yorkton Canada Day Committee, Western Development Museum and Tourism Yorkton, with the participation of the Government of Canada.
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