Sitting home is not where you will want to be this coming Monday.
Instead why not venture out to the Western Development Museum grounds to Celebrate Canada Day by joining in for a "Good Old Fashioned Family Picnic"?
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 restored 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!
For the adults, new caches for the "Great Canadian GPS Quest" will be set up, plus vintage vehicle buffs will enjoy the display by the Yorkton Antique Auto Association. Handcrafted decorative ceramics by local artist Sonya Pawliw will be on site as well as artwork from students of the local high schools. The Museum galleries will be open for viewing (regular gallery admission applies) where visitors can see the "Story of People" displays, including the Winning the Prairie Gamble exhibit.
Opening Ceremonies begin at 12:30 p.m. 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. A great lineup of entertainment will also keep the stage moving throughout the afternoon including a variety of dance and vocal performances, as well as a martial arts demonstration.
Show your patriotism and creativity by entering the "Coolest Canadian Hat Contest" with categories for adults and kids under 18. Use your imagination and express true Canadian spirit to have a chance at winning some terrific prizes! The Yorkton Canada Day Committee will be handing out complimentary flags and pins, as well as serving free cake to help celebrate Canada's 146th 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, so bring your appetite too!
Admission to the grounds is FREE!!
The event is sponsored by Yorkton Canada Day Committee, Western Development Museum, Tourism Yorkton, Celebrate Canada Committee for Saskatchewan & Department of Canadian Heritage.
