Celebrate Summer

Lundar is eager to bring back its 70th annual fair to the community. There are many reoccurring shows and classes, as well as some new events as we approach this year’s fair.  

Project Patio cruised down to the car show at the Fort la Reine Museum on Sunday. There were many vintage cars, trucks, and motorbikes to check out, along with various food and drink vendors at the event. Ray Askin notes there were over 130 cars at the Show and Shine, and that he was happy with the turnout of the event. People from all over Manitoba came down to check out the event and show off their vintage cruisers. Although it was a cloudy day, that didn’t stop the great energy at the show, followed by many smiles shared beside the unique cars.

Project Patio is gearing up to check out the Cruisin’ the Fort show at the Fort la Reine Museum this Sunday.  

Project Patio began today in MacGregor at the Bull Bash. People from all over Canada and other parts of the world attended this bull-bashing extravaganza. It was clear that everyone was eager to get out and enjoy summer again, as this was one of the first events to kick off the season. The event featured some intense bull riders taking on some wild bulls. The bull bash is just the start of our summer adventures. We plan to visit as many fairs, festivals, and events as possible in the surrounding area and the Interlake to see what they offer.

The Municipality of North Norfolk is calling all cowboys, cowgirls, and wanna-be’s to the Bull Bash Presented by Gen Ag happening this Saturday in MacGregor, the first stop on our summer tour. 

Recreation manager for Heartland Recreation, Karla Gurk says this years event is once again a family-friendly affair with something for everyone. 

Our Farm Greenhouse had their Fun with family day Saturday, and what a way to close out Celebrate Summer for this year. There was a massive market with over 65 vendors, a first aid training tent with CPR dummies, face painting, 9 gargantuan bouncy houses, and so much live music throughout the day. What a way to close out the Celebrate Summer season.

Mix 96 listeners had some fun in the sun last week at Splash Island in Portage la Prairie.

It was a beautiful night for the many games the whole family could play last Thursday including a cannonball contest and a waterslide competition where contestants could win prizes from our partners. McMunn and Yates Building Supplies also had a table with kids' games where they could win some great gifts, balloon hats, and balloon animals from Betty Butterfly Entertainment.

Portage la Prairie is currently alive with the vibrant sounds of the 9th annual Whoop and Hollar Folk Music Festival. Linda Omichinski, the festival's coordinator, is thrilled with the event's energy and the crowd's enthusiasm for the music. 

“We're giving a gift to Portage la Prairie.” Linda noted, “We’re letting them experience what Whoop and Hollar is all about. What folk music, different genres are all about.”    

It was an afternoon filled with excitement at the Herman Prior Activity Centre as they hosted their 4th Annual Car Hop fundraiser.  Kathy Bryce, the Executive Director of the Centre, shared the details. 

“We're always fundraising for the many different projects we have happening around here.” Bryce said, “There are vintage cars, live entertainment and food. There is a lot happening here.”  

Today was the big day for the 19th Portage la Prairie Potato Festival. Big sponsors McCain’s and Simplot gave out free fries for most of the day and it was packed. Lines all day going so long they almost crossed the road. They even donated some great prizes, a 4K TV, Barbecue and giant cooler. Even though I sadly didn’t win any of them, I’m very happy to have donated to Central Plains Cancer Services to get my entries. Not to mention the Baby Spud contest, with a handful of young kids dressed up in potato related costumes and 3 of them winning out.