Happy August long weekend! As the summer continues to fly by, there are still many events each weekend for the family to attend.
It is officially Pioneer Days in Steinbach this weekend and there’s so much going on.
Kicking off the weekend on Friday morning, the 56th annual parade will begin at 10am at the East end of Main Street. It will continue down Main, cross Highway 12, and end at North Front Drive.
Bring the kids down and prepare for cool floats and lots of candy!
If you’re looking for the perfect place to watch the parade, Steinbach Family Resource Centre is hosting a parade party with lots of activities for the kids and food trucks.
Head over for their pancake breakfast at 9am, watch the parade, and stay for the fun activities till 2pm.
After the parade, check out Millbrook Market for RE/MAX’s customer appreciation event from 11:30am to 2:30pm.
Enjoy free mini donuts and popcorn, bouncy castles, and experience a tethered balloon ride!
Find us in the Wendy’s Show Us Your Summer Jeep at Pioneer Days and scan the QR code for more information on how to win the Shedtacular contest or a weekly prize.
For an extra entry, take a picture of you and the Jeep and send it into the SUYS contest page to get a chance at a Golden Ticket!
The Mennonite Heritage Village will be open all weekend long with lots to offer.
Full Schedule of Events:
Saturday, August 3
‘Horse power’ & Steam Powered Demonstrations, Pioneer Demonstrations at 10:00 am
Guided tours – Outdoor Village
Mennonite Arrival Reenactment Journery & Storytelling at the Red River Cart at 11:00 am
Film “Where the Cottonwoods Grow” in the Auditorium at 3:00 pm
Sunday, August 4
Old Colony Worship Service – Old Colony Church at 10:00 am
Pioneer Demonstrations at 12:30 pm
Horse show – Southeast Manitoba Draft Horse Assoc. at 1:30 pm
Guided tours – Outdoor Village
Saengerfest – in the Village Centre Auditorium at 3:00 pm
Film “Where the Cottonwoods Grow” in the Auditorium at 5:00 pm
Monday, August 5
Guided tours – Outdoor Village
‘Horse power’ & Steam Powered Demonstrations, Pioneer Demonstrations at 10:00 am
Film “Where the Cottonwoods Grow” in the Auditorium at 3:00 pm
Quilt raffle draw – in the Pavilion at 4:00 pm
Kids activities including games, petting zoo, pony rides, and barrel train rides will be happening all day, and enjoy live music in the Summer Pavilion.
On Sunday, check out the Steinbach Soccer Park for fun activities starting at 5pm and end off the evening with a firework show!
If you’re in the mood for some baseball, head over to Ile-des-Chenes for the 13U AAA and 15U AAA provincials from August 2 to August 4.
Winners of the tournament will be moving on to Nationals.
The Seine River Minor Ball Association is looking for volunteers to help keep score during the tournament. Private message through their Facebook account if you are interested in volunteering.