Friday, August 2nd
Blueberry Festival
Opening Ceremonies
Opening Ceremonies
Time: 12pm - 2pm
Location: Town Beach
Come and join us for the Opening Ceremonies. Lets kick off the 42nd Blueberry Festival!
Presentation of Jack Mckenzie Award
Time: 12pm - 2pm
Location: Town Beach
Come and join us for the Opening Ceremonies where the Jack McKenzie Award will be presented.
Shrine Club BBQ
Time: 12pm - 2pm
Location: Town Beach
Come out to support the Sioux Lookout Shrine Club and enjoy your favorite Dogs, Burgers and fries at the Opening Ceremonies.
The Sioux Lookout Chamber Home, Trade, and Craft Show: Day 2
Time: 9am - 6pm
Location: Sioux Lookout Memorial Arena (85 King St.)
The Trade Show will take place at the Sioux Lookout Memorial Arena from 9am to 6pm. Entry fee is $3.00 for Adults and $2.00 for Seniors and Children. Contact the Chamber at (807) 737-1937 for more information.
KidSight Vision Screening
Time: 9am - 6pm
Location: Sioux Lookout Memorial Arena (85 King St.)
Come to the TRADE SHOW (9 am - 6 pm) and have your child's vision screened for FREE with the Lions KidSight Vision Screening program. Ages 6mos to 14 yrs. A special camera is used to take an image of your child’s eyes to detect eye problems in children. Contact Lisa at siouxlookoutlions@gmail.com for more information.
Blueberry Baseball Tournament: Day 1
Time: 6pm - 10pm
Location: Sioux Lookout Ball Diamonds (Outdoor Rec Complex)
The Blueberry Baseball Tournament kicks off on Friday, Aug. 2nd from 6pm-10pm at the Sioux Lookout Ball Diamonds. Entry fee is $500 per team (7 males, 3 females) plus two hot dot balls. To be paid via EMT to jkabestrasavage@hotmail.com. The canteen will be open and there are prizes to be awarded to the winning teams. For more information, contact Jasmine Savage at (807) 407-9484 or Jade Savage at (807) 407-5384
Bannock Bake-Off
Time: After Opening Ceremonies (2:00pm)
Location: Travel Information Centre (11 First Ave. S)
The Bannock Bake-Off is back! SLFNHA is challenging K-Net and Windigo on delicious traditional Bannock recipes. Judges will evaluate based on flavour, texture, creativity, and team spirit! Competition will be at the Travel Information Centre on Friday, August 2nd after the Opening Ceremonies (2:00pm). Please stay tuned to SLFNHA social media for more information.
Steak Fry & Meat Raffle for Paws
Doors Open: 5:00pm
Location: Legion Branch 78 (86 Front St.)
Come out to the Legion Branch 78 (86 Front St.) for a steak BBQ and Meat Raffle! Doors open at 5pm. Proceeds of the Meat Raffle will go to Sioux Looks out for Paws. Contact Megan at (807) 727-3232 or rclb78@shaw.ca for more details.
Saturday, August 3rd
Bert's Birthday Party
Time: 10am - 12pm
Location: Town Beach
Come celebrate Bert's 42nd Birthday at the ultimate blueberry birthday bash!
More details to come.
This event is generously sponsored by Tbaytel.
Featuring
Games by Sioux Lookout Diabetes Program
Join the Diabetes team at Blueberry Bert’s Birthday Party on Aug 3rd from 10am-12pm. We will be hosting fun for the entire family with backyard relay games! Come ready to challenge your friends, parents and siblings! For more info check out SLMHC’s Facebook page.
Blueberry Baseball Tournament: Day 2
Times: 9am - 9pm
Location: Sioux Lookout Ball Diamonds (Outdoor Rec Complex)
The Blueberry Baseball Tournament continues on Saturday, Aug. 3rd from 9am-9pm at the Sioux Lookout Ball Diamonds. Entry fee is $500 per team (7 males, 3 females) plus two hot dot balls. To be paid via EMT to jkabestrasavage@hotmail.com. The canteen will be open and there are prizes to be awarded to the winning teams. For more information, contact Jasmine Savage at (807) 407-9484 or Jade Savage at (807) 407-5384.
Community Trunk Sale
Time: 8am - 12pm
Location: The Hub & Red Apple Parking Lot (Front Street)
Contact: lainehelbling@gmail.com or migwinorz@gmail.com
It’s like a Garage Sale, but out of the trunk of your vehicle! Come down to the Hub/Red Apple Parking lot between 8am and 12pm and hunt for some treasure! There are 30 spots available for sellers. Please email lainehelbling@gmail.com or migwinorz@gmail.com to register a space, and for set up details.
Women's Blueberry Golf Tournament
Time: 8am
Location: Sioux Lookout Golf and Curling Club (87 Third Ave.)
Contact: (807) 737-1800
Flighted Single Day 18-hole Golf tournament beginning 8am at the Sioux Lookout Golf & Curling Club. $100.00 registration fee. Dinner is provided & there is a free practice round Friday night. Please call (807)737-1800 to register.
Blueberry Balloon Shoot
Time: 10am - 2pm
Location: 900 Alcona Drive
Come out to the Sioux Lookout Handgun and Rifle Club (900 Alcona Dr.) from 10am-2pm to enjoy a 1:1 shooting introduction with an instructor. This event is for ages 7+. No experience or equipment required.
Blueberry Beach Volleyball Coed 4s
Time: 9am - completion
Location: Forest Inn Beach Volleyball Court
The annual Coed 4s Blueberry Beach Volleyball Tournament returns for 2024. Hosted at the Forest Inn Beach Volleyball Court on Saturday, August 3rd, beginning at 9am. $80/team. Played 4 vs 4, with at least one male player and one female player on the court at all times. Contact anthony.roberts@live.ca to register.
Moosehorn Lodge Walleye Burger Lunch
Time: 11am - 1pm
Location: Moosehorn Lodge Beach (109 Moosehorn Rd.)
Come to the beach by boat or by car (109 Moosehorn Rd.) and enjoy a gourmet walleye burger with Moosehorn's own breading. $10 for burger, fries, a drink and dessert. 11:00am - 1:00pm, while quantities last.
Slate Falls Air Floatplane Rides - Day 1
Time: 12pm - 2pm
Location: Slate Falls Air (29 Wellington St.)
Cost: $20 per seat
Our famous floatplane rides look a bit different this year! To keep wait times down, we're offering our Blueberry Festival favourite floatplane rides over several days. $20/seat for an unforgettable floatplane experience! Find our event page on Facebook for more info!
Sioux Area Seniors Activity Centre Cribbage Tournament
Time: 12:45pm - 4:30pm
Location: Sioux Area Senior's Activity Centre (66D Front St.)
Players must register by 12:45pm on game day (Aug. 3rd). Capacity (tables and chairs) allows for 24 entries. Pre-payment of the $25.00 entry fee is required before July 25, 2024. Player’s names and phone numbers, and the $25.00 entry fee should be put into a sealed envelope and brought to the Senior’s SASAC building, Monday, Wednesday and Fridays, between the hours of 9am-11:30am. Active/paid up senior members with SASAC will have priority until July 15, 2024. Remaining spaces will be open to the public, thereafter. Contact Nelson (807-738-1458 | nelsongustin001@gmail.com) for more information.
2SLGBTQIA+ Pride Parade
Time: 1pm - 4pm
Location: Starts at Municipal Offices | Ends at Town Beach
Show off your support to the 2SLGBTQIA+ community and join the Sioux Lookout Pride Parade through downtown. Starts at the Municipal Offices at 1:00pm and ends in a family friendly festival & BBQ at the Town Beach. All are welcome!
8-Ball Pool Tournament
Time: Registration opens at 4:30pm | Play starts at 5pm
Location: Legion Branch 78 (86 Front St.)
Come down to the Sioux Lookout Legion’s 8-Ball Pool Tournament. $20.00/player, maximum 20 players. Sign-in by 4:30pm, as play starts at 5pm. Double Elimination, 70% cash payout. Ball-in-Hand rules will be played. Contact Megan at (807) 737-3232 for more details.
2024 Firefighters Social
Time: 9:00pm - 1:00am
Location: Sioux Lookout Memorial Arena
Come out for a great night of music and dancing and support your local Fire Department. DJ services provided by Thunder and Light Entertainment. Doors open at the Sioux Lookout Arena at 9pm. Tickets are $10.00 in advance, $20.00 at the door. Advance tickets will be sold by local firefighters.
Sioux Lookout Shrine Club BBQ
Time: 9:30pm - 1am
Location: Sioux Lookout Rec Centre / 85 King Street
The Sioux Lookout Shrine Club has partnered up with the Sioux Lookout Fire Dept to make sure you can enjoy your favorite Shrine fries and burgers while you are out supporting the amazing men and women of the Sioux Lookout Fire Dept.
Sunday, August 4th
Blueberry Baseball Tournament: Day 3
Times: 9am - 6pm
Location: Sioux Lookout Ball Diamonds
The Blueberry Baseball Tournament wraps up on Sunday, Aug. 4th from 9am-6pm at the Sioux Lookout Ball Diamonds. Entry fee is $500 per team (7 males, 3 females) plus two hot dot balls. To be paid via EMT to jkabestrasavage@hotmail.com. The canteen will be open and there are prizes to be awarded to the winning teams. For more information, contact Jasmine Savage at (807) 407-9484 or Jade Savage at (807) 407-5384.
Sioux Lottery Blueberry Bocce Tournament
Time: Starts at 8:00am
Location: Outdoor Recreation Complex Bocce Area. / 85 King Street
Participant Fee: $100.00/per team
Come out for a fun day of bocce with friends and family starting at 8:00am Sunday, Aug. 4th at the Outdoor Recreation Complex. Spectators welcome! BBQ provided by the Sioux Lookout Skating Club. Cost is $100 per team. Registration forms available at Sioux Lottery.
Bocce BBQ - Sioux Lookout Skating Club Fundraiser
Time: 9:30am - 5:30pm
Location: Outdoor Recreation Complex Bocce Area. / 85 King Street
Come and grab a bite to eat while watching the bocce tournament (or baseball). Open to the public! Sioux Lookout Skating Club will be hosting a BBQ fundraiser from 9:30am-5:30pm at the Bocce Courts. Hotdogs, hamburgers, freezies, and drinks available for purchase.
Jr. Blueberry Golf Tournament
Time: 9am
Location: Sioux Lookout Golf and Curling Club (87 Third Ave.)
Join in this fun event for ages 5-18, happening at the Sioux Lookout Golf & Curling Club. Participants should be at the course at 9am. Lunch will be provided. Registration fee is $50.00 per person. Please call (807) 737-1800 to register.
Friends of Cedar Bay Summer Fun Day (Pony Rides)
Time: 11am - 1pm
Location: Cedar Bay Stables (111 West Point Cove Rd.)
Come and join us at the Cedar Bay stables (111 W Point Cove Rd.) to participate in the summer fun! Pony rides ($5/ride), crafts and activities will be available for families from 11am-1pm! See you there! Please note that this event is weather dependent, all updates will be posted on our Facebook page.
TRC Rocks to Action
Time: 12pm - 3pm
Location: Lost Lake Drop-in Centre (Hudson)
Come out to the Lost Lake Drop-in Centre (21 Second St., Hudson) between 12pm-3pm and paint your designs that show your support on delivering the Truth and Reconciliation Calls to Action. There will be a BBQ with proceeds going to the Lost Lake Drop-in Centre. This event is sponsored by the Municipal Truth and Reconciliation Committee.
Sioux Mountain Music Festival
Time: 2pm - 10:30pm
Location: Farlinger Park (Town Beach)
The 2024 Sioux Mountain Music Festival will be held at Farlinger Park (Town Beach) on Sunday August 4, between the hours of 2pm-10:30pm. Come out and enjoy local talent as well as out-of-town talent. See you there!
Slate Falls Air Balloon Drop
Time: 2pm
Location: Weather Dependent (Watch event page on Facebook)
Come out for our annual balloon drop! Prizes for all ages on numbered balloons dropped from our floatplane. Second Sandy or MNR Beach, depending on the weather conditions. A great time at the beach with music, airplanes, and prizes! Find our event page on Facebook for more info!
Monday, August 5th
Rotary Pancake Breakfast
Time: 7am - 11am
Location: Upper Legion Hall (86 Front St.)
The Annual Rotary Blueberry Pancake Breakfast has become a "homecoming" of sorts for people who are home to visit and a favourite of locals. Pancakes filled with blueberries, maple syrup, sausage, and orange juice, tea and coffee. Come out, meet your friends and neighbours and celebrate the Blueberry Festival and the Civic Holiday. This event is happening in the Upper Legion Hall (86 Front St.) from 7am-11am.
Mixed Blueberry Golf Tournament
Time: 10am
Location: Sioux Lookout Golf and Curling Club (87 Third Ave.)
This is a 4-person scramble at the Sioux Lookout Golf & Curling Club, starting at 10am. Must have two men and two women on a team. 9 holes. Registration fee of $200.00 per team. Minimum handicap of 60, only one member with a handicap under 10. To register, please call (807) 737-1800.
Singles Cribbage Tournament
Time: 1:00pm
Location: Downstairs at the Legion Branch 78 (86 Front St.)
Come out to the Legion (downstairs) for a Singles Cribbage Tournament. This event starts at 1pm, with a $25.00 entry fee. Eight games will be played, and prizes awarded the Top 6. Sponsored by Bucky’s Blend.
Pinewood Derby Grand Prix Car Build/Pick-up Day
Time: 1pm-5pm
Location: Calvary Baptist Church (34 Prince St.)
Come and pick up your Pinewood Derby car kit at Calvary Baptist Church (34 Prince St.) between 1pm-5pm. Take it home to build and customize yourself. Price ($5.00) covers the kit with wood block, axels, and wheels. Bring your completed cars on Thursday, Aug. 8th for race day!
Blueberry Messy Church
Time: 1pm-3pm
Location: St. Andrews United Church (21 Sixth Ave.)
Dress for a mess! Join us at St. Andrews United Church (21 Sixth Ave.) from 1pm-3pm for some fun messy (and non-messy) play. Activities include painting, oobleck, shaving cream pool, mud pool, plus more.
Blueberry Beach Volleyball: King of the Court
Time: Afternoon
Location: Forest Inn Beach Volleyball Court (11 May St.)
New for 2024 is the Blueberry Beach Volleyball King of the Court Event. Hosted at the Forest Inn Beach Volleyball Court on the afternoon of Monday, August 5th, $20/team. Played 2 vs 2, this is an open tournament (i.e. men’s, women’s and coed teams are welcome). Contact Anthony.roberts@live.ca to register.
Tuesday, August 6th
SkyCare's Happy Hangar
Time: 10am - 2pm
Location: SkyCare Hangar (17 Airport Rd)
Come join us for some pedal-plane races and other fun activities in SkyCare’s Happy Hangar! Step inside and tour a medevac aircraft, make stylish paper airplanes and hit the target, and go ‘fishing’ for prizes. Family fun and snacks abound…we’ll see you on the track! This event is taking place at the SkyCare Hangar (17 Airport Rd.) from 10am – 2pm.
Grocery Store Tour
Time: 10am - 12pm
Location: Fresh Market Foods (79 Queen St.) & Giant Tiger (12 Fifth Ave.)
Join Sheila, local Dietitian, on Aug 6th for a grocery store tour starting at 10am at Fresh Market and 11am at Giant Tiger. We will be shopping the sales, meal planning, sharing some nutritional insights. Everyone welcome. Contact Sheila Byrne at sheilabyrne466@gmail.com or through Facebook at Sheila Byrne Dietetics.
Bouncy Castles & BBQ
Time: 11am - 3pm
Location: Niyanan Nengo Saaga’iiganiiwinwag Kabayshewekamik, Hostel 2 (3 Sturgeon River Rd.)
Fun for the family! Bouncy castles, BBQ, facepainting, and more. Come on out to Niyanan Nengo Saaga’iiganiiwinwag Kabayshewekamik, Hostel 2 on August 6th from 11am-3pm for this exciting event! If you have any questions, contact Ashley at ashley.cameron@slfnha.com
Slate Falls Air Floatplane Rides - Day 2
Time: 12pm - 2pm
Location: Slate Falls Air (29 Wellington St.)
Cost: $20 per seat
Our famous floatplane rides look a bit different this year! To keep wait times down, we're offering our Blueberry Festival favourite floatplane rides over several days. $20/seat for an unforgettable floatplane experience! Find our event page on Facebook for more info!
Confederation College, Contact North, & NEW Open House
Time: 1pm - 4pm
Location: Confederation College Sioux Lookout Campus (86B Third Ave.)
Confederation College, Contact North, and NEW (Northwest Employment Works) would like to invite you to our joint Open House at the Confederation Campus (86-B, Third Ave.) on Tuesday, Aug. 6th, 2024. We will be celebrating the annual Blueberry Festival and sharing some exciting VR/XR demonstrations and information about all our services. It will be your one stop for all your education and training needs. This event will run from 1pm-4pm. Door prizes, free draws, and snacks available!
Shiro Abhyanga Ayurvedic Head Massage
Time: 5pm - 10pm
Location: Senior's Centre
Participant Fee: $40 per person (30 minute session)
Experience an Indian Ayurvedic style “Shiro Abhyanga” head massage and learn more about Indian culture! Taking place at the Seniors Centre (66D Front St.) on Tuesday, August 6th from 5pm - 10pm. $40 per person (30-minute session), donations accepted. For more information, contact Komal Vijay Shah at (807) 358-4472. Bring your own towel for relaxation. Females only.
SLMHC Health & Wellness Trivia Night
Time: 7pm - 9pm
Location: Upper Legion Hall (86 Front St.)
Participant Fee: $100 per team
Contact: humanresources@slmhc.on.ca
Come out for the Annual Blueberry Trivia put on by the SLMHC Health and Wellness Committee! $100 Per Team, up to 6 team members per team. Prizes to be won! All funds raised at this event will be donated to the Sioux Lookout Foundation.
Broken Glass Art
Time: 6pm - 8pm
Location: Sioux Lookout Public Library (21 Fifth Ave.)
Participant Fee: $25 per person
Contact: (807) 737-3660
Learn the art of broken glass with Judie at the Sioux Lookout Public Library from 6pm-8pm. Pre-register and pay in-person at the library. $25 per person, limited space available.
Wednesday, August 7th
Largest Blueberry (by weight): Day 1
Location: Rx Drug Mart (14 Fourth Ave)
Go out and pick some blueberries! Bring your largest in to get weight at the Rx Drug Mart Pharmacy (14 Fourth Ave.) between 10am-5pm. At the end of the two-day event, the person who picked the largest blueberry will win a $100 Visa gift card!
Standard Blueberry Cookie Decorating
Time: 10am - 11am
Location: Standard Insurance Parking Lot (34 Front Street)
Blueberry Cookie Decorating for Kids at The Standard Insurance parking lot, 34 Front Street From 10:00a.m to 11:00a.m. Free event, limited space.
NGFC Walk About Scavenger Hunt
Time: 10am - 12pm
Location: Town Beach (Farlinger Park)
A list of items will be provided to find on your walk, starting at the Town Beach (Farlinger Park). There will be a small walkable area for little ones. Caregivers, please preregister before Friday, July 26th via email to afsp@ngfc.net to insure there are enough prizes for all participants. This event runs from 10am-12pm.
Wasaya Airways BBQ & Plane Throw Contest
Time: 11am - 1pm
Location: Wasaya Airways Cargo Hangar (21 Airport Rd.)
Join us on Wednesday August 7th, from 11am-1pm at the Wasaya Airways Cargo Hangar for lunch, games and prizes! Enjoy a freshly grilled hot dog or hamburger and then try your luck in creating and throwing a wooden or paper airplane. Every child wins a prize, and all participants are entered into winning grand prizes including return air fare tickets anywhere Wasaya flies!
Sioux Lookout Home Hardware Customer Appreciation BBQ & Sale
Time: 11am - 1pm
Location: Sioux Lookout Home Hardware Building Centre (40 Alcona Dr.)
Join us at Sioux Lookout Home Hardware, 40 Alcona Dr., for a Customer Appreciation BBQ and Sale from 11:00am-1:00pm. Please bring a non-perishable food item for donation to the Sioux Lookout Food Bank. The customer appreciation sale will run until Saturday August 10th. Happy Blueberry Festival and thank you for choosing to shop local!
Moose Hide Softening
Time: 11am - 4pm
Location: Travel Information Centre (11 First Ave. S)
Try your hands and arms at softening a moose hide! Hide tanning is a long, physically demanding process with many steps. Come out and help in the softening stage. Bring lunch, refreshments, and a folding chair to the Travel Information Centre between 11am -4pm. This event won't happen if it is raining. Participants will be required to sign a waiver.
Show & Tell
Time: 2pm - 4pm
Location: Sioux Lookout Public Library (21 Fifth Ave.)
Drop in at the Sioux Lookout Public Library between 2pm-4pm for an afternoon of Show & Tell! Community members will be bringing in their "treasures" to show and tell us about. All ages welcome.
Blueberry Bubble Bash
Time: 2:30pm - 5:30pm
Location: New Life Assembly (28 First Ave.)
Join us for some FREE kid’s events (geared for ages 4-11). Come out to 1, 2 or all 3 events: INDOOR CRAFTS starting at 2:30 pm, OUTDOOR GAMES starting at 3:30pm, & KIDS BUBBLE FOAM PARTY at 4:30pm-5:30pm. Free BBQ starting at 5:00pm. Kids are suggested to wear a bathing suit under their clothes & a bring towel. **Parent supervision required**
For more information and any weather updates please visit -> thenewlife.ca/blueberry-festival
Food Drive
Time: 2:30pm - 6pm
Location: New Life Assembly (28 First Ave)
The Sioux Lookout Food Bank will be receiving food and cash donations from 2:30-6 pm at New Life Assembly (28 First Ave). Suggested donations include rice, pasta, pasta sauce, canned vegetables & fruit, applesauce, fruit cups, granola bars, jam, cereal, Kraft Dinner, and Hamburger Helper. All donations will go to people in our community who are experiencing food insecurity. Thank you for your support!
NGFC Epic Blueberry Car Scavenger Hunt
Time: 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Location: Travel Information Centre (11 First Ave. S)
Your 2-person team will drive around Sioux Lookout collecting items, taking pictures and having a blast! Please pre-register via email to afsp.ngfc.net before Friday, July 26th. Your Team will need a name, costumes and car decorating are welcome (prizes for all categorize!). Start time will be at 4:30pm sharp. An envelope with the hunt instruction will be given upon your arrival but cannot be open until 4:30pm. Every minute after 6:30pm is a point taken off. Grand Prizes for winning Team (most points).
Blueberry Beach Volleyball: King/Queen of the Beach
Time: Evening
Location: Forest Inn Beach Volleyball Courts (11 May St.)
New for 2024 is the Blueberry Beach Volleyball King/Queen of the Beach Event. Hosted at the Forest Inn Beach Volleyball Court on the evening of Wednesday, August 7th, $20/player. Played 2 vs 2, this is an open adult tournament where players sign up as individuals. Contact Anthony.roberts@live.ca to register.
Slate Falls Air Floatplane Rides - Day 3
Time: 6pm - 8pm
Location: Slate Falls Air (29 Wellington St.)
Cost: $20 per seat
Our famous floatplane rides look a bit different this year! To keep wait times down, we're offering our Blueberry Festival favourite floatplane rides over several days. $20/seat for an unforgettable floatplane experience! Find our event page on Facebook for more info!
Blueberry Bingo
Time: Doors open at 5:30pm, Early Bird Rounds starts at 6:30pm
Location: Upper Legion Hall (86 Front St.)
Come out to the Upper Legion Hall for a fun evening of games, prizes, and food available for purchase. Entry books are $20.00. Doors and sales open at 5:30pm. Early bird games commence at 6:30pm with regular games starting at 7pm. For more information, email legionladiesauxiliary@gmail.com.
Thursday, August 8th
Largest Blueberry (by weight): Day 2
Location: Rx Drug Mart (14 Fourth Ave)
Go out and pick some blueberries! Bring your largest in to get weight at the Rx Drug Mart Pharmacy (14 Fourth Ave.) between 10am-5pm. At the end of the two-day event, the person who picked the largest blueberry will win a $100 Visa gift card!
Core Creations: Rock Painting
Time: 10am - 12pm
Location: Travel Information Centre Park (11 First Ave. S)
Join Treasury Metals at the Blueberry Festival in Sioux Lookout! Our rock painting booth welcomes young artists to unleash creativity. Supplies provided for endless fun! Taking place at the Travel Information Centre (11 First Ave. S) from 10am – 12pm.
Sioux Lookout Food Bank Fundraiser BBQ
Time: 10am - 2pm
Location: Fresh Market Foods' Parking Lot (79 Queen St.)
The Sioux Lookout Food Bank will be selling smokies, hamburgers and cold drinks from 10 am – 2 pm at Fresh Market Foods’ parking lot. The food and drinks have been generously donated by Fresh Market Foods, so all proceeds go directly to the food bank.
5 Mile Corner Customer Appreciate
Time: 11am - 1pm
Location: 5 Mile Corner (1284 Hwy 72)
Please join us in celebrating you, our customers. Come out to the corner (1284 Hwy 72) between 11am -1pm and enjoy a free cold drink with a hotdog or smokie.
Street Art at the Skate Park
Time: 2pm - 4pm
Location: Outdoor Rec Complex Skate Park
Join the Recreation and Culture Department for some fun street art activity at the Skate Park from 2pm-4pm. Come and get creative and turn the Skate Park it into a work of art. Chalk supplies will be provided. All ages welcome.
Pinewood Derby Grand Prix Car Race Day
Time: 2pm
Location: 34 Prince St.
Bring your Pinewood Derby cars to Calvary Baptist Church (34 Prince St.) at 2pm to race down the track or win the design competition. Any previous derby cars (not bought this year) may be entered into the vintage race.
Taco in a Bag – Sioux Lookout Skating Club Fundraiser
Time: 4:30pm - 7pm
Location: Ball Diamonds Pavilion
Come and support our local skating club and enjoy taco in a bag for dinner from 4:30pm-7pm at the Ball Diamonds. $8.00 a bag or make it a meal for a total of $10.00 per meal (meal includes taco bag, drink, and cookies).
Annual Rubber Duck Race - Sioux Lookout Skating Club Fundraiser
Time: 7pm
Location: Sioux Lookout Golf Course
Come to the Sioux Lookout Golf and Curling Club to take part in this annual fun, family friendly event! Buy your ducks ($10 each) from a skater at the Ball Diamonds at 4:30pm and cheer your duck on when the race starts at 7pm! Cash Prizes! Must be 18+ to purchase a duck.
SLAH Open Range Archery Night
Time: 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Location: Sioux Lookout Anglers and Hunters Clubhouse (13km North on Hwy 516)
Join the Sioux Lookout Anglers and Hunters at the clubhouse for a family-friendly evening at the archery range. Try your hand at archery and learn more about our club and this year’s club events. Join us at the clubhouse, 13 km north on highway 516, follow the signs. This event is taking place 6:30pm-8:30pm. For more information contact Andrea at 807-372-3721.
Outdoor Blueberry Yoga
Time: 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Location: By the lake at Clark's Bait & Tackle (438 Hwy 27)
Surrounded by nature, this FREE beginner yoga will help develop balance, strength, and flexibility. We will combine yoga postures and breathing to strengthen the body, calm the mind and reduce stress. This event is taking place lakeside at Clark’s Bait & Tackle (438 Hwy 72) from 5:30pm-6:30pm. Rain location is St. Mary’s Church basement.
Sioux Lookout Bombers Wine Tasting & Game Night
Time: 7pm - 10pm
Location: Sioux Lookout Golf & Curling Club (87 Third Ave.)
Come out to the Sioux Lookout Gold and Curling Club (87 Third Ave.) for a fun night of Wine Tasting and games to support your Sioux Lookout Bombers Jr. A Hockey Club. Tickets are $50.00 and are available at Catspaw Printing (807-788-5374) or from Christine Hoey (807-738-3600). Only 75 tickets will be sold!
Two For the Show Live Music
Doors Open: 7:30pm
Show Starts at: 8:00pm
Location: Legion Branch 78 (86 Front St.)
Come out and enjoy the performance of Roots singer/songwriter John Wort Hannam featuring Ryland Moranz! Tickets: $20 advance, available at the Legion, or $25 at the door. Doors open at 7:30pm, show starts at 8pm. Contact Megan at (807) 737-3232 or rclb78@shaw.ca for details.
Friday, August 9th
Northwest Farmers' Market
Time: 10am - 2pm
Location: Sioux Lookout Town Beach
Visit the Town Beach between 10am - 2pm to shop over 20 vendors selling fruit, veggies, meats, handicrafts, and other treats! For more information contact the Chamber at (807) 737-1937
3rd Annual Dingwall Motors Customer Appreciation BBQ
Time: 11am - 1pm
Location: Dingwall Motors (35 King St.)
Stop by Dingwall Motors (35 King St.) between 11am-1pm and join us for a free hamburger, smokie or hotdog, with fries and a drink. We look forward to serving our customers new and old!
Free Lunch & Youth Activities – Hosted by Tikinagan & the Nishnawbe-Gamik Friendship Centre
Time: 11am - 2pm
Location: 52 King St.
Enjoy free food for all ages, as well as bouncy castles, games, and more. Hosted by the Friendship Centre and Tikinagan at 52 King St. from 11am - 2pm. See you there!
Steak Fry, Meat Raffle & Silent Auction
Doors Open: 5:00pm
Location: Legion Branch 78 (86 Front St.)
Come out to the Legion Branch 78 (86 Front St.) for a Steak BBQ, Meat Raffle, and Silent Auction! Doors open at 5pm. Proceeds of the Meat Raffle go to the Sioux Lookout Food Bank. Contact Megan at (807) 737-3232 or rclb78@shaw.ca for more details.
Food Drive
Time: 6pm - 7pm
Location: New Life Assembly (28 First Ave.)
The Sioux Lookout Food Bank will be receiving non-perishable food donations from 6-7 pm, inside New Life Assembly (28 First Ave). Suggested donations include rice, canned meat, canned beans, applesauce, fruit cups, granola bars, jam, cereal, Kraft Dinner, Mr. Noodles and Hamburger Helper. All donations will be provided to people in our community who are experiencing food insecurity. Thank you for your support!
The Price is Right: Family Edition
Time: 6:30pm
Location: New Life Assembly (28 First Ave.)
Come and get a chance to play some fun pricing games at New Life Assembly (28 First Ave) at 6:30 p.m. Prizes available. Free to attend. For more information, please visit www.thenewlife.ca/blueberry-festival
Saturday, August 10th
Men's Blueberry Golf Tournament - Day 1
Time: 8am
Location: Sioux Lookout Golf and Curling Club (87 Third Ave.)
This is an 18-hole 2-day event starting at 8am at the Sioux Lookout Golf & Curling Club. $200.00 per person. Dinner included on Saturday night. Event is flighted. Please register by Tuesday, August 6th by calling (807)737-1800. Must include handicap.
Sioux Lookout Renaissance Faire
Time: 10am - 6pm
Location: Town Beach
Step back in time at Sioux Lookout’s first Renaissance Fair. Join us for a day filled with Medieval music, artisan crafts, thrilling performances, and delicious food. Dress in your finest Renaissance attire or other LARP and Cosplay attire and immerse yourself in the vibrant culture of a bygone era. This event is happening on Saturday, Aug. 10th from 10am-5pm at the Town Beach. For more information contact Michelle or Gabby at siouxlookoutrenaissancefair@gmail.com
BBQ Open House & Rescue Walk
Time: 11am - 3pm
Location: Sioux Looks Out for Paws Shelter (151 Queen St.)
Join us in celebrating our local shelter and volunteer-based animal rescue on Saturday, Aug. 10th from 11am-3pm. Support by participating in the walk, or just tour the shelter, meet our adoptable animals, and enjoy some barbequed goodies. We’ll have great prizes and giveaways. For sponsor forms, please contact event coordinators at (807) 737-9598.
Slate Falls Air Floatplane Rides - Day 4
Time: 12pm - 2pm
Location: Slate Falls Air (29 Wellington St.)
Cost: $20 per seat
Our famous floatplane rides look a bit different this year! To keep wait times down, we're offering our Blueberry Festival favourite floatplane rides over several days. $20/seat for an unforgettable floatplane experience! Find our event page on Facebook for more info!
Blueberry Cheesecake Take-Out
Time: 12pm - 2pm
Location: Sioux Area Seniors Activity Centre (66D Front St.)
Yummy Blueberry Cheesecake will be available for take out from 12pm-2pm at 66D Front St. on Saturday, August 10th. Cost is $5.00 per piece. Event is co-hosted by The Legion Ladies and the Sioux Area Seniors Activity Centre.
Blueberry Drag Show
Time: 8pm -12am
Location: Upper Legion Hall
Experience the inaugural Blueberry Drag Show hosted by the fabulous Bebe Lala, featuring Ozzii Versace and others. Join us for an unforgettable night of glamour, music, and extravagant performances. Stick around for a dance afterwards. For ages 19+ only.
Sunday, August 11th
Men's Blueberry Golf Tournament
Time: 8am
Location: Sioux Lookout Golf and Curling Club (87 Third Ave.)
This is an 18-hole 2-day event starting at 8am at the Sioux Lookout Golf & Curling Club. $200.00 per person. Dinner included on Saturday night. Event is flighted. Please register by Tuesday, August 6th by calling (807) 737-1800. Must include handicap.
Catch the Friends of Cedar Bay Unicorn
Time: 10am - 11am
Location: Various locations around Sioux Lookout
Our unicorn escaped the stables once again! Try to take a picture of the unicorn running around town from 10am-11am. Post your picture on our Friends of Cedar Bay Facebook Unicorn post or submit to myriam.bernier@gmail.com to enter a draw for prizes. Can't find the unicorn, watch our Facebook page for hints!
Car, Truck, and Bike Show & Shin
Time: Registration at 10am | Open to the Public at 11am - 2pm
Location: Travel Information Centre (11 First Ave. S)
Car, truck, and motorcycle Show & Shine! Happening at the Travel Information Centre (11 First Ave. S). Registration at 10am, event opens to the public from 11am-2pm. For more information, contact Randy (807-737-6684) or Ken (807-737-1991).
Sioux Lookout Shrine Club BBQ
Time: Car Show Registration at 10am | Open to the Public at 11am - 2pm
Location: Travel Information Centre (11 First Ave. S)
The Sioux Lookout Shrine Club will be serving up your favorite dogs, smokies, burgers and fries at the Show and Shine Car Show. Happening at the Travel Information Centre from 10:00am-2:00pm.
Cedar Bay Adventure Course
Time: 10am
Location: Cedar Bay Outdoor Recreation Complex
RUN - PADDLE - RIDE - Come out to Cedar Bay! Teams must have at least one adult and one youth (14 and under), max 4 people. Hosted by Friends of Cedar Bay & the Cedar Bay Trail Co. Entry by donation. August 11th at 10 am in the Cedar Bay Complex (111 West Point Cove Rd.) parking lot, staggered starts. Bring a bike/helmet if you have!
Craft in Public Day
Time: 2pm - 4pm
Location: Lost Lake Drop-in Centre (21 Second St., Hudson)
Bring your chair, your projects, and your sunscreen. We’ll gather together at the Lost Lake Drop-in Centre (21 Second St. in Hudson) and work on our projects between 2pm-4pm. We’ll also have red yarn/material and poppy patterns. Work on your own project or make a poppy – or both! Small snacks and drinks available.
Carnival at Calvary Baptist Church
Time: 2pm -5pm
Location: Calvary Baptist Church (34 Prince St.)
A great way to end off the Blueberry Festival! There will be carnival games and snacks available at Calvary Baptist Church (34 Prince St.) from 2pm-5pm. A fun event for the whole family! For more information call (807) 737-3293.
Food Drive
Time: 2pm -5pm
Location: Calvary Baptist Church (34 Prince St.)
The Sioux Lookout Food Bank will be receiving food and cash donations from 2-5 pm, at Calvary Baptist Church (34 Prince Street). Suggested donations include rice, pasta, pasta sauce, canned vegetables, canned fruit, applesauce, fruit cups, granola bars, jam, cereal, Kraft Dinner, and Hamburger Helper. All donations will be provided to people in our community who are experiencing food insecurity. Thank you for your support!
All Week Long Events
Blueberry Colouring Contest
Submission Date: Aug 11th
Location: Travel information Centre / 11 First Avenue
Drop in to the Travel Info Centre and pick your colouring contest sheet. All coloured pictures must be returned by Aug 11th at 12pm.
Find Burl!
Time: All Day
Location: Various Locations in the Sioux Lookout Area
Find Burl! Burl will be popping up all over, all festival long. Check Burl Fest's page on Facebook for a clue on each day's hiding spot and the answer from the previous day. Send your selfie with Burl to (807) 738-0970 or to Burl's page to be entered into the draw.
Adopt-a-Book
Time: Regular Library Hours
Location: Sioux Lookout Public Library (21 Fifth ave.)
Show off your support for literacy and our community by purchasing a book or DVD for the Library. Each title purchased through the Adopt-A-Book Campaign will be given a dedication. For more info call (807) 737-3660 or stop by the Library (21 Fifth Ave.)!
Story Walk®
Time: Daytime
Location: Sioux Lookout Public Library & Cedar Bay
Stop by the library (21 Fifth Ave.) to pick up your form and then head down to Cedar Bay. Follow the pages of the story along the trail to the lakeshore. Return completed forms to be entered into a draw! For more information, call (807) 737-3660.
Calvary Baptist Church VBS (Vacation Bible School
Time: 9am-11:30am
Location: Calvary Baptist Church (34 Prince St.)
Set Sail Vacation Bible School. For ages 5-12. There will be games, snacks, crafts, music, and stories. See our Facebook page (Calvary Baptist Church Sioux Lookout) to register.
Blueberry Rock Hunt
Location: Various Locations around Sioux Lookout
The McCord family will be painting Blueberry Rocks and hiding them around town. If you find one, please bring it to Fair Convenience to claim your prize!
Friends of Cedar Bay Treasure Hunt
Location: Cedar Bay Stables & Trails
Start by looking at our first clue on our Facebook page (see Treasure Hunt post). Then, follow clues hidden at Cedar Bay. The last clue will provide you with instructions on how to enter a draw for prizes. Enter draw by August 11th, at 12 pm. Family friendly activity.
The Great Bean Hunt Begins
Location: Various Locations around Sioux Lookout
The Great Bean Hunt is back! Hidden somewhere in town is a stone depicting a coffee bean. The first person to find it wins a prize! Head over to The Hub Collective's social media for daily clues and The Great Bean Hunt Details. | IG: thehub.collective | FB: The Hub Collective
Game On!
Location: Three Locations - TBA!
Go to each location, play the games there. Take a pic of yourselves with the game at each location and send it to bbfestgame@gmail.com. Winning team/person will be chosen at random from entrants. Game Sheets available from Dorothy on request (807-738-0970).
Specialty Menus & Sales
Blueberry Feast at Forest Bar & Grill
Dates: August 2th - 9th
Location: Forest Bar & Grill (11 May St.)
The Forest Bar & Grill will be serving blueberry inspired dishes including wings and burgers, delicious pies, cheesecakes, and a blueberry cocktail menu. Stay tuned on our Facebook (Forest Bar & Grill) for more information! Open 4:30pm to 9:00pm.