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2016 EVENTS
Kin Karnival
Norsemen Festival
Mid February
July 22-24, 2016
Government Dock/Multiple
Venues, Vermilion Bay
www.visitmachin.com
Various locations
Red Lake
www.norsemanfestival.on.ca
The annual Kin Karnival will be celebrating it’s 50th
anniversary this coming winter. Excitement is building for this years’ events which include the annual
Dog Sled races and competitive fishing derby.
The annual Norseman Festival draws thousands of
new visitors every year. It is the premier event in
Red Lake so book your hotel early and come and
see what you have been missing.
Manitou Rapids Fish Fry
Railroad Daze
May Long Weekend
July 15-17, 2016
Manitou Rapids Reserve
Pow-Wow Grounds
Rainy River First Nations
www.manitoumounds.com
Hannam Park/Recreation Centre
Rainy River
www.rainyriver.ca
Rainy River’s annual Railroad Daze promises fun
events for the entire family! Join our celebration
for live music, dances, kid’s games, baseball,
farmer’s market, Fun Fly, cardboard boat races
and more.
Each year on the Friday before walleye season
opens, the people of Manitou Rapids invite the
community & visitors to come and enjoy a free
feast of freshly cooked walleye and other local
delicacies.
Emo Walleye Classic
Fort Frances Canadian Bass Championship
July 21-23, 2016
June 4-6, 2016
Waterfront/Emo-Lavallee Arena
Emo
www.emowalleye.com
Sorting Gap Marina
Fort Frances
www.canadianbass.com
The Emo Walleye is a fan favourite amongst locals
and travellers. The tournament registration is open
to all U.S. and Canadian citizens 12 years or older
and begins in early spring.
The FFCBC is a 3 day live release bass tournament
on Rainy Lake and is the biggest bass tournament
in the area. The town celebrates with events in the
days leading up to and during the tourney.
Dryden Days of Summer
Thursdays during the
summer months
King Street, Dryden
www.facebook.com/
drydendaysofsummer
The Dryden Days of Summer is a weekly afternoon
event which features family entertainment, bake
sales, spirited competitions, Aboriginal Artisan Fair,
Farmers Market, live music and more.
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Harbourfest
July 29-31, 2016
Kenora Harbourfront & Whitecap
Pavilion, Kenora
www.harbourfest.ca
The largest three day music festival in Northwestern Ontario, Harbourfest takes place every August
long weekend. With daytime family entertainment,
great food and nightly concerts - there’s something
for everyone!