We are in the full swing of summer here in Red Lake and looking forward to an event packed next few months! Although there has been more rain than usual this year, everything is green, growing well and we have a low forest fire risk at the moment so that's good! Here are some highlights as to what's been going on and what's to come this summer in Red Lake...
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Red Lake Municipality Community Gardens:
Community gardens dot Red Lake and the surrounding communities of Cochenour and Balmertown. These gardens are growing very well this year and providing fresh veggies and greens to local gardeners. For only $25, gardeners can rent a plot to grow vegetables for the summer. The friendships that grow along with the plants are what really make these community gardens stand out and the knowledge passed down from member to member is what makes the gardens so valuable.
Red Lake Farmer's Markets:
We are blessed in Red Lake this year to have 3 sources of fresh fruit and vegetables coming at us from the Northwestern farmers of Ontario & Manitoba. Every second Friday beginning July 11th there is a Fruit truck offering quality fruit and vegetables starting at 10am at the Howey Bay Motel. Every Tuesday starting July 22 until October, there is a fresh vegetable trailer from Manitoba that will be offering a wide variety of veggies in Balmertown at Diane's Gas Bar. Every Saturday starting at 10am, there is a market in downtown Red Lake at the Legion where local vendors can set up and sell their baking, plants, crafts and wares. As of the beginning of August until October the Northwestern Ontario Farmers will be attending once a month at the Legion and will help create a much larger market for the shopping pleasure of all in attendance.
Norseman Movie Night:
This Friday, July 18 2014 kicks off the annual Norseman Festival with a Family Movie Night at Centennial Park.Grab a blanket and a chair and come check out the Lego Movie under the stars. It all starts at 9:30pm and admission is by donation. Sponsored by Rubicon Minerals.
Norseman Rocks the Runway:
Saturday July 19 is the festival at the airport. This fun packed day for aviation lovers and music lovers will include an aviation memorabilia exhibit and a static aircraft display at the airport including a Harvard II, a CL-415 Water Bomber as well as a variety of other activities. In the evening, starting at 7pm, it's the annual Rock the Runway Concert; this year featuring the country sounds of Manitoba artist Nelson Little and Band. Get more info about this event here:
Info Rock the Runway
Norseman Festival Weekend
July 25-27 is the traditional Norseman Festival in downtown Red Lake which made its debut in 1992. This year, the Festival weekend kicks off with the annual slow pitch tournament and an outdoor Beer Garden.
On Saturday, downtown Red Lake will be transformed into a festival area. Howey Street will be closed off and taken over by a mix of vendors, buskers and entertainers as well as games, contests, inflatable activity centres and the festival's signature Norseman Express children's ride. Norsemans and other floatplanes will be on display at the docks, Norseman rides will be available at bargain prices and a mixture of fly by and float planes will add lots of atmosphere to this aviation festival. In the evening, Much Music will set up for a Family Street Dance and at nightfall, fireworks over Howey Bay will crown the festival.
Sunday will be more relaxed with a brunch, downtown activities and the Slow pitch tournament finals closing off the festival. Get all the scoop on this event here:
Info Norseman Festival
Coming in August....
Pilot Training:
As of mid August, the Huron Flight Centre will be starting pilot training at the Red Lake Airport. Whether you want to obtain a recreational license, a float rating, a private license or a commercial license, Jason Brent, the chief flight instructor will be offering training in Red lake in 2 week period increments. For more information and to sign up for this training, you can call the Canadian Aeronautical Flight College at 519-542-6599 or go to
www.huronflightcentre.com
Golf Tournaments & Horse Races:
There is lots going on this summer at the Red Lake Golf Course. On Fridays there is horse racing and weekends bring many tournaments and special events. For the full schedule, go see their website here:
Red Lake Golf Course
Fishing Tournament:
The Red Lake Fall Classic is a popular walleye fishing tournament in Red Lake and it is already sold out for participation in the tournament. You can certainly attend the Red Lake Fall Classic on August 30 & 31st and participate in themany fun activities surrounding the tournament. Get all the information here:
Red Lake Fall Classic Fishing Tournament
Red Lake Entertainment:
As of early August, tickets will be on sale for the Red Lake Wildnerness Entertainment Series which features concerts starting in September. This year the series presents awesome performers such as The Corb Lund Band, John Mann, Ken Lavigne, Chantal Kreviazuk and more! Get more Info here:
http://www.redlakewes.com/
I could go on.....but I think I'll leave it at that for now...
As you can see, there is lots of action going on in Red Lake this summer and we hope to see you having fun with us here. For an up to date list of all the activites going on in Red Lake, check out this calendar of events on the
My Red Lake Website Calendar of Events
