2021 Events Listing
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All Week Events
Genealogy Tours
Pick up a self-guided historical cemetery tour booklet from the Travel Information Centre. Each story in there corresponds to a marked gravesite.
Blueberry Rocks!
25 painted Blueberry Festival-themed rocks are hidden around town. Cash them in at Drayton Cash & Carry for a prize!
Say "Blueberry Pie" in Ojibwe
Submit a recording of yourself saying the word to be entered into a draw for $50! Watch the tutorial video here on August 3 for contest details. Contact jelwell@kerc.ca for more information
Photo Contest
Submit your best photos taken during the 2021 Blueberry Festival to the Sioux lookout Bulletin (editor@siouxbulletin.com). Submit by August 10 at 5pm
Painted Rock Sale
Grab a Blueberry Bert-painted rock at the Travel Information Centre for any donation towards the 40th Blueberry Festival in 2022
Window Art Contest
Decorate your windows with a Blueberry-theme for a chance to win a prize! Call 737-1937 to register your address for judging. Residential and business categories.
Mixed Medium Art Contest
Send pictures of your "Connection with Nature" themed artwork to friendsofcedarbay@gmail.com
There will be a prize draw on Sunday!
Sugar Shack
Get your ice cream fix from 2-9pm at the Travel Information Centre
Biggest Blueberry Contest
Bring the biggest blueberry you can find to the Travel Information Centre for weighing
Fairy Garden Contest
Make a fairy garden and call 737-1937 to register for judging and a chance to win a pizza party
Bert Facebook Contest
Go to the Meno Ya Win Health Centre Foundation Facebook page for the contest. Send in your answers for each photo for a chance to win an outdoor package sponsored by Home Hardware
Golf & Curling Club Online 50/50 Raffle
Must be 18+ and in Ontario to participate.
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Blueberry Treats & Sales
Stop by The Hub Coffee House/Good News Books for special blueberry drinks and treats as well as 15% off everything else in store!
Blueberry BLT
Check out the Blueberry BLT special at Pelican Lake Sandwich Company during the festival. Open 10:30am-3pm
Pop-Up Shops
There will be pop-up shops happening periodically throughout the Festival at the Travel Information Centre. Watch for the pop-up signs when you drive by!
MNRF Colouring Contest & Scavenger Hunt
Grab a colouring sheet or scavenger hunt list from the MNRF office lobby (49 Prince St). Submit it to kelli.george-egerter@ontario.ca for a chance to win a prize!
Free Ice Cream Treats!
The Sioux Lookout GSA Club will be showing up at random events all week handing out free ice cream treats, celebrating the Festival, community, and coming together. Diversity for the win!
Friday July 30th, 2021
Northwest Farmers’ Market
Kick off the festival by shopping local at the Travel Information Centre parking lot (11 First Avenue South) from 10am-2pm (10-11am is a special hour for seniors, persons with disabilities, and immunocompromised individuals only).
Remember to follow all posted guidelines and directions given by staff. Please enter by the playground at the south entrance of the parking lot.
Drive-Through Opening Ceremonies
Drive through for a free cupcake, juice, events booklet, and to meet Blueberry Bert from 12-2pm in the lot between Pelican Lake Sandwich Co. and Mascotto's Marine (25 Wellington Street).
Please enter only from the right-turning lane and stay in your cars during this event. After, visit the Sioux Lookout Blueberry Festival Facebook page to watch our 2021 Opening Ceremonies video!
Shrine Club BBQ @Opening Ceremonies
The Sioux Lookout Shrine Club is hosting a drive-through BBQ from 12-2pm in the lot between Pelican Lake Sandwich Co. and Mascotto's Marine (25 Wellington Street).
Saturday July 31st, 2021
Ladies’ Blueberry Open Golf Tournament
Starts at 8am at the Sioux Lookout Golf & Curling Club (87 Third Avenue). $80 entry fee. Registration includes BBQ and a free practice round on July 30. Prizes and optional hole contests available. Open to non-members. Must be 18+.
Contact Sheila at 737-1800 or manager@slgcc.com or visit slgcc.com/blueberry for more information.
Begins at 9:30am at the Forest Inn beach volleyball court (11 May Street). Registration and additional information is available by email; please contact Anthony at anthony.roberts@live.ca. $20/player.
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Coed 4s Beach Volleyball
for sponsoring this event!
Blueberry Bert is inviting all kids to join him at his 39th drive-through birthday party! Drop by between 11am-1pm in the lot between Pelican Lake Sandwich Co. and Mascotto's Marine (25 Wellington Street) to pick up a loot bag and say "Happy Birthday" to Bert! Please enter only from the right-turning lane and stay in your cars during this event.
Thank you
Bert’s Drive-Through Birthday Party
Shrine Club BBQ @Bert's Birthday
The Sioux Lookout Shrine Club is hosting a drive-through BBQ from 11am-1pm in the lot between Pelican Lake Sandwich Co. and Mascotto's Marine (25 Wellington Street).
Outdoor Laser Tag
Nomad Mobile Laser Tag will be set up on the QEDHS soccer field (15 Fair Street) from 12-5pm. You and your squad will be able to play three 7-minute games for $15/person.
Please pre-register by emailing nomadlasertag@gmail.com
Sunday August 1st, 2021
Mixed Blueberry Open Golf Tournament
4-person best ball tournament starts at 8am at the Sioux Lookout Golf & Curling Club (87 Third Avenue). $80/team. Prizes and optional hole contests available. Open to non-members. Must be 18+.
Contact Sheila at 737-1800 or manager@slgcc.com or visit slgcc.com/blueberry for more information.
Slate Falls Air Floatplane Rides
Experience the thrill of a floatplane ride at this hugely-popular annual event! 9am-3pm at the Slate Falls Air hangar (29 Wellington Street). $20/passenger for an 8-minute excursion above Sioux Lookout and memories to last a lifetime!
No reservations required. BBQ food available for purchase. For more information, call 737-3640
Catch the Unicorn
The Cedar Bay unicorn has escaped again and is running loose! At 11am, look at the hints on where to find her on the Friends of Cedar Bay Facebook page and to try to catch the Unicorn.
When you see her, take a picture from a safe distance and send it to friends@cedarbay.org or to the Friends of Cedar Bay Facebook page with your name and phone number to enter a prize draw.
Fresh Market Foods Family Carnival
3-6pm at the Fresh Market Foods Garden Centre. Carnival games, face painting, and more! Fun for the whole family.
Take-Out Fish Fry
Pick up a fish and french fry dinner from 4-7pm at the Travel Information Centre tent (11 First Avenue South) for $15! Help support our local skaters.
Email siouxlookoutfsc@gmail.com or text 738-4181 to place your order. Payment by e-transfer. Delivery available for seniors and those who cannot make it out
Monday August 2nd, 2021
Rotary Club Drive-Through Pancake Breakfast
8-11am in the Masonic Hall parking lot (corner of Fair Street and Second Avenue North)! The Rotary Club will be serving up delicious pancakes and sausages in takeout containers for $5/plate (cash, debit, and credit accepted).
Please turn from First Avenue onto Fair Street and proceed towards the drive-through. For further information, contact Tara at (647) 971-3362
Junior Blueberry Open Golf Tournament
This one day tournament for anyone under the age of 17 starts at 9am at the Sioux Lookout Golf & Curling Club (87 Third Avenue)! $40 entry. Open to non-members and there are prizes to be won!
Contact Sheila at 737-1800 or manager@slgcc.com or visit slgcc.com/blueberry for more information
Swim buoys will placed at Second Sandy Beach from 9am-6pm. Participants can complete the course and time themselves whenever they would like. No mass starts.
Participants may enter the Tri-Sport Challenge for one, two, or all three events as individuals or in teams of 2-3. Call 737-3227 for any questions.
Try-a-Tri Route:
Swim one loop around the buoys parallel to the beach (375m)
Full Triathlon Route:
Swim two loops around the buoys parallel to the beach (750m)
Blueberry Tri-Sport Challenge: Swim
Chalk the Walk
Join us in chalking the walkways of the Travel Information Centre (11 First Avenue South)! Fun for all ages! Drop-in any time between 9am and 1pm
Chalk and refreshments will be provided.
For more information, contact Kayleigh at 737-1937
T-Shirt Reconstruction
Come personalize your very own t-shirt! Takes place from 1-3pm at the Travel Information Centre tent (11 First Avenue South).
All materials will be provided.
Run by the Sioux Lookout GSA Club.
Begins at 1pm at the Forest Inn beach volleyball court (11 May Street).
Registration and additional information is available by email; please contact Anthony at anthony.roberts@live.ca. $20/player.
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Coed 3s Beach Volleyball
Tuesday August 3rd, 2021
Everything Blueberry Pop-Up Shop
Visit Charron at the Travel Information Centre parking lot (11 First Avenue South) from 10am-2pm to browse a variety of Blueberry Festival-themed crafts and official Blueberry Festival merchandise!
Free Fish Fry & Chips
Head on over to 37 Front Street from 12-2pm or until supplies last for a free fish & chips meal!
Courtesy of Nishnawbe-Aski Legal Services Corp
Activity Hour for Seniors – Neurobic Brain Exercises
For more information, contact Shyler at (807) 468-1516 or Heidi at heidi@alzheimerkrr.com
Brain Health – How to Keep Your Brain Healthy
For more information, contact Shyler at (807) 468-1516 or Heidi at heidi@alzheimerkrr.com
4th Annual Epic Car Scavenger Hunt
Registered participants will drive around town in teams of two attempting to complete as many scavenger hunt challenges as they can within the time limit.
Register at the Travel Information Centre (11 First Ave S) before July 30 to participate
Cost is $20/team and both team members must be 18+
Contact Kayleigh at 737-1937 for more information
Sponsored by Home Hardware Building Centre. Limited to 20 teams
Wednesday August 4th, 2021
The bike route starts and finishes at the Travel Information Centre (11 First Avenue South) and will be marked with signage from 9am-6pm. Participants can complete the course and time themselves whenever they would like. No mass starts.
Participants may enter the Tri-Sport Challenge for one, two, or all three events as individuals or in teams of 2-3. Call 737-3227 for any questions.
Try-a-Tri Route:
Full Triathlon Route:
Start at the Travel Information Centre south exit from the parking lot.
Cycle south to Moosehorn Rd, turn right into Moosehorn, and turn around immediately for the return back to the TIC to complete the course where you started.
The short bike course is a total of 12.4 km
Start at the Travel Information Centre south exit from the parking lot.
Cycle south past Moosehorn Rd and turn right down Hwy 664 towards Hudson. Cycle approximately 5km and turn right from Hwy 664 onto the Pelican Falls Road. Turn around immediately and return to the TIC to complete the course where you started.
The long bike course is a total of 23.3 km.
Blueberry Tri-Sport Challenge: Bike
DIY Art in the Park: Rock Painting
Come paint a rock under the tent at the Travel Information Centre (11 First Avenue South) between 12-4pm. Participation fee of $2. All ages welcome!
All materials are provided
**No registration required
Speed Knitting/Crochet Contest
Bring your knitting needles (5mm/US 8) or crochet hooks (5mm/H-8) to Drayton Cash & Carry (168 Drayton Road) for a fun contest from 1-3pm! A challenge for all levels!
This event is sponsored by Drayton Cash and Carry. Contact Dorothy at 738-0970 for more information.
Blueberry 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament
Blueberry 3 on 3 is back! The tournament will be played outdoors at Sioux Mountain Public School from 6-9pm.
Please email jpoling43@gmail.com to register ($10/player, you can sign up with just 3 or with subs if you'd like)
Thursday August 5th, 2021
Firefly Family Fun Event
10am-12pm on the Sioux Mountain Public School soccer field (89 First Avenue North). Featuring a variety of craft stations including homemade sidewalk chalk, fun painting activities, and more!
Outdoor Home, Craft, & Trade Show
After a year off, this long-standing event is back at a smaller scale! Visit the exhibitors who will be set up outside the Travel Information Centre (11 First Avenue South) from 10am-5pm.
See Sioux Lookout Chamber of Commerce on Facebook for event updates. For more information, call 737-1937.
Presented by the Sioux Lookout Chamber of Commerce
Legion Ladies Auxiliary Blueberry Cheesecake Take-Out
Walk up or drive up to the front door of the Legion (86 Front Street) from 11am-1pm. $5/slice cash only. No pre-orders. First come first served until they run out!
The Auxiliary will also be selling 4 handmade poppy cards for $20.
Rubber Ducky Race
Streamed via Facebook Live at 1pm. Pick a duck to race for $10 at Drayton Cash & Carry (168 Drayton Road) or by calling 738-0970
Details to follow for in-person participation based on COVID-19 restrictions at the time of the race! Help support our local skaters from the Sioux Lookout Skating Club
From 1:30–2:30 pm, join the Alzheimer Society of Kenora/Rainy River Districts to virtually visit gardens in the community!
Your garden could be selected for a virtual tour. Share pictures of your garden throughout the summer by email.
Meeting ID: 958 0298 2729
Passcode: 827382
1-855 703 8985 Toll-free
Activity Hour for Seniors – Garden Grow Off!
For more information, contact Shyler at (807) 468-1516 or Heidi at heidi@alzheimerkrr.com
Begins at 5:30pm at the Forest Inn beach volleyball court (11 May Street)
Registration and additional information is available by email; please contact Anthony at anthony.roberts@live.ca
$20/player
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Blueberry King of the Court Beach Volleyball
Understanding Alzheimer Disease & Related Dementias
For more information, contact Shyler at (807) 468-1516 or Heidi at heidi@alzheimerkrr.com
Experience the fun of archery, for the first time or as a seasoned pro from 6:30-8pm at the SLAH range (on A. Bois Rd, off Hwy 516).
Targets will be set up and equipment available to try out. Try your hand at some target shooting or show off your archery skills in a shooting challenge!
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Sioux Lookout Anglers & Hunters Archery Open Range
Experiencing the loss of a pregnancy or the death of a baby is devastating, but you aren’t alone. Trained local volunteers who have experienced pregnancy or infant loss, together with the Pregnancy and Infant Loss Network, are offering an anonymous conversation to understand cultural bereavement needs of people who live in Northern Ontario, share supports offered, share opportunities for meaningful volunteer work, and provide opportunities for participants to privately share their suggestions.
7-8pm
Pregnancy and Infant Loss Support: Community Connections
Friday August 6th, 2021
The run route starts and finishes at the Travel Information Centre (11 First Avenue South) and will be marked with signage from 9am-6pm
Participants can complete the course and time themselves whenever they would like. No mass starts.
Participants may enter the Tri-Sport Challenge for one, two, or all three events as individuals or in teams of 2-3. Call 737-3227 for any questions.
Try-a-Tri Route:
Full Triathlon Route:
Start at the Travel Information Centre. A white line painted across the path marks the start just west of the TIC near the big tent.
Run south along the footpath, across the pedestrian bridge, past Forest Inn, up the hill, and to the turn-around (1.25 km south of the start). Complete the short course by running back to where you started. The short run course is a total of 2.5km.
Start at the Travel Information Centre. A white line painted across the path marks the start just west of the TIC near the big tent.
Run south along the footpath, across the pedestrian bridge, past Forest Inn, and up the hill. Keep running on the footpath past the short course turn-around, cross Highway 72 at the MNRF Base entry, continue running south on the footpath for approximately another kilometer to the long run turn-around. Turn around, and to complete the long run course, run back to where you started at the TIC. The long run course is a total of 5.0 km.
Blueberry Tri-Sport Challenge: Run
Family and Friends 5K Fun Run
Join us from 9:30am-12:30pm at the Travel Information Centre (11 First Avenue South) for a fun, family-friendly run (or walk)!
Open to all ages and abilities. Strollers and leashed pets are permitted. Bicycles and scooters are not permitted.
Refreshments will be provided.
For more information or to register, contact Kayleigh at 737-1937 or email chamber@siouxlookout.com. Dependent on weather conditions
MNRF Meet & Greet
Meet your local MNRF staff, ask questions, learn about our business, pick up some giveaways, and submit your colouring contest and scavenger hunt pages for a chance to win prizes! Watch for more details to come on demonstration and games.
10am-2pm at the Provincial Government building lower parking lot (corner of Queen Street and Fourth Avenue)
Contact Larissa at larissa.huot@ontario.ca or 738-4995 for more information.
Theatre in the Park
Try on costumes! Read lines with friends and past actors! Learn about the different roles in Community Theatre! Fun for the whole family!
Curtains up from 1-3pm under the tent at the Travel Information Centre (11 First Avenue South)! Call Liz at 738-3312 for more information.
Presented by the Northern Lights Community Theatre
3D’s 1st Annual Slow Pitch Tournament
It’s baseball time! 3D welcomes teams to the baseball diamonds (88 Third Avenue). Teams require 6 male and 4 female players. Begins at 6pm. BBQ food will be available.
Registration deadline is July 30. $500/team. Contact Caroline at 738-0804 to register or for more information.
Sioux Lookout Bombers Meet-N-Greet & BBQ
Join us as at the Travel Information Centre (11 First Avenue South) from 3-6pm as they drop a special announcement! Fun skills games and activities for all ages, BBQ, ice cream, and a chance to learn more about the Bombers and how to get involved!
For more information, find @SLBombers on Facebook.
Saturday August 7th, 2021
4th Annual Ride to Hudson (and Back)
Jump in the saddle and let’s ride 50km together. Meet at the Travel Information Centre (11 First Avenue South) at 7:55am. Brought to you by Sioux Cycling
For more information, find @SiouxCycling on Facebook
Men’s Blueberry Open Golf Tournament
Two day tournament starting at 8am. $130 entry fee. Registration includes a steak BBQ and a free practice round on August 6. Prizes and optional hole contests available.
Open to non-members. Must be 18+. Contact Sheila at 737-1800 or manager@slgcc.com or visit slgcc.com/blueberry for more information.
Begins at 9:30am at the Forest Inn beach volleyball court (11 May Street). Registration and additional information is available by email; please contact Anthony at anthony.roberts@live.ca
$20/player
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Open 2s Beach Volleyball
The Great Blueberry Bake Off
Get ready, get set, bake!
There are specific categories (muffins, slices, and breads) split into different age groups for judging. Winners will be announced on the Blueberry Bake-Off Facebook page at 3:30pm!
There are prizes to be won and a 2021 Blueberry Bake-Off Champion certificate to claim. Register at the Travel Information Centre (11 First Avenue South) or by calling 737-1937.
The Lost Treasure
Friends of Cedar Bay came across documents suggesting that there is lost treasure hidden in Sioux Lookout. Our riders need help finding it!
Join us at the Friends of Cedar Bay Stables (135 West Point Cove Road) from 1-4pm to receive your first clue. You will meet riders and their faithful companions, so don’t forget to take pictures and share them with us! (Family event - bikes or cars are recommended as clues are hidden all over town).
Slate Falls Air Balloon Drop
Over 100 balloons, each with a prize, will be dropped from one of our floatplanes over multiple drop passes over the beach for you to collect at 1pm!
Location (Second Sandy, MNR beach, or Town Beach) will be determined based on weather and announced in the morning. For more information, call 737-3640.
Pregnancy and Infant Loss Network Virtual Family Commemorative Gathering & Beading Workshop
1-3:30pm. This workshop will consist of an opening virtual smudging ceremony. After the virtual smudging ceremony, we have a very special guest, June Taylor, to show us how to bead a wristlet lanyard.
In the last 15 minutes of the workshop, Joanna Diindiisikwe will sing an honour song for the families who have experienced a pregnancy loss or infant death. This song is also for the many Indigenous children across Turtle Island who never came home. We are going to give individuals attending the workshop a chance to have their baby/babies names to be read aloud. Participants can either submit the names to joanna.burt@sunnybrook.ca or type them in the chat box during the virtual event.
Pre-registration is required and supplies will be provided to participants by mail
3D’s 1st Annual Slow Pitch Tournament
The fun continues on day 2 of this tournament. 3D welcomes teams to the baseball diamonds (88 Third Avenue).
Registration deadline is July 30. $500/team. Contact Caroline at 738-0804 to register or for more information.
Sunday August 8th, 2021
Special Interest Show & Shine
Car, truck and motorcycle show & shine! Come to the Travel Information Centre (11 First Avenue South). 11am-1pm
BBQ courtesy of the Shrine Club
For more information, contact Randy at 737-6684 or Ken at 737-1991
Interdenominational Church Service
All are invited to attend an open-air inter-church service at 2pm outside the Travel Information Centre (11 First Avenue South). Join us for a time of singing, meditation, and prayer.
3D’s 1st Annual Slow Pitch Tournament
The fun continues on day 3 of this tournament. 3D welcomes teams to the baseball diamonds (88 Third Avenue).
Registration deadline is July 30. $500/team. Contact Caroline at 738-0804 to register or for more information.
Men’s Blueberry Open Golf Tournament
The two-day tournament continues today! $130 entry fee. Open to non-members. Must be 18+.
Contact Sheila at 737-1800 or manager@slgcc.com or visit slgcc.com/blueberry for more information.
