Blueberry Festival 2023 Event Schedule
August 4th
Blueberry Festival Opening Ceremonies
Opening Ceremonies
Time: 12:30pm - 2pm
Location: Town Beach
Come and join us for the Opening Ceremonies. Lets kick off the 41st Blueberry Festival.
Presentation of Jack Mckenzie Award
Time: 12:30pm - 2pm
Location: Town Beach
Come and join us for the Opening Ceremonies where the Jack McKenzie Award will be presented.
Shrine Club BBQ
Time: 12:30pm - 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.
Sioux Lookout Chamber of Commerce 41st Annual Home Craft + Trade Show
Aug 3rd: 2:00pm - 8:00pm
Aug 4th: 10:00am - 7:00pm
Location: Sioux Lookout Memorial Arena
Email: chamber@siouxlookout.com
Fee: Adults $3.00. Senior/Child $2.00
Blueberry Bert's 41st Birthday
August 12, 2023:
12:00pm-2pm at the Town Beach
Cupcakes, Shriners BBQ, The Lion's Club
Lions Club Bouncy house and Dino rides for $1 with Proceeds going to Canada Day.
Lions Club Fireworks
August 12th:
Starts at dusk at The Town Beach
Come to the Town Beach at Dusk for a firework show arranged and displayed by the Sioux Lookout Volunteer Fire Department.
All Week Long Events
Blueberry Colouring Contest
Submission Date: Aug 12th
Location: Travel information Centre / 11 First Avenue
Drop in to the Travel Info Centre and pick your colouring contest sheet , sponsored by Giant Tiger, coloured pictures must be returned by Aug 12th.
Game On!
Time: All Day
Location: Drayton Cash + Carry / 168 Drayton Road
Grab some friends, your kids, your family and find the game locations. Play the game keeping score as directed. Winner is the team closest to some random number of my (Dorothoy Broderick) choosing in consultation with staff. Top price is $100.00. Locations will be in Sioux, Hudson and Alcona.
Blue Ice Cream
Time: 10am - 9pm
Location: Drayton Cash and Carry / 168 Drayton Road
Come in for a cone and see what blue ice cream we have in stock! Blueberry Cheesecake, Bubblegum, Birthday Party… We are serving up yummy scoops all festival long!
Find the Blueberry... Witch?!
Time: All hours
Location: Sioux/ Hudson/Alesna
A witch has escaped Halloween! Find her, take your picture with her and send it to Drayton Cash and Carry's FB page or text it to Dorothy Broderick at (807)738-0970. All entries will have your name entered into a draw for $50.00.
Sioux Lookout Bulletin Blueberry Photo Contest
Location: Around Town
Submission Date: August 16th at 5pm
Submission Email: editor@siouxbulletin.com
Sioux Lookout Bulletin Blueberry Photo Contest: Six categories including a kid's photo contest. Visit us at www.siouxbulletin.com for information on categories and full event details. Email submissions to Tim Brody at editor@siouxbulletin.com by August 16 at 5p.m. Email or call 737-3209 for more information.
Blueberry Mugs For Sale
Time: Mon - Fri 10am - 5pm, Sat 12 - 4pm
Location: CHEERS! Flower + Gifts / 82 Front St
Email: cheersflowers@live.ca
We are selling Blueberry mugs ( Photo taken locally) Available with or without "Sioux Lookout" Text.
Escape Room
Time: All Day (contact to book times)
Location: Calvary Baptist Church / 34 Prince Street
Contact: Call 807.737.3293 or Email: mylighthouseyouth@gmail.com
Book your slot and see available times at: CalvaryEscape.eventbrite.com or by contacting us! Times will be available all week, first come, first serve. Can you make it out?
The Great Bean Hunt Begins!
Time: Starts Aug 4th 5:00 p.m.
Hidden somewhere in town is a stone depicting a large coffee bean. The first person to find the bean wins a prize! Head over to The Hub's social media for clues and The Great Bean Hunt details. IG: thehub.collective FB: The Hub Collective
The Hub Collective Blueberry Week
The Hub Collective / 69 Front Street
Come to The Hub Collective this week and try a drink from our Blueberry Menu, nibble on a tasty Blueberry treat, and shop sales! Questions? Call Steph or Jesse at (807) 737-4202
Sioux Lookout Legion Meet and Greet
Time: Friday, August 4: 1pm - 1am, Saturday, August 5: 1pm - 9:30pm, Tuesday, August 8 and Thursday, August 10: 1pm - 10pm, Friday, August 11 and Saturday, August 12: 1pm - 1am
Location: Lower Legion Clubroom / 86 Front Street
Come down to Edwin Switzer Memorial Legion Branch 78 and sign our guest book! Connect with old friends or meet some new ones! The drinks are cold and the company is great! *Vaild ID required after 9:30pm.
Self Guided Historcal Cemetery Tour
Location: 3 Cemeteries
Discover Sioux Lookout's Roots. Pickup a tour booklet at the Travel Information Centre (11 First Ave S) and start your journey into the past.
Calvary Baptist Church - VBS
Time: 9am - 11:30am
Location: Calvary Baptist Church / 34 Prince St
Detectives Discover VBS - Vacation Bible School for ages 5 - 12. There will be games, snacks, crafts, music, and stories. See Calvary Baptist Church Facebook page to register. August 7 - 11th 9:00am - 11:30am.
Friday,August 4th
Blueberry Spin to Win
Time: 9:30am - 5:00pm
Location: McTaggerts / 45 King Street
Blueberry Spin to Win! One day only Aug 4th spin for your discount up to 35% off reg. priced clothing and footwear. All week long enter our draw to win Golf Pong backyard game. Good luck!
Northwest Farmers Market
Time: 10am - 2pm
Location: Town Beach
Over 20 vendors selling fruit/veg/meats and more, contact the Chamber (807) 737-1937
Steak Fry
Time: Doors open at 5pm - First steak at 6:30pm
Location: Sioux Lookout Legion / 86 Front Street
Participant Fee: $25/per plate
Meet your friends at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 78 Steak Fry! Door open 5:00P.M, First Steak 6:30P.M. $25.00 per plate. *Valid ID required after 9:30P.M*
Queer Social Night (19+)
Time: 9pm till close
Location: Lower Legion Hall / 86 Front Street
Mix and Mingle with fellow Queer adults at the Sioux Lookout Legion as we celebrate gender and sexual diversity at Blueberry Festival. This is an age of majority event.
Saturday,August 5th
Ladies Blueberry Open Golf Tournament
Time: 7:00 a.m. Start
Location: Sioux Lookout Golf and Curling Club / 87 3rd Avenue
Participant Fee: $80.00
Contact: (807) 737-1800
Flighted single day golf tournament beginning at 7 a.m. at Sioux Lookout Golf and Curling Club. It will be a super-fun day of golf! Dinner is provided. For more information call (807) 737-1800.
3D 3rd Annual Baseball Tournament
Time: 8am - 10pm
Location: Sioux Lookout Ball Diamonds
Slow pitch mixed tournament on August 5th & 6th. Open to first 12 teams $500.00 entry fee due by July 28, 2023. 6 Males and 4 Females. Contact Caroline Ignace @ facebook or call (807) 738-0804
Blueberry Coed 4s Beach Volleyball
Time: 9 a.m. Start
Location: Forest Inn Beach Volleyball Court / 11 May Street
Participant Fee: $80/team
Contact: anthony.roberts@live.ca
Blueberry Coed 4s Beach Volleyball returns for 2023. Hosted at the Forest Inn Beach Volleyball Court on Saturday, August 5th, beginning at 9 a.m. $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.
Blueberry Ballon Shoot
Time: 9am - 1pm
Location: Sioux Lookout Handgun + Rifle Club. (5 Km east on Hwy 642)
Participant Fee: $5/Shooter
Come out & enjoy some safe firearms handling in a 1:1 shooter/instructor ratio. Shooting balloons and other targets. Ages 7+
Contact Steven (807) 738-0514 for more info.
Slate Falls Air
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Location: Slate Falls Float Plane Base/ 29 Wellington St
Participant Fee: $25
The tradition returns due to popular demand! $25 floatplane rides over town, Sioux Mountain, Frog Rapids and More! Flights approx. 8 Minutes. Passengers under 2 no charge. Check out our event listing on Facebook! SFA Floatplane Base.
The Hub Collective Cookie Day
Location: 69 Front Street
Time: 10am - 4pm
Come grab an Oh, Crumbs! cookie - today only! Pair it with a drink from our special Blueberry menu. We'll be open 10am - 4pm. See you there!
Maker Workshop - Baum Gallery
Location: 69 Front Street
Time: 10am - 4pm
Moss Frame making with Brittany of Baum Gallery. Registration required. Find registration information on IG (thehub.collective) and FB or call Steph at (807)737-4202.
2SLGBTQIA+ Pride Parade
Time: 11a.m
Location: Sioux Lookout Municipal Office / 25 5th Avenue
Show off your support to the 2SLGBTQIA+ Community, and join QuISL (Queers in Sioux Lookout) on a pride parade through downtown. Starts at the Municipal Office and ends in a community festival & BBQ at the Town Beach, with family friendly games, face painting, and prizes! All are welcome.
Blueberry Cheesecake Tea
Time: 2pm - 4pm
Location: Legion Upper Hall / 86 Front Street
Participant Fee: $10
Legion Ladies Auxiliary and Sioux Senior Center are hosting Blueberry Cheesecake Tea at the Upper Legion Hall from 2:00pm to 4:00pm Everyone Welcome.
Sioux Lookout Fire Fighters Social
Time: 9:00pm - 1:00am
Location: Sioux Lookout Memorial Arena / 85 King Street
Participant Fee: Tickets $10 in advance. $20 at the door.
Doors open at the Sioux Lookout Arena at 9pm, come out for a great night of music and dancing and support your local Fire Department. Advance tickets will be sold by the local firemen
Sioux Lookout Shrine Club BBQ
Time: 10pm - 2am
Location: Outdoor 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 6th
Mixed Blueberry Open Golf Tournament
Location: Sioux Lookout Golf and Curling Club / 87 3rd Avenue
This is a 4 Person Mixed-Scramble Tournament (18 holes). Each team must include 1 member of the opposite sex. Minimum team handicap of 60 and only one player under 10. All day event at Sioux Lookout Golf and Curling Club. For more information call (807) 737-1800
3D 3rd Annual Baseball Tournament - Day 2
Location: Sioux Lookout Ball Diamonds
Slow pitch mixed tournament on August 5th & 6th. Open to first 12 teams $500.00 entry fee due by July 28, 2023. 6 Males and 4 Females. Contact Caroline Ignace @ facebook or (807) 738-0804
Sioux Lottery Bocce Tournament
Time: 8:30am Starting
Location: Outdoor Recreation Complex Bocce Area. / 85 King Street
Participant Fee: $100.00/per team
Come out for bocce fun with friends and family, starting at 8a.m at the bocce courts Outdoor Recreation Complex (across from 87 Third Avenue Registration forms are available at Sioux Lottery (807) 737-2168 (64 Front St)
Cedar Bay Family Adventure Course
Time: 9 - 11am
Location: Cedar Bay
Participant Fee: Entry by Donation - Cedar Bay Trail Co and Friends of Cedar Bay
Contact: friendsofcederbay@gmail.com
Come out to Cedar Bay - Run - Bike - Paddle
Teams must have one adult and one youth (14 and under) with a max of 4 people. Little ones welcome
Contact friendsofcedarbay@gmail.com to register Bring your own bike and helmet if you have! - but let us know if you need gear - we will have extras!
Tennis Tournament
Time: 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Location: Sioux Lookout Tennis Courts / Outdoor Rec Centre / 85 King Street
Singles and Mixed tournaments will be held at the tennis courts at 10am. Bring your own tennis racket. Registration fee is $10. Please register by August 3rd at the Rec Centre. For more information contact Micah at mhesman@siouxlookout.ca
Bocce BBQ - Sioux Lookout Skating Club Fundraiser
Time: 9:30am - 5:30pm
Location: Bocce Courts / Outdoor Rec Centre / 85 King Street
Come and grab a bite to eat while watching the bocce tournament. Sioux Lookout skating club will be hosting a BBQ Fundraiser from 9:30-5:30 at the Bocce courts! Hotdogs, hamburgers and freezies available for purchase. For more information, contact melissa at (519) 318-4519
Pony Rides at Cedar Bay!
Time: 11am - 1pm
Location: Cedar Bay Stables
Participant Fee: $5/Pony ride
Bring the whole family out for pony rides at Cedar Bay Stables on Sunday August 6th, from 11a.m - 1p.m. $5 per pony ride and all of the money goes directly to caring for the horses. A great opportunity to ride a pony, visit all of the horses, and to get some great family pictures. Cedar Bay appreciates all of your support!
SASAC Blueberry Cribbage Tournament - Singles
Time: 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Location: 66 Front Street
Entrants must pre register with the $20.00 fee. The first 24 entries, with payment will be accepted.
Contact Nelson at (807) 738-1458 on (807) 737-3248 for more information.
Sioux Mountain Music Festival
Time: 2:00 - 10:30pm
Location: Town Beach
Sioux Mountain Music Festival Sunday August 6, 2023. This event will be held at the Slkt Town Beach from 2:00-10:30 P.M. Watch Facebook for the music line up.
Monday, August 7th
Rotary Blueberry Pancake Breakfast
Time: 7am - 11am
Location: Legion / 86 Front Street
The Rotary Club of Sioux Lookout will host it's Annual Blueberry Pancake Breakfast on August 7th at the Legion from 7:00 am to 11:00 am. Adults $15.00, children under 5 free. Come out and enjoy the pancakes and sausages and meet up with old friends. Gluten free available. Proceeds to local and International Projects.
Pinewood Derby Grand Prix Build/Pickup
Time: 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Location: Calvary Baptist Church / 34 Prince Street
Participant Fee: $5
Come + pick up your Pinewood Derby car kit from 1pm - 5pm. We will have people to help build, or you can take them home to build yourself! Price covers the kit with wood block, axles, and wheels. Bring them Thursday for Race Day!
Blueberry Messy Church
Time: 1:00 - 4:00pm
Location: St Andrews Church / 21 Sixth Ave
Dress for a mess! And join us on Monday, June 7th from 1-4pm in the Peace Garden at St Andrews Church. Activities will range from mildly messy to supreme mess. Perfect for all ages! For more info contact Aileen @ (807) 738-0717 or Rikki @ (807) 738-1339. See you there!
Trivia Night (hosted by Sioux Lookout Nordic Nomads Cross-Country Ski Club)
Time: 7 - 9pm
Location: Sioux Lookout Golf & Curling Club / 87 3rd Avenue
Participant Fee: $10/person
Join us for a night of Trivia! Pre-register your team of 4, space is limited (https://tinyurl.com/mrtjkujh), $10/person. Hosted by Sioux Lookout Nordic Nomads Cross-Country Ski Club.
Junior Blueberry Open Golf Tournament
Location: Golf Course / 87 3rd Avenue
Participant Fee: $50/person
All day event at Sioux Lookout Golf and Curling Club. Open for golfers aged 6-18. $50 per person. Lunch provided for players. Prizes and fun day for all! For information call (807) 737-1800
Blueberry King & Queen of the Beach
Time: 1:00 pm
Location: Forest Inn Beach Volleyball Court
Participant Fee: $20/player
Blueberry King & Queen of the Beach updated for 2023. Hosted at the Forest Inn Beach Volleyball Court on Monday, August 12th, beginning at 1pm, $20/player. Played 4vs4, players register as
pairs (1 male / 1 female) and play with different pairs throughout the day.
Contact anthony.roberts@live.ca to register
Tuesday, August 8th
August 8th
SkyCare 'Happy Hangar' and Pedal Plane Races
Time: 10am - 2pm
Location: SkyCare Hangar / 17 Airport Rd
Get those legs warmed up and come on down to SkyCare's hangar to time yourself on the pedal-plane track ideally suited for between 5 and 9 years old), assemble and throw some airplanes, fish for prizes, check out a medevac aircraft, and leave with some cool giveaways. Admission is free and there will be toddler stations and activities for all ages... see you at the track!
August 8th
Fresh Market Foods Customer Appreciation BBQ
Time: 11am - 2pm
Location: Fresh Market Foods / 79 Queen Street
Stop by for a Free Beyond Compare Smokie! Face painting and cupcake decorating are some of the fun activities at our Customer Appreciation BBQ!
August 8th
Tikinagan-Berry-Fun Festivities
Time: 11am - 2pm
Location: 64 King St. (Parking Lot)
All youth and parents are invited to attend an afternoon of fun at 64 King St. from 11a.m - 2p.m. Free, hot lunch, drinks, and treats will be availabe while kids get to jump around, play games, and more! Email communications@tikinagan.org or call Jessica @ 807-738-6867
August 8th
Sioux Lookout Bombers Beer Tasting Fundraising Event
Time: 7pm doors open
Location: Legion Hall / 86 Front Street
Participant Fee: $25.00/tkt
In partnership with the Sleeping Giant Brewery, we are having a fun night of Beer tasting, minnow races + trivia. Tickets available at Catspaw Printing or Contact Christine Hoey.
Wednesday, August 9th
August 9th
The Hub Collective Blueberry Trivia
Location: The Hub Collective / 69 Front Street
Participant Fee: $20 per team. 4 players per team.
Come out for Blueberry Fest Trivia! Sign-up at The Hub Collective. Prizes available for winning team.
Question? Call (807)737-4202
August 9th
Standard Blueberry Cookie Decorating
Time: 10a.m - 11am
Location: 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.
August 9th
Fleamarket with Craft and Bake Sale
Time: 10am - 2pm
Location: 80 Front Street
August 9th
Wooden Airplane Building and BBQ
Time: 11am -1pm
Location: Wasaya Hanger 21 Airport Rd
Join us to build and fly your own wooden airplane in the wasaya hanger. Enter our door prize draw for flight passes and enjoy some free BBQ 11-1
August 9th
KNET and Kobe BBQ Lunch
Time: 12:00 p.m - 2:00 p.m
Location: 115 Front Street
Come down to the KNET offices and spend an afternoon with KO. Enjoy a delicious BBQ and check out the showcase of KO staff and all of its dept. Event starts at noon with prayers, drumming and speeches. All are welcome! If you need a ride, contact KNET at (807) 737-1135 and we can arrange pick and drop off.
August 9th
Carnival Night
Time: 5:30pm - 8pm
Location: New Life Assembly / 28 First Avenue
Bring your family down to New Life Assembly (28 First Ave) for a fun filled evening of carnival games, and food. This FREE event is sure to be a hit for the whole family. For more information please visit www.thenewlife.ca/events/blueberry-festival.
August 9th
Blueberry Bingo
Time: 6pm - 10:30pm
Location: Upper Legion Hall / 86 Front Street
Fee: Per bingo card. At least $25.00
Fun evening with games, prizes and food available for purchase. Sioux-looks-out-for-paws are assisting with the event.
August 9th
8 Ball Pool Tournament
Time: Registration 6:30 and Start at 7pm
Location: Lower Legion Clubroom
Fee: $10/person
Come show off your pool skills at the Sioux Lookout Legion's 8-Ball Pool Tournament. Pre-Register your team by calling Garth. Limited to 8 teams of 2 players, $10/person. Prizes for 1st + 2nd Teams.
August 9th
SLAH Open Range Archery Night
Time: 6:30 - 8:30 pm
Location: SLAH Clubhouse - 13 KM North on Hwy 516
Join the Sioux Lookout Angles and Hunters at the clubhouse for a family-friendly evening trying outdoor activities and learning about this year's club events. Join us at the Clubhouse - 13 KM North on Hwy 516, follow the signs for more information contact Andrea at (807)372-3721
August 9th
Play and Snack with your Diabetes Team!
Time: 10am to 2pm
Location: Town Beach
Come learn about diabetes self-care with your Sioux Lookout Meno Ya Win Health Centre Diabetes Program Team! We will be providing free snacks and games; there will be 3 games to participate in: Cornhole Toss, Giant Yahtzee & Ladder Ball. Each participant will be given a game card to complete & that card can be submitted in a draw for a chance of winning a door prize (x3) as long as the card has the correct answers. These games are for participants aged 12+, unless accompanied by an adult.
Thursday, August 10th
August 10th
MHL Walleye Burger Lunch
Time: 11am - 1pm
Location: Moosehorn Lodge Beach / 109 Moosehorn Road
Customer appreciation lunch at moosehorn lodge beach. Come try our signature walleye burger. August 11:00 A.M - 1:00 P.M While quantities last.
August 10th
Pinewood Derby Grand Prix Car Race Day
Time: 2:00pm
Location: Calvary Baptist Church / 34 Prince St.
Bring your Pinewood Derby Cars to race down the track, or win the design competition!
August 10th
Taco in a Bag - Sioux Lookout Skating Club Fundraiser
Time: 4:30pm - 7pm
Location: Ball Diamond Pavillion
Fee: $8.00 - Bag
Come and support our local skating club and enjoy taco in a bag for dinner from 4:30 P.M - 7:00 P.M 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, drinks and cookies. For more info, call Kim at (807) 738-2880.
August 10th
Sioux Lookout Shrine Club and Sioux Lookout Masonic Lodge Open House and BBQ
Time: 5 - 6pm
Location: 26 Second Avenue
The Sioux Lookout Shrine Club and Sioux Lookout Masonic Lodge are having an open house and BBQ. We will be offering a free BBQ from 5-6p.m at the Masonic Lodge
August 10th
Annual Rubber Duck Race - Sioux Lookout Skating Club Fundraiser
Time: Duck drop 7:00pm
Location: Sioux Lookout Golf and Curling Club / 87 3rd Avenue
Fee: $10.00
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 or at the ball diamonds at 4:30 P.M and Cheer your duck on when the race starts at 7 P.M! Cash Prizes! For more info, please call Melissa at (519) 318-4519
August 10th
Trivia Night!
Time: 7:00 pm
Location: Upstairs Legion
Fee: $100.00 per team
Email: humanresources@slmhc.on.ca
“Come test your trivia knowledge at the upstairs legion on August 10 @ 7:00 P.M. This event is to fundraise for Hospital Equipment in particular our new MRI. This event is sponsored by SLMHC'S Health and Wellness Committee. There will also be a Silent Auction happening. Please email Human Resources to register teams of 6: humanresources@slmhc.on.ca, $100 per team only 20 spots available.
August 10th
Pregnancy and Infant Network: Dot Art Activity
Time: 6:00 - 9:00
Location: Forest Inn & Conference Centre, Rainforest Room / 11 May Street
Register Link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/BlueberryFestivalDotArtWorkshop2023
The Pregnancy and Infant Loss [PAIL] Network is Hosting a Dot Art Workshop, along with a sharing circle. Through this
sharing circle, we will listen to families and community members to learn more about how we can offer meaningful peer support to bereaved families in Sioux Lookout and the surrounding areas. We welcome families to join us for lasagna dinner, refreshments, Dot Art, and discussions.
if you would like to register for this workshop or would like more information, please contact Courtney Donovan by email at
courtney.donovan@sunnybrook.ca or call us at 1-888-303-PAIL (7245).
Friday, August 11th
August 11th
The Hub Collective Donut Day
Time: 8am - 5pm
Location: The Hub Collective/ 69 Front Street
Come grab a homemade donut - today only! pair it with a drink from out Blueberry Menu. We'll be open 8am - 5pm. See you there!
August 11th
CANCELLED Firefly Family Fun
Time: 10am - 12pm
Location: 86 B Third Ave Street, Sioux Lookout, ON
All ages welcome! Join us at the Town Beach for family fun. Various games, activities, crafts, and even prizes to be won! For more information contact Sabrina Elsey at (807)444-6040 or elsey@fireflynw.ca
August 11th
Theatre in the Park
Time: 1pm - 3pm
Location: Town Beach (Main stage)
Join the Northern Lights Community Theatre as we showcase our theatre. Try on costumes, buy a membership, chat with board + actors, explore what community theatre has to offer!
August 11th
Steak Fry
Time: Doors open at 5:30 and first Steak at 6:30
Location: Legion Branch 78 / 86 Front Street
Wrap up Blueberry Festival with a Steak Fry at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 78! Doors open 5:00P.M, First steak 6:30P.M. $25.00 per plate ID required after 9:30P.M*
August 11th
The Price is Right: Family Edition
Time: 6:30pm
Location: New Life Assembly / 28 First Avenue. N
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/events/blueberry-festival.
August 11th
Dingwall Motors BBQ
Time: 11am - 1pm
Location: 35 King Street
Dingwall Motors 2nd Annual BBQ. Come Join Us for Hamburgers, Hot Dogs and Smokies. 35 King Street (807)737-3440
Saturday, August 12th
August 12th
Mens Blueberry Open Golf Tournament Day 1
Location: Slkt Golf and Curling Club / 87 3rd Avenue
Fee:$130.00/person
Contact: (807) 737-1800
Men's Golf tournament. Pre register by Wednesday Aug 9th at the Clubhouse as this is a flighted event , $130.00 which includes dinner Saturday night. Call (807) 737-1800 for more information.
August 12th
6th Annual Bike Ride to Hudson (and Back)
Time: 7:55am
Location: Meet at the Travel Info Centre / 11 First Avenue. South
Jump in the saddle and let's ride 50km together. Fore more information, find @SiouxCycling on Facebook.
August 12th
Largest Blueberry Challenge (by weight)
Time: 10:00 a.m - 3:00 p.m
Location: RX Drug Mart / 14 4th Ave
Head out into the bush and pick some blueberries! Bring the biggest one you find to Rx Drug Mart between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. and you can weigh it at the pharmacy. The heaviest blueberry wins $100 Visa Gift Card!
August 12th
Sioux Lookout Shrine Club BBQ
Time: 12pm - 2pm
Location: Town Beach
The Sioux Lookout Shrine Club will be joining Bert to celebrate his Birthday at the town beach.
August 12th
Bert's 41st Birthday
Time: 12pm - 2pm
Location: Town Beach
Shrine Club and Lions Club will join us to celebrate Bert's 41st Birthday.
August 12th
The Hub Collective Coffee Brewing Demo
Time: 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Location: 69 Front Street
Come out to The Hub Collective to participate in a coffee brewing demo with your local Roast Master, Jesse! Learn how to get the best out of your coffee brewing equipment or discover new methods you haven't tried before! Come & go. 1pm - 3pm.
Questions? call Jesse at (807)737-4202
August 12th
Blueberry Open 2s Beach Volleyball
Time: 9:00 a.m Start
Location: Forest Inn / 11 May Street
Fee: $80/team
Blueberry Open 2s Beach Volleyball returns for 2023. Hosted at the Forest Inn Beach Volleyball Court on Saturday, August 12th, beginning at 9 a.m. $40/team. Played 2 vs 2, a women's division will be offered if there are enough teams. Contact anthony.roberts@live.ca to register.
August 12th
The Hub Collective Coffee Brewing Demo
Time: 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Location: 69 Front Street
Come out to The Hub Collective to participate in a coffee brewing demo with your local Roast Master, Jesse! Learn how to get the best out of your coffee brewing equipment or discover new methods you haven't tried before! Come & go. 1pm - 3pm.
Questions? call Jesse at (807)737-4202
August 13th Rescheduled
Slate Falls Air Balloon Drop
Time: 2:00 P.M
Location: TBD Based on weather
Come out for a beach party and try to collect one of 100+ balloons dropped by our floatplane! Prizes for each balloon! Location TBA due to the wind. (Second Sandy, MNR, or Town Beach) Fun for The Whole Family! Check out our event listing on Facebook!
August 12th
CANCELED Sioux Triathlon
Time: Morning
Location: Sioux Lookout Town Beach
The Sioux Lookout Triathlon is back! It will take place in the morning of August 12th starting at Sioux Lookout Town Beach! More information to come. Check out our Facebook page for updates at www.facebook.com/SiouxTriathlon.
Sunday, August 13th
Men's Blueberry Open Golf Tournament - Day 2
August 13th
Location: Sioux Lookout Golf and Curling Club / 87 3rd Avenue
Fee: $130.00
Mens Golf tournament. Pre register by Wednesday Aug 9th at the Clubhouse as this is a flighted event , $130.00 which includes dinner Saturday night. Call (807) 737-1800 for more information.
Pickleball Tournament
August 13th
Time: 10am - 2pm
Location: Sioux Lookout Recreation Centre / 85 King Street
Pickleball Tournament for men's doubles, women's doubles, or mixed doubles at 10am at the Rec-Centre. Please bring running shoes, snacks/lunch, and water. Register at the Sioux Lookout Recreation Centre by August 10th. $10 per player. Contact Micah at mhesman@siouxlookout.ca for questions or more information.
Carnival @ Calvary Baptist Church
August 13th
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. A fun event for the whole family.
Show and Shine Car Show
August 13th
Time: 11:00 - 2:00
Location: Travel Information Centre / 11 First Avenue. South
Come out and enjoy some beautiful vehicles and great food at the car show with Sioux Lookout Shrine Club BBQ.
Speed Knitting/Crochet Contest
August 13th
Time: 2pm - 4pm
Location: Drayton Cash and Carry / 168 Drayton Road
Come test your skills and enjoy a nice afternoon with other knitters/crocheters. Stitch patterns can be found on Northern Knitters FB page or in print format at Drayton Cash and Carry.