Residents in Thunder Bay, Ontario, and the surrounding area can anticipate a weekend packed with various events such as fairs, festivals, and fundraisers. From August 15 to 16, several options are available for community engagement, including the Murillo Fair, Westfort Street Fair, Pawchella, Festival of India, and the Summer Matsuri.
The Oliver Agricultural Society is set to host the annual Murillo Fair at the Murillo Fairgrounds in Oliver Paipoonge, Ontario, spanning from Friday to Sunday with varying timings each day. The traditional agricultural festival will showcase livestock competitions, homecraft exhibits, midway rides, and lawn mower races. Admission prices range from $10 for general entry, $5 for youth and seniors, and free entry for children aged five and under.
The Westfort Street Fair will make its return on Saturday, featuring numerous local vendors, businesses, artists, musicians, food contests, beer gardens, and street food on Frederica Street East. The fair aims to celebrate the local business community of Westfort.
A new dog-friendly festival fundraiser called Pawchella will be held at Kamview Nordic Centre on Saturday, raising funds for appendix cancer care and research through the Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Foundation’s Northern Cancer Fund. The event, created in memory of Hannah Deley, will offer various activities such as local vendors, agility demonstrations, dog walks, and more.
The Festival of India and the Festival of Colours, postponed earlier, will take place at Marina Park on Saturday and Sunday, respectively. The festivals will feature cultural performances, yoga activities, henna art, vendor booths, and family entertainment. Additionally, the Summer Matsuri, showcasing Japanese Canadian culture, will be held at the West Thunder Community Centre on Saturday evening.
Lastly, Brother John will perform live at the Sundays in the Park Concert at Chippewa Park, encouraging attendees to bring lawn chairs for the free public event.