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Blake Community Hall 100th Anniversary
Schedule of Events:
Friday September 13, 2024:
This two-day festival kicks off on Friday the 13th with the band HEADRUSH on the main stage from 6:30 - 9:30 pm.
Come hungry as NFRA will be firing up the BBQ and for a nominal fee, you can enjoy some hot dogs and hamburgers.
There will also be tea, coffee and some light snacks available.
Saturday September 14th:
Festival grounds open at 10:30 am.
11:30 - 12:00 pm - Singer JESSICA DURAND will be gracing the stage.
12:00 - 12:45 pm - Mayor Mark Thibert is honoured to have Jeordi Pierre from the School of Indigenous Learning (S.O.I.L.) alongside him for a few words of welcome at the opening ceremonies. Other prominent dignitaries will be present as well.
12:45 - 1:45 pm - MINK MOUNTAIN REVIEW with special guest DAN CAMPBELL will be on stage. This musical group plays Old Tyme Country and Blue Grass music and the addition of Dan Campbell's banjo playing makes it a don't miss show.
2:00 - 2:45 pm - RICHARD VEURINK will play some rock and country music with an acoustic twist. See him performing on the main stage.
2:45 - 3:00 pm - Blue Hubbard Squash Awards presentation - 100 years ago the Blue Hubbard Squash competition took place at Blake Hall during the Blake School Fall Festival. We're reviving it for the 100th Blake Hall Anniversary! Plant those seeds now and get in on the competition! (seeds are available at the municipal office for free!) Numerous categories are available to enter your squash. Good luck!
3:00 - 6:00 pm - STRAIGHT UP hits the main stage as the final headlining act. This high energy classic rock band will finish off the musical lineup for this spectacular event.
REMEMBER TO BRING YOUR OWN LAWN CHAIR!
NFRA will host a nominal fee BBQ
Neebing memorabilia will be on display inside the Blake Hall
Kid friendly games and contests will be happening all day long
Local vendors will be on site along with booths from the OPP, MNRF, LRCA, NFRA and Neebing Emergency Services
VOLUNTEERS WANTED TO HELP WITH THIS EVENT! Please call the office at 807-474-5331. Thank you.
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