Residents in Thunder Bay, Ontario, and the neighboring area can anticipate a weekend packed with a variety of events, including fairs, festivals, and fundraisers. From August 15 to 16, individuals looking to engage with the community have several options available, such as the Murillo Fair, Westfort Street Fair, Pawchella, Festival of India, and the Summer Matsuri.
Connecting with their agricultural heritage, the Oliver Agricultural Society will hold its annual Murillo Fair at the Murillo Fairgrounds in Oliver Paipoonge, Ontario, spanning from Friday to Sunday with varying timings. The festival will feature livestock competitions, homecraft exhibits, midway rides, and lawn mower races. Admission prices include $10 for general entry, $5 for youth and seniors, while children aged five and under can enter for free.
Celebrating the local community and businesses, the Westfort Street Fair will return on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Frederica Street East. The fair will showcase numerous local vendors, artists, musicians, beer gardens, street food, and more, emphasizing the Westfort neighborhood’s charm and camaraderie.
In support of appendix cancer care and research, a new dog-friendly festival fundraiser named Pawchella will take place at Kamview Nordic Centre on Saturday from noon to 4 p.m. The event will include local vendors, agility demonstrations, dog walks, and more activities for attendees to enjoy.
Additionally, the Festival of India and the Festival of Colours, originally postponed due to wildfires, will return to Marina Park on Saturday and Sunday, offering residents a chance to partake in cultural activities, live performances, and a vegetarian dinner feast.
The Lakehead Japanese Cultural Association will host the Summer Matsuri on Saturday at the West Thunder Community Centre, celebrating Japanese Canadian culture through various activities, including live entertainment, vendor markets, and traditional arts displays.
To top off the weekend, Brother John will perform live at the Sundays in the Park Concert at Chippewa Park from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., inviting visitors to bring their own lawn chairs for a relaxed outdoor musical experience.