Fresh off celebrating the nation’s 150th year since Confederation, local communities are back to celebrate the nation’s 151st birthday.
The celebrations in Arthur are spread over three days – June 29 to July 1 – and will take place at the Arthur fairgrounds.
Friday
On Friday, the celebrations start with the annual 3-pitch tournament that continues all weekend.
Sarah Smith takes the stage leading the pavilion dance from 8:30pm to 12:30am.
Saturday
Grab your sneakers and get moving for a good cause in the sixth annual Get In Touch For Hutch 1km and 5km walk/run at 9am.
The festivities continue with more 3-pitch and a horse shoe tournament that starts at 1pm.
Change into your dancing shoes for a DJ-led pavilion dance from 9pm to 1am.
Fireworks take place at dusk.
Sunday
Sunday is for the family with the annual family and business 3-pitch tournament.
Sherlock Gnomes is playing during the open air family movie night, starting at approximately 9:15pm.
For more information about the Get in Touch for Hutch walk/run, visit runningroom.com.
For more information about the Canada Day weekend contact Nick Hansen at 519-994-2943.