Father’s Day Events at FortWhyte Alive, Oak Hammock Marsh l Family Events at Mennonite Heritage Village

Father’s Day is on June 15!!

Here are some ideas….

FortWhyte Alive

Reserve a special picnic lunch from the Buffalo Stone Café, and BYOBB – Bring Your Own Blanket & Basket! 

Lunch features BBQ chicken, braised short ribs, potato salad, broccoli salad, focaccia bread, cookies & brownies, and assorted soft drinks or water.

Cost: $14.99/person for members, $16.99/person for non-members

Call 204-989-8370 to make reservations, or visit FortWhyte Alive for more information.

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Oak Hammock Marsh

The Stonewall centre has a fun-filled day planned for the whole family. 

There’s a special lunch from noon – 2 pm, plus activities like horse-drawn wagon rides and a water bug derby!

Cost: Varies for lunch; some activities are $3 for members, $5 for non-members

For more information and admission cost, visit Oak Hammock Marsh

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Farmers’ Markets

If your Dad prefers to make his own food, take him to a farmers’ market to pick out fresh foods perfect for grilling up at home. 

Skinner’s Locks Market is open on Father’s Day from noon to 5 pm.

The Forks’ outdoor market is open 11 am – 4 pm.

For more information, including directions, visit Farmers’ Markets

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Mennonite Heritage Village

Take dad to feast at the Livery Barn Restaurant; the buffet is from 11:30 am – 2 pm. 

The Sunday brunch will feature many homemade traditional Russian Mennonite dishes – the bread will even be made with wheat ground by the windmill on-site!

Cost: $14.99 per person

For more information including the menu, visit Mennonite Heritage Village

More fun at Mennonite Heritage Village

June 1
Lion's Charity Car Show
Come see antique and restored show vehicles displayed on our village streets.
The day is organized by the Steinbach Lions Club.

June 14
Tractor Trek
5th Annual Mennonite Heritage Village/Eden Foundation Fundraiser.

June 20
Summer in the City
Enjoy fresh homemade waffles at the MHV booth on Steinbach’s Main Street.

July 1
Canada Day
Canada Day opening ceremony and birthday cake.
Enjoy tours and lunch in the Livery Barn Restaurant.

July 5
50th Anniversary "Schmeckfest Jubilee"
Sample traditional cuisine while strolling our 50-year-old village.
Stellar anniversary entertainment highlights dessert bar.
$100/ticket ($50 charitable receipt)
Tickets can be reserved by calling Natashia at 204-326-9661 ext. 228.

July 6
50th Anniversary Celebration
All Day Event: Worship Service, Tours, Saengerfest, Faspa, etc.

July 12
50th Anniversary Fundraiser Garden Tour and Tea
"Indulge Your Senses"
Garden Tours at 10 - 4 pm
Tea & MHV garden tour 2 - 4 pm
Ticket price $20. Please call 204-326-9661 for more details.

August 1 - 4
Pioneer Days
Relive our Mennonite past through pioneer activities, steam powered threshing, music, and lots of good food! Our biggest event of the year!

September 1
Fall on the Farm
Experience harvest work, hearty food, corn on the cob, music, hog butchering, and pioneer demonstrations.

Admission Rates

Adults	$10.00
Seniors (65 and older)	$8.00
Students (ages 13-22)	$8.00
Children (ages 6-12)	$4.00
Children (ages 5 & under)	FREE
All-Day Family* Pass	$30.00
Annual Individual Membership** (Season-long admission)	$40.00
Annual Family* Membership** Season-long admission)	$80.00
Lifetime	$500.

*Family is defined as parents and their children under 18.
**Membership entitles you to vote at our annual general meeting, and gives you FREE or reduced admission to FIVE other Signature Museums in Manitoba:

• Commonwealth Air Training Plan Museum — Brandon
• Manitoba Agricultural Museum — Austin
• New Iceland Heritage Museum — Gimli
• St. Boniface Museum — Winnipeg
• Western Canada Aviation Museum — Winnipeg

Metaphors in Cloth and Clay: Ingrid Lincoln and Gaëtanne Sylvester l For the Love of Craft l Makers Market

Mennonite Heritage Centre Gallery, 600 Shaftsbury Blvd.

February 1 to March 9

Opening Reception: February 1, 7:30 pm

This exhibition challenges our perceptions of the organic and metaphorical nature of cloth and clay. These two mediums mirror the organic nature of our DNA, with its great strength and delicacy. 

Winnipeg artists, Ingrid Lincoln and Gaëtanne Sylvester - one working primarily with textile and the other primarily with clay - unite to express their understanding and observations of life.

Phone: 204-888-6781 or e mail

Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30AM. - 4:30PM

Saturday, noon - 5:00PM (Gallery only)

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For the Love of Craft
MCC’s 2013 Member Exhibition of Contemporary Craft
February 1 - 12, 2013
Cre8ery Gallery, 125 Adelaide, 2nd floor

Opening reception Friday, February 1, 7 - 10 pm.

Featuring work in contemporary craft by Monica Curry, Melanie Wesley, Brigitta Urben, Sharon Loeppky, Barb Hunt, Tammy Sutherland, Crystal Nykoluk, Lois Hogg, Carol James, Judith Panson, Susan Styrchak, Alison Norberg, Janet Carroll, Jolanta Sokalska, Natasha Halayda, June Derksen, Peter Tittenberger, Kirk Creed, Evelin Richter, Sonja Rosenberg, Karen Taylor, Brook Drabot, Mary Lowe, Lily Rosenberg and Rachael Kroeker.

For more information.

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Makers Market
Frame Arts Warehouse, 318 Ross
February 1, 5:00 to 10:00 pm

Featuring as our musical entertainment...
7:00 pm  LOIS GILLESPIE
8:30 pm  SHEENA GROBB
Cover: FREE

We invite anyone from Winnipeg and rural areas to gather for an evening of creative inspiration, community support and musical entertainment.

A Monthly Artisans, Crafters and Artists Market in Winnipeg!
Rental Special: Only $30 per table.
Book now for February and March!
Email or call 204 887 6623 to reserve or ask questions!
These markets will continue into the summer when they will be transformed into the Gypsy Flea Market!  A festival like atmosphere with performers, picnics and vendors!

Let's build our market together!