DRAW LOCATION: NEEBING MUNICIPAL COMPLEX, 4766 HWY 61
TICKETS WILL BE AVAIABLE FOR SALE AT THE CANADA DAY CELEBRATION
1ST PRIZE: 6 FULL CORDS OF BIRCH WOOD
2ND PRIZE: 4 FULL CORDS OF BIRCH WOOD
LAST CHANCE TO GET YOUR TICKETS!
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Schedule of Events:
Friday September 13, 2024:
This two-day festival kicks off on Friday the 13th. The grounds open at 5:30pm and we start off with a bang! Come hungry as NFRA will be hosting a BBQ for a nominal fee. There will also be tea, coffee, and some light snacks. The evenings entertainment is HEADRUSH from 6:30 – 9:30pm.
Headrush is a local classic rock band that has been together for about 6 years and consists of four long standing members of the local music community. They have all been around for so long they are considered a Jurassic Rock Band! Headrush is fronted by powerhouse vocalist Chrissy Klaas on vocals, keys and guitar, laying down the beat is the extraordinary rhythm section of Brad Leishman and Chris Hartley and rounding out the melodic section is the fiery guitar playing of Kelly Ash. Headrush can be found on the Eleven CD with their original song So Yesterday (co-written with and played on by Headrush Alumni, Rob Nickerson).
Saturday September 14th:
This is our full day event. Grounds open at 10:30am.
11:30 - 12:00 pm - JESSICA DURAND
“Parker” aka Jessica Durand is a musician/singer/songwriter/actor with a great passion for all things creative. Her portfolio is a diverse one spanning over 2 decades dabbling in film, theatre, tv and most recent years on stage with Badanai Theatre’s production of “Dolly Parton’s 9-5 The Musical” with the Thunder Bay Symphony Orchestra. When not acting, singing or making music, she is busy spending time with her family on their homestead in Neebing raising animals, hiking, gardening, preserving & foraging for fungi in the forest. She holds a strong belief in the importance of community and is often found volunteering/organizing many events in the rural community. She is trilled to be part of the Blake Hall’s 100th Anniversary Celebration!
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 is an Old Tyme Country and Blue Grass band, featuring “Ray Koenig” (fiddle, vocals), “Jim Pike” (mandolin, vocals), “Lou Herbert” (dobro, vocals), “Nancy Koening” (bass), “Deacon Johnny Myers” (guitar, vocals) with special guest award winning banjo player from Southern Ontario “Dan Campbell”.
2:00 - 2:45 pm - RICHARD VEURINK
Richard Veurink was born and raised in Slate River and music has always been a passion of his since he was young. He mainly plays rock and country, with an acoustic twist, and has some original songs in his setlist. He enjoys playing live shows whenever he can, and he is looking forward to playing for Neebing in September.
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 - STRAIT UP
Strait Up is a classic rock band with high energy and great stage presence. Strait Up has been rocking together for 5 years and showing no sign of slowing down. Band members are Cindy Woodbeck - Vocals, Tyler Whistle – Vocals and Guitar, Steve Camus - Drums and Ed Vescio - Bass Guitar.
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
REMEMBER TO BRING YOUR OWN LAWN CHAIR!
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Other Neebing Activities:We have public playgrounds located in Journey's Middle and Alf Olsen Memorial Parks.
For winter activities, there are public skating rinks available at Alf Olsen Memorial Park and at Century Park located on the Blake Hall grounds complete with skate shacks. Please visit our Facebook page for updates on ice rink conditions during the winter.
Blake Hall is available for public rental. Book your next party here!
Neebing also has plenty of opportunities to take a hike, go for a swim, bird watch, launch a boat, go fishing, etc.. For information on natural recreation, please visit our Parks and Trails page.
Neebing hosts several municipal events throughout the year.
For upcoming events, please visit our Community Events Calendar.