Although the rainy weather has caused the City of Steinbach to postpone the evening fireworks and festivities at the soccer park in Steinbach, there is still a full day of Canada Day activities planned at the Mennonite Heritage Village.
“We are confident that our guests will enjoy the many options for participating in our FREE admission day,” says Robert Goertzen, Interim Executive Director and Program Manager.
The museum is open from 9am-5pm.
“We have moved a few of the activities indoors,” he notes. “There is a flag raising ceremony at 11am followed by free cake and coffee. The restaurant and the waffle booth are open from 11-4pm. Our kids' activities include face painting, barrel train rides, a family magic show, and activity centre.”
Entertainment for Canada Day
12:15 – The Janzen Boys (folk trio)
2:00 – Magical Odyssey of Ken Sky (family show)
3:30 – Matt Zimmerman (country artist)
Features
Family History Centre – in the Village Centre
Kids Tent – behind the General Store
Candy Booth – on Main Street
Flag raising Ceremony – in the Summer Pavilion at 11:00
Free Birthday Cake – at the Steamer Shelter at 11:30
Tractor Show & Parade – at the Steamer Shelter at 1:00
Interpreters and demonstrations – throughout the village
Food – 11:00 – 4:00
Stoneground bread and Schnetje – at the Summer Kitchen
Waffles and White Sauce
Watermelon and Rollkuchen
Short Order burgers and fries
Traditional Russian Mennonite Food
For the Kids
Barrel Train rides
Horse Drawn wagon rides
Candy Booth
Kids Tent – face painting, games, activities
As for a new date for the fireworks, the City of Steinbach reports that a decision has not been made.