Dawson Trail Dispatch
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September 2022
Dawson Trail Days...
Labour Day Weekend Festival Caps Off Wonderful Summer Events Circuit
The Wonder Shows midway was a very popular part of the Dawson Trail Days.
The community of Ste. Anne was a busy place to be during the Labour Day Weekend as the 2022 Dawson Trail Days drew in large crowds for the 4-day festival. After cancelling their event the previous two years, organizers were able to come out swinging and the end result was a giant festival featuring Wondershows and acres of
Photo by Christina Leclerc
rides, a family fun zone filled with a petting zoo, hands on reptile display, face painting, baseball tournaments and more! Volunteers and community service groups all came together under the leadership of the Town’s recreation director to welcome the community and visitors from all over southeast Manitoba.
Phoenix Cheer demonstration, reptile display and dunk tank entertained visitors.
Photos by Sarah Normandeau
Rural Festivals Received Financial Support from Province Throughout the southeast this summer, many rural gatherings received financial support from the Province of Manitoba to help with costs of putting on the festivals. Out of the $215,000 in support, southeast Manitoba jurisdictions were awarded almost $46,000. To receive the funding, the festivals must be recognized as the community’s signature annual event and promote the understanding, awareness and appreciation of its heritage, culture and identity. Event funding included City of Steinbach, Summer in the City, June 17 to 19. ($8,055.32); Hanover Agricultural Society, Hanover Agricultural Fair, August 18 to 21 ($8,055.32); Richer Recreation Committee Inc., Richer Rough Stock Rodeo and Country Fair, August 5 to 7 ($8,055.32); Roseau Crossing Heritage Park and Pool, Dominion City Summer Fest, July 8 and 9 ($1,514.40); Rural Municipality of Hanover, Mitchell and Area Fun Days, July 9 and 10 ($2,490.70); Sainte-Agathe Community Development Inc., Festival d’Été Cheyenne Summer Festival, July 15 and 16 ($1,482.18); Société Saint-Jean-Baptiste de La Broquerie Inc., Fête de la Saint-Jean-Baptiste de La Broquerie, June 25 and 26 $4,174.26; Town of Niverville, Niverville Olde Tyme Country Fair, June 10 and 11 ($8,055.32); and Vita Canada Day Committee Inc., Vita Canada Day Celebrations, July 1 to 3 ($3,991.41).