Second Annual Sunfest a Success

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Second Annual Sunfest a Success

Written by admin on 31 August 2011

: Local musicians entertain before headliner Daniel Champagne at Manitouwadge Sunfest. Photo OntarioNewsNorth.com

: Ted Lalonde rocks it out on the sax. Photo OntarioNewsNorth.com

MANITOUWADGE, ON – The 2nd Annual Sunfest was enjoyed by many as Manitouwadge residents were treated to a number of family and special events organized by the Township’s Community Programmer Shawna Patterson and proudly sponsored in part by OntarioNewsNorth.com.

Australian Guitarist Daniel Champagne performs at Sunfest. Photo OntarioNewsNorth.com

Among the activities enjoyed by residents of all ages was Friday evening’s live concert featuring local talent and Australian Guitarist Daniel Champagne. The concert, originally scheduled to take place at the ball field was moved indoors to the recreation centre auditorium due to intemperate weather though this did not deter music lovers from enjoying the evening which included a bbq and By-Law Officer Cherie Gray’s prize distribution for participants of the ‘Fun in the Sun with your Pet’ photo contest. Though the Beer Gardens had to be cancelled when the venue changed, many of those who were attending for this ‘adult’ portion of the evening were able to wet their lips at the Loft Bar & Grill in the Community Clubhouse behind the Recreation Centre.

OPP K9 demonstrations kept everyone entertained. Photo OntarioNewsNorth.comOPP K9 Demonstration continues. Photo OntarioNewsNorth.cmo

OPP K9 & Officer. Photo OntarioNewsNorth.com

Saturday, August 13th, saw an Emergency Services fair in the Ball Field which hundreds of people came to observe as members of several branches of the Ontario Provincial Police provided demonstartions of their specialized equipment, K9 partners and more – Patterson credited Manitouwadge OPP Sergeant John Hatch with coordination of the popular display. Also on hand were crews and equipment from the Superior North EMS and Manitouwadge Fire Department.

A brave young volunteer carefully holds a scorpion. All photos Copyright OntarioNewsNorth.com 2011

Meanwhile inside the Recreation Centre Jungle Cat World offered two seperate shows, in the a.m. and p.m., introducing approximately 10 creatures their audience, representing each of major groups- arachnids, reptiles, birds and mammals, during their one hour presentations. Kids and adults were called onto the stage to assist with holding the creatures or simply to have an opportunity to pet them, I couldn’t resist and was thrilled to pet the lynx they brought out, very different from those native to our area it was significantly larger though only about a year old. Those at the afternoon show who did not have an opportunity to check out the 8ft snake which the presenters had introduced were thrilled when he was brought back out, into the arena, for photo ops afterwards.

Brave young Owen handles this tarantula like a pro! All photos Copyright OntarioNewsNorth.com 2011Many of the kids recognized this Madagascar native from the popular show "Zabomafoo". All photos Copyright OntarioNewsNorth.com 2011

Egg race fun. See more photos from Sunfest at www.facebook.com/OntarioNewsNorth.com ---All photos copyright OntarioNewsNorth.com 2011'Potato Sack' races were divided into adults and kids (before some faced off together). All photos Copyright OntarioNewsNorth.com 2011Sunday, August 14th, Manitouwadge residents gathered at Lion's Beach for carboard-boat races and family games. There were many original entries again this year with winners as follows:Ages 6-12 (5 entries)Fastest time: Swan Princess (1 minute 2 seconds): Raija Hache and Lexie Lalonde Best decorated boat: S.S. Smurf, Davey Gillman and Spencer Reukl13 yrs + (4 entries)Fastest time: Lightning McQueen, Josephine Robertson and Anna Marie Gillman.Best decorated boat: Titanic Reloaded, Jody and Amii Hache. Following the Cardboard Boat Races, attendees took a short break to enjoy the picnic lunches they had brought before the afternoon continued with Family Games. Programmer Shawna Patterson came through once again, providing a number of original and favourite games for participants including;balloon tosses'potato sack' raceswheelbarrow racesegg in spoon racesand many, more. Everyone had a great time and it was a perfect end to a very exciting weekend in Manitouwadge - see you next year at Sunfest 2012!This little competitor didn't seem to mind that most of her competition was 5-10 yrs older, she just kept on hopping!

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Local musicians entertain before headliner Daniel Champagne at Manitouwadge Sunfest. Photo OntarioNewsNorth.com

Ted Lalonde rocks it out on the sax. Photo OntarioNewsNorth.com

Australian Guitarist Daniel Champagne performs at Sunfest. Photo OntarioNewsNorth.com

OPP K9 Demonstration continues. Photo OntarioNewsNorth.cmo

OPP K9 & Officer. Photo OntarioNewsNorth.com

A brave young volunteer carefully holds a scorpion. All photos Copyright OntarioNewsNorth.com 2011

Brave young Owen handles this tarantula like a pro! All photos Copyright OntarioNewsNorth.com 2011

Many of the kids recognized this Madagascar native from the popular show “Zabomafoo”. All photos Copyright OntarioNewsNorth.com 2011

Egg race fun. See more photos from Sunfest at www.facebook.com/OntarioNewsNorth.com —All photos copyright OntarioNewsNorth.com 2011

‘Potato Sack’ races were divided into adults and kids (before some faced off together). All photos Copyright OntarioNewsNorth.com 2011

This little competitor didn’t seem to mind that most of her competition was 5-10 yrs older, she just kept on hopping!