Lakefield Homecoming To Celebrate The Past And Present Of The Village
/Lakefield Homecoming, a weekend to celebrate the Village of Lakefield and bring the past and present together, is taking place from Aug. 5 - 7.
Photo courtesy of Lakefield Homecoming.
Friday:
The opening reception will take place at the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 77 Lakefield from 5 - 9 p.m. on Aug. 5.
The evening will feature live music from the Bob Taylor Band and BBQ.
Saturday:
Sidewalk sale featuring local vendors will begin at 9 a.m.
The opening ceremonies will take place at 9:30 a.m. outside the Chamber of Commerce Office.
Golf Tournament, Shotgun Start, will begin at 10 a.m. at Katchiwano Golf & Country Club. All ages and skill levels welcome to attend.
At 11 a.m. a memorial bench and stone will be revealed at Hague Point, honouring Moses and Nellie Marsden, Lakefield’s first full-time indigenous family, and the Michi Saagiig People who occupied the land prior to European settlers. Representatives from Curve Lake First Nation, and descendants of Moses and Nellie Marsden to be in attendance.
From 12:30-4:30 p.m. the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 77 will host a BBQ and patio party featuring music by Harley Payne and the Original General Delivery Band.
A Guided Walking Tour of Historic Lakefield will begin at 2 p.m. Those interested should meet at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, 37 Bridge Street. Those that can’t make the tour can pick up a map at the Opening Reception or Sidewalk Sale for a self-guided, or self-driven tour.
The 50th Anniversary of the Preston Auto Wreckers Midget Lacrosse Team’s All Ontario Championship will be celebrated from 2 - 5 p.m. at the Curling Club.
The Vintage Lakefield Facebook Group will host a meet and greet at Isabel Moris Park from 7 - 8 p.m.
The Lakefield Village Lions Club will host a dance at The Lakefield-Smith Community Centre beginning at 8 p.m. Live Music by the Band “Gravy”, Display from Lakefield Historical Society Tickets $25, available in advance by calling 705-652-0639. Complimentary shuttle bus within Lakefield and surrounding area.
Sunday:
A Classic Car Show hosted by the Lakefield & District Lions Club will take place at Isabel Moris Park from 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. Lions Food Truck and Live Music from John Boyko Band.
A free pancake breakfast hosted by MPP Dave Smith will take place from 8 - 10 a.m. at Lakefield Legion Branch 77.
Gospel and hymn music will take place at Isabel Moris Park beginning at 6:30 p.m. Free admission, all welcome. Please bring your lawn chair. In the case of rain, this event will be moved to Lakefield Baptist Church at 6:30 p.m.
Weekend Long Events:
Christ Church Community Museum, 62 Queen Street, Open Sat. & Sun. 1-4 p.m.
Story Walk & Scavenger Hunt, Hosted by Selwyn Public Library
Beaver Tails, Behind Lakefield-Smith Community Centre, Supporting local Lions Clubs
