Event
Guide
Events are being added as confirmed and should be complete by
July 15th. Check out events planned for each day and also below for weeklong
and weekend events for the Blueberry Festival - Events will also be included in
the community news sections of local newspapers.
Sunday, July
18th
Skead’s 23rd Blueberry Pancake
Breakfast
Bake table, Blueberry Bear at 10:00 am. Adults:
$7.00, 3-9 years: $4:00, under 2 years free
Time:
8:00 am to 12 noon
Location:
Skead Community Centre, 3971 Skead Road, Skead
Contact: Debra Durocher 969-6922
Sudbury Rock and Lapidary Society’s 28th
Annual Gem and Mineral Show
Time:
Gem and Mineral Show takes place Friday July 16 (5-9pm), Saturday July 17
(10am-6pm), Sunday July 18 (10am-5pm)
Location:
Carmichael Arena, Bancroft Drive across from Minnow Lake
Contact: Ed Debicki 522-5140
Small Things “Blue Cat Blues” – a Celebration of
all Things Blue - blueberry fudge,
blueberry jam, Blue cat photographs, blue pottery. Ongoing open house with free
blueberry tea and cookies.
Time:
1:00 pm-4:00 pm
Location:
Small Things: Arts+Books+CATS+Delights, Southside Business Centre, 1375 Regent
St. S., Mall to the right of The Breezes
Contact: Jan Carrie Steven 586-7828
The 24th
Annual Sudbury Blueberry Festival Kick-Off
Enter
the draw to win a diamond sapphire ring from Ambrosia Jewelers!
Bell Park Gazebo Concert
Series: NAKED SOUL (duo) Good music
stripped down to its rawest form
Time:
7:00–8:30pm
Location:
Bell Park Gazebo
Contact for Concert Series: Peter Schneider
522-2854
Monday July
19th
Blueberry Hill Climb
(Weather Permitting)
Learn about Sudbury's Blueberry Heritage on this
hour long visit to Blueberry Hill (bring your camera and binoculars)
Time:
10.00 a.m. - all ages welcome - easy climb to top of hill with good view of
Minnow and Ramsey Lakes.
Location:
On Bancroft Drive behind Carmichael Arena (near new Skateboard Park). Turn off
the Kingsway at Tim Hortons
Contact: John Lindsay 525-7526
Village International
Celebrates Blueberry Festival by Making Blueberry Cheesecake
$12 large, $6 small,
fundraiser for Village International. Limited cakes made, must pre-order,
contact Pauline at 524-2999
Time: 10:00 am-5:00 pm
Location: 139 Durham
Street
Northern Images Art Exhibit
(work inspired by blueberries and
summer in the north)
Time:
Monday July 19 – Saturday July 24, 10:00 am to 5:00 pm daily
Location:
Artists on Elgin, 168 Elgin Street
Contact: Ashley Gordon 674-0415
Tuesday, July
20th
Open House – Eat Local
Sudbury Co-operative
Free blueberry balloons for the first 50 visitors
– Draw for Blueberry Cook Book
Time: 11:00 am-6:00 pm
Location: 176 Larch St. (across from the
Provincial Building)
Contact: 521-6717
Village International
Celebrates Blueberry Festival by Making Blueberry Cheesecake
$12 large, $6 small,
fundraiser for Village International. Limited cakes made, must pre-order,
contact Pauline at 524-2999
Time: 10:00 am-5:00 pm
Location: 139 Durham
Street
Northern Images Art Exhibit
(work inspired by blueberries and
summer in the north)
Time:
Monday July 19 – Saturday July 24, 10am to 5pm daily
Location:
Artists on Elgin, 168 Elgin Street, 674-0415
Contact: Ashley Gordon 674-0415
SMALL THINGS “Blue Cat Blues” – a Celebration of
all Things Blue - blueberry fudge,
blueberry jam, Blue cat photographs, blue pottery. Ongoing open house with free
blueberry tea and cookies.
Time:
10:00 am-5:00 pm
Location:
Small Things: Arts+Books+CATS+Delights, Southside Business Centre, 1375 Regent
St. S., Mall to the right of The Breezes
Contact: Jan Carrie Steven 586-7828
Wednesday,
July 21st
City of Greater Sudbury
Heritage Museums – Flour Mill Museum Site Pancake Breakfast
Time:
10am-12pm
Location:
City of Greater Sudbury Heritage Museums – Flour Mill Museum Site located at 245
St. Charles Street (to the right off Paris Street near the Flour Mill Silos)
Sudbury Region Police
Museum Blueberry Luncheon Fundraiser
Blueberry punch $1,
Blueberry salad $4, Blueberry cheesecake $4 or combo for $8
Time:
11:30am-1:30pm
Location:
Tom Davies Square Main Foyer
Village International
Celebrates Blueberry Festival by Making Blueberry Cheesecake
$12 large, $6 small,
fundraiser for Village International. Limited cakes made, must pre-order,
contact Pauline at 524-2999
Time: 10:00 am-5:00 pm
Location: 139 Durham
Street
Northern Images Art Exhibit
(work inspired by blueberries and
summer in the north)
Time:
Monday July 19 – Saturday July 24, 10am to 5pm daily
Location:
Artists on Elgin, 168 Elgin Street
Contact: Ashley Gordon 674-0415
Thursday, July
22nd
Ukrainian Seniors’ Centre 23rd Annual Blueberry Family Garden Party
A fun day featuring blueberry food including
pancakes, nalysnyky, pyrohy, pies, bbq, children’s face painting, entertainment.
Pyrohy and cabbage rolls available for take-out.
Time:
10:30am-2pm
Location:
Ukrainian Seniors’ Centre
Celebrity Pie Eating Contest
Time:
11:45am-12:30pm
Location:
Outside Rainbow Centre
Contact Info:
Brian Kuczma: 674-5115
Southwind Retirement Residence Blueberry Ice
Cream Social
Time:
2-3:30pm
Location:
Southwind Retirement Centre, 1645 Paris Street
Village International Fresh
Homemade Blueberry Cheesecake
No bake Blueberry, Bumbleberry
(raspberry, blueberry, strawberry), raspberry/blueberry, $12 large, $6 small,
fundraiser for Village International
Time: 10am-5pm
Location: 139 Durham
Street
Northern Images Art Exhibit
(work inspired by blueberries and summer in the
north)
Time:
Monday July 19 – Saturday July 24, 10am to 5pm daily
Location:
Artists on Elgin, 168 Elgin Street
Small Things “Blue Cat Blues” – a Celebration of
all Things Blue - blueberry fudge,
blueberry jam, Blue cat photographs, blue pottery. Ongoing open house with free
blueberry tea and cookies.
Time:
10-5pm
Location:
Small Things: Arts+Books+CATS+Delights, Southside Business Centre, 1375 Regent
St. S., Mall to the right of The Breezes
Friday, July
23rd
Village
International Fresh Homemade
Blueberry Cheesecake
No bake Blueberry, Bumbleberry
(raspberry, blueberry, strawberry), raspberry/blueberry, $12 large, $6 small,
fundraiser for Village International
Time: 10am-5pm
Location: 139 Durham
Street
Westmount Retirement
Residence Blueberry Festival
Free
entertainment with Ricky Stone, cheesecake and blueberry sauce and tours of the
home.
Time:
1:30-2:30pm
Location:
Westmount Retirement Residence, 599 William Ave.
Northern
Images Art Exhibit
(work inspired by blueberries and summer in the
north)
Time:
Monday July 19 – Saturday July 24, 10am to 5pm daily
Location:
Artists on Elgin, 168 Elgin Street
SMALL THINGS “Blue Cat Blues” – a Celebration of
all Things Blue - blueberry fudge,
blueberry jam, Blue cat photographs, blue pottery. Ongoing open house with free
blueberry tea and cookies - Free blueberry Balloons to first 50 visitors plus
draw for Blueberry Cook Book..
Time:
10-5pm Location:
Small Things: Arts+Books+CATS+Delights, Southside Business Centre, 1375 Regent
St. S., Mall to the right of The Breezes
Saturday, July
24th
Blueberry Blast at Market Square
Time:
8:30am-4:00pm
Northridge Savings and Credit Union All
Day to 3.00 p.m. Pancake Breakfast. Free entertainment for all ages - bands,
clowns, wagon rides, face painting, Many Vendors on site –
This is the place to be for blueberry fun – the highlight event of the Festival.
Village
International Fresh Homemade
Blueberry Cheesecake
No bake Blueberry, Bumbleberry
(raspberry, blueberry, strawberry), raspberry/blueberry, $12 large, $6 small,
fundraiser for Village International
Time: 10am-5pm
Location: Market Square
until sold out - pre order to avoid disappointment - call 524-2999
Northern Ontario Railroad
Museum and Heritage Centre Blueberry Tea and Sweets
Come out and enjoy Blueberry
Sweets in the tea room or gardens for $3.00. Take a tour through the Museum and
outdoor exhibits! To see more visit
www.nothernontariorailroadmuseum.ca
Time:
11am to 3pm
Location:
Northern Ontario Railroad Museum and Heritage Centre, 26 Bloor St., Capreol
Northern Images Art Exhibit
(work inspired by blueberries and summer in the
north)
Time:
Monday July 19 – Saturday July 24, 10am to 5pm daily
Location:
Artists on Elgin, 168 Elgin Street
SMALL THINGS “Blue Cat Blues” – a Celebration of
all Things Blue - blueberry fudge,
blueberry jam, Blue cat photographs, blue pottery. Ongoing open house with free
blueberry tea and cookies.
Time:
10-5pm Location:
Small Things: Arts+Books+CATS+Delights, Southside Business Centre, 1375 Regent
St. S., Mall to the right of The Breezes
Sunday, July
25th
Blueberry Hot Dog Barbecue 12.00 noon to
2.00 p.m.
Minnow Lake Place Lions Waterfront Park –
1127 Bancroft Drive
Free Hotdogs and Blueberry Lemonade Drink –
Beach Volleyball – Basketball – Oakforest Hike (2.00 p.m.) Information on
Proposed Off-Leash Dog Park. Details at
www.minnowlake.ca - Presented by Minnow Lake CAN, Lions, Restoration Group.
SMALL THINGS “Blue Cat Blues” – a Celebration of
all Things Blue - blueberry fudge,
blueberry jam, Blue cat photographs, blue pottery. Ongoing open house with free
blueberry tea and cookies.
Time:
1-4pm Location:
Small Things: Arts+Books+CATS+Delights, Southside Business Centre, 1375 Regent
St. S., Mall to the right of The Breezes
The 24th
Annual Sudbury Blueberry Festival Closing
Bell Park Gazebo Concert
Series: PAUL & GARY DI SALLE father
and son showcase of original pop/rock music
Time:
7–8:30pm
Location:
William Bell Park Gazebo - last chance to enter Ambrosia free ring draw.
Help us
close out our 24th Anniversary with Sud-Berry Bear’ and Sudbrina Bear and the draw for the diamond sapphire
ring from Ambrosia Jewelers
Special
Events
Sudbury
Rock & Lapidary Society
24th
Annual Sudbury Gem and Mineral Show
Time:
Friday July 17th (5-9pm), Saturday July 18th (10am-6pm),
and Sunday July 19th (10am-5pm)
Location:
Carmichael Arena
Contact
Info:
Ed
Debicki: 522-5140
