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FORT FRANCES CANADIAN BASS CHAMPIONSHIP

2017 EVENTS

KIN KARNIVAL

MID FEBRUARY
Government Dock / Multiple Venues , Vermilion Bay www . visitmachin . com
The annual Kin Karnival will be celebrating it ’ s 50th anniversary this coming winter . Excitement is building for this years ’ events which include the annual Dog Sled races and competitive fishing derby .

DRYDEN DAYS OF SUMMER

THURSDAYS DURING THE SUMMER MONTHS
King Street , Dryden www . facebook . com / drydendaysofsummer
The Dryden Days of Summer is a weekly afternoon event which features family entertainment , bake sales , spirited competitions , Aboriginal Artisan Fair , Farmers Market , live music and more .

MANITOU RAPIDS FISH FRY

EMO WALLEYE CLASSIC

MAY LONG WEEKEND
Manitou Rapids Reserve Pow-Wow Grounds Rainy River First Nations www . manitoumounds . com
Each year on the Friday before walleye season opens , the people of Manitou Rapids invite the community & visitors to come and enjoy a free feast of freshly cooked walleye and other local delicacies .
MAY 25-27 , 2017
Waterfront / Emo-Lavallee Arena Emo www . emowalleye . com
The Emo Walleye is a fan favourite amongst locals and travellers . The tournament registration is open to all U . S . and Canadian citizens 12 years or older and begins in early spring .

FORT FRANCES CANADIAN BASS CHAMPIONSHIP

NORSEMEN FESTIVAL

JULY 20-22 , 2017
Sorting Gap Marina Fort Frances www . canadianbass . com
The FFCBC is a 3 day live release bass tournament on Rainy Lake and is the biggest bass tournament in the area . The town celebrates with events in the days leading up to and during the tourney .
JULY 20-23 , 2017
Various locations Red Lake www . norsemanfestival . on . ca
The annual Norseman Festival draws thousands of new visitors every year . It is the premier event in Red Lake so book your hotel early and come and see what you have been missing .

WHITE OTTER DAYS

MONTH OF JULY
Multiple venues Ignace www . town . ignace . on . ca
The Township of Ignace & other community groups put on a variety of activities including the White Otter Hockey Tournament , Agimak Lake Fish Derby , Children ' s Festival , and Slo-Pitch Tournament .

RAILROAD DAZE

JULY 20-23 , 2017
Hannam Park / Recreation Centre Rainy River www . rainyriver . ca
Rainy River ’ s annual Railroad Daze promises fun events for the entire family ! Join our celebration for live music , dances , kid ’ s games , baseball , farmer ’ s market , Fun Fly , cardboard boat races and more .
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