Mattawa's Voyageur Days are a family affair. At Explorer's Point the Bennett family, Mason, Lacey, Mom Cindy and Haley enjoy the country band Dry County. Photo by Jeff Turl.
Great weather and the announcement that Mt. Antoine would re-open this winter had everyone smiling during Mattawa's Voyageur Days Friday.
"It's a huge crowd here," said festival chairman Jacques Begin, "and the bands are putting on a phenomenal show."
The event is known for its musical acts, but the town is trying to expand the lure by having a lot of free attractions.
"People were saying 'where are the youth activities?', so we've planned stuff for them all weekend."
Thursday was kid's day and had "a great turnout", said Begin. "The island was packed."
For more details see: http://www.voyageurdays.com/
The band Dry County played their cult single "Waitin On Hank" to an enthusiastic crowd Friday evening.
Lots more going on during Saturday's schedule.
Daily Events
•Kid Zone at Timmins Park
•Helicopters Rides at the Lions Park (start 10am)
•Voyageur Market @ Main Street
•Crafters Corners @ Annie’s Park on Main Street
Throughout The Day – Music on Main @ Annie’s Park
Entrainment for Saturday....
10:00 Sydney Backer
10:30 Alice Winters
11:00 Yelsah Joanisse
11:30 Curtis Bell
12:00 No Purpose Flour
2:00 Whitney & Kevin
3:00 Molly McNamara
8:00am - 38th Mattawa River Canoe Race North Bay to Mattawa
8:00am – 12:00pm - Legion Breakfast @ Legion Hall 705-744-5300
Cost; $7.00 for everyone, kids under 5 are free
Includes; Hashbrowns, pancakes, scrambled eggs, bacon, toast, coffee, tea and juice
10:00am Start – Helicopter Rides @ Mattawa Lion’s Park
10:00am-4:00pm – Children Bubble Party @ Timmin’s Park
More information call 705-303-3665
10:00am-4:00pm – Petting Zoo Exotic & Farm Animal @ Timmin’s Park
More information call 705-303-3665
11:00am & 2:00pm – Dan The Music Man Shows @ Timmin’s Park
More information call 705-303-3665
2:00pm – 5:00pm- Quest for the Voyageur Title @ Mike Rodden Arena
doors open at 1pm - a “Live Thai Boxing Event”
hosted by Team Action of the Action's School of Fitness & Arts - Poster
4:00pm – 6:00pm - Golden Age Sea Pie Dinner @ Golden Age Hall 705-744-2533
Cost; $15 adults, $7 kids
Includes; Sea Pie, baked beans, vegetables, coffee or tea or jus and a variety of cakes
12:00pm – Rock Where The Rivers Meet @ Explorer’s Point
• 12:00 pm – Matthew Good
• 2:00 pm – Sass Jordan
• 4:00 pm – Starship featuring Mickey Thomas
• 7:30 pm – Survivor
• 9:30 pm – Theory Of A Deadman
