Celebrate the 151st anniversary of Mennonites arriving in Manitoba this summer during the August Long Weekend at our Pioneer Days festival! Immerse yourself in the life of early Mennonites in Manitoba and explore their rich history through hands-on demonstrations, steam-powered threshing, live music, and delicious food. Experience the stories that shaped the beginnings of the Mennonite community in Manitoba.

Highlights of the event include:

Pioneer Demonstrations:

• Baking bread in the Outdoor Oven
• Milling wheat in the Windmill
• Blacksmithing
• Ropemaking
• Printing at the Print Shop
• Steam-powered activities
• Sawmill demonstrations
• And much more!

Explore Our Village:

• Visit artisans in the General Store
• Shop at Village Books & Gifts in the Village Centre
• Indulge in old-fashioned treats at the Candy Booth
• Research your family history with our experts at the Village Centre
• Enjoy Horse-Drawn Wagon rides and children’s activities, including the Barrel Train!

Current Exhibit:
Be part of the grand opening of Mennonite Reflections – Arriving in Manitoba 150 Years Ago.

Special Events:

• TBA

Admission:

• Adults: $15
• Seniors (65+): $12
• Students (ages 13-22): $12
• Children (ages 6-12): $8
• Free for children 5 and under
• Family Pass (2 adults and dependent children under 18): $50

Annual Memberships

• Individual: $40 (Includes free admission)
• Family: $85

Thinking about becoming a member of the Mennonite Heritage Village? Members get 10% discount in our store, restaurant, and on day camps. Free Admission to the other six Manitoba Signature Museums and year-round access to the MHV is also included! Family Membership – $85, Individual – $40, get yours today!

BECOME A MEMBER
https://mennoniteheritagevillage.com/purchase-memberships/ – (no sales at Reception during Pioneer Days)

Pioneer Demonstrations:

• Saturday and Monday: 10:00 am
• Sunday: 12:30 pm (limited)

Special Exhibits:

• Mennonite Reflections: Arriving in Manitoba 151 Years Ago in the Gerhard Ens Gallery
• Homegrown Gardens by South East Artists in the Hallway Gallery

Children’s Activities:

• Kid’s Tent: Games, Art Station, Face Painting
• Petting Zoo
• Pony Rides
• Barrel Train Rides

Full Schedule of Events:

Saturday, August 2:

• Horse Power & Steam-Powered Demonstrations, Pioneer Demonstrations at 10:00 am
• Guided Tours of the Outdoor Village
• Mennonite Arrival Reenactment Journey & Storytelling at the Red River Cart at 11:00 am (Route begins near Integrity Ventures, 1.5 mi north of MHV on access road. If you wish to walk alongside the cart, please pre-pay admission and take the shuttle leaving at 10:30 am).
• Film Where the Cottonwoods Grow at 3:00 pm in the Auditorium

Sunday, August 3:

• Old Colony Worship Service at the Old Colony Church at 10:00 am
• Pioneer Demonstrations at 12:30 pm
• Southeast Manitoba Draft Horse Association Horse Show at 1:30 pm
• Guided Tours of the Outdoor Village
• Saengerfest in the Village Centre Auditorium at 3:00 pm
• Film Where the Cottonwoods Grow at 5:00 pm in the Auditorium

Monday, August 4:

• Guided Tours of the Outdoor Village
• Horse Power & Steam-Powered Demonstrations, Pioneer Demonstrations at 10:00 am
• Film Where the Cottonwoods Grow at 3:00 pm in the Auditorium
• Quilt Raffle Draw at 4:00 pm in the Pavilion

Join us for this exciting celebration of Mennonite history and heritage in Manitoba!