Celebrate the one hundred and fifty-second 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
Beginning at: 10:00am Saturday & Monday, 1:00pm on Sunday (limited)

• Baking bread in the Outdoor Oven
• Milling wheat in the Windmill
• Blacksmithing
• Printing at the Print Shop
• Steam-powered activities (Sat, Mon)
• Horse powered activities (Sat, Mon)
• Sawmill demonstrations (Sat, Mon)
• Field Work demonstrations (Sat, Mon, weather permitting)
• 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!
• Guided Tours all weekend!

Current Exhibit:
Mennonite Medicine: Cures and Curiosities – 1800-1950 – in the Gerhard Ens Gallery

Children’s Activities:

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

Entertainment (Peter Barkman Summer Pavilion):
TBD

Taste the Food

• Russian Mennonite ethnic food in the Livery Barn Restaurant
• MHV’s famous Waffles and Vanilla Sauce
• Rollkuchen and Watermelon
• Burgers, hotdogs, french fries, ice cream, and more
• Stoneground wheat bread with rhubarb jam

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