SUKANEN SHIP PIONEER VILLAGE — July is the time for summer fun and the Sukanen Ship Pioneer Village has plenty lined up for Family Day.
The sixth family day on Sunday, July 21 will offer a day out in the museum village with many special activities.
Moose Jaw Dog Club members will put their dogs through their paces for the third year — an event that fills the grandstand.
Dogs are featured that have won prizes at major shows along with dogs just starting to learn jumping and running skills.
Dog club members say they enjoy the two shows on Family Day as much as large competitive events as local shows allow them to display the dogs’ skills.
Face painting will be provided by the Girl Guides.
Youngsters can get on a saddle horse and be led around for a ride.
Museum members will give tractor and fire truck rides in the north field from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The day concludes at 4 p.m.
Youngsters can try their hand at making gigantic bubbles in the morning.
Some miniature horses are expected at the Family Day.
The price is one of the best parts of Family Day. Admission is only $2 per person for all ages.
Ice cream cones, popcorn and baking treats are only 25 cents.
A full concession is available with prices kept affordable for the family.
Last year when 1,550 attended — twice the previous year’s number – the concession ran out of food.
Measures have been taken this year to ensure the food concession doesn't run out.
Started in 2017 to mark Canada's 150th birthday, the Family Day with low prices has been held with the exception of the COVID -19 lockdown to thank the community for supporting the museum.
Buildings and exhibits will be open for the day.
Ron Walter can be reached at [email protected]
