Peak of the Market’s 17th annual Family Fun Day will take place on Thursday, August 20, 2015 from 8:00am to 4:00pm. Everything is absolutely FREE with “any” donation to Variety, the Children’s Charity of Manitoba. Donations by cheque made out to Variety, the Children’s Charity of Manitoba of $20.00 or more will automatically have a Tax Receipt mailed.
The annual event is held on Peak of the Market’s lawn at 1200 King Edward Street at Dublin in Winnipeg. Here is a list of events happening throughout the day:
- FREE potato pancake breakfast prepared by Chef Craig Guenther
- Parking in Peak’s parking lot from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. only (parking at Red River College after 9:00 a.m.)
- FREE pork-on-a-bun, potato salad and coleslaw lunch (ticket provided with donation to Variety)
- Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service Fire Safety House
- Fire Engine and Police Cruiser on Display
- Minion Mascots from the recently released “Minions” Movie!
Yes, that’s right – you could have a chance to meet some of the Minions
(you never know who is going to pop up) - Winnipeg Goldeyes Mascots, Goldie and Goldette
- Heartly, the Variety Children’s Charity of Manitoba Mascot
- FREE pony rides
- FREE petting zoo
- FREE popcorn (yes – corn is a vegetable)
- FREE colourful hair extensions by MC College
- FREE tours of Peak of the Market’s newly renovated Packing and Distribution Centre including state-of-the-art packaging area which has two 14 foot high Robots! (with a fresh carrot at the end of the tour)
- FREE parking at the west lot (4W) of Red River College
- Peak of the Market will have two FREE air-conditioned shuttle buses running continuously between Peak and Red River College
- FREE giant slide
- FREE bouncers in two sizes
- several washrooms and wash sinks will be available
- bottled water, juice and milk available at $1.00 each
There is plenty to do for the whole family and all goes towards a great cause. [PEAK OF THE MARKET]