2015 Peak of the Market Family Fun Day
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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:

8:00am to 10:00am

  • 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.)
11:00am to 2:00pm
  • 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
9:00am to 4:00pm
  • 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
8:00am to 4:00pm
  • 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]