R.J. Haney Heritage Village & Museum celebrates Pioneer Day from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, July 12.
“It is a pioneer outing for the whole family,” says village manager Susan Mackie, who invites everyone to join the celebration and explore Salmon Arm’s rich history.”
Enjoy games, a pie- eating contest, wagon rides, pioneer demonstrations, musical entertainment and more.
Local violinist Emily Wark will share her love of fiddling, playing traditional fiddle music from Scotland, Ireland, and Canada’s East and West Coasts, as well as pieces she has composed herself.
Country singer Vicki Wiebe will encourage the audience to sing along to their favourite old-time country songs.
The Mt. Ida Harmony Barbershop Chorus will entertain visitors with a cappella, four part harmony in the classic barbershop style.
The Sixth Annual Pie Eating Contest will have contestants vying for the title and prize.
Visit the Kid’s Corner, where children can make a special pioneer craft, colour and have their face painted.
Children can compete for prizes in the cupcake eating contest. Families may play games of chance and skill to win prizes and explore the village on a special pioneer scavenger hunt.
Tour the Haney House, the gem of R.J. Haney Heritage Village. Constructed in 1910, it is a hybrid of a practical farmhouse with touches of added gentility.
The Shuswap Pioneer Collectors Club will be offering wagon rides and will have displays throughout Front Street in the village.
Start your day at the outdoor kitchen with a delicious pioneer pancake breakfast for $6. Later on, enjoy a barbecue lunch with all the fixings. Popcorn and ice cream will be available and Marjorie’s Tea Room will serve lunch.
For more information and to register for the pie-eating contest, call 250-832-5243.
