NOV. 14 to 17, 2024
THURS NOV 14
INDIGENOUS TEACHINGS | 9:30 am - 2:30 pm | School Programming
Selkirk Friendship Centre | 425 Eveline St. - SOLD OUT
Presented by Selkirk & District Community Foundation and the Selkirk Community Renewal Foundation
Coordinated by: Jeannie Whitebird, Jacqueline Bercier, and Kat Marsch
Led by local Indigenous Knowledge Keepers, over 400 students from the region participate in a day of Indigenous storytelling, drumming, and crafts in celebration of Holiday Alley and Selkirk’s deep Indigenous heritage.
Note to teachers: reach out to holidayalleymb@gmail.com to participate next year!
A (little) AMERO LITTLE CHRISTMAS with Don Amero | 8:00 pm | Selkirk United Church | 202 McLean Ave, Selkirk | Tickets: $25.00
Sponsored by N4 Construction
Throughout the last decade, singer-songwriter, performer and 3x JUNO Award nominee Don Amero has made it his mission to tell engaging and unique stories, tapping into his rare ability to effortlessly and genuinely connect with his audience. His annual holiday show “Amero Little Christmas” is a sell out every year in Winnipeg - and now it’s coming to Selkirk!
Opening for Don Amero is 15-year-old Austen Croy! Austen grew up in the Interlake and has been playing guitar since he was eight years old. He enjoys playing mostly country and likes to perform for his family and friends.
Tickets can be purchased HERE or at the door.
FRI NOV 15
INDIGENOUS TEACHINGS | 9:30 am - 2:30 pm | School Programming
Selkirk Friendship Centre | 425 Eveline St. - SOLD OUT
Presented by Selkirk & District Community Foundation and the Selkirk Community Renewal Foundation
Coordinated by: Jeannie Whitebird, Jacqueline Bercier, and Kat Marsch
Led by local Indigenous Knowledge Keepers, over 400 students from the region participate in a day of Indigenous storytelling, drumming, and crafts in celebration of Holiday Alley and Selkirk’s deep Indigenous heritage.
Note to teachers: reach out to holidayalleymb@gmail.com to participate next year!
ANVIL TREE’S STRAW SCULPTURE OPEN HOUSE | 10am-12pm | Selkirk Agricultural Society Building, Selkirk Park | FREE
Anvil Tree is back in Selkirk for the 2nd year in a row designing and constructing another sculpture to be lit on fire! Come and meet the artists and learn about the art of sculpting with straw, and see the final piece before the burn.
ORANGE UMBRELLA ART PROJECT
Installation Friday-Sunday
by École Selkirk Junior High School Students & Staff, Promoting Aboriginal Student Success Junior Council and Manidoo Mai’iigan Shkaabewaag Spirit Wolf Helpers.
Originally funded by Anish Healing Centre | Sponsored by Johnston Group Inc.
Indigenous art and light installation interpreted by youth, on display in downtown Selkirk.
STREET PARTY ON MANITOBA AVENUE | 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Hosted by Ace Burpee
- Glow Hula | Sponsored by Meridian Chiropractic
- Giant Connect Four | Sponsored by CUPE Local 1522
- One Trunk Puppet Theatre | Sponsored by Gerdau
- Music is Medicine Caroling Pop Up | Sponsored by Easton Place Clinic
- Crafts | Facilitated by the Interlake Arts Board
- Open House and Hot Chocolate | Facilitated by The City of Selkirk
- Street Hockey| Sponsored by Fort Distributors
- Recycle All The Way | Sponsored by Recycle Everywhere
- Selfies with Santa | Sponsored by Selkirk Auto Dealers | Supported by Brad Hirst of Royal Lepage
- Family Yoga class with Glow Fitness
- Food Trucks: Cochrane Creek Farms, Blue Haze Barbecue
- Family Movie Night | Facilitated by Total Look Salon & Spa 397 Eveline Street | Sponsored by Canadian Tire
- Beer & Wine Tasting | Roxi’s / On The Rocks Bar | Come try Selkirk’s Tower Tap Lager by Torque Brewing
- Chainsaw Carving Demonstrations & Display | Sponsored by Black Cat Wear Parts
- 640-7pm, 730-8pm, 830-9pm
- Free sparklers | from Red Bomb
And more, including…
GIDOOJIJAAKOMINAAN ONJII DIBAAJIMOWINAN-
FROM OUR SPIRITS COME STORIES | 6 pm - 9 pm
Tipi programming presented by Selkirk & District Community Foundation and Selkirk Community Renewal Corporation | Coordinated by Jeannie Whitebird, Jacqueline Bercier and Kat Marsch
Situated around one central sacred fire, the tipi hosts cultural activities and sharing. All are welcome.
SELKIRK HERITAGE ADVISORY COMMITTEE BOOTH | Outside the Garry Theatre | 225 Manitoba Ave.
Visit the Selkirk Heritage Advisory Committee’s Booth at Holiday Alley to glimpse into Selkirk’s rich history
through captivating photos. Don't miss this nostalgic journey!
FAIR TRADE HOT CHOCOLATE BOOTH | Outside the Garry Theatre | 225 Manitoba Ave..
Come visit the Selkirk Fair Trade Steering Committee booth for some free Fair Trade Hot Chocolate and learn more
about Fair Trade initiatives in Selkirk! Fair trade contributes to sustainable development by offering better trading
conditions to, and securing the rights of, marginalized producers and workers.
ON THE SELKIRK STAGE
Lights On! | 6:30 pm
Powered by MB Hydro
BE a part of the magic as the lights turn on, and stay on for the darkest night of the year.
World's Largest Round Dance | 6:40 pm
Powered by MB Hydro
Join hands with neighbours, strangers and new friends you meet on Holiday Alley in a traditional Indigenous Round Dance
Sandi Bay and The Rainbow Tornadoes | 6:45 pm
Enjoy this high energy, action packed, toe tapping, knee slapping dance group featuring jigging wonder Sandi Bay
Pooch Parade | 7:30 pm
Sponsored by Selkirk Animal Hospital
Even dogs love a parade! This year’s theme is Frosty the Snow Dog. Prizes for best dressed pooches and their human partners. No registration this year, just come and sign up onsite!
Pop Up Dance with Selkirk Dance Association | 8:30 pm
Join in for a pop up dance demo for the whole family with Selkirk Dance Association! For over 30 years SDA has been providing fun and accessible dance to the Interlake and surrounding areas. SDA will have you moving and grooving, keeping warm and spreading holiday cheer!
Music is Medicine Choirs of Selkirk Sing Along | 8:45 pm
Sponsored by Easton Place Medical Centre
Sing along to some holiday classics with the choirs of Selkirk.
ON THE LITTLE RED STAGE
Had It Comin’ | 6:00-6:25 pm
Had It Comin' is a captivating and versatile musical act that effortlessly blends the rich sounds of blues, country, rock, and various decades into their electrifying performances. With a repertoire that spans from the 50's to the 80's, blues, country, rock and so much more. This dynamic group showcases their vast musical influences in a way that is both nostalgic and fresh.
Brandi Vezina | 7:00-7:25 pm
Brandi Vezina is a Red River Metis singer/songwriter with roots intertwined with classic country and rock. She’s a multi-award winning artist who writes & sings about what she knows, lives, and loves.
Double Bourbon Duo | 8:00-8:30 pm
With Doug on guitar and Jax vocals and percussion, Double Bourbon Duo entertains audiences by playing various hits from country and dance to pop and rock. Some of the artists they cover are Miranda Lambert, Brothers Osborne, Dua Lipa, Ed Sheeran, Miley Cyrus, Pink, Journey and Trooper among many others as well as a large variety of Christmas songs.
NIGHT SHOPPING - WISHME MAKERS’ MARKET | 6:30-9:30 pm | Gordon Howard Centre | 384 Eveline St. | FREE
Sponsored by Wishme
Our makers' market is open during the Friday evening celebrations (and all day Saturday) to help you kickoff your Christmas shopping. Drop by and support your favourite makers of beautiful items. View our vendors HERE.
SAT NOV 16
BREAKFAST WITH SANTA | 9 am-11 am | The Mighty Kiwi | 386 Eveline St. | $7 kids, $14 Adults
Hosted by The Mighty Kiwi | Supported by Brad Hirst of Royal Lepage
Come to the pancake bar and visit Santa! Seatings at 9am and 10am. First come, first served. Unlimited coffee refills.
WISHME MAKERS’ MARKET | 10 am - 5 pm | Gordon Howard Centre | 384 Eveline St. | FREE
Sponsored by Wishme
Our makers' market is open during the Friday evening celebrations (and all day Saturday) to help you kickoff your Christmas shopping. Drop by and support your favourite makers of beautiful items. View our vendors HERE.
ORANGE UMBRELLA ART PROJECT
Installation Friday-Sunday
by Ecole Selkirk Junior High School Students & Staff, Promoting Aboriginal Student Success Junior Council and Manidoo Mai’iigan Shkaabewaag Spirit Wolf Helpers.
Originally funded by Anish Healing Centre | Sponsored by Johnston Group Inc.
Indigenous art and light installation interpreted by youth, on display in downtown Selkirk.
OPEN STREET | 12 pm-4 pm | Manitoba Avenue Between Main Street And Eveline
Manitoba Avenue is open for holiday festivities including
- Glow Hula | Sponsored by Meridian Chiropractic:
- Giant Connect Four | Sponsored by CUPE Local 1522
- Street Hockey | Presented by Fort Distributors
- Recycle All The Way | Sponsored by Recycle Everywhere
- Sheep Poetry | Presented by The RM of St. Clements:
- Food Trucks: Cochrane Creek Farms and Blue Haze Barbecue:
- Chainsaw Carving Demonstrations & Display| Presented by Black Cat Wear Parts
- 1230-1pm, 130-2pm, and 230-3pm
- Live Art with James Culleton
- And more, including ...
GIDOOJIJAAKOMINAAN ONJII DIBAAJIMOWINAN-
FROM OUR SPIRITS COME STORIES | 12 pm - 4 pm
Tipi programming presented by Selkirk & District Community Foundation and Selkirk Community Renewal Corporation | Coordinated by Jeannie Whitebird, Jacqueline Bercier and Kat Marsch
Situated around one central sacred fire, the tipi hosts cultural activities and sharing. All are welcome.
FIRST ANNUAL BANNOCK COMPETITION | 12 pm |The Merch | 383 Eveline St. | FREE
Sponsored by the Interlake Arts Board
Join us for the 1st Annual Bannock Competition! This event celebrates the rich tradition of Bannock making in our community. Gift Card prize and bragging rights for the winners. Don’t miss your chance to be a Bannock Legend!
*To Register: please bring your Bannock to the Merchants Hotel between 12:00pm and 1:30pm on the day of the event. The tasting will commence at 2:00pm, where a panel of judges will evaluate the entries based on taste and texture.
EASEL WARS | 12 pm - 4 pm | Gwen Fox Gallery | 100-250 Manitoba Avenue | FREE
Grab a paint brush and compete against your family, friends or fellow citizens to see who can paint the fastest. The subject? Whatever is drawn out of a hat.
Register at dpmarsch@gmail.com
SOUP COOK-OFF | 12 pm - 4 pm | See locations on your ticket | Tickets: $20 advance, $25 day of
Sponsored by Red River Co-op
Coordinated by Inclusion Selkirk
Join in the yummy fun and become a citizen judge by sampling over 10 varieties of soup prepared by local chefs competing for bragging rights for the best soup.
Contact WishMe at 377 Eveline for more information.
WARMUP OPEN HOUSE | 12 pm - 4 pm | Glow Fitness | 217 Clandeboye Ave | FREE
Free tours and hot apple cider!
CRAFTERNOON FOR KIDS (and the young at heart) | 12 pm - 4 pm | Aboriginal Headstart | 222 Manitoba Ave | FREE
Sponsored by Geller’s Design Build Landscape
Facilitated by the Interlake Arts Board, Angel the Angel & Cheryl Alexander
Join us for crafts including button marking, beading, silly hat making , reindeer ornaments and button making.
LIVE MUSIC ON THE LITTLE RED STAGE | 12 pm - 4 pm | 222 Manitoba Avenue | FREE
12:00-12:30: The Herds
1:00-1:30: Jesse Bandura
2:-230: Jovelle
300-3:30: Orvis Thomas
WELCOME WINTER CONCERT | 4 pm | Selkirk United Church | 202 McLean Avenue Selkirk | Suggested donation $10
Come celebrate the season with the Interlake Choral Community at the Welcome Winter Concert! This choral concert will feature several choirs from across the region sharing some winter music and holiday favourites. Join us in singing some carols or sit back and simply enjoy the music!
Admission: Cash at the door or e-transfer to iychoir@gmail.com
ANVIL TREE’S STRAW SCULPTURE BURN | 7pm | Selkirk’s Waterfront | FREE
Anvil Tree is back in Selkirk for the 2nd year in a row designing and constructing another sculpture made out of straw! This year it will be lit ablaze to welcome winter to town. The bonfire is a free, outdoor spectacle of ephemeral art along the mighty Red River. *** in case of inclement weather/wind the event may be rescheduled. Follow us on social media for up to date information.
KARAOKE | Saturday Night | 9 pm - 1 am | The Merch | 383 Eveline St. | FREE (18+)
Come belt out your favourite tunes at the Merch.
SUN NOV 17
CRAFTERNOON ON CAMPUS | 11 am - 1 pm | Red River College Polytech | 825 Manitoba Ave. | $25 per person
Sponsored by RRC Polytech
Beading Workshop with Cheryl Alexander | 11 am-1 pm . Choose between a beaded cedar pin or a snowflake pin!
Register HERE
Cyanotype Workshop with Caroline Wintoniw | 11 am-1 pm . In this fun and creative workshop you will be introduced to one of the oldest photographic techniques that uses sunlight or UV light to make lasting prints in a stunning cyan blue colour. You will have the opportunity to explore and create your own personalized cyanotype holiday cards!
Register HERE
NEWCOMERS’ STORYTELLING CAFE | 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm | Selkirk United Church | 202 McLean Ave. | FREE
Come to hear lived experiences and cultural stories that affirm the capacity and resilience of newcomers and displaced peoples. This workshop style event includes stories from women who immigrated to Manitoba over the years, and a chance to reflect on your own stories of strength and belonging. This session is led by Patlee Creary, Cate Friesen and Amna Burki of Winnipeg, who all work in the field of storytelling to build community and make change. Please register below if you would like to join us!
Register HERE
WREATH MAKING WORKSHOP WITH FLORA CULTURE | 3:30 pm - 5 pm | Gwen Fox Gallery | 250 Manitoba Avenue at Main St.| $68/person
Join us for a fun workshop where you get to create your own holiday wreath. This is a fresh wreath, with an 18" grapevine wreath base. Fresh greenery, dried citrus, decor options, ribbon and tools are included. Everyone leaves with a finished wreath, and we will guide you along the way.
Register HERE
ORANGE UMBRELLA ART PROJECT
Installation Friday-Sunday
by Ecole Selkirk Junior High School Students & Staff, Promoting Aboriginal Student Success Junior Council and Manidoo Mai’iigan Shkaabewaag Spirit Wolf Helpers. Originally funded by Anish Healing Centre
Indigenous art and light installation interpreted by youth, on display in downtown Selkirk.
ON YOUR OWN TIME
COMMUNITY CHALKBOARD | 214 Manitoba Ave. E | FREE
Stroll down the alley beside Twice Over and share your ideas on this season’s community question: “What's your favourite Holiday Alley tradition?"
TREE IT YOURSELF (TIY) | Manitoba Ave. | FREE
Sponsored by Canadian Tire Selkirk
Take a walk down Manitoba Ave and vote for your favourite tree decorated by local businesses and organizations. Submit your answer at TIY Poll – Holiday Alley and be entered to win a $100 gift certificate from Canadian Tire, Selkirk.
WARM UP WITH TEA | Three & Tea | 351 Main Street
Ask for a cuppa (or bag of) special edition Holiday Alley Tea during the winter season and Three & Tea will donate a portion back to Holiday Alley.
HAPPENING IN 2024
STRAW SCULPTURE BURN
Waterfront - Sat Nov 16 @ 7 pm
SOUP COOK-OFF
Tickets on Sale Now! at Wishme
TREE IT YOURSELF
Voting starts Nov 15th
WISHME MAKERS' MARKET
Open Fri night & Sat day
NEWCOMERS STORYTELLING CAFE
Sun Nov 17 1:30 pm
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