Schedule Contacts
DICKINSON DAYS - first weekend in
June. It's Moss Kent Dickinson's Birthday
and Manotick village invites you to the party!
We celebrate Moss Kent Dickinson's Birthday every year!
The village of Manotick invites you to join in the celebration of the unique
history of the village, its founders, and Watson's Mill. We've organized a
celebration full of family fun in Manotick, a rural village in Ottawa, Canada's
capital. [
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Kinsmen and Kiwanis join up again for the 29th annual, Dickinson Days
celebration on June 4 & 5, 2004.
June 4 & 5 mark the 29th annual celebration of Manotick's popular Dickinson
Days. Featuring an old fashioned parade, an outdoor craft market, non-stop
entertainment all day long, food, children's fun, dancing, music, and more,
Dickinson Days offer fun for all. Best of all, it's (mostly) free.
Most of the celebration takes place in Dickinson Square, the conservation
area around the mill that Mr. Dickinson built. (The mill was later renamed
Watson's Mill after the new owner.) It is the oldest gristmill still grinding
grain into flour in Ontario and is Ottawa's only operating industrial heritage
site. Moss Kent Dickinson, the founding father of Manotick back in the 1800s
celebrates his actual birthday on June 1st, 1822, but the party is always
on the first weekend in June.
2004 Schedule
Friday, June 4, 2004 - hosted by the Manotick Kiwanis
- 6:30 pm Parade
Liam McGuire will be introducing parade participants from
the balcony of Kelly's Welcome as they wend their way down Manotick Main
Street to the arena. The parade begins at the City Works depot north of
the village, south on Main to Potter Drive, Dr. Leach Drive and ends at
the Arena. This year's parade has a very rural flavor with the Queen of
the Furrows and a collection of antique tractors, cars & trucks. The
Brockville Steel Drum Band and SpartiCat return as do
many other old favorites. Watch for a special treat: the Renegade Cheerleaders!
- 7:45 pm Post-Parade party
Refreshments face-painting and fun at the arena, featuring
the fun and fantasy of "A Clown Around".
- 9:30 pm D.J. and refreshments
The Kinsmen take over the arena floor to provide fun for
the more grown-up among us. Cover charge.
Saturday, June 5 - hosted by the Manotick Kinsmen
- 7 - 11 am - Pancake breakfast
Loaded plates will fill you up at this time-honored favorite.
Follow your nose to the tent!
- 9 am - noon - Manotick Bait & Outdoor Adventure's
kids fishing derby
Set to disprove the old adage that the early bird gets
the worm. Those fish will bite any time. Or will they? Come and join the
fun on the dam by the mill
- 9 am - 8 pm - M&M's barbeque and refreshment tent
- All day from 9 am to 5 pm:
- Outdoor Craft Market
In the historic center of town by Watson's Mill, Mill
Street and beyond.
- Petting zoo , pony rides, and kid's midway at Manotick
Main and Clapp Lane.
- Live entertainment on the free outdoor stage:
- Manotick United Church Contemporary Worship Band;
- Ian McWilliams - Old Tyme Fiddle;
- Manotick Brass;
- Pique Dance Studio;
- Ottawa Police Choir;
- Capital City Chorus;
- Denise Smith School of Dance;
- Jujitsu Demonstration;
- Gwen Cadman Stepdancers;
- "Treny" Fashion Show;
- Shakespeare Young Company
- Horse drawn carriage rides.
Travel around the village in the finest historical
style, courtesy of the Mews Association. A real photo opportunity!
- Pioneer Days on the lawns of Watson's Mill
Blacksmithing, Calligraphy, Chair-caning, Fire fighting,
Display of old photos and memorabilia, Herbology, Stitchery, Tinsmithing,
Wicker furniture creation & restoration. Inside: TD Canada Trust
Children's corner. A real flour grind (1:30 - 3:00pm)
- 6 - 8 pm - Musical entertainment
Ottawa jazz and swing quartet named Cy's 4X3+1
in the Olde Bung and Barrel tent.
- 8:30 pm - Evening dance
Sticks & Stones will have you dancing on the
big floor of the arena. Cover charge. Licensed.
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