We celebrate Moss Kent Dickinson's birthday
on the 1st weekend in June 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 -a 3-day celebration full of family fun in Manotick, in Canada's capital.
on the 1st weekend in June 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 -a 3-day celebration full of family fun in Manotick, in Canada's capital.
Grand Finale for Manotick's 150th Anniversary celebrations will include a mammoth parade and fireworks, an evening of entertainment with two bands, Legacy Awards, and more. Come celebrate the birthday of Manotick Village and Watson's Mill along with 50 years of community service by the Kiwanis Club of Manotick.
2010 Dickinson Days Schedule
Friday, June 4
- 6:30 pm
- Parade - Manotick Arena to Dickinson Square
- 7:30 pm
- Kiwanis Children's Show - Dickinson Square Tent
- 8 pm
- "Terrifying Tales of Twilight" - Watson's Mill
- 8 pm
- Firefighter Games - Centennial Park
- 9 pm
- 150th Fireworks - Centennial Park
Saturday, June 5
- 9:30am - 11 pm
- Entertainment
- Dickinson Square Tent
9:30 am Forever Fit - Ottawa 10 am Ottawa Police Choir 10:30 am Manotick Brass 11 am Pique Dance Studio Noon Official Opening 1 pm Denise Smith School of Dance 2 - 4pm Kiwanis Idol 2 - 8pm 7 bands, 5530 Manotick Main St. (beside Manotick School of Music) 6 - 11 pm 150th Legacy Concert with MC: Sandy Sharkey (Bob 93.9)
9:30 pm Music by The Cooper Brothers & The Bush Pilots
Texas Barbeque, Wine, Beer for sale
Manotick Legacy Awards, honouring local notables
Tickets $25: Manotick Office Pro, Mill Street Florist & Online.
Proceeds to the 150th Committee, Miller’s Oven, Rideau Community Support Services. - 7 - 11 am
- Pancake Breakfast - Dickinson Square
- 9 am - 5 pm
- Craft Market - Mill St. & Clapp Ln.
- 9 am
- Fishing Derby - Watson's Dam
- 9 am- 4 pm
- Doors Open Ottawa - Watson’s Mill (1859), Dickinson House (1868), Rideau Valley Conservation Authority, Minto EcoHome, St. James’ Anglican Church (1985), SunTech Greenhouses [Buildings open in South Ottawa]
- 9 am -4 pm
- Pioneer Day Displays - Watson's Mill
- 9 am -4 pm
- Black Smith Demonstration - Watson's Mill
- 9 am -4 pm
- Traditional Popcorn Stand
- Watson's Mill
- 10 am & 1 pm
- Milling Demonstration - Watson's Mill
- 2:30 pm
- Tennis Tournament - Manotick Tennis Club
Sunday, June 6
- 10 am -4 pm
- Doors Open Ottawa
- (see Saturday for details)
- 11:30am - 3 pm
- Pioneer Day Displays - Watson's Mill
- 1 - 3 pm
- Black Smith Demonstrations - Watson's Mill
- 11:30 am -3 pm
- Traditional Popcorn Stand - Watson's Mill
- 2 - 3 pm
- Gossip Tours - Watson's Mill
- 10 am -4 pm
- Used Book Sale - Carriage Shed,
5524 Dickinson St. [map]
Contacts
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How to get to Watson's Mill & Dickinson Square
Due to road/sewer construction there may be some detours. The streets around Watson's Mill (Clapp Ln, Mill St. will be closed to cars for various outdoor events.
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Previous Dickinson Days
Links
- Dickinson Ditty (song)
- Used Book Sale: Carriage Shed, 5524 Dickinson St. (map)
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