LITTLE CURRENT—Lights, camera, action! The Little Current Lions Club is getting ready to roll out the red carpet on another edition of Haweater Weekend in August as they welcome Haweaters from near and far to ‘Haw-lywood.’
Haweater Weekend co-chairs Lion Bruce Burnett and Lion Lori Draper were eager to share the big news with The Expositor that the Lions have secured a special surprise for Haweater, August 4-6.
“Gable Concessions will be setting up on Friday (August 4) through to Sunday evening at the NEMI rec centre parking lot,” Lion Lori said. “They are bringing with them a minimum of six midway rides, game trailers and a food trailer” with all your favourite carnival food offerings.
Another new offering at Haweater 2023 is the Haweater Cup Bass Derby as part of the Huron Bass Tour Classic on Saturday, August 5. Only 30 teams can register for this new event with a winner-take-all cash prize on offer—$9,600. Ten percent of the entry fee is also being kicked back to the Lion Club.
Registration is now open for the Haweater ball tournament and anyone interested in putting a team in can contact Lion Bruce by calling or texting 705-348-8901.
The Haweater Classic 5K run is back for 2023 with Dr. Ben Quackenbush leading the charge this year.
The Haw Classic Car Cruise-In will also return on Saturday. This year the classic rides will be located at the Island Business Centre on Highway 6.
Want a glimpse into your future? A psychic will be offering readings at the LC Collective downtown.
And don’t forget to keep an eye out for Olaf from Disney’s ‘Frozen’ and his Minion friend who will be wandering the downtown core all weekend.
And what would a trip to Haw-lywood be without music?
The Manitoulin Brewing Company Block Party is back in the downtown post office parking lot Saturday by popular demand. Stay tuned for announcements on what great bands to catch live on stage.
On Friday night, the Lions will be hosting a Classic Country Dance with special guests Joe and Beth Arnold of Island line dancing fame. On Saturday the Lions famous Hawfest is back at the complex and on Sunday, close out the weekend with the street dance before the fireworks light up the sky.
Other favourite Haw activities, like bouncy castles at Low Island, the cardboard boat race, face painting, lazer tag, the Carver Kings and their chainsaw masterpieces, beach volleyball, the soap box derby, yoga on the docks, Saturday horse show, downtown vendors, parade and, of course, the Lions famous fireworks (whew!) are all back for another amazing year, too.
Questions about Haweater or how you can get involved?
Please email the Lions at littlecurrentlionsclub@gmail.com or send them a message on their Facebook page.
