The Icelandic Canadian - 01.06.1973, Page 3

THE ICELANDIC CANADIAN
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ISLENDINGADAGURINN
84th ANNUAL ICELANDIC FESTIVAL OF MANITOBA
G I M L I
MANITOBA
AUGUST 4th, 5th, 6th
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Icelandic Canadians everywhere, visitors and friends are invited to join
in the festivities—a unique experience in Icelandic Foods, Plays, and
Fine Arts, with something of interest for every member of the family.
Plan your August weekend NOW, come and celebrate with us the 84th
Annual Festival. fj '
A partial list of the week-end’s activities:
SATURDAY, AUGUST 4th
Fish Derby * Motorcycle Races ★ Fish Fry * Raft Races * Parachute
Jump Demonstration ★ Barefoot Water Ski Demonstration * Skiers
Aloft on Giant Kites * Barbecue Supper ★ Evening Dance * Ice-
landic Play “Loftur the Magician” (in English).
SUNDAY, AUGUST 5th
Pancake Breakfast ★ 5 and 10-mile Road Race ★ Sports Car Racing
10 speed Bicycle Races * Beer Garden ★ Musical Entertainment
Fine Arts Display ★ Bingo Games ★ Goldeye Supper ★ Repeat Per-
formance of Play * Hootenanny * Fireworks * Midnite Dance.
MONDAY, AUGUST 6th
Parade ★ Beer Garden * Fine Arts Display * Music and Poetry Show
Childrens and Special Event Races A Trip to Iceland Raffle,
Traditional Festival Program, speeches and song * Community Sing-
ing and Entertainment ★ Old Time Dance.
Additional Attractions: gymnastic displays, pottery displays, archery dis-
play, kite-making display, Kiddies’ paint-in, Horse show at Happy Acres
Farm, Icelandic food sales and bulk food sales. Meals at Air Base. Joy-
land Rides for kiddies throughout weekend.
- FREE ADMISSION -
TO GIMLI PARK GROUNDS