11:00 - 4:00 pm - Come check out what Yellowknife’s most happening artisans have to offer. You’ll find necklaces, earrings, rings, jewels, folk art, curios, sarongs, spices, incense, and all sorts of intriguing, delicious and sexy items.
MUSIC! - 12:00 - 1:00 pm - James Boraski and Momentary Evolution perform
MUSIC! - 2:00 - 4:00 pm - Darin Woodbury performs
Free bus service! - Why drive when you can take a free bus ride down the hill to the Ramble and Ride, courtesy of the City of Yellowknife.
Squares and Lemonade Stand (All proceeds from workshops and food sales donated to the SPCA)
11:00 - 3:00 pm - Dumpster Mural painting - Artist Sandy Craig beautifies the gallery`s garbage container. Seriously.
Starting at noon - North Country Stables Buggy Rides of Old Town - ($15 per ride, free kids under four accompanied by an adult)
12:00 - 4:00 pm - SPCA Dog Wash (by Donation) - Bring down your dirty dogs. We want them.
12:30 - 2:30 pm - Demonstration - Dene Elder Mary Jane Francois demonstrates traditional beading techniques
MUSIC! 2:00 - 3:30 pm - Trio of Claire Marchildon, Ben Russo and Ryan McCord play fiddle/mandolin/guitar in the gallery
2:00 - 5:00 pm - Demonstration - Inuk and Julia Pokiak Trennert demonstrate caribou hair tufting techniques
1:00 - 4:00 pm - Face painting, bubble making, balloon animals on the deck - $2 each
MUSIC! - 1:00 - 2:00 - Vincent Gauthier and partner perform
MUSIC! - 3:00 - 4:00 - David Strauss performs
Workshop - Parent and Child Fish Mobile by Cathie Harper (Cost $45) - You and your child can work together to make four fish from hand-dyed reed to create your own one-of-a-kind fish mobile. Time: three hours. Call the gallery at 920-0711 to book your spot.
Workshop - Fused Glass Fridge Magnet by Rosalind Mercredi (Cost $5) Call the gallery at 920-0711 to book your spot.
Noon - Bring your vinyl - stop by with some old records and blast them with your friends.
Glass Workshops - on the hour starting at noon and ending at 4 pm - Make your own beautiful Yellowknife souvenir from recycled glass. Create great memories with your family and friends and go home with an eco-friendly gift made in Old Town, Yellowknife.
All glassware, bikes, bike rentals and workshops at the Coop will be discounted %10.
MUSIC! - 3:00 - 4:00 - Natasha Duchene performs
10:30 - 12:00 pm - Old Town Architectural Tour -- Architect Wayne Guy leads this tour looking at what makes up the "Old Town Aesthetic".
10:30-2:30 pm - Build Your Own Utopia - Kids and adults alike can stop by the office to realize their creative vision through the wonders of Lego.
12:00 - 3:00 pm - Outdoor waterfront cafe - Soups, salads, sandwiches, desserts, tea, coffee and cold soft drinks.
MUSIC! - 12:00 - 1:00 pm - Jim Taylor performs
12:00 - 2:00 pm and again at 2:00 - 4:00 pm - Old Town Film Festival - The Black Lodge will screen some of their own best works as well as a few from other great Northern filmmakers. The now infamous "Ciest to Lie" video was actually shot in The Hudson's Bay Company Building, and the line-up of films will leave you with the distinct impression that life in the North is simply a rad adventure.
12:00 - 4:00 pm - Frozen Eyes Photographic Society exhibition - Features the photographic work of members, mentors and students around the NWT.
1:00 - 3:00 pm - Watercolour painting workshop ($60, materials provided, weather permitting) - Architect and artist Kayhan Nadji will lead this workshop behind his new office on the waterfront across from Weaver and Devore. Participants will paint the view of houseboat bay from behind the building. There are a maximum of eight spots in this workshop. Please call 766-3333 to register.
All day - Float planes - get a dockside look at these always fascinating flying machines.
Starting at noon - Fish and Chips - The familiar white truck will wind its way from downtown to Old Town to take part in the festival.
12:00 - 5:00 pm - Photo fun board - Get your camera out and take pictures of friends and family poking their heads into cut-outs of an old-fashioned Northern scene.
All day - Government Dock - Enjoy grilled fish or a fish “hot dog” with chips. Or pick up some fresh product to take home.
10 am - Harbour tour - Get out on the water for an hour-long scenic voyage for $39 per person (kids 5 and under are ½ price). Call ahead for reservation - 444-8320
All day - Door prizes
1:00 - 3:00 pm - All-ages Ultimate Frisbee pick-up game organized by YK Ultimate Club (bring the kids!). Whether you’re an ulti-veteran or it’s your first time picking up a disc, come out to play and learn more about the game.
2:00 - 4:00 pm - All-ages soccer pick-up game - The World Cup may be over, but here’s another chance to show your enthusiasm.