This weekend, learn history and catch some baseball action in our southeast communities.   

The Gardenton Ukrainian Multicultural Festival is on Saturday, July 15, and it kicks off with a church service at 10:30 AM and a tour of St. Michael’s Church tour at 11 AM.  

President Kelvin Chubaty says this has been an annual festival since 1965, and “anybody is welcome to the event.” 

“We have the museum with all artifacts and stuff from the local pioneers, and they wanted to have a festival every year to celebrate that. So that's why this is still continuing,” Chubaty says. 

Starting at 1 PM, there will be 22 group performers taking the stage, including African, Ukrainian, and Irish dancing groups and more! There will also be a canteen, beer garden, and kids’ activities.  

They wrap up the festival at 7 PM with an evening dance and perogies supper featuring Wild Ridge.   

The admission fees are $15 for adults, and kids 12 and under are free. There will be kids’ activities available for $5. 

He adds he is excited for “everybody to come out and have a good time.” 

We will be there from noon to 3 PM with Wendy’s Show Us Your Summer and Taylor or Trailer. 

Many ball tournaments are happening this weekend, and we will be there for the U13 AAA Girls Softball Championship Weekend at the Friedensfeld Softball Diamonds.  

The first game kicked off provincials' action at noon and continues today until Sunday, July 16. Find us on Sunday from 11 AM to 1 PM with Wendy’s Show Us Your Summer and Taylor or Trailer! 

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If you keep the golden ticket, you are invited to the grand finale draw at the end of August for the brand-new trailer from Steinbach Trailers and RV. If you trade it in for Taylor Swift tickets, you will be entered to win a trip for two to Los Angeles to see Taylor Swift on the Eras Tour in August. This prize includes flights and accommodations. 

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Here are more events worth checking out this weekend: 

15U (Zone 2) Baseball Manitoba Provincials – Friday, July 14 to Sunday, July 16 

The Niverville Minor Baseball is hosting this year’s 15U A (Zone 2) Baseball Manitoba Provincials. Teams competing include Neepawa, Altona, host Niverville, and more. The full schedule can be found on the Baseball Manitoba website.  

15U AA Baseball Manitoba Provincials – Friday, July 14 to Sunday, July 16 

Head to La Broquerie this weekend for more baseball action. Local teams include Mitchell and La Broquerie. Check out the schedule on the Baseball Manitoba Website

Mennonite Heritage Village Russslander Centennial – Sunday, July 16 

A 100-year celebration of Russlander in Manitoba is happening this weekend at the MHV, and it is an opportunity to learn about their history. The doors open at 9:30 AM. There will be a worship service at 10 AM and exhibit and village tours at 1 PM, 2 PM, and 3 PM. In addition to all the activities happening, there will also be plays and singing.