Blueberry Festival opening ceremonies
Face painting, a BBQ, speeches from dignitaries, and the cutting of a ceremonial ribbon were all part of the opening ceremonies which helped kick off Sioux Lookout’s 37 Annual Blueberry Festival on August 2.
From left: Blueberry Festival coordinators Hannah Willms and Maddie Mesich, Sioux Lookout Chamber of Commerce President Katie Positano, Kiiwetinoong MPP Sol Mamakwa, Kenora MP Bob Nault, Sioux Lookout Mayor Doug Lawrance, Blueberry Festival mascot Blueberry Bert, Blueberry Festival President Dori Hopko and Blueberry Festival Director Charron Sippola.