Harrison Park
9 a.m. - Light breakfast/coffee (while quantities last) and mingle
11 a.m. – Greetings and ringing in ceremony by Bruce C. Kruger, Crier of the Emancipation with escort Lynn Kruger, commemorative celebration and about the Black History Cairn by Bonita Johnson-deMatteis and gospel music by Gael Miller-Jackson
Noon – 6 p.m. – Welcome by Jeff Smith, Chair
Greetings by Alex Ruff, Member of Parliament, Bruce-Grey-Owen Sound and Ian Boddy, Mayor of Owen Sound
Blessing and acknowledgement by Evangelist Valerie Tillman
Entertainment by the Trevor MacKenzie Band, Blackburn and the Sattalites
Special guests include Bobby Dean Blackburn and Liberty Silver
Displays, food vendors, races and other activities
This event is free. Donations are welcome and appreciated.
WE LOOK FORWARD TO REUNITING WITH EVERYONE AND CELEBRATING THE 160TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE EMANCIPATION PICNIC/FESTIVAL!