Your Sunset Country Events Round‑Up
February 5–11
This week in Sunset Country brings a mix of markets, music, winter sport, and community fun. Below you’ll find events for the week of Feb 5–11.
Dryden
Valentine’s Day Market
Date: Saturday, February 7
Time: 9:30AM – 3PM
Location: DDAS Fairgrounds
Last‑minute Valentine’s finds from local makers, cards, treats, florals, and giftable crafts to make February 14 easy.
Event link: Valentine’s Market
Festival du Voyageur | Métis Tween Club
Date: Monday, February 9
Time: 3:30PM – 4:30PM
Location: 45 King St (Upstairs)
A themed, kid‑friendly nod to Festival du Voyageur, Canada’s largest Francophone winter festival, featuring Métis culture, activities, and winter fun tailored for tweens.
Event link: Metis Tween Club Festival du Voyageur
D.E.S. presents The McDades
Date: Tuesday, February 10
Time: 7:30pm – 10PM
Location: Dryden Regional Training Center
Juno & Canadian Folk Music Award–winning siblings Shannon, Solon & Jeremiah McDade blend Celtic‑rooted fire with jazz improvisation, energetic instrumentals and moving vocals in English and French.
Event link: D.E.S Presents | The McDades
Skate with the Dryden GM Ice Dogs
Date: Wednesday, Feb 11
Time: 6PM – 8PM
Location: Eagle River Outdoor Rink
Lace up for a community skate with the hometown Dryden GM Ice Dogs, bring the kids, snag some autographs, and hit the ice with the Dogs.
Event link: Skate w/ Dryden GM Ice Dogs
Sioux Lookout
Sioux Lookout Poker Derby Run
Date: Saturday, February 7
Time: 8AM – 10PM
Location: OPTA Clubhouse
A scenic snowmobile poker run through NWO backdrops, ride, draw your hands, and chase prizes while supporting local sled culture.
Event link: Poker Derby Run
Beginner Curling Drop‑In
Date: Sunday, February 8
Time: 5PM – 7PM
Location: Sioux Lookout Golf & Curling Club
New to curling? This friendly drop‑in covers the basics, delivery, sweeping, and simple strategy.
Event link: Beginner Curling Drop In
Red Lake
81st Annual Red Lake Ladies Curling Bonspiel
Date: February 5 – 8
Time: Schedule to be posted
Location: Red Lake Curling Club
A tradition more than eight decades strong, great hosts, social draws, and spirited competition. Pack the costumes and bring your A‑game.
Event link: Alphabet Bash
Ear Fall
No submitted events for this week.
That’s your Your Sunset Country guide for Feb 5–11. From skating with the home team and first‑time curling to markets and a nationally decorated touring act, there’s plenty to warm up your week.
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