{"id":17223,"date":"2016-07-07T13:12:37","date_gmt":"2016-07-07T17:12:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/huntsville.dopperonline.ca\/?p=17223"},"modified":"2016-07-07T13:42:06","modified_gmt":"2016-07-07T17:42:06","slug":"its-an-event-packed-weekend-of-awesomeness-in-huntsville","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/doppleronline.ca\/huntsville\/its-an-event-packed-weekend-of-awesomeness-in-huntsville\/","title":{"rendered":"It’s an event-packed weekend of awesomeness in Huntsville"},"content":{"rendered":"
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It is one jam-packed weekend of fun for those lucky enough to be in Huntsville. In addition to our usual awesomeness, Huntsville is playing host to a number of special events this week. Here is a run down of what’s going on.<\/p>\n

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Rotary Dockfest<\/a><\/h5>\n

The 4th annual Rotary DockFest takes place Saturday July 9, from 8 am to 4 pm, along Huntsville\u2019s historic downtown waterfront. The day gets started with a pancake breakfast at River Mill Park beginning at 8 am. The parade of specially decorated bathtubs will begin making its way down the Main Street at 11 am. The first of three heats begins at noon with bathtubs furiously racing through obstacles on the Muskoka River as they make their way to the finish line.<\/p>\n

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The event will have something for everyone. There will be a Rotary BBQ, beer tent, arts and crafts for the little ones, as well as a bouncy castle and various other activities for kids. There will also be live music, creating the perfect atmosphere for a day of fun and excitement along Huntsville\u2019s waterfront.<\/p>\n

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A free fun-filled afternoon of interactive arts and crafts for kids of all ages happens in River Mill Park on Saturday as well, from 11 am to 2 pm. Staff of Camp Tawingo’s Day Program put on the event in support of the Festival of the Arts.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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IronKids<\/a><\/h5>\n

\"IronkidsCalling all kids from 3 years to 14 years of all abilities! Be a part of all of the festivities at the Ironman Muskoka celebrations! Saturday, July 9th registration starts at 8:30 AM. Starting at the Corner of Main & Centre Street in scenic Huntsville, the running distances are 500m (3 to 6 year olds at 10:10 AM) & 1 km (7 to 10 year olds at 10:15 AM) and 1 km (11-14 year olds at 10:20 AM). Costs $20 in advance, $25 on race day. Each IronKid will receive a t-shirt & finisher’s medal. To register visit www.spectatorinfo.ca<\/p>\n

The Limberlost Challenge<\/a><\/h5>\n

The sixth annual Limberlost Challenge takes place this Saturday July 9 at the Limberlost Forest and Wildlife Reserve. This picturesque race offers 14km, 28km, and 56km distance events. The race is capped at 500 participants and there are a few spots still available.<\/p>\n

The Limberlost Forest and Wildlife Reserve is the trail runner\u2019s dream with its challenging terrain that takes runners alongside pristine lakes, through a wetland with its tier of beaver dams, up and over some steep inclines and either tiptoeing or splashing through the occasional creek or mud hole.<\/p>\n

The Limberlost Forest and Wildlife Reserve<\/a> is on South Limberlost Road,
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Watch this video and be inspired.
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