Events celebrating Capreol's 100th birthday have been going on all year, but they culminate this weekend with Capreol Days, a community festival which runs Aug. 3-5.
“It's basically our homecoming week, where people are travelling from all over to come back to visit with family and friends,” said Capreol Days organizer Lynn Mazzuca.
That includes 10 descendants of Frederick Chase Capreol (1803-1886), after whom the town was named. Capreol was the man chiefly responsible for the idea of building railways in Ontario. The township was initially named after Capreol, and the town's founder, Frank Joseph Dennie, suggested naming the town after the township.The Town of Capreol was incorporated in 1918, 100 years ago.
This year, Capreol Days festivities have included a golf tournament and dinner and a show Friday, an outdoor festival including a variety of vendors, children’s activities and live music Saturday. Tomorrow, the celebration wraps up with a memory walk at the cemetery, the opening of the new splash pad and live music in the evening. Fireworks have been cancelled due to the fire ban.
Saturday, August 4 (evening)
6 p.m.: The Legion kitchen will be serving a variety of food throughout the day, with a barbecue beginning at 6 p.m.
8 p.m.: River Valley with Kevin Russel
Sunday, August 5
Sunday Market in the Legion parking lot
Noon: Parade of champions for anyone who participated in sports in Capreol. Parage begins at the Museum annex
1 p.m.: Memory Walk (Capreol Cemetery). There will be a free lunch at the walk that will include sausage on a bun. Music will be provided by Capreol choir, Angel Boyle and Virginia McDonald. Tony Skopyk has published a memory book; donations to the Underground Sprinkler System would be greatly appreciated. Those attending are asked to park their cars outside gates. A golf cart will be available for assistance.
3:30 p.m.: Official opening of the new splash pad (Doug Mohns Park).
Silent auction at the Capreol Arena –hosted by Matt Del Papa
Pasta Dinner hosted by Catholic Women’s League & Knights of Columbus (Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church). $20 for adults, $10 for children 10 & under. Call (705) 858-1866 for tickets.
Evening: The Back Road Brothers provide music at the riverfront. Sponsored by the Capreol 100th Committee & Capreol Days (Riverfront park)
