A New Beginning

Hello everyone!

It is a new beginning for SaskatchewFUN!

Just over a year has passed since "Saskatchewan's Biggest Housewarming Party Ever!" in Kipling. Kyle MacDonald, the Red Paperclip Guy has a great new book about his whole adventure. The spirit of that event has continued in our province and many more fun events have taken place. Saskatchewan has thousands of fun activities each year and of course there are the one time or rare events such as, the Rolling Stones Concert in Regina, The RCMP Musical Ride performing all over the province and even another Top 12 Finalist on Canadian Idol, Matt Rapley. One of the best upcoming events for sports fans is of course the Saskatchewan RoughRiders Home Playoff Game, hosting the Western Semi Final of the CFL.

This blog will attempt to tie together as many events as possible in Saskatchewan. The goal is to make it a great information source for our great province. Imagine a blog that focuses on the best the province has to offer for things to do in Saskatchewan. We want you to tell us about your experiences and the events you take part in. Tell us what is happening in your community or with your organization. We want to show the world our brand of fun - SaskatchewFUN!

This summer, the intention to open a new museum was announced in Estevan. This museum is the first of its kind in North America and a Toronto based production company has already featured it in their new series "TV Made Me Do It". The show will air on TVTropolis in early 2008. Check out the museum at http://www.cccrm.ca/ and for further information go to http://www.cccrn.ca/

And Remember to check back often for FUN Saskatchewan videos like this.


Now That is what I call SaskatchewFUN!

The house warming party was a HUGE success! Good times were had by all. We would like to congratulate Nolan Hubbard who was the winner of the role in Donna on Demand. Nolan worked hard to win this role so everyone please wish him well.
One other big announcement is Kyle and Dom are getting married! So come back to Kipling for their wedding next year.
I hope that everyone who came to Kipling had a wonderful time!
If you would like to see photos of the event please visit Kyle's site at www.oneredpaperclip.blogspot.com

IT'S FRIDAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Today is the big start to Saskatchewan's biggest house party ever! We have had people pulling into town since Wednesday night.

Just a reminder that when you get into Kipling please go to the visitor centre on the corner of 6th ave and main street. There you can get all the information you need for the weekend.

Kyle and Dom arrived in Kipling last night. They have unpacked there car and are getting ready for their biggest house warming party! Remember don't bring presents bring a friend!

There has been a bit of a change for our auditions. If you are wanting to audition for the Donna On Demand role this can only be done on Saturday Sept. 2 from 2pm until 6pm. BUT and here is the big BUT if you would like to audition for the "general" casting call we have opened up more spots!! Friday from 5pm until 9pm you will be able to audition for future roles, of course you must still buy a wrist band to audition!! Also on Saturday from 10am until 2pm general auditions will take place again! For all of you who are wondering what the audition will be like it will be a cold read.

To get all the information for the weekend please stop at the visitor centre. This is on the corner of 6th ave and main street. Right where the four way stop is. There you can buy your wrist band for the weekend, get a map of all the events (including the audition place!) and a camping spot.

For those of you coming to Kipling for Friday afternoon their is going to be a steak supper at the legion hall, which is the back of the visitor's centre. I have heard that it is going to be a really good supper so make sure you check it out! Also make sure you check out all the great food that will have on Saturday and Sunday on main street and at the Kipling Arena.

We will see you all here this weekend. There might even be an unexpected surprise!

Just an update on the accommodations part. All we have left is camping. If you would like to reserve a spot please email your contact information to : saskatchewfun@yahoo.ca
or call 306-736-8399 and leave a message with your name, phone number and nights you will be staying.

Saskatchewan's Biggest House Party Ever!
MOVIE AUDITIONS-- I know that there is a lot of people out there who would like to audition for the movie roll. This can be done on Sept. 2 from 2pm until 6pm. Cost will be $20.00 gate fee for people 19 and over. At the auditions you will be asked to make a donation that will go towards Kipling Parks and Rec. Auditions will be held at the Kipling Community Centre. List of the Events taking place on the Sept. Long Weekend.

FRIDAY SEPT. 1

--A central head quarters will be set up where you can purchase wrist bands, find out where parking is, where auditions are going to be held and any other information you will need. The Head Quarters will be on Main Street on the corner of main street and sixth avenue(four way stop on this corner). It will be open from 9am until 9pm Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

--5pm until 11pm Campground will be open, in the campground area we will have 24hour security.

--8pm until 2am Beer Gardens will be open in the Kipling arena. DJ music by Bobbie Brunell

SATURDAY SEPT. 2

--8am Pancake Breakfast done by the Health Foundation

--9am until 1pm Mary Balogh Book Signing at Pharmasave

--2pm until 6pm Audtions for movie roll--Community Centre

--10am until 6pm Kids Play area--behind/beside high school (jumping castles, oversized games)

--9am until 5pm Sidewalk Sales/Store Sales

--9am until 9pm Street Performers/Buskers/Clowns

--9am until 9pm Food Vendors

--9am until 9pm Sasktel Hot Air Balloon in the Elementary School Grounds

--9am until 9pm Displays of Farm Machinery

--5pm until 9pm Camp ground gate open

--7pm until 9pm Audtion Finals at the Community Centre everyone welcome to watch and cheer

--2pm until 9pm Entertainment throughout the day including Jody Gnant, Wolf Creek, StillSeed( http://www.stillseed.com/ )

-- starting around 9pm outdoor movie theatre will be playing two movies Car Pool Guy and Santa Trap.

--9:30pm until 1:30am Butterfinger playing in Beer Gardens (Saskatoon based band)

SUNDAY SETP. 3RD

--8am Pancake Breakfast--put on by the Health Foundation

--10:30am until 11:30am Church Service

--10:00am until 2pm Kids play are (same as Saturday)

--9am until 9pm Street Performers/Buskers/Clowns

--9am until 9pm Food Vendors

--2pm until 8pm Main Program on Main Street Stage--White Bear Dancers, Jody Gnat, Club Tree House, Brad Johner and many more!

--2pm until 6pm Chitt Tronics TV will be set up. Will be airing the foot ball game Saskatchewan Roughriders VS Winnipeg Blue Bombers. Game starts at 5:30pm

--8 pm until 8:30 Fireworks by Kelly Kish

--2pm--2am Beer Gardens--No Entertaiment from 2pm to end of Main Stage Program

--9:30 until 1:30pm Alex Runions--local band in the Beer Gardens. Visit his website at http://www.alexrunions.com/

Cost for the event: Adults 19 and over $20.00

Tweens and Teens Age 11 to 18 $10.oo

Kids Age 10 and Under Free

Wrist bands are good for the whole weekend. Remember you must have a wrist band to enter these events : Kids play area and camp grounds, beer gardens, auditions and movie night. Sunday Concert area will also require a wrist band.

More Information of Saskatchewan Biggest House Warming Party Ever

Here are a few more details to report:
1. If you would like to camp in Kipling please send us an email with your name, phone number, number of people, and when you are going to be arriving to this email address: saskatchewfun@yahoo.ca. or call 306-736-8399 and leave a message with your details. We also have a list of people who would be willing to let you pitch a tent in their yard or offer their couch to you. Please use the same email address to book one of those places as well. If you would like to stay in a hotel there are two available to choose from. The Kipling Motor Inn still has single rooms available, you can call them to book a room at 306-736-2557. You can also stay at the Kenosee Inn phone number is 306-577-2099. Kenosee lake is located 50 KM out of Kipling and is a beautiful Provincial Park. There is also campling available there. Check out these links to learn more :http://www.virtualsk.com/current_issue/moose_mountain_park.html
http://www.kenoseeinn.com/index.php?p=5
If those are booked and you still need a place to stay Regina, SK is the next closest place and there are many hotels there.

2. Auditions will be held on Saturday Sept. 2 in Kipling from 9am until 1pm. To audition you will have to purchase a wrist band to enter the weekend festivities. This wrist band will let you into the whole event for Friday, Saturday and Sunday. You will also then be asked for a donation when you audition that will go to Kipling Parks and Rec. These are going to be taped auditions and will be the property of Public Media Works. On Saturday night the top 5 women and the top 5 men will be asked to do a second audition in front of a crowd. This will be the "pop" idol style and the crowd will have a chance to cheer for the best one! So bring your cheering voices and good luck to all that would like to audition!

3. Sunday night there is going to be a big fireworks display. We promise that it is going to be a great show!

4. There will be beer gardens on Friday night, Saturday night and Sunday. Friday and Saturday we will be having live entertainment. Remember legal drinking age in Saskatchewan is 19. Saturday night Butterfinger will be taking the stage in the Beer Gardens from 9:30pm until 1:00am. If you would like to know more about them visit their website at http://www.smoothlikebuttah.com/
On Saturday and Sunday afternoon we are going to be blocking off the street to "pedestrians" only (which is also in front of Kyle's house) We will be having live bands playing all day including Brad Johnner, who is from South East Saskatchewan, he will be playing on Sunday afternoon. Check out his website at http://www.bradjohner.com/ We are also going to be featuring many other bands including Jody Gnant, http://www.jodygnant.com/ on Saturday afternoon and Sunday afternoon.

5. On Saturday and Sunday there is going to be numerous things to do for the children. Dino Bounce is going to be brining out a great set up for the kids, including some great oversized games for everyone, including those who are kids at heart! Sasktel will also be setting up their hotair balloon. So if you always wanted to go on a hotair balloon ride you can at Saskatchewan's Biggest House Party!

6. If that isn't enough for you to do, we are also going to be bringing in an outdoor movie theatre, which will be featuring Corbin Berson movies, of course we will make sure that they are G rated so that everyone can enjoy the movies! This event will take place on Saturday night, remember to bring a lawn chair or a blanket to sit on as seating will not be provided.

7. For food, there is going to be local vendors selling food on the streets, but we also have three other restaurants in town. Kipling Motor Inn, The Den, and NG's which has Chinese food and Western food. So don't worry there are many places to eat and enjoy the weekend! Also on Sunday and Monday morning there will be a pancake breakfast for everyone to enjoy.

8. There is going to be many souvenirs to buy including the T-shirts from Kyle's T-shirt contest, Town of Kipling pins with red paperclips and much more. Make sure that you check out the local businesses in town. I will post a list of the local business with the merchandise.

9. We will have people wearing red shirts during the event. These people are the people that you track down when you have a question or concern. Remember this is a family event and we want EVERYONE to have fun!

10. Kipling has a great golf course so if you like golfing you might want to bring your golf clubs and check it out. Cart rentals are also available. If you would like more information please call 306-736-8220.