Ogden 90th Anniversary

Ogden's 90th anniversary celebrations on August 13 and 14 were a huge success as these photos show. THANK YOU to the organizing committee, the heritage committee, our hosts Connie and Joachim Fricke and all the volunteers!

Free activities on Saturday: Artists' exhibition, guided tour of the hamlets, dance party with Mike Goudreau and his musicians, fireworks under the stars, launch and distribution of the booklet "A brief history of Ogden", produced by the Ogden Heritage Committee. This booklet, the result of two years of work and produced entirely by volunteers, has been given to citizens present on Saturday August 13 at the Fricke farm and on August 14 at Weir Park.

​Free activities on Sunday: Farmer's market, picnic, traditional music, clown and face painting for children, distribution of the booklet "A brief history of Ogden", a tour of the historic sites of the Dunn Reserve, the curious Southern Border Region: Surveyors, Pioneers, Astronomers, Smugglers and Quarrymen. 
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Saturday : Big mechoui under the big top. 

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Let’s Celebrate

Let's celebrate Ogden's 90th anniversary on August 13 and 14. Several free activities on the agenda!
 
Saturday, August 13 - Unless otherwise noted, all Saturday activities will be held at the Fricke Farm, 7370 Griffin Rd. Griffin (Route 247). Please note: no pets allowed, masks strongly recommended, water bottle filling equipment on site. Parking is limited, so carpooling is suggested.
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• 9:00am – 12:00  Historical visit of the hamlets. Departure from the Town Hall, 70 Ch. Ogden and return to the same place. Reservation by email at [email protected] or with Michel Hébert (438) 838-7120. Deadline August 8.
• 1:00pm – 4:00pm Distribution of the booklet "Nature and the old days" - produced by the Ogden Heritage Committee. This booklet, the result of two years of work, relates the history of our municipality and the surrounding area. It will be given to the citizens present (one copy per family).
• 1:30pm - 4:30pm Art exhibit and performance by internationally renowned cellist Erich Kory.
• 1:00pm - 4:00pm Distribution of the booklet "Nature and the old days" - produced by the Ogden Heritage Committee. This booklet, the result of two years of work, relates the history of our municipality and the surrounding area. It will be given to the citizens present (one copy per family). 
• 6:00pm – 8:00pm Mechoui (beef and pork) under the tent, bring your own glass and wine. A few tickets still available at [email protected]. Cost $25 per adult, $15 per child 10 and under.
• 8:00pm – 10:00pm Dance the night away with Mike Goudreau and his musicians, free, welcome to all.
• 10:00pm Fireworks under the stars, free, welcome to all.

Sunday, August 14th - Unless otherwise indicated, Sunday activities will take place at Weir Park, 2495 Ch. Cedarville.
Parking is limited, so carpooling is suggested.

• 9:00am – 4:00pm Bocce Tournament in front of Ogden Town Hall, (70 Ogden Road) 24 players only. Register by August 11 at [email protected] with "Bocce Tournament" in the subject line.
• 10:00am – 12:00pm Farmers' Market with traditional music by Mountain Folks. Quilt weaving and quilting, handmade wooden toys and knitting, unique jewelry, organic vegetables and jams from local berries, flower bouquets, biodegradable soap, fresh sourdough bread and coffee.
• 10:00am - 14:00pm Distribution of the "Nature and Old Times" booklet - produced by the Ogden Heritage Committee. This booklet, the result of two years of work, relates the history of our municipality and the surrounding area. It will be given to the citizens present (one copy per family). 
• Picnic for young and old all afternoon - bring your own picnic.
• 12:30pm – 2:00pm Face painting for children and clown animation.​
• 1:00pm Tour of the Dunn Reserve (Heritage Committee) - Join the tour of Ogden's Curious Southern Frontier Region: Surveyors, Pioneers, Astronomers, Smugglers and Quarrymen. Maximum number of participants: 12 people (12 years and older), approximate duration: 2.5 hours. Registration required at: [email protected] before August 8 (free activity). It is suggested to wear hiking shoes.

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Where to go

Calling all

We need many volunteers to direct traffic, ensure security, set up chairs and tables, etc. and to tidy up afterwards. Therefore, we ask all those who are willing to lend a hand to please get in touch with us at [email protected] or contact any member of the organizing committee listed below. Together, we can make of this an event to remember.

​Thank you to those who have already given their name and welcome to others who wish to do the same. 
 
Jean-Blaise Bourque, Françoise Cloutier, Marie-Andrée Courval, Connie Fricke, Joachim Fricke, Michel Hébert, Christiane Quirion​

Thank you to our partners

With the participation of the Government of Canana