🍀 BRK invites you to a grand Irish Pub Night! 🍀

We’ll be serving up the true spirit of Ireland with toe-tapping traditional Irish music by Lindsey Bart & Friends — featuring🎵 David Strang on concertina🎻 Cathy Rainer on fiddle🎶 Corey Ticknor on mandolin🎸 and Lindsey Bart on guitar.

You’ll be treated to a hearty pub supper of Guinness Irish stew with all the trimmings — the kind that’ll warm your belly and your heart.

This merry night of music and good cheer is brought to you in proud partnership with Golden Prairie Arts Council, MrG Productions (Gord Laschuk, song stylist), Carman Legion Branch Ladies Auxiliary, and the Carman Royal Canadian Legion.

So grab your friends, bring your best craic, and let’s make the Boyne sing! Sláinte to river love, good company, and an event to remember!

Please join us for a "bugtacular" evening with John Gavloski our renowned entomologist. John is an extension entomologist with Manitoba Agriculture, Food and Rural Development in Carman.  He conducts monitoring programs for some of Manitoba's major insect pests and provides information on insects and insect management to producers and those working in agriculture.  He has worked for Manitoba Agriculture, Food and Rural Development since 1997. John has a bachelor’s degree in environmental biology and a M. Sc. in entomology from the University of Guelph, and completed his Ph.D. in the department of entomology at the University of Manitoba. Aside from entomology, John also enjoys running, hiking, and is a leader with Scouts Canada. Bring a friend!

⚓️ Hoist the sails ‘n mark yer maps, mateys! On Sept. 13, 2025, the shores o’ Carman shall be alive with cannon fire, laughter, ‘n the roar o’ the crowd as World Rivers Day makes port at Ryall Park. Whether ye be a daring river rogue joinin’ the Poker Derby upon the Boyne, or a scallywag stickin’ to dry land in the Landlubbers’ Derby, there be games ‘n treasure fer every soul.

🚢 Seek yer fortune in the Treasure Hunt, let the wee deckhands bounce aboard the Pirate Ship Castle, ‘n marvel at the gleamin’ land vessels in the Car Club’s Wheels Show. Plunder the Treasure Chest Market, feast like kings at the food trucks, ‘n lift a tankard at the Pirate Pub come sundown.

🎶 As night falls, the J-Doe Trio will strike up their shanties, fillin’ the Carman Legion with song, stomp, ‘n cheer.

So don yer best buccaneer garb, polish yer cutlass, ‘n join the crew — fer on this day, all be pirates, river folk, ‘n merry makers alike. Shiver me timbers, it’ll be a grand adventure!

Wine, Appetizers & Fashion

The décor was stunning in black and white, gold and wisteria, natural blossoms and twinkling lights. The evening had a solemn overtone as the event supported the education and awareness of domestic violence. The speakers: Lisa Lehmann from Carman Wellness Connections and Ange Braun from Genesis House spoke of the need for this much too prevalent issue to be brought forward into mainstream discussions.

The event remained a very social and fun evening highlighted by a Fashion Show which was organized by Communities in Bloom. Local retailers and models displayed both practical and fun apparel narrated by the always delightful Judy McGregor.

Appetizers and beverages were plentiful, and conversations echoed throughout the large room at Active Living Center. Auctions and Raffles supported the successful fund-raising effort of Boyne River Keepers and Communities in Bloom. 

Funds raised are directed towards the establishment of a Domestic Violence Education and Awareness Endowment Fund through Carman Area Foundation and towards the completion of the Friends and Family Playground in north Carman.

We wish to thank our volunteers for the tremendous assistance in staging this event.

It was a cool and rainy day on Sept 23, 2023 when the Boyne River Keepers and Chamber of Commerce celebrated World Rivers Day, but it did not deter the 50+ pirates from coming out for our 3rd Parade of Pirates Poker Derby.

The  Treasure Chest Market moved under the protection of the Ryall Park Bandstand where we listened to Gord Laschuk, participated in a costume contest and purchased lots of goodies from the vendors and community groups.

The Carman and Community Chamber of Commerce put on a treasure hunt in the downtown that the kids totally enjoyed.

The winner of the Poker Derby was Heather Russell from Winnipeg. It was her 2rd year participating with a borrowed kayak so she was very pleased to take home the grand prize of a 10’ Pelican Kayak. Second prize of a disc golf set went to Amanda Rheault . 

The costume judging was organized by Toews Printing top prize was award by Maxine Toews to Cora Peterson.

We all had a great time and want to thank the many volunteers as well as the pirates who came out to help with Poker stations, parking, promotion, and at the Treasure Chest Market.

The Parade Of Pirates Poker Derby: a Pirate-themed free family friendly Poker Derby

Treasure Chest Market: local vendors and community group information tables

Treasure Chest Sidewalk Sale: Local businesses and restaurants present a town wide sidewalk sale.

Entertainment and kids activities: Treasure Hunt downtown, The Flattops Band and more.

Great Prizes!

Winners of the day included:

Olivia Kletke took first prize of a 10 ft Pelican Kayak, paddle and lifejacket with 4 Queens in the Poker Derby

Dwier Termeer won 100$ Chamber Bucks for second prize with a diamond flush.

The Treasure Hunt Winners -coming soon

The 50-50 draw was won by Chris Memme

Meet at the Trestle Bridge Launch just south of the elementary school to join the community paddle night. Every Monday!

An Elegant Evening of Wine, Appetizers + Socializing Join us for an evening of fun, fashion and food with Entertainment by The Rainy Day Apparel

bursting into Spring with a Fashion Show

Silent Auction + Raffle in support of the proposed Ryall Park River Launch

Last year, the raffle, silent auction, donations and ticket sales brought us a profit of $9669 that will support the new launch. For more information please see About/Projects

Event Schedule

6:15pm - Doors Open

7:30pm - Fashion show

10:00pm - Prizes awarded

11:00pm - Event concludes

1PM: River Parade

Ahoy! Dress up and participate in yer watercraft or stay a landlover 'n watch from the riverbank or bridges

2:30-4:30PM: Art in Ryall park

Everyone of all ages are invited to join Nigel Bart of GPAC in creating a collaborative work of art honouring our beautiful Boyne River.

Read more about it on our news page

An Elegant Evening of Wine, Appetizers + Socializing with Entertainment by The Rainy Day Apparel

Silent Auction + Raffle in support of the new launch

We broke out of the pandemic and had a blast!! Beautiful ladies, beautiful prizes, and beautiful music.

The raffle, silent auction, donations and ticket sales brought us a profit of 9669$ that will be used for the proposed new Ryall Park River Launch. For more information please see About/Projects

The best part of this evening was coming out of isolation and reconnecting.