92nd Annual Douro Doings A Go After Two-Year Hiatus

The ‘Douro Doings’ will take place this year on Sept. 5, after having cancelled the regular event two years in a row due to COVID-19.

Douro Doings 2014. Photo by Annette Dunford.

What began in 1929 as the ‘Social’ has since become the ‘Douro Doings’ and see’s about 3,000 attendees over Labour Day weekend.

Fast Ball, Slow Pitch and Horseshoe tournaments will run all weekend at the Douro Ball Park, with the majority of events happening on Monday.

Monday’s events at the Ball Park:

The Car and Truck Show will run from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

10K Race will begin at 10 a.m.

Children’s games and entertainment will run all day

A snack bar will be on site all weekend.

Monday at St. Joseph Parish Hall:

Roast Beef Dinner will run from 3 - 6 p.m. with live entertainment. Tickets are $20 for adults, $10 for children (6-12) children 5 and under eat for free. Tickets can be purchased at the door.

The Quilt Raffle will begin at 6 p.m. There are approximately 20 handmade quilts up for grabs. There are also secondary prizes available.

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