Selkirk Port Market

The Selkirk Port Market sponsored by Access Credit Union is a lunchtime destination for people to get outside and enjoy the summer at the Selkirk Waterfront. The market runs every Wednesday from July 23 – August 27 from 10 am – 2 pm rain or shine, except for when we need to close for safety during thunderstorms or other extreme weather. Bring a lunch or visit a food vendor on site and enjoy our city’s fantastic musicians perform.

The market features vendors selling vegetables, honey, home made jams, jellies and relish, home made baking, jewelry, soaps, clothing and accessories, hand painted wood signs, and authentic sports collectibles, just to name a few!

Busk Stop Program

One Busker will be featured each week from 11:30 am – 1:30 pm.

July 23 – To be Announced

July 30 – Made in the Shade

The "Made in the Shade Tio" holding their instruments including a guitar, banjo and a stand-up bass.

“Made in the Shade” features Barry, Terry, and Tim, a trio of talented local musicians who blend country, bluegrass, and vintage rock into their unique sound.

August 6 – Austen Croy

Austen Croy with a snowy background and a mountain

Austen Croy is a 16-year-old musician who has been playing guitar since the age of eight and performing publicly for the past few years. He has played at events and venues such as the Assiniboia Downs Spring Fair, N’Joy Café, the Petersfield Curling Club, and most recently, Holiday Alley. Austen enjoys performing country, folk, and a few original songs, and takes pride in sharing his music with family, friends, and his Interlake community.

August 13 – Kendra Grieger

Kendra Grieger holding a fiddle smiling at the camera

Kendra Grieger is a violin performance major in the Faculty of Music at the University of Manitoba. She has been playing since age five and loves to share her music with others. Although she studies classical music at school, she loves to fiddle and play music that connects with her audience. Kendra Grieger is a multi-instrumentalist who plays double-bass, electric bass, viola, oboe and piano. She teaches private violin and double bass lessons to students of all ages and she plays for various events in the Winnipeg area. She can be found on Instagram @dynamic_strings_

August 20 – Tim Osmond

Tim Osmond holding a banjo while sitting on a bench

Tim Osmond does his absolute darnedest to surround himself with music at all times. As well as being an accomplished Scruggs-style banjoist, his skills are put to work while finger-picking guitar and the Dobro. Tim takes his inspiration from the very roots of bluegrass and old‐time Appalachian music all the way to the variations on those themes he hears from his contemporaries, and brings them to the table each time he plays with the Manitoba bluegrass quintet The Stanley County Cut-Ups, The Spectacles trio, or as a solo performer. Tim has played at festivals and events from coast to coast in Canada since the turn of the century.

August 27 – Garth Reid

Garth Reid in front of the Selkirk Bridge

Garth is a life-long Selkirk resident who has been playing music since childhood. He has performed and/or recorded with the Muddy River Stringers in St Andrews and the Crash Test Dummies with a banjo track on their first album. Today he does covers of country hits and plays at jams and open mics throughout the Interlake.

United for Literacy Reading Tent

The United for Literacy (formally Frontier College) Reading Tent is back as well with two tents. Reading Tents aim to reduce the loss of knowledge and skills between the end of one school year and the beginning of the next. Focusing on literacy in a broad sense, the staff engage children in fun and inclusive activities based on diverse learning styles and reading levels. Reading Tent sessions engage learners in crafts, reading circles, movement-based activities, and end with participants selecting a free book to take home!

The Selkirk Fair Trade Steering Committee Booth

The Selkirk Fair Trade Steering Committee is happy to announce that they will be joining the market this summer! Stop by our booth for information about Fair Trade in Selkirk, how you can make a difference by shopping Fair Trade, learn about local businesses that sell fair trade products and sample some fair trade treats!

The Selkirk Heritage Advisory Committee Booth

The Selkirk Heritage Advisory Committee booth is a treasure trove containing the regions rich history. Here you can delve into stories of the past and discover the roots of Selkirk through artifacts, photos and oral history. Come on down and experience the vibrant past of Selkirk!

Check out a photo display of recent history where you might surprise yourself by finding photos of familiar events, family, friends, and more. Identify names and dates and share your memories and nostalgias with the Selkirk Museum!