MARATHON, ON – Summerfest organization is in full swing; part of this year’s new look includes a new logo and website to help attract new participants and out-of-town friends and to give people an idea of what Marathon Summerfest [Read more]
MARATHON, ON – When Marathon business ownser Andre Paris first suggested organizing a 10-day festival, many people thought that he might have been biting off more than he could chew but Marathon Summerfest 2010 was a huge success. Since [Read more]
MARATHON, ON – This Friday, July 9th the Marathon Gymnastics Club hosted two consecutive Youth Dances at the Moose Hall; the first was from 6:30 – 7:45 pm for children up to Grade 3, the 2nd from 8 – 11pm was for kids from Grades 4 [Read more]
Summerfest High Tea a great success by Karina Hunter (Photos courtesy of Christina Welch, Lakeview Manor B&B) MARATHON, ON –2010. Lakeview Manor Bed & Breakfast planned 2 separate sittings for their high tea July 5th, they were such a [Read more]
Summerfest Turns back the clock to the 1960’s and drive-in Theatre fun! MARATHON, ON – Tuesday, July 6th Summerfest organizer Andre Paris and Marathon A & W Owner Lori Martineau partnered to give turn back the clock for a 60’s [Read more]
Marathon Summerfest’s 2010 Top 10 winners in Fish Derby 6 year old Ethan Desmoulins surprised everyone realing in the winner on day one, a 13.69 lbs Lake Trout. Desmoulin was rewarded $5,000 for his efforts. Taylor Angers, 13.1 [Read more]
2010 Marathon Summerfest Dance MARATHON, ON – Saturday, July3rd residents from Marathon welcomed neighbours from Pic River, Manitouwadge and Terrace Bay as well as the participants of the Fish Derby being held in Marathon this weekend to [Read more]
MARATHON, ON – Sat.July 3rd,2010. The Summerfest Fish Derby continued today, with the first day on the water for anglers who came from accross the Northshore and the US joining the many locals participatig. Many boats were challenged [Read more]
Thanks to Market Organizer, Ashley Riendeau, for sharing details and great photos from this event. MARATHON, ON – Saturday, July 3rd residents from across the Northshore visited Marathon to enjoy the Summerfest Open Air Market. Hwy 627 kept [Read more]
MARATHON, ON – July 2nd 2010 – What many are predicting will be the ‘Northshore’s biggest party of 2010″ began today with a parade from the Curling Club ending in the parking lot of the Superior Place Mall. More than [Read more]
As part of the Marathon Summerfest celebrations, the Marathon & District Museum is challenging YOU to a Historic Scavenger Hunt. What is a Historic Scavenger Hunt you say? Well, the questions are all associated with Marathon’s history, the [Read more]
The Summerfest team, volunteers from businesses and organizations throughout Marathon, held their last meeting this week. It seems that everything continues to be on track for an incredible 10 days of festivities which will kick off tomorrow with [Read more]
MORE VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! MARATHON, ON – Marathon’s biggest party in years is just around the corner and organizers are digging deep to pull it all together; they met this week to discuss last minute details, dotting the i’s and [Read more]
Information & Photos courtesy of Tyler Davis (Crossover Video & Games) MARATHON, ON – During Marathon Summerfest, Crossover Video & Games teamed up with the Marathon Theatre to bring Marathon gamers the opportunity to play their [Read more]
TYLER REMEMBERS 2012 Where did the year go? It seems like just yesterday that I was writing our 2011 review and now another year is in the books. I know I’ve said this before, but we could not have gotten through another year without all of our [Read more]
