Berry Picking Heavyweight Championship
July 21 @ 8:00 am – 3:00 pm
Ladies and gentlemen, gather ’round for the most anticipated event of the season: the Speqpeq7úw̓i / Saskatoon Berry Picking Heavyweight Championship! This is not just any competition—it’s a celebration of community, tradition, and the mighty speqpeq7úw̓i (saskatoon) berry.
Everybody is welcome (not just WLFN members).
Categories for golden age, adult, youth, and tiny tot, with big prizes awarded for:
Biggest Haul Cleanest Berries Most Traditionally Dressed Biggest Berry Best berry-picking hands Best Berry Picking Song
Registration starts at 8AM, and judging begins at 3PM. Come by for as long as you like, for some family friendly fun, and for a chance to win some great prizes!
Check in at the Tsqilye building in the Byron Louie Memorial Park, 301 Mission Road.
Berries collected will be transformed into delicious jams, jellies, teas, and more, for Elders and people-in-need in the community, and for traditional gift-giving at future cultural events. Let the berry picking begin!