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‘Super Saturday’ to jumpstart the holidays in Neepawa

By Casper Wehrhahn

December is right around the corner, and communities in the area are getting into the festive spirit. Neepawa is no exception to this, kicking off the holiday season with a “Super Saturday” this weekend on Nov. 29. Super Saturday officially unites many pre-existing events held in Neepawa on the last Saturday of November under one banner.

The day’s festivities begin with the return of a Christmas tradition spanning over 30 years in this community– the Glorious Christmas Wish Sale. The sale is being held at the Yellowhead Hall, starting at 10:00 a.m.

“This year’s sale is bigger than ever, with more than 50 vendors and of course photos with Santa. [We’re expecting close to 1,000 people through the doors],” Sisley enthused, noting that the sale has truly become a cornerstone event in Westman. “It’s one of the most recognized craft sales in the region, and the demand shows just how beloved it has become… The growth of the sale reflects not only the strength of our local artisans and businesses, but also the spirit of Neepawa itself– welcoming, creative, and community focused.”

Sisley added, “[The Wish Sale’s] longevity speaks to the incredible support of our community and the dedication of organizers who built such a strong foundation. I was fortunate to step into an event that was already extremely well run, and my role has simply been to continue that upward trajectory.”

The 2025 Wish Sale comes with an added twist, incorporating a Super Saturday Coupon book developed in partnership with several local businesses and organizations. The books will be handed out at the wish sale with attendees’ admission fee, and includes a variety of boons that are valid throughout the day.

“Over the past few years, we noticed how many community events were happening alongside the Glorious Christmas Wish Sale. We had been promoting them and encouraging visitors to explore everything Neepawa had to offer. A few local business owners and I started brainstorming ways to build on that momentum, and that’s how the idea of the Super Saturday Coupon came about,” said Sisley.

Sisley added, “The goal was simple: to kick off the Christmas shopping season by encouraging people to shop locally instead of turning to Amazon or traveling to Winnipeg or Brandon. Neepawa has so many unique businesses, and we wanted to highlight them with one-day-only deals that would draw people through their doors.”

Filling out the remainder of Super Saturday are:

• A free movie at the Roxy Theatre, at 2:00 p.m.

• The Parade of Lights, at 6:00 p.m.

• Free hot chocolate at the Gill & Schmall Dream Ride Park, courtesy of Hid’n Hollow and the Kin Club. Available during the parade.

• Photo opportunities with Jodi Baker Photography at the Dream Ride Park inside the #HometownNeepawa Snow Globe.

The globe was crafted by Katy Martin, Meaghan Peters, and the Community Youth Art Club, and installed by the Neepawa Men’s Shed.

Providing a final comment, Sisley stated, “We were fortunate to receive the From the Ground Up Grant to support community art projects like this one, and we’re really looking forward to seeing what comes next. It’s always inspiring to see how creative ideas can grow when the community gets behind them.”