Dauphin's Culture Days continue this weekend with a number of events.
Jean-Louis Guillas is one of the organizers of Dauphin Culture Days and says festivities begin Friday night with an open mic event at the Watson Arts Centre starting at 7 pm
"It is an ongoing series, but we are really happy to have it as part of Culture Days because it is that encouragement of amateurs or people who want to strut their artistic selves in Dauphin. We have to entertain ourselves and celebrate our own local people. And Gary does a fantastic job of encouraging new people and people to come back and refine their skills and just gain more confidence."
The other big event this weekend is the annual Yard Fringe bike tour, which begins from CN Park on Sunday afternoon at 1 p.m.
"We go to backyards and a couple of parks where something cultural happens. We keep it a secret as to exactly what happens, but there are some staples from year to year. There will be amateur drama. In the past, it has always been youth drama, but this year we are letting adults in on the drama game."
Guillas adds one exciting component to this year's Yard Fringe is a Viking Encampment.
"It will be set up in Vermillion Park from 10 am until later Sunday afternoon. They do a traditional encampment and also battle re-enactment,l which is so cool! And they are really into making their own weapons and all of that kind of stuff, so you can also learn about that. And they are also looking for new members."
Guillas adds they are expecting anywhere from 80-to 100 people to take part on their bikes, but maps and stop times will also be provided to anyone who wishes to drive to the Yard fringe stops.
