WEYBURN - The Weyburn Rotary Carol Festival is gearing up for the 71st annual edition on Sunday, Dec. 1 at Grace United Church.
The performances will be at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m., with a prelude at 1:45 and 6:45 p.m.
The Annual Festival of Carols began in 1956 and was hosted by the Quota Club of Weyburn. Rotary began hosting the Carol Festival in 2022 after the Quota Club was discontinued and is proud to be hosting the 71st annual Carol Festival.
Each year choirs come and perform Christmas carols for the public. Just before the preludes begin, there is a slideshow of photos of past Carol Festivals. The prelude for both performances are played by Colleen Weimer and Gail Murray. Community singing begins and then is followed by the program.
“It is a wonderful day of music and really does mark the beginning of the Christmas season. Weyburn is very supportive of this annual event, and we are thankful to both the musicians and the audiences,” said Heather Sidloski of the Weyburn Rotary Club.
A silver collection is taken at the door. This money is used by Rotary in their various projects, such as the Weyburn Rotary Music Festival, Weyburn Minor Hockey, Weyburn Care-a-Van, Inclusion Weyburn, Weyburn Legion, Envision Counseling, Salvation Army, Canadian Mental Health Association, Weyburn Group Home, Weyburn summer swim program, SE Regional College bursary, Weyburn Comprehensive School academic scholarships, and the Family Place.
“We are looking for groups and individuals to perform at the Carol Festival,” said Sidloski. Any musician who is interested in contributing can contact Sidloski @ 306-861-2837 or by email at [email protected].
