Beausejour residents can mark October 3 on their calendars for the second annual Polkamania at the Brokenhead River Community Hall. The community event is organized by the Beausejour Brokenhead Development Corporation, also known as BBDC, which has served the Beausejour–Brokenhead area for over 30 years. The hall is located at 320 Veterans Lane and will host the all-day celebration.
Polkamania is one of several events scheduled for that Saturday in Beausejour. The community calendar also lists a Scarecrow Fest at the Beausejour Daylily Gardens from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., with contest categories for scariest, most creative, and a kids category for those 12 and under. Cash prizes will be awarded, and registration is free. Later in the day, the Beausejour Legion will hold a crib and meat draw starting at 1 p.m.
The BBDC formed in 1986 through a partnership between the Town of Beausejour and the Rural Municipality of Brokenhead. The non-profit focuses on attracting investment and promoting regional growth, and it operates the community events calendar where Polkamania is listed. Beausejour sits in eastern Manitoba and is known as a gateway to Whiteshell Provincial Park, which draws visitors to the area throughout the year.
While Polkamania is still a new addition to the fall lineup, its return suggests the event is becoming a local tradition. The Brokenhead River Community Hall has hosted a variety of gatherings, and the addition of Polkamania gives residents another reason to gather as the season changes. Details about specific programming for the event are available through the community events calendar.
