The Mennonite Heritage Village in Steinbach is a 40-acre outdoor museum replicating a late-1800s Mennonite village. Featuring several historic sites including a windmill, blacksmith shop, the general store featuring local artisans, a traditional Mennonite restaurant and more, with plenty of field space on the premises. Open from May 1st to October 1st. Visitors can also explore the indoors at our year-round indoor museum, various exhibits and book & gift shop within the Village Centre.
Calendar Events of 2025
Saturday, February 15, 2025, 9:00am-8:00pm & Sunday, February 16, 2025, 12:00pm-8:00pm, Winter Carnival
Family activity days at the museum includes skating, tobogganing, sleigh rides, walking trails, games, and food.
Tuesday, April 8, 2025, Annual General Meeting, 6:00pm
Presentation of reports, approval of financial statements and election of board members. Open to the public.
Saturday, April 19, 2025, The Great Easter Egg Hunt 10:00am-2:00pm
Family activity day, including finding chocolate eggs all over the museum grounds.
Thursday, April 24, 2025, Volunteer Orientation, 7:00pm-9:00pm in auditorium.
An informational evening for new and current volunteers.
Saturday, April 26, 2025, MHV Spring Market
Details to follow. Check website.
Wednesday, May 1, 2025
Outdoor village and Livery Barn Restaurant open for the season.
Saturday, May 10, 2025, Manitoba Day celebration
Manitoba Day ceremony. Come celebrate Manitoba’s 155th birthday with us! Watch our website for more details.
Sunday, May 11, 2025, Mother’s Day Lunch Buffet
Take mom out for a Mennonite feast at the Livery Barn Restaurant.
Friday, May 23, 2025
Spring Gala Fundraising Banquet: Celebrate with us… 61 years of MHV, 151 years of Steinbach.
Friday, June 13 – Sunday, June 15, 2025, Summer in the City
Enjoy fresh homemade waffles at the MHV booth on Steinbach’s Main Street. Get to know the history of our city and region at the Heritage tent.
Saturday, June 21, 2025, Tractor Drive
16th Annual MHV tractor drive fundraiser.
Sunday, June 15, 2025
Father’s Day Lunch Buffet: Take dad out for a Mennonite feast at the Livery Barn Restaurant.
Tuesday, July 1, 2025, Canada Day
Canada Day opening ceremony and birthday cake. Enjoy tours, entertainment, rides, and lunch in the Livery Barn Restaurant.
July 7-11, 2025
Pioneer Day Camp for children ages 5-7
July 14-18, 2025
Pioneer Day Camp for children ages 8-10
July 21-25, 2025
Pioneer Day Camp an apprentice camp for youth ages 11-14
Saturday, July 26, 2025, Heritage Classic Car Show
Classic cars, up and down the Village Main Street. Enjoy dedicated workmanship and interesting stories.
Saturday, August 2 – Monday, August 4, 2025, Pioneer Days
Relive our Mennonite past through pioneer activities, steam powered threshing, music, and lots of good food. Our biggest event of the year!
August 11-15, 2025
Pioneer Day Camp for children ages 7-11
August 16, 2025, Peace Trek
4th annual MHV/Eden Foundation peer-to-peer fundraiser with cyclists doing the Peace Trail.
August 18-22, 2025
Pioneer Day Camp for children ages 7-11
Monday, September 1, 2025, Fall on the Farm
Experience harvest work, hearty food, corn on the cob, music, hog butchering, and pioneer demonstrations.
Tuesday, September 30, 2025, National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
A day to reflect on our relationships with Indigenous friends and neighbours.
Wednesday, October 1, 2025
Village grounds and Livery Barn Restaurant closed for season.
Thursday, October 2, 2025, Volunteer Appreciation, 7:00pm
If you have volunteered at MHV this year, you are invited to attend.
Saturday, November 1, 2025, Family Pumpkin Event.
Tentative
Saturday, November 8, 2025, Christmas Market
Christmas market, wagon rides, hot chocolate
Saturdays in December 2025 to February 2026
Winter in the Village: experience winter in the village with sleigh rides, coloured lights in the village, hot chocolate and more. Open until 8:00pm.
December 22, 2025 – January 5, 2026
Closed for Christmas/New Year
December 29-31, 2025
Mini Winter Day Camp: for ages 6-11