CENTENNIAL FESTIVAL
September 6, 2025
11:00 am to 3:00 pm
Providence Main Campus
10 College Crescent, Otterburne
This event is open to our Prov community as well as the general public. Come out for a family friendly, on-campus festival that offers something for everyone—a lineup of music, food trucks, bouncy castles, face painting, campus tours and so much more. Providence students, alumni, friends and guests will come together to enjoy a festive atmosphere filled with nostalgia and joy. This informal celebration captures the spirit of community and the rich history of Providence, highlighting its century-long journey in a fun, interactive way.
Event Highlights
Live Music
An unbelievable music line-up featuring local Southern MB bands such as Brandon Post & Trio, Amy Peters & Friends, and Joel & Howard Jolly!
Family Fun
Food trucks · Ice cream · Bouncy castles · Wagon rides · Face painting · Self-guided campus tour—and so much more!
Soccer Games & More!
Pilots vs. USB soccer games · Harv’s Air flyover · Alumni connection hub & faculty storytelling
You’ll be redirected to the Centennial Festival Facebook page.
More to Explore!
Beyond live music, family fun, and thrilling soccer matches, don’t miss:
Meet OTTO the Otter, Prov’s new mascot
Explore campus on the self-guided tour and grab a kids’ passport at the Welcome Booth to collect stickers along the way
Celebrate 100 years of Prov at a special ceremony with cake
Connect with alumni, past faculty and friends at the exclusive alumni connection hub
Discover educational pop-ups—where university professors share their passions through hands-on fun like courtyard haikus, campus nature walks, microscope magic for kids, and other delightful surprises
Enjoy food trucks, Perk coffee, lemonade, ice cream, cotton candy and other tasty treats
A full schedule of festival activities to come.
Places to Stay for the Celebration
Book a Hotel
Days Inn Steinbach
75 PTH 12 North, Steinbach, MB
Discount Rate: $140.00 plus tax for a standard room with two queen beds
Delta Hotels by Marriott
350 St. Mary Ave, Winnipeg, MB
Promo code is 13938. Their discounted standard two queen room is $209/night (compared to $285 reg price).
Book a Campground
Parc Carillon Campground
555 Hébert Ave, St Pierre-Jolys, MB
Cheyenne Park
553 PR 305 West, Ste. Agathe, MB
Arrowhead RV Park
1375A Major Trail, Ile des Chênes, MB
