Dear readers,
As we head deeper into the summer season, allow me to divulge to you readers about the great, local events shining upon us this summer! I had the honour of interviewing Aishmeen Brar and Kaitlyn Peña, the student organizers of the 22nd Annual Golf Tournament.
Without further ado, I present the July Scoop: Summer, Local Events, and Golf!
Summer with the 22nd Annual Golf Tournament
It’s that time of the year again! The CSA’s annual summer event is back on, bringing you both fun and business. Do you know what it is?
It’s the 22nd Annual Golf Tournament!
Intended to foster a unique link between Asper students and corporate representatives, the 22nd Annual Golf Tournament is the perfect opportunity for students to bring their A-game in both golfing and networking! On August 7, students will get to enjoy a catered lunch and dinner, with a round of 9-hole golf sandwiched between. It’ll be completely held at the Bridges Golf Course.
The 22nd Annual Golf Tournament is a casual event, so even if you’re not the most experienced golfer or networker, attending this event will be sure to be fun and worth your time.
Here are Aishmeen and Kaitlyn, the students bringing this event to life!
Entering her second year of Asper and wishing to double major in Accounting and Business Analytics is Aishmeen Brar, one of two External Events Coordinators of the Asper Commerce Students’ Association (CSA). Having been part of the Junior Achievement program when she was younger, Aishmeen enjoys both the hustle of coordinating events and the social aspects of her roles, which is what led her to Asper, and eventually to the CSA.
Kaitlyn Peña is also entering her second year of Asper, looking into double majoring in Accounting and Finance, and an External Events Coordinator as well. Her passion for volunteering began in high school when she became involved in student council for the four-year duration. For Kaitlyn, it’s no surprise that she would continue planning events and connecting with the community. CSA was the perfect next-step for her to grow her skills.
As a two-person team, Aishmeen and Kaitlyn organize the 22nd Annual Golf Tournament in summer, as well as Take a Student to Eat (TASTE) in fall to early winter. That includes doing tasks such as marketing, budgeting, securing venues, and creating partnerships and connections between students and corporate representatives. Overarching these events are the opportunities for students to hone their professional development skills.
For Aishmeen and Kaitlyn, organizing the 22nd Annual Golf Tournament has been a great experience.
“The resources from past years and our Vice President have been really helpful. It is very exciting to see things fall into place, now that the tournament is approaching.” – Aishmeen Brar, External Events Coordinator 2025-2026
Bridges Golf Course has always been the CSA’s venue partner since the Annual Golf Tournament began over twenty summers ago. As to continue this rich and long-lasting partnership, Bridges Golf Course is the venue for the 22nd year. Additionally, company representatives from organizations such as Richardson, MNP, Western Financial, KPMG, Birchwood, CIBC, Deloitte, PwC, The Associates, and IntegrationWorx will be attending and golfing.
Aishmeen and Kaitlyn are expecting an even split of students and corporate representatives to attend this event. That means that everyone attending will get an equal chance to network and have fun with both students and company representatives alike!
What makes the golf tournament unique as a networking event are the event day hours, casual setting, and catered lunch and dinner. As it runs for six and a half hours from 2:00 pm to 8:30 pm, attendees will get the exclusive opportunity to connect with peers and business professionals in a casual, non-traditional setting of the open-field golf course—and of course, enjoy the catered lunch and dinner!
Look forward to Firehouse Subs, Umaido donuts, and Redbull for lunch and snacks. And if you stick around for the dinner, I hear there may be a delicious buffet catered by the Bridges Golf Course, plus prizes from local Winnipeg businesses for the tournament winners!
This is all to say that the 22nd Annual Golf Tournament is truly one of a kind. It would be a shame to miss out on this if you’re looking to add a sprinkle of fun, good food, and long-lasting connections to your summer, whether it’s with friends or company representatives.
“The golf tournament is the perfect place for students to get a chance to present themselves to corporate reps and open doors to their future.” – Kaitlyn Peña, External Events Coordinator 2025-2026
Aishmeen and Kaitlyn are excited to see the fruits of their labour come together on event day, working out logistics and set-up and seeing everyone connect and build lasting connections!
Tickets to the 22nd Annual Golf Tournament are available for purchase here on Eventbrite. They’re $50.00 plus tax per ticket, and that’s a great deal for the lunch, dinner, golf, and event experience! Be sure to block your calendars and prepare your golfing outfits.
Note that these tickets are only open to Asper students.
Visit Local Winnipeg Events This Summer!
Summer can get quite boring, even when it seems like you have all the time in the world. The days can start to mash together and you might even feel like you’ve ran out of things to do… but that’s absolutely not true! When I think of summer in Winnipeg, I think of the outdoors, fun activities, and local events. There is plenty to do here, and all you need is a little bit of web browsing, social media sleuthing, or word-of-mouth to discover what your next fun activity or event will be!
To save you the trouble, I’ve compiled a list of upcoming local events to visit and fun activities to try out this summer! There are a variety of classic, cultural, and fun things for you to enjoy, by yourself, with friends, or with family!
Winnipeg Fringe Festival | July 16 to 27, 2025
If you’re a fan of theatre, check out the Winnipeg Fringe Festival happening until July 27! There are over a hundred shows from 26 venues around downtown to choose from, ranging from comedy, drama, musicals, dance, improv, and more. Also, enjoy the festival’s classic free admission at Old Market Square, home to live music, food trucks, street performers, beverage pavilions, and a vibrant vendor market.
Downtown Farmers’ Market | July 17 to October 2, 2025
Downtown BIZ brings the Downtown Farmers’ Market from July 17 to October 2. This market is open every Thursday from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm, located on the south side of Manitoba Hydro Place along Graham Avenue. You’ll find delicious local food and goods produced and made across Manitoba! Support local!
Ballet in the Park | July 23 to 25, 2025
Dance is the universal language that connects us all. Watch the Royal Winnipeg Ballet perform at the Lyric Theatre, located in Assiniboine Park! From July 23 to 25, you’ll experience two hours of outdoor ballet performances under the prairie sky—and who doesn’t love watching ballet? It’s completely free to attend, so bring your friends or family and enjoy a night at Assiniboine Park.
Winnipeg Tattoo Convention | August 8 to 10, 2025
Looking to get tattooed over the summer? Look no further! The 7th Annual Winnipeg Tattoo Convention is here this August 8 to 10, bringing world-class tattooing, featuring over 250 tattoo artists from the local and global scene. Plus, enjoy music, performances, artwork, beer gardens, market, motorcycle showcase, and more! Located at Red River Exhibition Park.
Folklorama | August 3 to 16, 2025
By far one of Manitoba’s most beloved cultural events is Folklorama! Enjoy 14-days of dynamic entertainment, delicious authentic cuisine, warm hospitality, and immersive ethno-cultural experiences during the Folklorama Festival, from August 3 to 16, 2025. There are over 40 pavilions participating this year, so get your cultural spirit ready for Folklorama!
Street Feast | August 15 to 16, 2025
Experience local sights, sounds, and flavours from all over the globe here in Winnipeg. This two-day festival at The Forks spans from August 15 to 16, with completely free entry so that you can enjoy tons of food trucks, food vendors, pop-up markets, and more! Bring friends, family, and an appetite to get a taste of the delicious food at this festival.
Manitoba Night Market & Festival | August 24, 2025
The Manitoba Night Market & Festival at Assiniboia Downs features over 100 Manitoba artisans and vendors and 20 food trucks! From 3:00 pm to 11:00 pm on August 24, this is a vibrant market atmosphere with live music, a tattoo-pop up, beer garden, and entertainment as well. If you’re searching for a gift to buy for a loved one or yourself, this is the place to visit.
Plus more exciting markets! Can you tell I’m a fan of them?
- The Summer of Locals | August 9 to 31, 2025
- Alleyways in the Exchange 2025 | August 22, 2025
- Artifact Alley “The Vault” at Assiniboia Downs | August 30, 2025
And some fun, lowkey activities to try:
- Paint and sip at Paint Nite
- Paint ceramics at Crock-a-Doodle
- Enjoy nature at The Leaf
- Stroll and eat at The Forks
Or, put aside a few hours of your day to finally try out something new this summer! Baking, hiking, learning an instrument—or maybe even blogging—there are tons and tons of new skills to learn. Or, pursue current hobbies! For me this summer, it’s digital art.
Register for the Young Associates Event: IGNITE 2025
Asper students are kindly invited to attend IGNITE 2025, a special event that introduces and welcomes students to Winnipeg’s business community. This year’s edition of the event will have Gail Asper in attendance, the recipient of the 2025 IGNITE award. Tickets are complimentary for students who have not yet attended and include access to the reception and dinner.
Come and enjoy an evening of learning and connection with our city’s premier business leaders.
And… this concludes the Asper Scoop!
Thank you readers for sticking by until the end, and thank you Aishmeen and Kaitlyn for graciously being part of the July Scoop! And to you readers, please enjoy your summer and make sure to stay hydrated, healthy, and happy!
Pookie Out!