Every May long weekend, join the Comox Valley in historic Cumberland for the Annual Empire Days celebration!

The 2012 Schedule is not yet available but will be posted as soon as it is. In the meantime, check out the schedule of events from 2011 to give you an idea what to expect this year in Cumberland!

Friday May 21

Family Fishing Derby
Dates: 21st, 22nd, 23rd
Prizes announced May 24 at Village Park

Sat May 22

Event: Pancake Breakfast
Location: Village Square
Time: 9:00

Event: Village Market Day
Location: Main Street
Time: Till 4:00 pm

Event: Mural Unveiling
Location: Village Square
Time: 1:00 pm

Event: Soap Box Derby
Location: Dunsmuir Ave (in front of the Waverly Hotel)
Time: 10:00 am

Event: Washoe Tournament
Location: Village Park
Time: 10:00 am

Sunday May 23

Event: Beer Garden
Location: Village Park
Time: Noon till 4:00 pm

Event: Legends of the May Pole
Location: Village Park
Time: 1:00 pm

Event: Old Timers Soccer Game
Location: Village Park
Time: 2:00 pm

Monday May 24

Event: Parade Registration
Location: Peace Park
Time: 7:30 am (parade at 10:00 am)

Event: Pancake Breakfast
Location: Cumberland Legion
Time: 7:00 am – 10 am

Event: Parade
Location: Dunsmuir Ave, from 1st st to Village park
Time: 10:00 am

Event: Crowning of the May Queen
Location: Dunsmuir Ave from 1st to Village Park

Entertainment on stage at Village Park after the crowning

Event: Coal Hills BMX Activities

Event: Show and Shine
Location: Village Park
Time: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm