Canada Day festivities are always fun for the whole family. Below is the schedule of events for the long weekend, and Canada Day, Down Town Courtenay and Lewis Park
Sunday June 29th - Simms Park |
2:00 - 5:00 pm |
The Battle of the Bands |
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Monday June 30th - Simms Park |
7:00 pm |
Cavalcade of Country Stars
Featuring; Kenny Shaw, Todd Butler, Sue Medley, Susie MacGregor, and Chester Knight and the Wind |
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Tuesday July 1 (Canada Day) - Down Town / City Center |
9:00 - 10:00 |
Parade Entry Judging |
9:30 |
Decorated Bike Contest at Lake Trail School |
10:15 |
5th St Mile Run (Enter by 9:15 at Woods Ave) |
10:30 |
Parade Starts - Down 5th St to Lewis Park |
11:30 - 3:30 |
Open House at the Courtenay Legion |
2:00 - 4:00 |
Tea Dance at Native Son's Hall |
7:00- 9:00 |
Celebrate Canada Concert at the Sid Williams Theatre |
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Tuesday July 1 (Canada Day) - Lewis Park |
10:00 |
Horseshoe Pitching Tournament |
11:00 - 4:00 |
Exciting Craft and Food Booths |
11:00 - 4:00 |
First Aid Booth - Next to Tennis Courts |
12:00 - 4:00 |
Fun for Kids - Bouncy Castle, Clowns and More... |
12:00 - 4:00 |
Center Stage |
12:00 |
Opening ceremonies |
1:00 - 3:45 |
Kids Bike Draw Tickets (free) |
1:00 |
21st Annual Ducky 500 |
1:00 |
Antique and Vintage Tractor Display |
1:00 - 3:00 |
British and Vintage Car Display |
1:30 |
Tammy Fassaert and Shearwater - Center Stage |
1:30 - 3:30 |
Free Swim at Outdoor Pool |
1:30 |
Free Birthday Cake and Ice Cream |
1:30 |
CRA Childrens Games |
2:30 |
Valley Idol |
3:15 |
Ladies Nail Driving Competition |
3:30 |
Len Wilkie - Center Stage |
4:00 |
Kids Bike Draw |
4:30 |
Teen Band Winner from Canada Jam |
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Tuesday July 1 (Canada Day) - Simms Park |
1:00 |
Grand Opening to the Pow Wow |
1:30 |
Hoop Dancers |
2:00 |
Metis Jigging Contest |
3:00 |
Chester Knight and the Wind |
4:00 |
Returning of the Flags Ceremony |
4:30 |
Jordan Dunning's Band |
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Tuesday July 1 (Canada Day) - Riverside Park |
7:00 - 11:00 |
Kinsmen Pancake Breakfast |
12:00 - 4:00 |
Riverside Beer Garden |
12:00 - 4:00 |
Music On Stage |
