The North Shore's Waterfront Festival
June 25 - September 5, 2010
Click here to view the 2010 SummerFest brochure.
For Sponsorship Opportunities please click here.
Kid's Fridays
South Plaza
Join
A-Star Art Parlour for face painting and balloon twisting (minimal cost) each Friday, from 12:30pm to 4:30pm.
Get a taste of
East Side Mario’s Kid’s Menu on the plaza every Friday, from 1pm to 2pm.
The
Kid's Fridays Charity BBQ will run from 12pm to 3pm every Friday, weather permitting. Chefs from Sharky's Artisan Sausages and the Salmon Shop will be preparing delicious meat and seafood kebabs, as well as hot dogs and veggie dogs. Supplies generously donated by Sharky's Artisan Sausages, the
Salmon Shop, and
COBS Bread. Hot dogs and veggie dogs cost $1.50, meat and seafood kebabs cost $3.50.
June 25, 2010 | 2-3pm
July 2, 2010 | 2-3pm
Will Stroet – Laugh, dance and sing with Will Stroet, a bilingual children’s performer and educator.
July 9, 2010 | 12:30pm - 4:30pm
Bouncy Castle with Slide - Bounce the day away with this deluxe bouncy castle, complete with slide and exterior ladder.
July 16, 2010 | 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Edge Climbing Wall – Scale the one of the three routes on this 24-foot high climbing wall.
July 23, 2010 | 1:30pm & 2:30pm
Mike Battie – Two hilarious 30-minute comedy routines, beginning at 1:30pm and 2:30pm.
July 30, 2010 | 2-3pm
August 6, 2010 | 1:30pm - 2pm
Superweirdo - Juggler, equilibrist, comedian, musician and all around funny guy.
August 13, 2010 | 2pm - 2:45pm
Sand Northrup – Juggler, unicyclist, stilter and clown – Sand is a one woman circus!
August 20, 2010 | 12pm - 12:50pm
Bobs & Lolo – Teaching kids about the natural world with music, movement and make-believe.
August 27, 2010 | 1pm - 2pm
Kellie Haines – Puppeteer and ventriloquist, Kellie and her two furry friends, Kamilla the Frog and Magrau the Bird, delight kids of all ages.
September 3, 2010 | 9am - 7pm
Vancouver Circus School – Experience the amazement of the Vancouver Circus School’s student performers as they demonstrate their skills on the 24-foot aerial rig.
Dance Saturdays
South Plaza, 2 - 4pm
Presented by Dance 4U.
Free dance lessons and social dancing for all skill levels. Salsa, Swing, Rumba, Cha-Cha, Bachata, Tango, Merengue.
Class format: 2pm demo, 2:30 open dancing focusing on lesson style dance with other requests mixed in, 3pm demo and lesson, 3:30pm open dancing until 4pm.
2010 Dancing Schedule
Saturday, June 26 | Merengue & Salsa
Saturday, July 3 | Swing & Merengue
Saturday, July 10 | Salsa & Bachata
Saturday, July 17 | Cha-Cha & Merengue
Saturday, July 24 | Bachata & Salsa (class will be held from 1pm - 3pm due to Caribbean Days Event)
Saturday, July 31 | Hustle & Swing
Saturday, August 7 | Merengue & Salsa
Saturday, August 14 | Swing & Salsa
Saturday, August 21 | Salsa & Bachata
Saturday, August 28 | Cha-Cha & Merengue
Saturday, September 4 | Merengue & Salsa
Concert Series Sundays
South Plaza, 1 - 3pm
Back by popular demand! Free live concerts featuring world-renowned performers and local groups.
2010 Concert Schedule
Sunday, June 27 | 1-3pm Weathered Home Band - Indie/Rock/Acoustic
Thursday, July 1 | 1-3pm Radically Hip - Tragically Hip Tribute
Sunday, July 4 | 1-3pm Elvis Tribute
Sunday, July 11 | 1-3pm Steel Toe Boots - Country
Sunday, July 18 | 1-3pm Headwater - Roots/Folk
Sunday, July 25, | 1-3pm VOC Soul Gospel Choir
Sunday, August 1 | 1-3pm Ben Sigston - Alt Pop - NOTE SCHEDULE CHANGE
Monday, August 2 | 1-3pm Andrew Allen - Pop
Sunday, August 8 | 1-3pm Willie & the Poor Boys - CCR Tribute
Sunday, August 15 | 1-3pm FandangoZZ - ZZ Top Tribute
Sunday, August 22 | 1-3pm Dr. Strangelove - Cover Band
Sunday, August 29 | 1-3pm Familia - Rock/Pop/Soul - NOTE SCHEDULE CHANGE
Sunday, September 5 | 1-3pm Luisa Marshall as Tina Turner with the Hotlegz Dancers
Every Saturday ~ 10am - 3pm on the East Plaza
Conventional and organic produce, jam, jelly, vinegar, salsa, sauces, baking, honey, maple syrup, tea, eggs, local artisans with pottery, wood work, jewellery, soap and live music. The Farmers Market also features a book swap, kids play area and featured entertainment.
www.artisanmarkets.ca
Artisan Farmer's Market at Lonsdale Quay Market runs until October 30, every Saturday from 10am to 3pm. The Market holds special events which are fun for the whole family. Visit www.artisanmarkets.ca for more information or to register.
Upcoming Events during the Farmer's Market:
Bring your teddy bear or other favourite stuffed toy to the Teddy Bear Picnic and Parade on August 21 at 12pm. Prizes and storytime for kids.
Cooking Contests are held on the first Saturday of the month at 2pm, on the East Plaza of Lonsdale Quay Market.
- September 4 | Best Soup Contest
- October 2 | Best Pumpkin or Pecan Pie Contest
Deck out your stroller or bicycle for the Decorated Bicycle/Stroller Parade on September 18 at 1pm. Come decorated, or use the supplies at the Market Tent.
Come to the Farmer's Market on October 22 for the Scare Crow Contest and Parade. Bring along your own scare crow, or make one at the Market Tent. Parade begins at 1pm.
