Powell River Blackberry Festival 2008 August 16 to 24
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Powell River August 16 -
Blackberry Games
Open Air Market
Saturday, August 16 10:30 -
Location: Exhibition Fair Grounds (Map)
Contact: Julie Bellian -
Arts Alive in the Park
Saturday and Sunday
August 16 -
Location: Willingdon Park (Map)
Sponsored by the Arts Council and
Tourism Powell River.
2007 was a great success even on soggy Saturday. Click the Arts Council link above for more information, a vendor application and 2007 photos.
Hospitality Olympics
Monday, August 18 6:00 pm
Location: Lund Hotel
Contact: Cathy Gallagher 604 414.0478
Blackberry Express
Monday -
August 18, 20 & 22
Sponsored by Townsite Heritage Society
(includes online tour of historic Townsite)
Location: Around Town
Delicious blackberry shortcake delivered for you and your employees to enjoy at lunch or coffee break.
Call 604 483.3901 to order
Wine & Cheese Party
Wednesday, August 20 6:00 pm
Location: Dwight Hall (Map)
Contact: Visitors Bureau 604 485.4000
Hot August Night
Open Air Market
Thursday, August 21 6:00 -
Location: Waterfront Park
Marine & Alberni
Contact: Julie Bellian 604 483.4923
Blackberry Street Party
Friday, August 22 6:00 to 11:00
Location: Marine Ave, Wharf to Alberni
Marine Avenue comes alive with pedestrians, entertainment and food in a celebration for the whole family. Dance in the streets, be entertained, sample a variety of food and do some shopping too.
Exhibitor Registration
Information: Cathy 604 483.9454
Powell River Studio Tour
Saturday and Sunday
August 23 and 24
10:00 to 5:00
Sponsored by Powell River Artists
Artist studios and galleries from Saltery Bay to Lund. See the website for a location map and description of the artists’ work.