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Powell River Blackberry Festival 2008 August 16 to 24
Powell River August 15 -
The Blackberry Festival has become a tradition in Powell River with events planned
through the week for everyone. Below is the schedule to date. Check back for more
information as this fun-
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Day |
When |
Time |
Event |
Location |
Sponsor / Contact |
Details |
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Sat |
Aug 15 |
11- |
Arts Alive in the Park |
Willingdon Park |
Two days of performing and visual artists as well as activities for the whole family. Click here for a printable program. | |
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Mon |
Aug 17 |
6:00 |
Hospitality Olympics |
Lund |
Lund Hotel 604 414- |
Employees from the hospitality industry compete in a variety of games. |
|
Tue |
Aug 18 |
4- |
Community BBQ |
Willingdon Park |
Plutonic Power |
Food•Music by Shattered Glass |
|
Wed |
Aug 19 |
7- |
Wine & Cheese Party |
Dwight Hall |
Tourism Powell River |
Silent auction, balloon raffle, great activities, food & live band. Tickets at the Powell River Visitors Centre. |
|
Thu |
Aug 20 |
6- |
Hot August Night |
Willingdon Park
|
Karen |
Shop for art, crafts, food, and funky funky stuff! |
|
Fri |
Aug 21 |
6- |
Street Party |
Marine Avenue |
Cathy, MABA
|
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.
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Fri |
Aug 21 |
10 - |
Festival of Lights |
Willingdon Park |
Quality Foods |
Powell River’s biggest fireworks show of the year synchronized to Broadway musicals and simulcast on Sun FM. |
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Sat |
Aug 22 |
10- |
Powell River Studio Tour |
Lang Bay to Lund |
Powell River Artists |
A free tour of artist studios and galleries from Lang Bay to Lund. Click the link for a map and examples of the artists’ work. |
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Sun |
Aug 23 |
2- |
Townsite Day |
Henderson Park (Ash & Poplar) Patricia Theatre (Ash & Marine) |
Townsite Ratepayers Assoc. & Townsite Historical Society |
Family fun celebrate our heritage - |
