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Wednesday, June 13th, 2007 by GetawayBC.com
? Ryder Lake Ramble
June 9-10. Explore the farms, gardens, woodland trails and scenic wonders of Ryder Lake. Contact: 604-858-5141
? Rotary Local Garden Tour
June 23. Tickets $20 at Cannor Nursery, Tourism Chilliwack (Visitor Centre), Minter Country Gardens, or from Rotary Club Members. Location: Various gardens in Chilliwack.
? Village Classic Car
June 24, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Location: Clock Tower Plaza & Central Community Park. Contact: Downtown Chilliwack BIA 604-702-9507.
? Fraser Valley Little Britches Rodeo
June 30 July 1. Location: Chilliwack Heritage Park. Contact: David or Leslie Wright at 604-539-8304.
? Lavender Daze at Greenhill Acres
During the whole month of July, visit this family run farm to see the lavender in full bloom. Location: 47090 Greenhill Road
Contact: 604-858-9917
? Canada Day Celebrations
July 1, 2007. A wide range of Canada Day festivities for the whole family. Daytime activities run from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Stage show begins at 8 p.m. Fireworks are at 10 p.m. Location: Chilliwack Heritage Park Contact: Ana Macedo at 604-824-9927
Website: www.chilliwackartscouncil.com
? World Famous Lipizzaner Stallions
July 5. Location: Chilliwack Heritage Park
? 29th Annual Harrison Festival of the Arts
July 7-15. A celebration of world music, dance, theatre and visual arts. Featuring blues/roots outfit Watermelon Slim & the Workers, Cape Breton’s own Beolach with PEI fiddle sensation Richard Wood, the Jorge Miguel Flamenco Dance Company, and much more from around the world. Location: Harrison Hot Springs. Contact: Harrison Festival Society at 604-796-3664, www.harrisonfestival.com
? Concours Classic Car Show
July 15. Featuring rare & unique automobiles from days gone by, with great brunch and afternoon entertainment in our beautiful Garden setting. Location: Minter Gardens
? A Little Night Music opening night
July 21. Presented by the Chilliwack Academy of Music at 7:30 p.m. Also June 22 (2:30 p.m.), 26, 27 and 28. Tickets: $17, $15 for seniors, students free. Location: GW Graham Theatre. Contact: 604-792-0790
? Back to the Blues Gospel Blues
Festival
July 27, 2007 to July 29 , 2007
This three-day family event showcases 15 international gospel blues bands. There will be concessions and daily children’s activities, as well as a motorcycle Show ‘n’ Shine and bike games Saturday afternoon. Come out and enjoy the music and free corn roast. Fun for the whole family!
Location: Atchelitz Thresherman Village
Contact: Gospel Blues Productions at 604.794.3569 or 604.795.4797
E-mail: gospelbluesproductions@shaw.ca
Website: www.back2blues.com
? Threshing Bee
August 9-12. Atchelitz Thresherman’s Association Antique Machinery Parade and Threshing Bee. Location: Chilliwack Heritage Park.
? 135th Chilliwack Exhibition & Fair
Aug. 9-12. The Chilliwack Exhibition consists of daily kids activities, parade, logging and animal shows. A midway and grandstand shows. rodeo, harness racing, tractor pull, lawnmower racing. Location: Chilliwack Heritage Park Contact: Chilliwack Exhibition Office at 604-824-8191
Website: www.chilliwackexhibition.com
? 20th Annual Chilliwack Bluegrass Festival
Aug. 31 to Sept. 2. Open Mic, Beginner Jams, Sunday Church Service, Corn Shukin Contests, Free Workshops, Children`s Activities and a Free Corn Roast every night. Please no alcohol or pets. Location: Chilliwack Heritage Park. Contact: Chilliwack Arts Council Office at 604-792-2069
? Castles & Crafts Craft Market
September 15, 2007 to September 16 , 2007 A high quality market with the finest artisans in BC. Held during the World Sandsculpture event. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. Location: Harrison Memorial Hall Contact: Harrison Festival Society at 604-796-3994 Website: www.harrisonfestival.com
? The 27th Annual Terry Fox Run
Sept 16, Cheam Centre. Please join us for this year’s Terry Fox Run and help to keep Terry’s dream of finding a cure for Cancer alive. Everyone is welcome to participate in this non-competitive single day fundraiser for Cancer research. Walk, run, wheelchair or bike in support of Terry Fox’s legendary ‘Marathon of Hope’. This Chilliwack run will start at 9 am with registration starting at 7:30am. The run includes 1km, 5.5km, and 10km route options. No registration fee, however donations are graciously accepted. For more run locations around the province visit www.terryfoxrun.org.
? Chilliwack High School Rodeo
Sep 21-23, 2007 Location: Chilliwack Heritage Park Rodeo Arena Contact: Len Blackstock at 604-819-7011
? The Vancouver TheatreSports League
Sept. 22, 8 p.m. One of our most consistently popular events. The professional improv artists from Vancouver are back in town once again to tickle your funnybone. Location: UCFV Theatre on campus. Contact: 604-795-2814