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2010 SCHEDULE TO BE ANNOUNCED
2009 CANADA DAY CELEBRATIONS Theme: SPIRIT OF THE RIVER 2009 Schedule of Events Presented by Canada Day Committee
June
Store and window decorating contest.
Theme: Canada Day Judging June Winners announcement and presentations July 1from stage at Ostler Park
June
Campbell River Shoreline Arts Drift Wood Carving Competition
"Transformations on the Shore"
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Seniors Canada Day Celebration Yuculta Lodge, New Horizons Care Ironwood place and Evergreen Care Facilities
Campbell River Salmon Festival wants everyone in the community to be able to enjoy the Community Canada Day Celebration, but many in the Senior Lodges are unable to travel downtown. To rectify this the Salmon Festival, Government representatives, RCMP and Fire Department take Canadian flags and pins along with a Canada Day cake take the Celebration to them. The residents, along with family and friends enjoy tea and cake plus activities the Lodge provides. |
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THE NITE B4
ROBERT OSTLER PARK - 5PM TO 10PM
GUITAR HERO COMPETITION
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SCHOOL OF ROCK
July 1 - Canada Day
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Huck Finn Derby and Small Fry Derby 9AM to Noon at the Discovery Pier Sponsored by the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks Lodge #373 and Salmon Festival
This is a catch and release fun event for children 12 and under.
The Huck Finn Derby has 2 age categories 4-7 and 8-12 and all contestants must be accompanied by an adult, have their own fishing rod, line, reel and lure and wear an approved life jacket while on the docks. Prizes are awarded to the youthful participants in each category for the biggest, smallest, prettiest, ugliest, fattest, skinniest and oddest catch
The Small Fry Derby is open to participants up to 3 years old and offers the challenge of snagging something in the fish pond to win cool prizes. Prizes are also awarded for the best costume if the participant wishes to dress up |
Annual Rotary / SalmonFest Parade
(sponsored by C.R. Rotary and C.R. Salmon Festival)
Theme: TBA
4PM from (TBA) to Discovery Pier
For application and map of route click here
2009 WINNERS
| OVERALL | CHILDREN |
| 1st | Royal Lapage | 1st | Isikary |
| 2nd | C.R. Parks & Recreation | 2nd | Red Cross |
| 3rd | Destiny Adventures | 3rd | Storm Hockey |
| 4th | New Comers | ||
| 5th | American Latin Society |
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19th Annual Tidemark Children's Festival 10AM to 4PM Vancouver Island's largest and longest running 1 day Children's Festival |
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Campbell River Community Centre is the place to be on Canada Day to celebrate our Nation's birthday as well as the joy of childhood. Bring the whole family and join us in downtown Campbell River on July 1st from 10 am to 4 pm. For complete details see www.tidemark-theatre.com/main.htm |
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Skateboard Competition "Salmon City Jam" Willow Point Park - 10AM to 4PM
Local skateboarders demonstrate their skills and compete for prizes in 3 classifications - Shredders, Novice & Pro. Registration $15.00
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Senior's Honor Roll & Seniors Parade
Museum open at 10AM Steam Donkey fired up and running Noon to 1PM Seniors Honor Roll Noon to 1PM Seniors Parade from Museum to Ostler Park in antique cars led by the Legion Pipe Band. 1PM Sponsored by: C.R. Museum, Quality Foods, Columbia Fuels & Antique car club |
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Willow Point - Frank James Park |
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Quality Foods & C.R. Volunteer Firefighters Pancake Breakfast 7AM - 10AM By donation with all proceeds to the Firefighters MD Fund |
Pioneer Home Hardware
Belt Sander Races
Pioneer Home Hardware lot 10AM to 4PM
Ostler Park - 11AM to Dusk

Join us for entertainment, crafts, food, fun
and games on the park through out the day.
Salmon Barbeque at the Long House $7.00 per plate. 1PM
Hosted by Marine Harvest, Quality Foods, Eagles Ladies Auxiliary and
C.R. Volunteer Firefighters. Proceeds to Firefighters Burn Fund.
Opening Ceremonies. 6PM to 7PM
Quality Foods Giant Canada Day cake. 7PM
Quality Foods Festival of Lights - Fireworks at 10:22PM from a barge in Discovery Passage.
STAGE SCHEDULE
| 11:00 AM | Dinner For Three |
| 11:35 AM | Saddle Up Line Dancers |
| 12:20 PM | Impalas |
| 1:30 PM | Molly Hoggans |
| 2:30 PM | Guitar Hero Finals |
| 6:00 PM | Opening Ceremonies |
| 6:50 PM | 10 Times Bigger |
| 8:00 PM | Mr. Completely |
| 9:00 PM | Guitar Hero Awards |
| 9:15 PM | Lymozeen |
2009 CANADA DAY SPONSORS
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| C.R. Museum | Campbell River RCMP | C.R. Elks Lodge 373 |
| Canada Day Committee | Citizens On Patrol | Ladies of the Royal Purple |
| Bailey Western Star | Shoreline Arts | Yuculta Lodge |
| Campbell River First Nations | Apple Electric | New Horizons Care |
| Pier Street Merchants | Tidemark Theater | C.R. Fire Fighters |
| Cape Mudge Band Council | Blue Ribbon Events & PR | Boardwalk |
| Zellers - Campbell River | The Shirt Shack | 98.9 FM The Jet |
| 99.7 Fm The River | Class A Interiors | Columbia Ice |
| St John's Ambulance | C.R. Common | Cutter Race Point & Crew |
| Eagles 3097 Ladies Auxiliary | EMCO Resources | E & B Helicopters |
| Emterra | Downtown BIA | Heritage Canada |
| Holmalco First Nations | Walco Industries | Lymozeen |
| Marine Harvest | Marine Link Transportation | Mariner Square |
| Music Maxx | Willow Point BIA | Richard Krentz |
| Sfarzo Strings | Sure Copy - Campbell River | Steve Marshall Ford |
| Ironwood Place | Evergreen Care | Steiner Bakery |