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Festival Program 2009Theme: Creating Sustainable Change
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| Saturday, July 4 | |||
| 10:00 AM | Fiddlin' Frenzy | Music | Main Stage |
| 11:00 AM | Lester Quitzau | Music | Main Stage |
| 12:00 PM | Tina Fraser and Dayle Cosway, Terralicious Cooking School | Cooking Demo | Home Grown, Island Style Terasen Gas Cooking Stage |
| 1:00 PM | Vancouver Island Diet | Panel Discussion | Main Stage |
| 2:00 PM | Natalie Brake | Cooking Demo | Home Grown, Island Style Terasen Gas Cooking Stage |
| 3:00 PM | Jeremy Fisher | Music | Main Stage |
| 4:00 PM | Laura Moore, The Good for You Gourmet | Cooking Demo | Home Grown, Island Style Terasen Gas Cooking Stage |
| Sunday, July 5 | |||
| 11:00 AM | Oliver Swain | Music | Main Stage |
| 11:30 AM | Japanese Tea Ceremony, sponsored by Silk Road | Special Event | Japanese Garden |
| 12:00 PM | Zack Regan, Slow Food Garden EMCS Culinary Arts Program | Cooking Demo | Home Grown, Island Style Terasen Gas Cooking Stage |
| 1:00 PM | How to Create Sustainable Change | Panel Discussion | Main Stage |
| 1:30 PM | Japanese Tea Ceremony, sponsored by Silk Road | Special Event | Japanese Garden |
| 2:00 PM | Kunal, Red Fish Blue Fish | Cooking Demo | Home Grown, Island Style Terasen Gas Cooking Stage |
| 3:00 PM | Grapes of Wrath | Music | Main Stage |
| 4:00 PM | Ashtanga Yoga Shala | Entertainment | Main Stage |
| Time/Place | EVENTS |
| 10:00 am - 11:00 am
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FIDDLIN' FRENZYMusical Entertainment
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| 11:00 am - 12:00 Noon
Main Stage
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LESTER QUITZAUMusical Entertainment
Meet Canadian roots music artist Lester Quitzau, a mellow guy who throws down a heavy groove. In a field where intangibles like feel and integrity count for so much, Quitzau has forged an exemplary career. What began with a solid blues apprenticeship in the funky working-class bars of Edmonton has grown into an eclectic and constantly evolving musical journey for the guitarist, singer, song-writer, composer and producer. Whether he's coaxing languid, hypnotic sounds from his slide guitar in an intimate solo concert, or improvising freely with musical partners like Bill Bourne and Madagascar Slim, the Very Electric Trio, or his latest work with Mae Moore, a hard-won honesty underscores every note.
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| 12:00 Noon - 1:00 pm
Home Grown, Island Style Terasen Gas Cooking Stage
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TINA FRASER and DAYLE COSWAYTerralicious Gardening and Cooking SchoolHoly Ravioli, It’s a Healthy Pizza!![]() Instructors: Inspired in the 70’s by the now famous Alice Waters, Tina Fraser-Baynes became determined to create food that inspired and delighted. She began her path in the gardens of Sooke Harbour House and over the past 20 years has fulfilled her dream of growing and producing delicious food for local markets and restaurants. Along the way Tina has lead many initiatives to open markets, save farmland, and provide education for others wishing to follow in her footsteps. Holding an international business degree, Dayle E. Cosway is an organic garden columnist and author who joined Tina last year to create a unique concept Gardening and Cooking School at Haliburton Community Organic Farm in Saanich. Together with apprentices, the Terralicious ladies grow food for local markets and specialty retailers like Ambrosio Markets. In their classes Tina and Dayle use a holistic “Seed to Spoon” concept approach to teach homeowners and market gardeners how to grow, harvest and cook delectable garden food.
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| 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Main Stage
| The Vancouver Island DietPanel Discussion with: Bill Code (Heritage Island Food Services Co-operative), Tom Henry (Small Farm Canada), Carolyn Herriot (The Garden Path) and Jen Bradley (Women’s Food and Water Initiative)![]()
![]() Carolyn Herriot Dr. Bill Code (Heritage Island Food Services Co-operative) grew up on a farm in south east Saskatchewan near the Manitoba border. After completing his degree in medicine, he and his wife, Denise, a Registered Dietitian, practiced in Hudson Bay, Saskatchewan. In 1983, Dr. Bill and his family moved to Calgary where he specialized in Anesthesiology and Pain Management. Dr. Bill then accepted a tenure track position at the University of Saskatchewan which included conducting brain and stroke research, directing the Anesthesiology Residency Program, teaching in the medical school and doing clinical anesthesia. Plagued with recurrent migraine headaches and high cholesterol, Dr. Bill decided to leave his busy academic career. He took a clinical position in Duncan, BC, in 1992 and soon added a chronic pain practice. In 1997 he and Denise had turned to Complementary Medicine choices for health recovery after Dr. Bill was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. It was at this time traveled to Australia and became very interested in the emu. Today he is the leading expert on emus and emu farming in Canada. At present, Dr. Bill is one of 80 health Care Professionals in Dr. Andrew Weil's Integrative Medicine two-year Fellowship program at the University of Arizona. Dr. Bill's goal is to become Canada's version of Dr. Weil! Dr. Bill is also past president of the Island Farmers Alliance and is strongly committed to the idea of "eating locally".
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![]() Jen Fisher Bradley and friend ![]() Special Guest: Honourable Ida Chong, MLA, Minister of Healthy Living and Sport. Ida Chong was re-elected to represent the riding Oak Bay–Gordon Head on May 12, 2009. She previously served as Minister of Small Business, Technology and Economic Development and Minister Responsible for the Asia-Pacific Initiative. Minister Chong also served as Minister of Community Services, with responsibilities for local governments, Seniors’ and Women’s Issues and the B.C. Public Service Agency. In addition to her role as Minister, Minister Chong also served on the Cabinet Committee for Climate Action and B.C.’s Treasury Board. Minister Chong has previously held cabinet portfolios as Minister of Advanced Education and as minister of state for women’s and seniors’ Services. A native of greater Victoria, Minister Chong has represented her constituency of Oak Bay-Gordon Head since she first entered provincial politics in 1996. During her first term at the legislature she was the Official Opposition critic in a number of areas, including critic for Small Business and deputy critic of Finance. Moderator: Robert Thompson, PhD. Robert is the principal of Rambling Feats Communications (Saanichton). He is currently Chair of the BC AgriTourism Alliance and a director of Culinary Tourism Society BC. He is also busy organizing "Tour of Farms 2009" for the Southern Vancouver Island Direct Farm Marketing Association and the Saanich Peninsula Harvest Feast (September 2009). |
| 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Home Grown, Island Style Terasen Gas Cooking Stage
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NATALIE BRAKEDinners by DesignGluten-free delights!![]() With a plan, long-term commitment and real action, she stabilized her pre-diabetic condition. For this reason she has great respect for the power of Food. When not cooking or eating, Natalie spends her time exploring the tremendous beauty of Vancouver Island. Personal Chef/Owner of Dinners by Design www.dinnersbydesign.ca |
| 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Main Stage
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JEREMY FISHERMusical Entertainment
Now based in Montreal, Jeremy is hard at work writing material for a new record coming out some time in 2010. Meanwhile, he’s created a web series starring an animated version of himself, along with some well-known special guests to help keep fans in the loop while he’s in the studio. Jeremy will also be joining Xavier Rudd yet again for a west coast USA tour starting mid-June, so he’ll have his hands full. No two ways about it. For Jeremy Fisher, it’s all about attending to the details, telling the truth, being real and giving people the best three-and-a-half minutes of their day. Web site: www.therealjeremyfish.com |
| 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Home Grown, Island Style Terasen Gas Cooking Stage
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Laura MooreThe Good for You GourmetBBQ of Salt Spring Lamb and Cowichan Bay Chicken![]() The Good For You Gourmet will teach you how to prepare whole food summer salads. Each participant will receive food samples, learn techniques and recipes, food preparation tips, and have fun. Join us! www.OrganicChef.ca for more info.
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| 11:00 am - 12:00 Noon
Main Stage |
OLIVER SWAINMusical Entertainment
Oliver Swain is larger than life. Though he is over 6 feet tall and plays an upright bass, it’s not just his stature that supports this claim. His infectious spirit, intense emotion and technical prowess combine with his ambition, and he draws in fans from all walks of life. Performing a unique and enchanting solo show centered around the upright bass and his pure, wide ranged vocals, with a little open backed banjo and guitar added for flavor, he stands out in any musical arrangement.
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| 11:30 am
Japanese Garden
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JAPANESE TEA CEREMONYAlso known as The Japanese Tea Ceremony, The Way of Tea is an art form that takes a lifetime to perfect, and reminds participants to live in the moment. Observe a ritual that draws from the aesthetics of Zen Buddhism to create a harmonious retreat for the mind and spirit. Download pdf version.
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| 12:00 Noon - 1:00 pm
Home Grown, Island Style Terasen Gas Cooking Stage
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ZACH REGANSlow Food Garden, EMCS Culinary Arts Program![]() Zachary Regan was born in Sooke B.C. and developed a passion for food at a young age. A fisherman and a forager, he began a career in cooking by taking the Cooks Training Course at Edward Milne Community School and quickly started his career in fine dining restaurants. He became an apprentice and acquired certification at the age of twenty. He has worked in the fine dining industry for the last ten years at some of Vancouver Island’s most notable restaurants including Sooke Harbour House and Marcus’ Wharfside Restaurant and Tofino’s Café Pamplona. Zachary has now branched out to become a private caterer and is still a part of the Culinary Arts Programme at EMCS, inspiring young cooks to follow a career in cooking.
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| 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Main Stage
| How to Create Sustainable ChangePanel Discussion with: Dirk Becker (Synergy), Devon Carter (Home ECO-nomics), Brandon Bauer (The Blue Raven Permaculture Farm), Kevin Pegg (Energy Alternatives) and Brand Gallagher (O.U.R. Ecovillage)Developing a more sustainable, ‘organic’ lifestyle may start with buying local, composting and using cloth shopping bags. But sustainable and systemic change for individuals and communities is oftentimes difficult. Our panel of ‘change-makers’ will challenge, inspire and provide insight on how to create sustainable change in your life, family, neighbourhood and beyond -- whether it means starting a community garden, parenting more compassionately or eating healthy.![]() Dirk Becker ![]() Devon Carter Brandon Bauer, naturalist, organic farmer, biodiversity specialist, seed saver, herbalist, and soil scientist, has been studying Permaculture for 13 years. He applies Permaculture on various sites abroad and on Salt Spring Island where he runs a Permaculture workshop series and develops gardens for the local food bank. Brandon is co-creator of The Blue Raven Permaculture Farm which educates students in self-sustaining systems and bio-diversity; in the last 5 years Blue Raven has planted over 200 species of plants, including annual vegetables, medicinal and herbaceous perennials, timber, fruit and nut trees and native species. Examples of earth building, passive solar design, rainwater catchment, solar installations, micro-climate enhancement, berming, swaling, and delicious organic food production can be found at The Blue Raven’s five acre farm near Mt. Maxwell Provincial Park on Salt Spring Island. ![]() Brandy Gallagher Her most recently published work is a documentary titled “Creating TOPIA: The Journey of Developing a School of Sustainable Community Building.” She is also featured in the movie “Escape From Suburbia” and the documentary “Peak Moments: Creating the Impossible”.
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| 1:30 pm
Japanese Garden
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JAPANESE TEA CEREMONYAlso known as The Japanese Tea Ceremony, The Way of Tea is an art form that takes a lifetime to perfect, and reminds participants to live in the moment. Observe a ritual that draws from the aesthetics of Zen Buddhism to create a harmonious retreat for the mind and spirit. Download pdf version.
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| 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Home Grown, Island Style Terasen Gas Cooking Stage
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KUNALRed Fish, Blue Fish![]() Having cooked in professional kitchens since age 13, this 37-year-old wanted to start a restaurant concept that didn’t take a toll on the planet. Victoria’s 100% Ocean Wise, Red Fish Blue Fish (1006 Wharf Street) became that reality with partners Simon Sobolewski (operations manager), Barbara Houston (architect behind RFBF’s upcycling concept and green roof) and Steve Johansen (responsible fisherman and proprietor of Organic Ocean Seafood).
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| 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Main Stage |
GRAPES OF WRATHMusical Entertainment![]() In 1977 schoolmates Chris Hooper and Kevin Kane, who were both in their early teens, joined up with Hooper’s little brother Tom, who was barely 11 years old, to form a punk band. The newly formed trio began to jam together at their parents’ homes. They broke up a short while later. According to the 1991 biography of Grapes of Wrath on the Capitol Records website, “the Hoopers continued to pursue their punk fixation with a group called Gentlemen of Horror, while Kane played in an art-rock outfit [called] Empty Set.” In 1983 the Hooper brothers decided to hook up with Kane again and a little while later chose the name Grapes of Wrath. In 1984 they record their first record—a four-song self-titled EP, and relocated to Vancouver, picking up a new member: keyboard player Vincent Jones. The band’s second album, September Bowl of Green, was released in 1985 and earned them critical acclaim. Their third album, Now and Again evokes the melodies of the Byrds along with the jangly sounds of such college and alternative rock stalwarts as R.E.M., the Connells, and Let’s Active. Now and Again struck a responsive chord in the record-buying and music-listening public in Canada: the album went gold in Canada after less than two months. Like its predecessor, their fourth album received critical acclaim and These Days was certified platinum in Canada. Unfortunately, the success was short-lived; in 1992 the band dissolved. But almost four years Tom Hooper sent Kane a letter about the split, suggesting that the two of them try and resolve matters once and for all. By the summer of 2000, Kane, along with his songwriting partner Tom Hooper and new drummer Matt Brain, had released the fifth Grapes of Wrath record, Field Trip, on Song Recordings. Hooper and Kane are once again reuniting to perform Grapes of Wrath classics as an acoustic duo in the summer of 2009. www.grapesofwrath.ca |
| 4:00 pm
Main Stage |
Ashtanga Yoga ShalaAcrobatic Yoga Demonstration by the Yoga Shala![]() |
| TIME | STORY TELLERS STAGE |
| 11:00 a.m. | The Backyard Chicken Lady![]() |
| 11:30 a.m. |
Yoga for Kids by Yoga ShalaUp to 10 children can join us in our 'Yoga Zone' for a playful yoga session taught by the certified instructors of the Ashtanga Yoga Shala. Parent participation welcome! For more information about the Ashatanga Yoga Shala supportive Vibe & Dedicated teachers, please visit: www.theyogashala.ca. |
12:00 noon | VNHS Nature Walk & Bug Hunt![]() I spy with my little eye... The Victoria Natural History Society (is a non-profit society that aims to stimulate active interest in natural history and the study and protection of flora and fauna and their habitats. Kids will enjoy VNHS’s ‘see and touch’ display table with natural objects including insect displays, birds, nests, and skulls as well as the fun and adventurous Bird Walk and Dragon Fly Hunt. Parents and adults of all kinds will enjoy discovering the many programs and opportunities available through VNHS membership. Meet at the VNHS booth on the Lookout above the Children's Village for this fun and educational bug hunt. Parent participation required.
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| 12:30 p.m. | Peg Hasted – storyteller
An early childhood educator, Peg brings lively participation tales, seasonal stories
and years of experience to school visits, festivals and family events. |
| 1:00 p.m. | Jennifer Ferris – storyteller
Victoria storyteller, Jennifer Ferris, has told stories
for 15 years in schools, at community events and
festivals. Her interest and connection to the history
of Vancouver Island has provided many storytelling
opportunities. In addition to her own stories, she also
entertains audiences with stories of myths, magic and
transformation from around the world.
She gives workshops to adults and children and she
is very interested in promoting storytelling in the
family. Link to Victoria Storytellers' Guild website. |
| 1:30 p.m. | CRD Ducktales
Ducktales is a musical drama about wetlands that is a lot of fun for both adults and children! Through drama and songs that include audience participation, you'll meet a variety of wetland creatures including a cattail, a green-winged teal, a red-legged frog, a water flea (Daphnia) and others, and learn of the inter-relationships among these plants and animals, and the importance of maintaining our wetlands. |
| 2:00 p.m. |
Story Yoga by Vanessa![]() > Storyoga > Storyoga & Art Summer Syllabus |
| 2:30 p.m. | CRD Ducktales
See 1:30 p.m. entry for full details. |
| TIME | STORY TELLERS STAGE |
| 11:00 a.m. | Story Yoga by Vanessa
Up to 10 children, ages 4 - 8, will enjoy the combination of story telling and yoga in our Yoga Zone. Arrive early so as not to miss this new approach to teaching yoga to children! Parent participation required. Download information on Storyoga. |
| 11:30 a.m. | Margo McLoughlin and Pat CarfraMargo McLoughlin is a Victoria storyteller, teacher, and writer. She has performed for audiences of all ages in all kinds of places, from shopping malls to credit unions, yoga studios, museums and classrooms, in Canada, the United States, Africa and Europe. She has even performed at a Buddhist monastery in Burma. Most recently she has been gathering stories of generosity of spirit for a project in Mississippi. Visit her website www.margostoryteller.net for more information. Pat Carfra loves to sing and tell stories. The singing career came first
when, as the Lullaby Lady, she released three award-winning
recordings to encourage parents to sing with their little ones.
Then came the stories. As a founding member of the Victoria
Storytellers’ Guild many years ago, she set out on the alluring
path of the storyteller and has never stepped off. Now she
combines both stories and songs whenever she can, and tells |
| 12:00 p.m. | Old Time Fiddle Kidz
Fiddle master Calvin Vollrath said, “The kids are amazing in what they have accomplished at such a young age.” Kai and Lia have been performing as the Fiddlin’ Frenzy (aka Old Time Fiddle Kids) playing jazz, traditional, bluegrass, roots and classical music at numerous festivals. In 2006, they recorded their first CD, "The Fox and The Fiddle" at the age 7 and 9 and have composed their own music since they were 7. They will soon publish the second CD accompanied and produced by Canadian fiddle master Calvin Vollrath. Both started learning classical music at age 4 but soon discovered the fiddle. These two young fiddlers are classical violin prodigies, they also do clogging dance, play piano and Lia is an accomplished cellist too. Both Kai and Lia have won countless competitions and placed first in BC Provincial and Grand North America Fiddle Competitions for more than two years. |
| 1:00 p.m. | GratiDudes and Pick-up Parade
![]() The GratiDudes |
| 1:30 p.m. | Pacific Northwest Raptors
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| 2:00 p.m. | Yoga for Kids for Yoga Shala
Up to 10 children can join us in our 'Yoga Zone' for a playful yoga session taught by the certified instructors of the Ashtanga Yoga Shala. Parent participation welcome! For more information about the Ashatanga Yoga Shala supportive Vibe & Dedicated teachers, please visit: www.theyogashala.ca. |
| 2:30 p.m. | Mr. Erwin
Jason Erwin, the fairly accurate knife and fire juggler is mainly self-taught, as well he has attended the Cirque de Soleil Circus School in Montreal where classes included juggling tight rope, unicycle, clowning and dance; he also studied clown with Richard Pachinko and physical theatre with Mime Unlimited in Toronto. Jason has been performing since 1983 and plays guitar, banjo, harmonica and bass ukulele. |
| 3:00 p.m. | VNHS Nature Walk & Bug Hunt![]() I spy with my little eye... The Victoria Natural History Society (is a non-profit society that aims to stimulate active interest in natural history and the study and protection of flora and fauna and their habitats. Kids will enjoy VNHS’s ‘see and touch’ display table with natural objects including insect displays, birds, nests, and skulls as well as the fun and adventurous Bird Walk and Dragon Fly Hunt. Parents and adults of all kinds will enjoy discovering the many programs and opportunities available through VNHS membership. Meet at the VNHS booth on the Lookout above the Children's Village for this fun and educational bug hunt. Parent participation required.
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| TIME | CHILDREN'S ACTIVITIES – ALL DAY |
| Saturday and Sunday | CRD Watershed Interactive ExhibitFind out how to be a Watershed Warden at the CRD’s Stormwater, Harbours and Watersheds program display! Learn about improving water quality, reducing stormwater quantity, and restoring and protecting ecosystems. Make sure to get your green passport stamped! |
| Saturday and Sunday | Junior Master GardenersJunior Master Gardener is an international youth gardening program designed to connect kids to nature in a fun and interesting way. JMG is “Growing Good Kids” by igniting a passion for learning, success and community service through a unique gardening education. During the Festival there will be hands-on activities based on the principles of the JMG program available in the Children’s Garden. Help tend the garden and earn another stamp! |
| Saturday and Sunday | The Sparkle ShackBringing fantasies to life! Face-painting for children (of all ages!), airbrush, glitter tattoos and body art. This exhibitor charges a fee. There is also free U-paint' face painting available at the 'Art Station'. |
| Saturday and Sunday | Buddies Toy Store Play ZoneCome and experience a range of toys and games created out of recycled and/or Fair Trade materials. Our 'Play Zone' brings new meaning to the phrase 'play fair!" and shows you how to create fun out of what you put in your recycling box! Parents will love saving money on toys and activities this summer! |
| Saturday and Sunday | Compost Education Centre![]() Dr. Wiggles |
| Saturday and Sunday | Victoria Natural History SocietyThe Victoria Natural History Society is a non-profit society that aims to stimulate active interest in natural history and the study and protection of flora and fauna and habitats. Kids will enjoy VNHS’s ‘see and touch’ display table with natural objects as well as a fun and adventurous Bird Walk and Dragon Fly Hunt. Discover the many programs VNHS offers its members. The VNHS booth will be located on the Lookout above the Children’s Village. Don't forget about their scheduled Nature Walks and Bug Hunts on both days. See, Touch, Smell and get another stamp!. |
| Saturday only | Farmer Tom's pigsSea Bluff Farm raises purebred Berkshire pigs. The Berkshire is a heritage breed that was a staple of English agriculture in the 1700s. It is a lively, intelligent breed renown for a great sense of humour (makes fine pork, too!). Visit the pigs and get a stamp. |
| Sunday Only | Mr. Twister BalloonBalloon Animals by Mr. Twister (aka Chumi). Find Chumi in the Children's Village Head Quarters tent on Sunday only! Where exactly is that? Well, it's not on the map so you have to hunt for him somewhere in the Children's Village! If you find him, you get another stamp!. |
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Eco Flag Imagination StationAfter you've enjoyed everything the Children's Village has to offer, come and share your wish for our earth by making an Eco-Flag out of 100% organic cotton. Flags can be taken home or hung up throughout the Children's Village. In honour of the pigs, chickens, raptors, ducks, butterflies and all creatures great and small who visited with us during the weekend, we are offering take home colouring pages on 100% recycled paper. Or, get ready for the Pick Up Parade on Sunday by becoming a butterfly, pig or chicken yourself in our free, 'U-paint' face painting studio. |
| Saturday and Sunday | Healthy Snack Shack & Rest ZoneKids and Parents need fresh, organic fruits and veggies to stay healthy! Help us help you enjoy your day at the Festival by visiting our Healthy Snack Shack and Rest Zone next to the wetlands at the bottom of the Village. Here you will be able to sit or lay down, take a break, have a snack and even get some tips on healthy eating from one of our Sponsors, Success By 6! |
