Bowen Island's Annual Community Festival
NEWS:
Wednesday, June 5, 2013
Bowfest 2013 will be on the traditional Saturday prior to the Labour Day weekend, on August 24th. It will be roots focused with a decidedly Bowen focus in programming and content
Lots of family activities and live music. The Adam Woodall Band will be headlining the mainstage with David Cameron emceeing the event.
This year's parade theme is "Island Paradise". Looking forward to the creative entries
Special thanks to the wedding party who relocated their reception to Tunstall Bay Community Club and a special thanks to the TBCA who facilitated this as well.
If you would like to help make this year's Bowfest the best ever please get in touch at bowfestonbowen@gmail.com
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Hosted in Crippen Park, Snug Cove, this historic and popular family oriented “end of summer” festival features a morning foot race and fun run, a parade, afternoon games and activities, and an evening of musical performances highlighting island talents. Bowfest attracts a mix of island residents and off-islanders each year, ranging from the very young to the most senior of our residents. With an emphasis on family, friends, and fun, we hope to continue the enjoyment and successes of previous years. As a non-profit society, funds raised are shared back to on-island groups, and a “rainy day fund” is maintained in case of a rained-out event to cover fixed costs of operation.
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last updated June 7th, 2013 at 3:00 pm.
NEWS:
Wednesday, June 5, 2013
Bowfest 2013 will be on the traditional Saturday prior to the Labour Day weekend, on August 24th. It will be roots focused with a decidedly Bowen focus in programming and content
Lots of family activities and live music. The Adam Woodall Band will be headlining the mainstage with David Cameron emceeing the event.
This year's parade theme is "Island Paradise". Looking forward to the creative entries
Special thanks to the wedding party who relocated their reception to Tunstall Bay Community Club and a special thanks to the TBCA who facilitated this as well.
If you would like to help make this year's Bowfest the best ever please get in touch at bowfestonbowen@gmail.com
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Hosted in Crippen Park, Snug Cove, this historic and popular family oriented “end of summer” festival features a morning foot race and fun run, a parade, afternoon games and activities, and an evening of musical performances highlighting island talents. Bowfest attracts a mix of island residents and off-islanders each year, ranging from the very young to the most senior of our residents. With an emphasis on family, friends, and fun, we hope to continue the enjoyment and successes of previous years. As a non-profit society, funds raised are shared back to on-island groups, and a “rainy day fund” is maintained in case of a rained-out event to cover fixed costs of operation.
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last updated June 7th, 2013 at 3:00 pm.
In 2012:
- * Over 1400 Individuals and families bought entry tickets
- * 150+ runners aged 3 to 80 competed in the 5km and 10km “Run for Rwanda”,
- * Over 30 entries paraded through the cove,
- * More than 50 vendors and public interest groups provided foods, crafts, and information,
- * 15 musical acts, mostly from on-island, entertained throughout the afternoon and evening, drawing a large and appreciative audience,
- * Near 85 volunteers participated in organizing, setting up, securing, operating, and taking down the structures and equipment.
