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Fireworks display to cap 53rd festival Record Staff One of the most-anticipated events of the year in Comox really ends with a bang after three funfilled days. The 53rd annual Nautical Days will end as usual with a series of bangs as Quality Foods again presents the Spectacular Festival of Lights, the biggest fireworks display on Vancouver Island. During the July 30 to Aug. 1 event, festival mascot Captain Cracker will preside at Marina Park over the Bullhead Derby, canoe jousting, dragon boat racing and the ever-popular Build, Bail and Sail Race. As usual, there’s so much more, including an exciting lineup of entertainment on the mainstage and fun activities for children. The 25th annual Bullhead Derby, the largest catch-andrelease fishing derby in the Pacific Northwest, gets things going on the morning of July 30. The 2010 derby attracted nearly 500 young and young-at-heart participants angling for top honours in categories ranging from largest fish to strangest catch. Participants supply their fishing pole and barbless hooks and bait — Nautical Days provides the jovial spirit of friendly competition. On the same morning, kids of all ages, whether anglers or not, will enjoy Captain Cracker’s Kids’ Festival. It’s got games, races, crafts, clowns, pet parade, face-painting and kid’s rides. Canoe jousting returns in the afternoon of the 30th. Two-person teams — a paddler and a jouster
THIS YOUNG MAN was clearly enjoying himself during the Bullhead Derby at the 2010 Nautical Days Festival. The popular derby has reached its 25th year. PHOTO BY MARK ALLAN — combine agility, balance, teamwork, speed and striking power to stay afloat. The much-anticipated dragon boat races are a huge hit with all Nautical Days goers. The long boats glide across the waves while the deep beat of the drums keep time for the paddlers. Teams from across Vancouver Island and the Lower Mainland will compete. Build, Bail and Sail — where failure gets the loudest applause — takes centre stage at the marina ramp on B.C. Day Monday. More than a dozen two-man teams will try to craft any sort of sea-faring vessel with the meagre materials
and hand tools at their disposal, and then race them around the Comox Marina entrance. The hilarity is always intense in this competition, where simply staying afloat often wins the race. An animated weekend of fun in the sun concludes Monday night with the cadets and staff of HMCS Quadra presenting the Sunset Ceremony of the Flags, whose history and traditions go back several hundred years. The Festival of Lights concludes the weekend. Also back by popular demand will be the King — or at least the next best thing. Crowd-pleasing Elvis imper-
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sonator Steve Elliott performs the Gospel of Elvis on Sunday afternoon, Elvis’ Family Show Monday afternoon and Viva Las Vegas on Monday evening as part of the Nautical Days finale. It seems hard to believe, but the annual celebration of the town’s seafaring history offers so much more in its three days. There’s a car show, bistro-style beer garden each day, the longestrunning foot race in B.C. and an interdenominational church service that last year attracted more than 1,000 worshippers. For more information, visit www.comoxnauticaldays.ca.
Message from the Mayor The 2011 Nautical Days and the Filberg Festival celebrations will once again provide a fun-filled, familyoriented weekend for residents and tourists alike to enjoy during this B.C. Day Holiday weekend in beautiful Comox By The Sea. We like to think that our Town truly sparkles at this time of the year and with the large influx of people coming to our community, we like to say “Welcome,” “Enjoy,” and we look forward to your return. On behalf of Council and our Town staff, I offer a very heartfelt “thank-you” to all the organizers and volunteers for the time and effort they so generously donate to make these two signature events a huge success. Without you these festivities would not be possible. So, have fun and stay safe! Yours truly,
Paul Ives Mayor
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THE NAUTICAL DAYS PARADE will once again feature the Shriners, acrobats, clowns, marching bands, cheerleaders, emergency vehicles, cadets, floats and more. Wendy Petrie is this year’s marshall. The parade begins at 10:30 a.m. Monday, Aug. 1. It starts at Rodello and turns at Stewart to Marina Park. Parade awards are 12:45 p.m. at the Main Stage. PHOTOS BY MEGAN RUTLEDGE
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Piracy, sinking expected at annual BB&S event Scott Stanfield Record Staff The Build, Bail & Sail once again takes centre stage at the marina ramp on B.C. Day Monday. Sixteen, two-person teams will try to craft a seafaring vessel with a scarce selection of materials and hand tools at their disposal. They will then race their creations around the Comox Marina entrance. The event promises an assortment of interesting creations and no shortage of shipwrecks. Staying afloat is typically all it takes to win the race, which is in its 24th year. It is sponsored by Central Builders/Home Hardware. “The only thing that has changed is the participants,” said race organizer John Van Egmond, flooring manager at Central Builders who will
THE BUILD, BAIL & SAIL is expected to draw a huge crowd at the Marina Park boat ramp on B.C. Day Monday. PHOTO BY MEGAN RUTLEDGE
emcee the event along with Marty Douglas. The Build, Bail & Sail often draws thousands of spectators. There will be four heats of four teams, followed by
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“I wouldn’t recommend chicken wire,” said Van Egmond, who one year built a cardboard boat that “sunk like a stone” on the second race. He cautions that “acts of piracy” can be expected come race day. At 9 a.m. Monday at the marina parking lot, participants will have three-anda-half hours to build their vessels using hand tools only. Racing begins at 1 p.m. The aim is to row the vessel to a buoy at the breakwater. Teammates then switch spots in the boat and paddle back to shore. “If you come to watch people flailing around uncomfortably, you’ve come to the right spot,” Van Egmond said. Along with the top-three finishers, prizes include the first-to-sink and best-built awards.
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Plastic Bags will be provided for catch & release of your fish.
Awards Presentation and prizes at 12 noon at Marina Park Stage Winners must be at the park at noon to claim prizes.
WAIVER OF LIABILITY STAYING AFLOAT IS OFTEN enough to win the Build, Bail & Sail. The 24th annual event is sponsored by Central Builders/Home Hardware. PHOTOS BY MEGAN RUTLEDGE
The undersigned, and their legal guardian, in consideration of their being allowed to participate in the Comox Nautical Days Bullhead Derby (“the Event”), hereby agrees to obey all rules or guidelines of the Event, and to follow all directions of all persons duly authorized to regulate the conduct of the participants in the Event.
The entrants, and their legal guardian, hereby acknowledge that, in consideration of their being allowed to participate in the Event they agree to release, and do hereby release, the Comox Valley Record, First Insurance, Fisheries and Oceans, Canada, the Nautical Days Committee, and their respective assigns, agents and employees (the Organizers) from any and all liability for any loss or damage or injury, including claims for negligence, arising out of the participation by the entrants in the event and agree that the Organizers will not be responsible under any circumstances for any loss or damage due to any cause, including negligence, that is or may be suffered by the entrants as a result of their participation in the event the entrants, and their legal guardians, agree to indemnify and save harmless the Organizers from any claim that area or may be brought against the Organizers as a consequence of the participation by the entrant in the Event.
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A SPECIAL THANK YOU to our 2010 Derby Sponsors – The Department of Fisheries & Oceans, all our volunteers, Liz and staff at the Comox Harbor Authority who once again, have shown us overwhelming support.
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Register at the check-in at Marina Park between 8 - 9 a.m. on JULY 30th Adult will be required to sign liability waiver. Fishing rods, bait, lifejackets must be provided by entrants.
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FOOD & FUN CARNIVAL CARIBBEAN CABANA Caribbean Flavors
WEST COAST MOBILE KITCHEN Burgers,Fries And Fish
EARTH CLUB FACTORY Coffee And Baked Treats
MINI DONUT FACTORY Mini Donuts, Fries, Hotdogs
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TAILGATE HOTDOGS Hotdogs And Smokies
MR. COOL ICE CREAM Novelty Ice cream
SNOW STORM SHAVED ICE Flavoured Snowcones
COFFEE HUT & SAUSAGE ROLLS Specialty Coffee, Baked Treats, Sausage Rolls
PORCH’S BURGERS Halibut, Oyster And Hamburgers
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SATURDAY,
Nautical Day Parade Monday @ 10:30 am
8:30-11:30pm 25th Annual BULLHEAD DERBY Sponsored by First Insurance, Canadian Tire, The Comox Valley Record & Gone Fishin’. Call 334-3443 for details. Marina Park and Wharf 10:00 CAPTAIN CRACKERS PET PARADE 10:00-4:00pm NAUTICAL KIDS FESTIVAL MC - Rob Petrie, Call in the Clowns (Tippi + Poco), Lots of Laughs Productions, Magician Donald Dunphy, Pet Parade, Games, Crafts, Bounce Mania, Karscot, Fun Zone, DoCo Adventures, Magical Faces by Cathy Corbett Sponsored by Quality Foods, 97.3 The Eagle and Woofy’s Pet Foods Marina Park Noon BULLHEAD DERBY PRIZE PRESENTATION Marina Park, Main Stage 12:00-2:00pm COMOX REC CENTRE KIDS RACES
Bullhead Derby Saturday @ 8:30 am
OVER 90 ARTISANS
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Saturday - Monday 10 am - 6 pm Marina Park, Comox Build, Bail & Sail Race Monday @ 1:00 pm
July 31
8:00-11:00am STRATHCONA SUNRISE ROTARY PANCAKE BREAKFAST Featuring Rob Petrie Marina Park Bistro Garden 10:00am -5:00pm 9th ANNUAL “VICTOR SIMONSON” DRAGON BOAT RACES “Hear the drums, feel the spirit, see the action!” Teams from Powell River, Port Alberni, Campbell River, Nanaimo, Lower Mainland and the Comox Valley will compete from 10am to 5pm. You’ll get a great view from the Rotary Boardwalk in Marina Park. Awards ceremony at 5:00pm on the main stage. Call 339-2255 for details 10:30-Noon INTERDENOMINATIONAL CHURCH SERVICE Led by Comox Valley Ministerial. Bring your own lawn chairs. Marina Park, Main Stage 12:30-1:30pm “THE GOSPEL OF ELVIS” Featuring Steve Elliott Marina Park, Main Stage
1:00-5:00pm “JAZZ IN THE PARK” Marina Park, Main Stage 1:00-9:30pm BISTRO-STYLE BEER GARDENS ‘TAVERN ON THE GREEN’ In memory of Doug Supple. Featuring entertainment by Barry, Dave & Johnny Marina Park Bistro Garden
2:00-5:00pm MAIN STAGE ENTERTAINMENT 2:00-2:45 - Richard Cassie 3:00-3:45 - Bruce and Judy Wing 4:00-4:45 - Luke Guthrie & Guest 5:00 - Dragon Boat winner presentation
4:00 -5:00pm MAINSTAGE ENTERTAINMENT Bruce & Judy Wing
5:30 - 10:30pm CAPTAIN CRACKER’S FAMILY DANCE 5:30-7:30 Pacific Disturbance 8:00-10:00 - Mallomba Boogie Band 10:15-Closing - Nova Fire Spinning & Drumming
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SUNDAY,
1:00-8:00pm MARINA PARK MAIN STAGE BISTRO-STYLE BEER GARDENS ‘TAVERN ON THE GREEN’ In memory of Doug Supple. Featuring Doug, Barry + Johnny
4:00pm NAUTICAL DAYS CANOE JOUSTING Presented by Flying Canoe West Coast Pub Marina Park boat ramp
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8:00-11:00am STRATHCONA SUNRISE ROTARY PANCAKE BREAKFAST Featuring Rob Petrie, meet Capt. Cracker Marina Park Bistro Garden
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5:30-10:00pm CAPTAIN CRACKER’S FAMILY DANCE - PART 2 Marina Park, Main Stage 5:30-7:30 - Band Formerly Known as XLR8 8:00-10:00 - Time Well Wasted 10:15-Closing - Nova Fire Spinning & Drumming Troupe
MONDAY,
August 1
8:00-11:00am KINSMEN PANCAKE BREAKFAST Featuring Rob Petrie, Marina Park Bistro Garden 9:00am-1:00pm CENTRAL BUILDERS, HOME HARDWARE’S 24th ANNUAL BUILD, BAIL & SAIL CONSTRUCTION Marina Park parking lot & boat ramp 9:00am 42nd ANNUAL FOOT RACE Starts at Comox Town Hall. Registration 8:00-8:45am, Race Fee of $10.00 10:00am-3:00pm FINNERON HYUNDAI/COURTENAY AUTO SUPPLY CAR SHOW Marina Park east parking lot 10:30am NAUTICAL DAYS PARADE Starts at Rodello, turns at Stewart to Marina Park. 11:00am-4:30pm BISTRO-STYLE BEER GARDENS ‘TAVERN ON THE GREEN’ In memory of Doug Supple. Featuring Doug, Barry + Johnny 12:00pm-12:30pm OPENING CEREMONIES O’Canada (sung by the Forbidden Men’s Choir), a welcome from Comox mayor Paul Ives and a traditional welcome by the Komoks First Nation & K’umugwe Dancers. 12:45pm PARADE AWARD PRESENTATION Main Stage 1:00pm-5:00pm MAIN STAGE ENTERTAINMENT 1:00 - Forbidden Men’s Choir 2:00 - Pam Tessmann 3:00 - Elvis Elite Family Show 4:00 - Bruce and Judy Wing 1:00pm CENTRAL BUILDERS, HOME HARDWARE’S 24th ANNUAL BUILD, BAIL & SAIL RACE Marina Park boat ramp 2:45pm VINTAGE AUTO TROPHY PRESENTATION Marina Park, Main Stage 3:00-3:50 ELVIS ELITE FAMILY SHOW “The Magic of Elvis”, Marina Park, Main Stage 7:30pm GRAND PRIZE DRAW Donated by WestJet and Canadian Tire 8:00pm YANA FIREWORKS SILVER COLLECTION 8:00-9:00pm CEREMONY OF THE FLAGS HMCS Quadra Cadets and Staff. 9:00-10:00pm ELVIS “VIVA LAS VEGAS” 10:15pm QUALITY FOODS FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS FIREWORKS FINALE 10:45pm GOOD NIGHT!
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DAILY EVENTS:
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• SATURDAY - MONDAY, 8:00am - 11:00am at Marina Park Bistro Gardens Featuring Rob Petrie Saturday & Sunday Hosted by: Strathcona Sunrise Rotary Club Monday Hosted by: Kinsmen Club
BISTRO BEER GARDENS ALL WEEKEND (see center for times) Featuring Doug, Barry & Johnny Marina Park Bistro Gardens
MAIN STAGE - ALL WEEKEND • SATURDAY, JULY 30 12:30 pm - 3:30 pm - Jazz in the Park 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm - Bruce & Judy Wing • SUNDAY, JULY 31 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm - The Gospel of Elvis 2:00 pm - 2:30 pm - Richard Cassie 3:00 pm - 3:45 pm - Bruce and Judy Wing 4:00 pm - 4:45 pm - Luke Guthrie & Guest 5:00 - Dragon Boat winner presentation • MONDAY, AUGUST 1 12:00 pm - 12:30 pm - Opening Ceremonies - K’umugwe Dancers 1:00 pm - 1:50 pm - Forbidden Men’s Choir 2:00 pm - 2:50 pm - Pam Tessmann 3:00 pm - 3:50 pm - Elvis Elite Family Show 4:00 pm - 4:50 pm - Bruce and Judy Wing 8:00pm - HMCS Quadra Ceremony of the Flags 9:00 pm - 10:00 pm - Elvis “Viva Las Vegas” 10:15 pm - 10:45 pm - QF Festival of Lights Fireworks Finale
CAPTAIN CRACKER'S FAMILY DANCE • SATURDAY 5:30 - 7:30, Pacific Disturbance 8:00pm - 10:00pm, Mallomba Boogie Band 10:15 - Nova Fire Spinning & Drumming Troupe • SUNDAY 5:30pm - 7:30pm, XLR8 8:00pm - 10:00pm, Time Well Wasted 10:15 - Closing, Nova Fire Spinning & Drumming Troupe
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FOOD & FUN CARNIVAL CARIBBEAN CABANA Caribbean Flavors
WEST COAST MOBILE KITCHEN Burgers,Fries And Fish
EARTH CLUB FACTORY Coffee And Baked Treats
MINI DONUT FACTORY Mini Donuts, Fries, Hotdogs
S c h e d u l e
TAILGATE HOTDOGS Hotdogs And Smokies
MR. COOL ICE CREAM Novelty Ice cream
SNOW STORM SHAVED ICE Flavoured Snowcones
COFFEE HUT & SAUSAGE ROLLS Specialty Coffee, Baked Treats, Sausage Rolls
PORCH’S BURGERS Halibut, Oyster And Hamburgers
MUNCHIE BAR SMOKIES Hot Dogs & Smokies
PIZZA AND NACHO PIT Pizza And Nachos
PHILLY CHEESE STEAKS
PREGNANCY CARE CTR. Cotton Candy
SANDY'S UKRANIAN KITCHEN Perogies, Cabbage Rolls, Chicken Strips, Smokies
GREEK DELIGHTS All The Greek Favorites
EAT & TREATS Coffee, Corn on the Cob, Donuts
SATURDAY,
Nautical Day Parade Monday @ 10:30 am
8:30-11:30pm 25th Annual BULLHEAD DERBY Sponsored by First Insurance, Canadian Tire, The Comox Valley Record & Gone Fishin’. Call 334-3443 for details. Marina Park and Wharf 10:00 CAPTAIN CRACKERS PET PARADE 10:00-4:00pm NAUTICAL KIDS FESTIVAL MC - Rob Petrie, Call in the Clowns (Tippi + Poco), Lots of Laughs Productions, Magician Donald Dunphy, Pet Parade, Games, Crafts, Bounce Mania, Karscot, Fun Zone, DoCo Adventures, Magical Faces by Cathy Corbett Sponsored by Quality Foods, 97.3 The Eagle and Woofy’s Pet Foods Marina Park Noon BULLHEAD DERBY PRIZE PRESENTATION Marina Park, Main Stage 12:00-2:00pm COMOX REC CENTRE KIDS RACES
Bullhead Derby Saturday @ 8:30 am
OVER 90 ARTISANS
E v e n t s
Saturday - Monday 10 am - 6 pm Marina Park, Comox Build, Bail & Sail Race Monday @ 1:00 pm
July 31
8:00-11:00am STRATHCONA SUNRISE ROTARY PANCAKE BREAKFAST Featuring Rob Petrie Marina Park Bistro Garden 10:00am -5:00pm 9th ANNUAL “VICTOR SIMONSON” DRAGON BOAT RACES “Hear the drums, feel the spirit, see the action!” Teams from Powell River, Port Alberni, Campbell River, Nanaimo, Lower Mainland and the Comox Valley will compete from 10am to 5pm. You’ll get a great view from the Rotary Boardwalk in Marina Park. Awards ceremony at 5:00pm on the main stage. Call 339-2255 for details 10:30-Noon INTERDENOMINATIONAL CHURCH SERVICE Led by Comox Valley Ministerial. Bring your own lawn chairs. Marina Park, Main Stage 12:30-1:30pm “THE GOSPEL OF ELVIS” Featuring Steve Elliott Marina Park, Main Stage
1:00-5:00pm “JAZZ IN THE PARK” Marina Park, Main Stage 1:00-9:30pm BISTRO-STYLE BEER GARDENS ‘TAVERN ON THE GREEN’ In memory of Doug Supple. Featuring entertainment by Barry, Dave & Johnny Marina Park Bistro Garden
2:00-5:00pm MAIN STAGE ENTERTAINMENT 2:00-2:45 - Richard Cassie 3:00-3:45 - Bruce and Judy Wing 4:00-4:45 - Luke Guthrie & Guest 5:00 - Dragon Boat winner presentation
4:00 -5:00pm MAINSTAGE ENTERTAINMENT Bruce & Judy Wing
5:30 - 10:30pm CAPTAIN CRACKER’S FAMILY DANCE 5:30-7:30 Pacific Disturbance 8:00-10:00 - Mallomba Boogie Band 10:15-Closing - Nova Fire Spinning & Drumming
See page 10 for listing
SUNDAY,
1:00-8:00pm MARINA PARK MAIN STAGE BISTRO-STYLE BEER GARDENS ‘TAVERN ON THE GREEN’ In memory of Doug Supple. Featuring Doug, Barry + Johnny
4:00pm NAUTICAL DAYS CANOE JOUSTING Presented by Flying Canoe West Coast Pub Marina Park boat ramp
Arts & Crafts Fair
FREE ADMISSION
July 30
8:00-11:00am STRATHCONA SUNRISE ROTARY PANCAKE BREAKFAST Featuring Rob Petrie, meet Capt. Cracker Marina Park Bistro Garden
Visit the
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Host - Captain Cracker • Master of Ceremonies - Rob Petrie
GLEN’S KETTLE KORN Kettle Korn COPS FOR CANCER Fresh Squeezed Lemonade
NAUTICAL DAYS
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COMOX NAUTICAL DAYS 53rd Anniversary Celebration www.comoxnauticaldays.ca
AT MARINA PARK
ZEN ZERO Smoothies, Energy Balls, Fresh Juices
www.comoxvalleyrecord.com
5:30-10:00pm CAPTAIN CRACKER’S FAMILY DANCE - PART 2 Marina Park, Main Stage 5:30-7:30 - Band Formerly Known as XLR8 8:00-10:00 - Time Well Wasted 10:15-Closing - Nova Fire Spinning & Drumming Troupe
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August 1
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• SATURDAY - MONDAY, 8:00am - 11:00am at Marina Park Bistro Gardens Featuring Rob Petrie Saturday & Sunday Hosted by: Strathcona Sunrise Rotary Club Monday Hosted by: Kinsmen Club
BISTRO BEER GARDENS ALL WEEKEND (see center for times) Featuring Doug, Barry & Johnny Marina Park Bistro Gardens
MAIN STAGE - ALL WEEKEND • SATURDAY, JULY 30 12:30 pm - 3:30 pm - Jazz in the Park 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm - Bruce & Judy Wing • SUNDAY, JULY 31 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm - The Gospel of Elvis 2:00 pm - 2:30 pm - Richard Cassie 3:00 pm - 3:45 pm - Bruce and Judy Wing 4:00 pm - 4:45 pm - Luke Guthrie & Guest 5:00 - Dragon Boat winner presentation • MONDAY, AUGUST 1 12:00 pm - 12:30 pm - Opening Ceremonies - K’umugwe Dancers 1:00 pm - 1:50 pm - Forbidden Men’s Choir 2:00 pm - 2:50 pm - Pam Tessmann 3:00 pm - 3:50 pm - Elvis Elite Family Show 4:00 pm - 4:50 pm - Bruce and Judy Wing 8:00pm - HMCS Quadra Ceremony of the Flags 9:00 pm - 10:00 pm - Elvis “Viva Las Vegas” 10:15 pm - 10:45 pm - QF Festival of Lights Fireworks Finale
CAPTAIN CRACKER'S FAMILY DANCE • SATURDAY 5:30 - 7:30, Pacific Disturbance 8:00pm - 10:00pm, Mallomba Boogie Band 10:15 - Nova Fire Spinning & Drumming Troupe • SUNDAY 5:30pm - 7:30pm, XLR8 8:00pm - 10:00pm, Time Well Wasted 10:15 - Closing, Nova Fire Spinning & Drumming Troupe
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A trio of Main Stage tributes to the King
ELVIS TRIBUTE ARTIST Steve Elliott was a hit at last year’s festival. He returns to Nautical Days for a trio of performances Sunday and Monday. PHOTO BY MEGAN RUTLEDGE
Steve Elliot — Canadian grand champion Elvis tribute artist — returns for three Main Stage performances on Sunday and Monday. Sunday is The Gospel of Elvis while Monday features the Elvis Elite Family Show in the afternoon and Viva Las Vegas shortly before the fireworks finale. Born and raised in Nanaimo, Elliot had many artistic abilities before stumbling upon his career as a singer and entertainer. In 1995, he became the top political cartoonist in B.C. for his caricatures, freelancing in various weekly publications for the Vancouver Net chain of community newspapers. With no prior singing abilities, he walked into a karaoke contest at a mall and was intrigued by the performers caught in their acts. The contest was set in the era of classic rock and and early crooners. Elliott decided to enter at the last minute — and discovered he had a natural ability to sing and
entertain. He won a prize set of Elvis albums and discovered the rawness and sensualities in Presley’s voice, which led him to his newfound career as a performer. Since then, Elliott has perfected his act as a tribute artist using the energy in Presley’s music to express to audiences of all ages. Elliott has been a performer since 2000, traveling full-time with his Elvis Elite show throughout North America. In 2004, he won the Grand Canadian Championship of the Pacific Northwest Elvis Festival in Penticton. With authentic and original costumes created by his mother, the Elvis Elite show brings a fresh and thrilling experience to the greatest and most universal performer that ever lived. The Gospel of Elvis is set for 12:30 p.m. Sunday. The family show is at 3 p.m. Monday and Viva Las Vegas begins at 9 p.m. Monday.
SUNDAY, JULY 31
West Coast Artist
Mark Hobson
from 1:00 - 4:00pm
(from Tofino)
Be sure to stop by the
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Join in the fun fun! www.comoxnauticaldays.ca
brought to you by the Comox BIA
53nd Annual PARADE Monday, August 1st 10:30AM APPLICATIONS AVAILABLE AT COMOX TOWN HALL 1809 Beaufort Ave., Comox or online at: www.comoxnauticaldays.ca Applications will be accepted up until the parade starts!
Contact Wendy Petrie Phone: 250-897-0414
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HMCS QUADRA CADETS and staff perform the Sunset Ceremony of the Flags Monday at 8 p.m. The Royal Canadian Navy created the ceremony in 1967 to celebrate Canada’s centennial. PHOTO BY MEGAN RUTLEDGE
FREE CONCERTS June - Sept., 2011 (2-4pm) PERFORMANCES June 19 Georgia Strait Big Band June 26 Comox Valley Concert Band July 3 Helen Austin & Todd Butler July 10 Lensmen July 17 Anela Kahiamoe July 24 Jazztet Aug 14 Jenn Forsland Aug 21 Cure All Dance Band Aug 28 Luke Guthrie Sept 4 Greg Bush
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FAMILY FUN!
Horne Lake Provincial Park
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THE 25TH ANNUAL Bulhead Derby always attracts hundreds of youngsters to the marina. PHOTO BY MARK ALLAN
Sat & Sun, August 6th & 7th 10am-5pm
Derby largest of its kind The ever-popular Nautical Days children’s Bullhead Derby is the largest catchand-release event of its kind in the Pacific Northwest. Last year’s derby drew nearly 500 young and young-at-heart participants angling for top honours in categories ranging from largest fish to strangest catch. Participants supply their fishing pole, barbless hooks and bait, while Nautical Days provides the jovial spirit of friendly competition. The 25th annual event begins Saturday, July 30 at 8:30 a.m. at the government wharf. The adventure for the bullhead derby, though, isn’t
just the thrill of the chase or the fun of learning something new. It’s seeing what little ones might bring out of the water in their pursuit of the ugly fish. There are always interesting finds including a variety of sea creatures, such as colorful starfish and crabs, and interesting ‘treasures’ dropped by the people above. There have been tires, boots and other surprising finds as part of the morning’s catch. While other sea creatures are returned to the water, and junk is properly disposed of— bullhead, tom cod, greenling, flatfish, rockfish or perch are brought to the official measuring station in a provided plastic bag filled
with seawater so they can be measured, recorded and then released. Following the derby, a special Main Stage presentation will be held at noon to celebrate the annual event. Trophies will be awarded to the winners of the Derby and dozens of prizes will be handed out to anglers, who find a ‘special prize fish’ in their registration package. Registration for the bullhead derby takes place between 8 and 9 a.m. at the check-in booth at Marina Park. Participants can speed up the line by filling out the form on Page 7. All fishing rods, barbless hooks and bait must be provided by the entrants.
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