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Photo: Daphne Hunter Kaslo is buzzing with the excitement of our May Days celebration! Every year at this time our sleepy little town awakens and becomes a vibrant centre of activity. This will be the 123rd consecutive year Kaslo has celebrated the dawn of spring. There’s so much to do and take in! Car buff or not, you'll surely agree that the Show and Shine on Front Street is an amazing spectacle of unique and rare cars. The lakeside Vimy Park is full of activities all weekend long. Check out the amazing massive wooden sculptures carved by Ryan Cook,
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you'll find him near the Logger Sports grounds. At the centre of Vimy Park you can stroll through an outdoor market. Enjoy some ‘home cooking’ from the food trucks while you listen to all sorts of live music, a puppet show or take in a slo-pitch game. This year features not one, but two days of our popular Logger Sports event. Take a helicopter ride and get a bird's eye view! The horse show and the skateboarding competition offer ‘edge of your seat’ thrills – after which you can relax and get a massage at Morn-
Welcome to KASLO MAY DAYS hosted by Kaslo & Area Chamber of Commerce sponsored by: • Columbia Power • Village of Kaslo • Columbia Basin Trust
ingstar studio. On Monday, after the parade that goes around twice, everyone tags along to end up at Vimy Park. That's when one of the most beloved events of Kaslo May Days takes place right by the gazebo: the May Pole dance performed by Kaslo's youngsters. But that's not the end. Monday afternoon is the best time to relax listening to music in the park. Keep this complimentary schedule, supported by the sponsoring businesses, handy. You won't want to miss a thing!
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fun run • horses • kids races • music Live Music in Vimy Park 12-5
Horse Demonstration from 1pm
Kaslo's own 'Low Keys' play at Vimy Park Gazebo, Saturday 1pm Photo: Daphne Hunter
Friday, May 15th 6:30pm – Live Music, Buddy's Pizzeria 8:00pm – Live Music, BlueBelle Bistro 9:00pm – 'Ruckus' plays at Kaslo Hotel
"Kid-Centric" Saturday May 16th Kids stuff all day: a Puppeteer, Races, Giant Bubble Maker, and more! Be sure to try out the kids obstacle course courtesy of Scouts Canada! 8am – Slo-Pitch Tournament Vimy Park. All weekend. 9am – 5 pm CRAFT & FOOD Vendors Unique collection of artisan style crafts and terrific food in Vimy Park 9am – Check out the Kaslo Organizations Pavilion in Vimy Park for all the local not-for-profit groups. Great causes and some prizes to be won!
Have a Great Weekend • Burgers • Ice Cream ...and much more Open Daily 11 am - 7 pm
Kids Races from 10 am
12pm – 5pm – Free Live Music and Entertainment at Vimy Park Gazebo Photo: Daphne Hunter
9am – Fun Run Start Time 5km walkers and 10km runners will start in front of the SS Moyie (5km runners start at 9:30am) – $2 entry fee. Participants asked to arrive a minimum of 10 minutes prior to start time with entry fee From 10am – KIDS’ RACES Ages 3-10 at Vimy Park 10am – 4pm Health & Artisan Market at Morningstar Studio, Front Street. 11:30am – 4:30pm – Logger Sports A World Class Logging Competition. Novice and Intermediate Events in the Logger Sports Grounds on the shores of beautiful Kootenay Lake. This year Kaslo is hosting 5 Canadian Championships! 9am – 5pm Chainsaw Carver Ryan Cook demonstrates his chainsaw carving techniques. He will be set up adjacent to the logger sports grounds and will be carving Thurs - Sun.
Noon & 2pm – Interactive Hand Puppet Show by the Kootenay’s own Simone Varey – A show where the audience becomes the puppeteer. 12pm – 4pm approx. Helicopter Rides Front Street at Abbey Manor, all proceeds go to the Kaslo Fire Dept. 12pm – 5pm – Beer Gardens at Kaslo Logger Sports Grounds. 19+ Operated as a fundraiser for the Kaslo Golf Club 1–3pm Celtic music on SS Moyie From 1pm – Horse Demonstration Riding Club Grounds on Arena Road. Kaslo Riding Club demonstration of horsemanship and equestrian skills, buggy driving, and horse games. Concession stand by local youth. 6:30pm-Live Music Buddy's Pizzeria 8:00pm-Live Music BlueBelle Bistro 9:00pm-Live Music Kaslo Hotel – ”Ruckus”
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Show & Shine 10- 3
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Sunday, May 17th 8am – Slo-Pitch Tournament Vimy Park. All weekend. 8 – 11am – Pancake Breakfast Kaslo Legion Hall. Put on by the Legion Ladies Auxiliary as a delicious fundraiser. 9am – 5pm CRAFT & FOOD Vendors Unique collection of artisan style crafts and terrific food in Vimy Park 10am – 3pm Show ‘n’ Shine Historic Downtown Front Street Kaslo hosts vintage cars, hot rods, trucks, motorcycles and antiques! 10am – 3pm Antique Engine Display An amazing host of steamers and incredible machines Front St and 4th St. 11am – 1pm Ecstatic Dance with DJ Colin Sleuth – Morningstar Studio on Front Street.
Logger Sports Competition 11:30-4:30 11:30am – 4:30pm – The competition heats up for Day 2 of Logger Sports – A World Class Logging Competition. Women, Men and Open Events in the Logger Sports Grounds by Vimy Park Boasting five Canadian championships! 12pm-5pm Free Live Music in Vimy Park Featuring Kootenay Musicians
Open every day at 6:30 am
Yummy Eats
all weekend long!
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Catch Kaslo's Mountain Weather' Sunday at 3pm, Vimy Park
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Chainsaw Carver Ryan Cook is back, Thurs - Sunday 9-5 at Logger Sports grounds.
From 7pm – Live Music around town BlueBelle Bistro, Buddy’s Pizzeria and the Kaslo Hotel
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Chainsaw Carving Demo 9-5 daily
12pm – 5pm – Beer Gardens at Kaslo Logger Sports Grounds. 19+
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parade • maypole • softball • garden fest May Days Parade! 12pm
Monday, May 18th 8 am – Slo-Pitch Tournament Vimy Park. All weekend. 9am – 2 pm Garden Festival Front Street Park. Check out the large variety of plant, seed & wild crafting vendors a well as garden artists who create unusual and exciting features for any garden . 9am – 5pm CRAFT & FOOD Vendors Unique collection of artisan style crafts and terrific food in Vimy Park 12pm – Kaslo May Days Parade Always a family favourite. This year's theme is “The Celebration of Youth” Starting at the top of Historic Downtown Front Street and making two full loops! 12:30pm approx. Kiltie Band Performs at the Gazebo right after the parade
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Kaslo Maypole Dance 1- 1:30 12:30 – 3:30pm VHKAS Victorian Tea at St Andrew's United Church – a cornucopia of delectable treats, sweets, sandwiches and proper tea (coffee and juice also available) only $5 for a very good cause. Beautiful handmade prizes and of course bake & craft tables . 1pm – 1:30pm May Pole Dance A village tradition since 1923, the children of Kaslo will perform the annual May Pole Dance in Vimy Park at the Gazebo 2pm – Citizen of the Year Presentation Vimy Park Gazebo 2:15pm – Announcement of winners by the Kaslo Quilters 2:30 – 4pm – Free Live Music in Vimy Park featuring Kootenay Musicians 3pm – JVH Duck Raffle Draw Winner announced Serving Kaslo & North Kootenay Lake
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The Kaslo Maypole Dance
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s far back as 1923, the children of Kaslo have performed this traditional dance which originated in England to herald the beginning of spring. This year the dance will be performed by Grade 1 & 2 students from J.V. Humphries School here in Kaslo. They will be directed by Sarah Zuk and accompanied by Jane Ballantyne on flute, Anne Heard on guitar, Maddi Handley on violin and Donna Whitney on harp.
The 2015 Dancers: Jack Barschel Kianna Bekker Tiernan Einer Benjamin Jones Katie Loftus Andrew Mathers Landree McDonald Neven Walker Reva Lukacs
Julia Smith Abigail Stewart Mary Trobak Violet Troseth Jane Willott Avery Wilson Emerson Zuk Zoe Dobkins
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