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MAY Kaslo is buzzing with the excitement of our May Days celebration. Every year at this time since 1892 our sleepy little town wakes up! The first event to mark the dawn of summer and Queen Victoria's birthday was planned one year before the Village of Kaslo was incorporated as The City of Kaslo, making 2017 the 125th consecutive year that Kaslovians have invited everyone to celebrate May Days with them. There’s so much to do and take in! The raw-ther unusual Steampunk crowd will be organizing activities and theatrics all weekend long. Join in the Steampunk Quest! Both Saturday and Sunday spectators at Logger Sports are in for thrills as they watch the amazing athletic skills of the competitors. Just nearby, the sawdust will be flying as Ryan Cook carves monumental cedar sculptures with his chainsaw. 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 live music, or watch a puppet show populated by giants, or take in a slo-pitch game. Take a helicopter ride and get a bird's eye view! Bigger and even better now in its 20th year, the Show and Shine on Front Street is an amazing spectacle of unique and rare cars and antique engines. Monday morning is a great time to pick
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CA NA DA CELEBRAT E 150 YRS up local plants at the Garden Festival at the top of Front Street while you wait for the parade to start. Then tag along with everyone down to Vimy Park to watch the most beloved event of Kaslo May Days: the Maypole dance.
FRIDAY, MAY 19th LIVE ENTERTAINMENT FOR FRIDAY 6pm – Live Music at Buddy's Pizzeria with Tom 'Tommy-T' Thompson 8pm – Live Music at Bluebelle Bistro, Front St. with Red Eyed Soul $13 cover 9pm – Live Music at Kaslo Hotel on Front Street with Cam Labelle
Welcome to KASLO MAY DAYS hosted by Kaslo & Area Chamber of Commerce sponsored by: • Columbia Power • Village of Kaslo • Columbia Basin Trust
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"KID-CENTRIC" SATURDAY MAY 20th
Stuff for the kids all day – clowns, races, giant bubble maker, and more! 8am – Slo-Pitch Tournament Vimy Park all weekend. May Days Fun Run & Walk - In front of SS Moyie Sternwheeler/Visitor Centre $5/person and $10/family. 9am - 5k walk & 10k run 9:30am 5k run 9am-5pm – Craft & food vendors Unique collection of artisan style crafts and terrific food in Vimy Park.
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SATURDAY, MAY 20th 9am-1am - Various Steam Punk activities at Vimy Park and the Langham 9am Opening Ceremony for Steampunk quest game by Vimy Park Gazebo 9am-5pm Steampunk Quest Game Registration from 9 am. Vimy Park thru town ($10-15 per person). From 10am – Kids’ Races Ages 3-10 at Vimy Park. 10:45 – JVH Grade 8 Class Cake Walk Fundraiser Vimy Park – Gazebo area 11:00am-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 Friday – Sunday Free Entertainment at Vimy Park Gazebo. 11:15pm – Giant Puppet Show - Association des francophones de Kootenay Ouest.
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12:30pm – Allison Kane - Songs for old and young, with a little clowning around! 1:30pm – Giant Puppets second show 3pm – Giant Puppets third show 3:45pm – G.E.L. – musical group Noon - 3pm approx. Helicopter Rides Front Street at Abbey Manor, all proceeds go to the Kaslo Volunteer Fire Deptartment. Live At The Langham Cultural Centre 11:30am -1pm Follow your heart self empowerment 1–3pm Swingin Steam Dance Workshop $10 admission 1–3pm Bellydance Workshop - $10 admission 3-5pm Steamy Burlesque workshop with Scarlet Rose - $10 admission
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packing and much more. Concession stand by local youth. 2 pm – Strawberry Ridge Toonie Fun Ride – Starting at the Kaslo Airport. $2 All proceeds go to the Kaslo Mountain Biking Club. Door prizes & beverages available. Live Entertainment For Saturday 6pm – Live Music Buddy's Pizzeria, Front St with Mountain Weather 8pm – Live Music at BlueBelle Bistro with Cold Mountain Air - Cover $13 9pm - Live Music at Kaslo Hotel with Lazy Poker Blues Band 7:30 Kaslo Steam Punk Cabaret Langham theatre $15 advance tickets (Sunnyside) $20 at the door
Noon-5pm – Beer Gardens at Kaslo logger sports grounds. 19+ Operated as a fundraiser for the Kaslo Golf Club. From 1pm – Horse Demonstration Riding Club grounds on Arena Road. Horsemanship and equestrian skills, buggy driving, and horse games. Featuring the Kooteneigh Vaulters, Steen Icelandic Horses, Equestrian Pattern combo, mule
SUNDAY, MAY 21 st 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. $8 adults and kids under 8 pay their age.
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9am-5pm – Craft & food vendors Unique collection of artisan style crafts and terrific food in Vimy Park 9am-4pm – Steam Punk Quest Game starting in Vimy Park $10-15 registration fee 10am-3pm – Kaslo Show ‘n’ Shine's 20th Anniversary Event. Historic downtown Front Street Kaslo hosts vintage cars, hot rods, trucks, motorcycles and antiques!
Logger Sports Com 11:30-4:30
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Sunday FREE Live Entertainment in Vimy Park Gazebo Noon – Celtic Kitchen Party 1pm – Mountain Weather Band 2pm – The Diefenbunkers 3pm – Jan Van Gold 5pm – Steam Punk pop up stage
10am-3pm – Antique Steam Engine Display - Front St and 4th St.
7pm – A Woman’s Guide to Peeing Outside & Other Adventures at the Langham. Written and preformed by Holly Brinkman. Tickets are $10 at the door
3pm Trophy Presentation for Show ‘n’ Shine with a special Grand Prize draw for all show entrants
7pm – Steam Punk Quest Game Closing Ceremony at the Gazebo.
11:30am-4:30pm – Day 2 of Logger Sports – The competition heats up! Noon-5pm – Beer Gardens at Kaslo logger sports grounds. 19+. With a fundraising food kiosk courtesy of Olde World Bakery.
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Live Entertainment For Sunday Sunday Brunch at Bluebelle Bistro with the Tenise Marie Duo 8pm – Live Music at Bluebelle Bistro with Garuda 9pm - Live Music at Kaslo Hotel with Lazy Poker Blues Band
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MONDAY, MAY 22nd 8am – Slo-Pitch Tournament Vimy Park. All weekend 9am-2pm – Garden Festival Front Street Park. Check out the large variety of plant, seed & wild crafting vendors as 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. Noon – Kaslo May Days Parade Always a family favourite. This year's theme is “Celebrate Canada 150.” Starting at the top of Historic Downtown Front Street and making two full loops! Then follow the crowd down to Vimy Park for more entertainment. REMEMBER! NO PARKING ON FRONT STREET AFTER 11 AM
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THE KASLO MAYPOLE DANCE
As far back as 1923, the children of Kaslo
MAY DAYS PA RAStDE No on - Fr on t . 12:30 – Steam Punk dance walk. Follow them from the parade to the gazebo in Vimy Park. 12:45pm approx. – The Kilties’ Scottish Bagpipers band 1pm - Citizen of the Year Presentation Vimy Park Gazebo 1pm-1:30pm – Maypole Dance A village tradition since 1923, the children of Kaslo will perform the annual Maypole Dance in Vimy Park at the Gazebo. 12:30-3:30pm – VHKAS Victorian Tea at St Andrew's United Church – a cornucopia of delectable treats, sweets,
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have performed this traditional dance which originated in England to herald the beginning of spring. The dance will be performed by local primary students. The dancers will be accompanied by Terry Marshall - Guitar, Anne Heard - Flute, Dawna Mclennan - Harp, Tina Mclaren - Violin
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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. 3pm – JV Humphries School Rubber Ducky Drop Kaslo River Bridge.
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