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Country Celebration
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Exhibitors & Vendors
Interested exhibitors and vendors are encouraged to submit an application form for this year’s event before the July 1, 2012 deadline. All applicants will be contacted after the submission deadline and notified of the selection results. Please review the letter of invitation for more information.
Who can apply? Community organizations and first-person production businesses with quality offerings such as locally grown food/herbs/flowers (organics are encouraged), handmade crafts, artisan baked goods, and other unique, sustainable products and services. Resellers are not permitted.
 Click here to apply online
 Click here for a blank PDF version of the application
Waste Reduction Initiative
Country Celebration is striving to become a Zero Waste event and a leader in waste reduction. We encourage all vendors and exhibitors to help us achieve this goal. Our success is dependant on their cooperation and participation.
Here are just a few ideas on how exhibitors and vendors can help reduce waste at the event.
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Plastic bags |
Encourage visitors to use their Country Celebration re-useable tote bags. |
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Promotional and educational literature |
Have display copies and encourage visitors to use the internet to access them at home. |
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Paper handouts |
Be discretionary about the quantity and size of handouts you provide e.g. business cards instead of brochures. Use paper with recycled content. |
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Wrapping paper |
Use newspaper and other paper packing material. Avoid the use of plastic and Styrofoam. |
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Single serve, individually wrapped candies |
Avoid excessive packaging. Try interactive low waste incentives to attract audiences such as games or prize draws. |
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Children’s craft supplies |
Re-use old items rather than new e.g. off-cuts, discards, misprints and over-stock. |
To further discuss the Zero Waste goals, share your own creative waste reduction ideas, and ask any questions you might have:
 604-432-6391
 email | Concessionaire Interested concessionaires are encouraged to submit an application form for this year’s event before the July 1, 2012 deadline. Metro Vancouver Regional Parks encourages concessionaires with healthy food and beverage options to apply.
Click here to download a copy of the application.
Waste Reduction Initiative
Country Celebration is striving to become a Zero Waste event and a leader in waste reduction. Our success is dependant on concessionaire cooperation and participation. We will support concessionaires in any way feasible, including providing information on composting and recycling, a supplier list for recyclable or biodegradable content products, and on-site recycling and composting containers.
As part of Metro Vancouver’s Tap Water Campaign, we will again be providing complimentary tap water for drinking. Sale of bottled water will not be allowed.
Incentives
This year, Metro Vancouver is offering two incentives to aid the transition of concessionaires toward Zero Waste: On-site recognition with signs acknowledging participation in the Zero Waste program, and a reduction in the commission percentage.
For more information on how to participate in the Zero Waste program and how to redeem the limited time incentives:
Concessionaire Zero Waste Information |
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CAMPBELL VALLEY REGIONAL PARK, TOWNSHIP OF LANGLEY
Saturday, September 15, and Sunday, September 16, Please note: the time has been changed this year. The event now runs from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm.
Campbell Valley Regional Park Celebrates the Best of Country Living
Head out to Campbell Valley Regional Park, Township of Langley and experience the charm of an old-fashioned country fair at the 34th annual “Country Celebration” on September 15th & 16th from 10 am to 4 pm.
This fabulous fall tradition that combines nature, heritage, agriculture and community is back and more fun than ever with new activities such as the freaky vegetable contest, and circus skills workshops, in addition to all the old family-friendly favourites such as kite-making, horse-drawn wagon rides and llama obstacle courses. From mini donuts to freshly squeezed lemonade, choose from a variety of classic country fair food to fuel your day’s activities.
Admission
Entrance is $3 per adult, $2 child aged 7 to 13 and senior 65+, free for children 6 and under, and anyone dressed in prioneer costume. Family rate: $10.
How do I get there? - From Hwy #1: Take the Langley City 200th Street south exit (#58). Travel south for approximately 15 km and turn left onto 8th Ave. Follow the bend in the road and turn left into the visitor parking lot.
From Hwy #99: Take the 8th Ave. east exit (#2) and continue onto 8th Ave. Travel for approximately 7.5 km. Follow the bend in the road onto 204th St. and turn left into the visitor parking lot.
 Download a map of the Park.
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Stay tuned for a list of our 2012 activities.
2011 Activities included:
Red Fox Recreation Active Fun for Everyone
Learn new skills and get a workout! Become a circus star – walk on stilts, learn poi and flower-sticks. Enjoy old-fashioned games like hula hoops, skipping and tug of war. Family fun for ages 5 and up Pioneer Quest
Take a peek into the past at this interactive pioneer station. It is 1900, and the Annand family are the first homesteaders in Campbell Valley. They have to work hard to clear the land, and any free time is a luxury. See how the family worked, played and survived on this site.
Fraser Valley Llama and Alpaca Club
Thrill at the sight of llamas and children participating in showmanship, obstacle courses, packing and driving.
Windrush Kites
Paint the sky with Windrush colourful kites. Make your own kite for brilliant high in the sky fun!
Raku Pottery Workshops
Have fun with clay as you paint and fire your own Raku pottery.
Pony Rides
| Entertainment A variety of singers, dancers, musicians and roving performers will keep you entertained all day long.
We are still in the process of booking entertainment for 2012. | Volunteer Country Celebration depends on volunteers to help out in many different areas. Last year, over 100 volunteers donated their time and energy to help make Country Celebration a successful event. If you are interested in volunteering, please email Kevin. | Media
For more information, interviews or high-resolution images: 604-432-6391 email
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For more information on Country Celebration:  604-432-6391  email |
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Thanks to the following sponsors for supporting Country Celebration 2011. |
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Fast Facts
Are there bank machines on site? Yes, there will be one ABM available on-site. | Where can I park? Parking is available on-site. We highly encourage car-pooling where possible. | Will there be food available on site? Yes! There will be a full range of food concessionaires at the event, including kettle corn, burgers, hot dogs, fries, perogies, donairs, mini donuts, ice cream and more! Many of our vendors and exhibitors will also have food for sampling and sale. | What happens if it rains? The event is rain or shine. Vendors and exhibitors as well as many of the activities will take place under tents.
| How much does it cost to get into the event? Entrance is $2 per person ($1 for kids aged 7 to 12; free for kids 6 and under and for seniors 65 and over). Tickets are available at the gate. Come in pioneer costume and get in free! | How do I apply to participate as a vendor/exhibitor/concessionaire? Please submit an application form before the July 1, 2012 deadline. Click on “Exhibitors & Vendors” or “Concessionaires” on the main page to access the appropriate forms. |
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