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Country Celebration
Exhibitor, vendor and concessionaire applications are now being accepted for Country Celebration 2010. Go to “Exhibitors and Vendors” and “Concessionaires” for more information.
CAMPBELL VALLEY REGIONAL PARK, TOWNSHIP OF LANGLEY
Saturday, September 18, and Sunday, September 19, 10 am- 5 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 31st annual Country Celebration on September 18 & 19 from 10 am to 5 pm.
This fabulous fall tradition that combines nature, heritage, agriculture and community is back and more fun than ever with new activities such as fruit and veggie stamp 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.
Sunday Morning Pancake Breakfast
10am-noon
$5/adult, $2/child
Proceeds benefit local salmon enhancement projects.
Entrance is $2 per person ($1 for kids aged 7 to 12; free for kids 6 and under and for seniors 65 and over). Come in pioneer costume and get in free! Tickets are available at the gate.
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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| Activities Stay tuned for a list of our 2010 activities.
2009 Activities included:
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.
Langley Llama 4H Club
Thrill at the sight of llamas and children participating in showmanship, obstacle courses, packing and driving.
Horse Drawn Wagon Rides
Enjoy the sites and sounds of the fair from a comfortable seat on board a horse drawn wagon.
Windrush Kites
Paint the sky with Windrush colourful kites. Make your own kite for brilliant high in the sky fun!
Solar Powered Road Show
Build actual model solar powered cars and then race them under the sun’s rays!
Raku Pottery Workshops
Have fun with clay as you paint and fire your own Raku pottery. | Entertainment A variety of singers, dancers, musicians and roving performers will keep you entertained all day long
Stay tuned for a list of this years main stage performers. | Volunteer Be part of the fun. Get involved. Volunteer for Country Celebration. Volunteering is a great experience and a valuable addition to your resume. It’s also a great way to put in volunteer hours for school. There are a whole bunch of volunteer opportunities just waiting for you at this country fair. Looking for:
- waste reduction helpers
- festival hosts
- ticket sellers
- children’s craft and games assistants
- horse drawn wagon ride assistants
- and more!
We need to hear from you by August 27 in order to match up volunteers with suitable opportunities. For more information on volunteer opportunities at Country Celebration:
 604-432-6360 during business hours or
 email | Exhibitors & Vendors
Interested exhibitors and vendors are encouraged to submit an application form for this year’s event before the July 9, 2010 deadline. All applicants will be contacted after the submission deadline and notified of the selection results. Please review the participation selection process 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.
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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Commonly used material |
Alternative |
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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. |
New in 2010!
All vendors are encouraged to write a paragraph to share your own creative waste reduction ideas and describe how your booth will strive to incorporate these green initiatives. The organizing committee will award the winner with a $75 gift basket! 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  Exhibitors and Vendors Application Form | Concessionaire
Interested concessionaires are encouraged to submit an application form for this year’s event before the July 31, 2010 deadline. Metro Vancouver Regional Parks encourages concessionaires with healthy food and beverage options to apply.
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 Application Form
Concessionaire Zero Waste Information | 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 2009. |
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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 9, 2010 deadline. Click on “Exhibitors & Vendors” or “Concessionaires” on the main page to access the appropriate forms. |
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