Spirit of Christmas at the Sea to Sky Gondola

Spirit of Christmas at the Sea to Sky Gondola

Beginning November 29th, Sea to Sky Gondola will again be hosting the Spirit of Christmas, in their traditionally decorated tent at the basecamp location. Spirit of Christmas will take place every Friday, Saturday and Sunday between November 29 and December 15. Santa Claus is coming, with photos from 10:00am to 2:00pm. The price is $20 for one photo and $30 for two.) Photos will be provided on a first-come, first-served basis.

An outdoor festive menu will be offered between 10:00am and 4:30pm, opening with pancakes and artisan sausages, fresh off the grill. A festive BBQ will be open until around 4:30. For the big kids, there will be a Christmas Spirit Bar, coffee, hot chocolate and seasonal baked goods. From 2:00 till 4:30pm, sample craft beers and ciders will be served, along with delicious canapes, during Holiday Happy Hour

From 10:00am until 4:30pm, there will be a forest scavenger hunt. It’s a great opportunity to explore the surrounding trails and nearby Shannon Falls.

Spirit of Christmas 2016

There will be seasonal crafting from 10:00am till 2:00pm, on each Spirit of Christmas date except December 15. Featured activities will include cookie decorating, colouring and other seasonal crafts. On December 15th, instead of crafting, there will be Brunch with Santa. To enjoy this holiday brunch with Santa, pre-booking is required. Brunch is $24.99 for adults and $12.99 for children.

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Squamish Punk Fest

Squamish Punk Fest

Here for its second year, Squamish Punk Night has teamed up with legendary Vancouver punk rock promoter Russian Tim, to bring you Squamish Punk Fest 2019!

This year’s 1 year celebration brings you 10 killer performances, over 2 nights, September 27th and 28th, at The Knotty Burl. You’ll enjoy punk rock’s finest from Vancouver, The Sunshine Coast and The Sea To Sky Corridor. Bands include Russian Tim and Pavel Bures, Anonymericans, Modern Terror, Rongϟ, The Corps, Aanthems, Stranded Hikers Punk Rock, Dead End Drive-In and Eliza McCullough (EMC).

Two-night passes are available online from ShowPass for $25, and single night passes are $15, or $20 at the door.

Poster design by Steve Kitchen of COMBINATION13

 

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Squamish Oktoberfest 2019

Squamish Oktoberfest 2019

It’s that time of year again. Time to shake of those rainy day blues, break out the Lederhosen, and  prepare for Squamish’s biggest party of the year.

This year, the event will be returning to its traditional Oktoberfest format, and will be held at Norman Rudy’s Pub on Tantalus Way. (In 2018, the event was called Craftoberfest.) The Rheinland Oompah Band will be performing live, followed by DJ Praiz. Bavarian food will be on the menu, with plenty of local craft beer. Prost!

Dress up in your most German trappings, and prepare to polka and dance the night away. In addition to the silent auction and games, be ready for the annual Best Dressed Award, with a prize for the best dressed woman and man.

The event begins at 8:00 pm, on September 12th, and ends at 1:00 am. This is a Montessori PAC Fundraiser, and $10 from each ticket will go to the school. Tickets are $30 pre-sale, or $40 on the door. Tickets are available at ShowPass. For more information visit the Squamish Oktoberfest Facebook page.

Norman Rudy’s Pub
40900 Tantalus Way, Squamish, British Columbia V0N 1T0

 

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Squamish Days Logger Sports 2019

Squamish Days Logger Sports 2019

August 1st kicks off 5 days of fun, action and entertainment, over the BC Day Long Weekend, celebrating the 62nd Squamish Days festival. Events will include music, a parade, 8K run, bed races, and kid’s activities. The annual event is a reminder of Squamish’s rich logging heritage.

Thursday, August 1, there are two events beginning at 6:30 pm. The Lumberjack Chilli Cook-off will be held at the Squamish Valley Golf Course, 2458 Mamquam Road. For $5.00, tasters will have the opportunity to vote for their favourite chilli. The annual Kettle Boil Challenge is a free event to watch, or you can enter for $20.00. Teams of two race to see who can get their water to boil first.

Friday, August 2, begins with the World Championship Chair Carve at 3:00 pm. Chairs are carved with a chainsaw, and the proceeds will go to Big Brothers & Big Sisters. The judging, and following auction, will begin around 5:00 pm. Sponsored by the Royal Canadian Legion, the Squamish Days Bed Races begin at 6:30 pm. Beds on wheels are pushed through a 2-block obstacle course by 4 people, with a daring teammate riding the bed. As the sun sets, people will begin to gather in Junction Park, with blankets on the grass, for the Movie Under the Stars, beginning at 8:45 pm. This year, the movie will be Tim Burton’s version of Dumbo.

Saturday, August 3, will begin with the Kid’s Festival in Junction Park, beginning at 9:30. There will be a bouncy castle, face painting, races, bean bag toss, mini golf, balloon art, and more. At the Al McIntosh Loggers Sports Grounds, the first events will begin at 1:00 pm, with the Novice & Intermediate Loggers Sports Show. Admission is $2.00 for adults, $1.00 for children and seniors. The Rotary Beef Barbecue will be held during the show. And then at 6:30 pm, the Axe Throw Invitation event will be held at Norman Rudy’s Pub, on the patio.

Sunday, August 4 is a big day. It will begin with the annual Peter Harris Logger’s Pancake Breakfast, held at the Chieftain Centre Mall, from 7:00 am till 11:00 am. Breakfast is $8.00 for adults, $6.00 for children and seniors. The hearty logger-style breakfast includes pancakes, eggs and sausages. At 8:25 am, the Squamish Days 8K Run will begin at Howe Sound Secondary School. The event is the 8th race in the Lifestages Lower Mainland Road Race Series. And then, at 8:35 am, the Squamish Days Flashback Mil even will begin. The Flashback Mile is a great running event for new runners and children.

The Festival Parade begins at 11:00 am on Cleveland Avenue, in Downtown Squamish. At 1:00 pm the World-Class Open Loggers Sports Show will begin at the Al McIntosh Loggers Sports Grounds. Admission is $10.00 for adults, $5.00 for children and seniors. The Rotary Beef Barbecue will be held during the show.

Monday, August 5, the Picnic at the Pavilion will begin at 11:00 am, at the O’Siyam Pavilion in Junction Park. There will be live music and activities until around 4:30. Entertainers will include Pierre Eady, Loam and Rock N Roll Circus. There will be activities for the kids, and a boot camp class by Jamey Horth. Local food trucks will be on site, and there will be a beer garden.

Amped in the Park 2019

Amped in the Park 2019

Almost every Thursday in July and August you will be able to enjoy live performances at the U’Siyam Pavilion in Junction Park. These events are held directly across the street from the August Jack Motor Inn, and begin at 7:00 pm.

While there is plenty of music, Amped is also open for emerging performance artists from other disciplines, like busking, comedy, poetry and theatre. It’s an opportunity for up-and-coming artists to perform live in a public venue, and for those interested in sound engineering and stage management to gain some hands-on experience.

This season’s performance dates are:

July 4
July 11
July 18
July 25
August 1
August 8
August 15
August 22
August 29

Tanner Olson
Cam Salay
Ev Kinsella (as part of the Wind Festival for the Arts)
Here North There
Quintana Kalavera
Tennyson King
Ev Natacha
Muzička
Cat Madden

For more information, check the Amped in the Park website.

Squamish Constellation Festival

Squamish Constellation Festival

Ever since the Squamish Valley Music Festival and Pemberton Music Festival came to an end, Metro Vancouver and Sea to Sky music lovers have been hoping for another festival to fill the void. Squamish Constellation Festival could be just the ticket, with three days of bands, entertainers and visual artists, performing in Hendrickson Field. The event will be held from July 26 thru 28, 2019. Genres will include alt-pop, folk, indie, alt-rock, singer-songwriter, funk/soul, brass/big bands and some family acts.

A VIP area and packages are available. There will be plenty of blanket-style seating, with separate dancing areas. Food trucks as well as local beverages and brews will be available. According to Tamara Stanners, one of four Squamish-based festival directors, the three-day festival will be a “celebration of music, art, food and so much fun.”

The 2019 lineup currently includes Jessie Reyez, Bahamas, Serena Ryder, Half Moon Run, A Tribe Called Red, Current Swell, Wintersleep, Dear Rouge, Peach Pit, Shad, Jocelyn Alice, FoxWarren, Cosmo Sheldrake, Fast Romantics, Scenic Route to Alaska, Fred Penner, The Jerry Cans, Art D’Ecco and The Boom Booms.

Passes are available at https://www.constellationfest.ca/passes/buy-passes/. Serena Ryder will perform opening night, July 26. Jessie Reyez will be performing Saturday, July 27. Bahamas will be on stage Sunday, July 28. Single night passes are on sale now at https://www.constellationfest.ca/2019/05/21/single-day-passes-on-sale-now/.

Friday

Serena Ryder
Dear Rouge
Scenic Route to Alaska
Sarah MacDougall
Fast Romantics
The Boom Booms
daysormay
Parker Bossley
Taylor James

Saturday

Jessie Reyez
A Tribe Called Red
Shad
Peach Pit
Foxwarren
Cosmo Sheldrake
Jocelyn Alice
Luca Fogale
Art d’Ecco
Sam Lynch
Fred Penner
The Kwerks

Sunday

Bahamas
Wintersleep
Half Moon Run
The Jerry Cans
Hunting
Begonia
Sunset Kids
Jessicka
The Modelos
The Oot n’ Oots
Cat Madden

For more details, go to ConstellationFest.ca. Camping, shuttle and parking information is expected to be published soon.