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125 A o

MAY
Kaslo is buzzing with the excitement
DAAYYS
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 sum-
mer 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 consecu-
tive year that Kaslovians have invited ev-
eryone to celebrate May Days with them.
Theres so much to do and take in! The
raw-ther unusual Steampunk crowd will
CA NA DA
be organizing activities and theatrics all
weekend long. Join in the Steampunk
CELEBRAT E 150 YRS
Quest! Both Saturday and Sunday spec-
tators at Logger Sports are in for thrills up local plants at the Garden Festival at
as they watch the amazing athletic skills the top of Front Street while you wait for ]
"KID-CENTRIC"
of the competitors. Just nearby, the saw-
dust will be flying as Ryan Cook carves
the parade to start. Then tag along with
everyone down to Vimy Park to watch
SATURDAY MAY 20th
monumental cedar sculptures with his the most beloved event of Kaslo May Stuff for the kids all day clowns,
chainsaw. Days: the Maypole dance. races, giant bubble maker, and more!
At the centre of Vimy Park you can stroll
through an outdoor market. Enjoy some 8am Slo-Pitch Tournament
home cooking from the food trucks FRIDAY, MAY 19th Vimy Park all weekend.
while you listen to live music, or watch a
puppet show populated by giants, or take LIVE ENTERTAINMENT FOR FRIDAY May Days Fun Run & Walk - In front of
in a slo-pitch game. Take a helicopter 6pm Live Music at Buddy's Pizzeria SS Moyie Sternwheeler/Visitor Centre
ride and get a bird's eye view! with Tom 'Tommy-T' Thompson $5/person and $10/family.
Bigger and even better now in its 20th 9am - 5k walk & 10k run 9:30am 5k run
8pm Live Music at Bluebelle Bistro,
year, the Show and Shine on Front Street Front St. with Red Eyed Soul $13 cover 9am-5pm Craft & food vendors
is an amazing spectacle of unique and
9pm Live Music at Kaslo Hotel on Unique collection of artisan style crafts
rare cars and antique engines.
Front Street with Cam Labelle and terrific food in Vimy Park.
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Steampunk Events
All Weekend

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Riding Club Demons
1 pm - Aren ad
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SATURDAY, MAY 20th
9am-1am - Various Steam Punk activi-
ties at Vimy Park and the Langham
9am Opening Ceremony for Steam-
punk 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 tech-
niques. 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 - Associa-
tion des francophones de Kootenay Ouest.
Chainsaw Carver m
5p
Ryan Cook 9am -
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
13pm Swingin Steam Dance Workshop
$10 admission
13pm Bellydance Workshop - $10 admission
3-5pm Steamy Burlesque workshop with
Scarlet Rose - $10 admission
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
Photos: Daphne Hunter
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 Bik-
ing 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
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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Anniversary
20th
e
Kaslo Show n' Shin3pm
Front Street 10am
- Slo-Pitch Tournam
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!
10am-3pm Antique Steam Engine
Display - Front St and 4th St.
3pm Trophy Presentation for Show n
Shine with a special Grand Prize draw for
all show entrants
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.
Cornucopia
Natural Food Store
Groceries Local BC Produce
Drinks & Snacks
Have a great weekend!
Open Saturday and Sunday
Welcome! Come visit
Were open all weekend.
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Logger Sports Com
11:30-4:30 Photo: Dave Heagy
Sunday FREE Live Entertainment in
Vimy Park Gazebo
Noon Celtic Kitchen Party
1pm Mountain Weather Band
9am-2pm Garden Festival
2pm The Diefenbunkers
3pm Jan Van Gold
5pm Steam Punk pop up stage
7pm A Womans Guide to Peeing
Outside & Other Adventures at the
Langham. Written and preformed by Holly
Brinkman. Tickets are $10 at the door
7pm Steam Punk Quest Game
Closing Ceremony at the Gazebo.
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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ent
All Weekend
MONDAY, MAY 22nd
8am Slo-Pitch Tournament
Vimy Park. All weekend
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 fol-
low the crowd down to Vimy Park for more
entertainment.
REMEMBER! NO PARKING ON FRONT
STREET AFTER 11 AM
Enjoy May Days!
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Happy May Days!
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M ay Day s Pa ra L i ve M u s i c
THE KASLO MAYPOLE DANCE
As far back as 1923, the children of Kaslo
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
MAY DAYS PA RAStDE
No on - Fr on t . 2017 Maypole Dancers
Maypole Dance
rk
1- 1:30 pm Vimy Pa
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 May po le Da nc e
rk
1- 1:3 0 pm Vi m y Pa
1pm - Citizen of the Year Presentation Reed Cathro Kai Penner
Vimy Park Gazebo Photo: Daphne Hunter Avery Scott
Kachis Hand
1pm-1:30pm Maypole Dance Alana Loftus Decklynn Scott
A village tradition since 1923, the children sandwiches and proper tea (coffee and Sophie Turko
juice also available). Only $5 for a very Josh Stewart
of Kaslo will perform the annual Maypole Fynnigan Wilson
Dance in Vimy Park at the Gazebo. good cause. Beautiful handmade prizes Elianna Allaire
and of course bake & craft tables. Callum Lawless
Mia Garthe Skylet Lawless
12:30-3:30pm VHKAS Victorian
Tea at St Andrew's United Church a 3pm JV Humphries School Rubber
Sunny May Saphira Knight
cornucopia of delectable treats, sweets, Ducky Drop Kaslo River Bridge. Dannika Neville Tiernan Einer

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