Annual Children's Festival
& Medieval Faire
Sunday June 12, 2011
One of the highlights of the Mission Arts Council year and a great kick-off to summer, this day is fun filled for children and the young-art-heart. Music, dance, juggling, games, numerous art workstations, pony rides, bouncy balloon and more guarantee smiles and laughter all around.
1. Dress for the weather Rain or shine, the Festival will go on! Make sure to pack a raincoat or umbrella for a wet day and sunscreen for a sunny day!
2. Be safe and courteous. Don't forget the buddy system! All children must be accompanied by an adult. Respect the personal space of all performers by ensuring the children are at a safe distance. Roving Performers are people too!
3. Arrive any time between 10 am and 4pm At our main stage we do have a tight schedule and we try to have all shows start on time. Come early, check out the event and pick the show you want to see. Get your favorite seat, either on the grass or even better bring a lawn chair, sit back, relax and enjoy the show!
4. Plan your day There is a lot to do and see at the Fraser Valley Children's Festival. In addition to all of the great Festival shows and activities, you never know what creative fun will happen at the Festival, so leave a little time for the unexpected! In addition to the Children's Festival have a walk around the beautiful Fraser River Heritage Park and enjoy the vista’s of the Fraser River and Sumas Mountain.
5. Nourish the soul and your belly Plan to have lunch at the Festival. Our vendors provide good healthy food and yummy treats, or if you like, bring a picnic. There are lots of places on site to sit down and enjoy a lunch!
Some Program Highlights (subject to change):
On or around Main Stage:
10:45 – 11:30
Cathy Hardy and Boris Sichon
Featuring Cathy’s studio performers.
Hardy has been a music teacher in Mission for the past nine years and she has been involved in two collaborative CD projects through Communitas Supportive Care.
Sichon is a percussionist who regularly attends the Mission Folk Music Festival.
11:40-12:00 Crowning of King and Queen of the Festival
Knighting of the Mayor Sir Jamesalot
12:15-12:45 & 2:45-3:15
The Trollsons
The Trollsons have been entertaining audiences at
festivals, special events, theatres and Children's Festivals throughout the world since 1995. These extraordinary characters make mouths drop, and tourists flock to get their photos taken with them. They are professional performing Trolls, and are extremely flexible - they tailor themselves to each event.
When roving, they chat, tell jokes, sing songs, dance,
play music (with accordian, drum and bells),
matchmake, and generally cause mischief and
merriment.
The Trollsons have several 30-minute festival-stage
shows which feature masks, music, physical comedy,
improvisation, and a special kind of audience
interaction. They also perform a 60-minute indoor family show featuring the stories of Hans Christian Andersen.
The incredible masks were made by award winning
mask designer Melody Anderson. The Trollsons are
usually seen two at a time, though there are six
characters, including five trolls and one reindeer!
1:00-1:50 Mike Battie
Mike Battie joins us as our official court jester bringing his incredible juggling , unicycle and physical comedy skills. Be ready to laugh and participate in his hilarious show. Mike will not only be doing his show live on our mainstage, but also strolling around the festival conducting juggling workshops and playing tricks on young and old. www.mikebattie.com
2:05-2:30
Academie Duello
Academie Duello is a school of European Swordplay and Western Martial Arts devoted to teaching the weapons of the historical gentleman and warrior. Our Martial Arts training includes sword arts such as the rapier, sidesword, sword and shield, and long sword, as well as the quarterstaff, spear, knife and unarmed combat. www.academieduello.com
3:30-4:00
Anwynn Studio Fiddlers
Featuring Jennie Bice's studio performers.
Fiddler, violinist, singer, composer, educator Jennie Bice is at home in many musical genres. From frenzied boot-stomping Irish craic, country & eastern, roots and rhythm styles, to world fusion, rock, jazz and blues, Jennie shines on every stage she meets. Bice began playing fiddle at the age of four around the family piano, and never stopped. Currently recording and performing on the west coast of Canada with Boris Sichon, Back Door Slam, Tim Readman, Copper Sky, The Streels, The Craic, and many others, Jennie also loves taking time out every once in a while to teach workshops at a few of BC's fantastic fiddle camps. A producer, engineer, and teacher at Annwyn Studios, Bice is devoted to musical exploration and artistic inspiration. An absolute delight to watch perform.
On the grounds (subject to change):
Clay Arts - presented by Molly Magid Mission Clay Studio Every year the skills, imaginations and dreams of children are engaged to sculpt, mold and play as they create the phantasmagorical Fraser River. Children develop small motor skills and imaginations as they shape the flora, fauna, critters and ships that inhabit this river. Free
Mendhi Station - Treat yourself to the beauty of traditional henna art. You won't recognize yourself! Small charge
Storytelling Tent - presented by Mission Public Library Stories take you to new places so be ready to share and participate in stories from around the world with our animated tellers. Let our tales inspire your imagination!
Free
Imagination Station - presented by VanCity. Children can create hats, wild and imaginative creations from hats to wings to head bands, wands and other props to celebrate their visit to the Festival. Free
Mission Fire Service Station - Firefighters to the rescue! Come meet Missions brave and skilled firefighters at this educational and interactive tent where safety comes first! Free
Wacky Hair - Go a little wild with the colors, volunteers will spray color your hair to match you painted face! be donation
Face-Paint Stations - Be transformed at the Face-Paint Stations. Add color to the Festival and your own personal canvas, have your face painted by one of our artist volunteers. Small charge
“The Mission Arts Council is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life and the creative vitality of the people of Mission by nurturing awareness of, involvement in, and commitment to Arts and Culture.”
One of the highlights of the Mission Arts Council year and a great kick-off to summer, this day is fun filled for children and the young-art-heart. Music, dance, juggling, games, numerous art workstations, pony rides, bouncy balloon and more guarantee smiles and laughter all around.
Hardy has been a music teacher in Mission for the past nine years and she has been involved in two collaborative CD projects through Communitas Supportive Care.
Crowning of King and Queen of the Festival
Mike Battie
Fiddler, violinist, singer, composer, educator Jennie Bice is at home in many musical genres. From frenzied boot-stomping Irish craic, country & eastern, roots and rhythm styles, to world fusion, rock, jazz and blues, Jennie shines on every stage she meets. Bice began playing fiddle at the age of four around the family piano, and never stopped. Currently recording and performing on the west coast of Canada with Boris Sichon, Back Door Slam, Tim Readman, Copper Sky, The Streels, The Craic, and many others, Jennie also loves taking time out every once in a while to teach workshops at a few of BC's fantastic fiddle camps. A producer, engineer, and teacher at Annwyn Studios, Bice is devoted to musical exploration and artistic inspiration. An absolute delight to watch perform. 
