WE WANT YOU TO HAVE A GOOD TIME AT THE FESTIVAL
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:
Marion Rose
“My greatest thrill is to watch people’s delight as they learn to do
dances that have delighted generations before them. Once the fear falls
away, they fairly explode with the joy of it all!”
For the past decade, Marian Rose has devoted her professional life to
reviving the venerable tradition of folk and social dance through school
programs, teacher workshops and community parties. Armed with a
bejeweled accordion and a well-honed, theatrical teaching style, she
works magic in a crowded dance hall or elementary school gym, turning
everyone into confident, enthusiastic dancers in an astonishingly short
period of time.
www.marionrose.com
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
 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
 Ish Da Fish
Ish da Fish is our Town Crier who brings special guest and banjo guru Jason Homey to delight mainstage audiences.
Ish has been delighting Canadian audiences for years and it is easy to see why he is a growing favourite among Grownups and Children alike.
Ish’s charm and ability to relate to everyone from toddlers to grandparents is something that makes him unique and ever so popular.
www.myspace.com/ishdafishjasonmusic
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!
a Loonie
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.
by donation
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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.
