Free Admission -

This is a "No alcohol & NO drugs" event, and no bike, blades or skateboards on site. Bikes can be locked up at upper gate, so feel free to ride your bike to the event and bring a lock.

New for 2012
There will be NO seating in the stage area, so bring your own chairs or blankets.
Dancing Dog Demo by "Muttley Crew Freestyle Club" but please note you may not have your pet on site, so leave your dogs at home.

Usual schedule will follow the 2011 Canada Day event, planning is now underway so check back for changes:
The Sooke Pipe & Drums led in the parade:

The Dignatires speak on stage, then free Canada Day cake is handed out

Free Shuttle Bus!
12:00 Noon- Gates Open
1:00 pm Sooke Pipe & Drums, Royal Canadian Legion Br 54 Colour Party, dignitaries, others with all the Territorial and Provincial flags of Canada will be paraded in.

Opening Ceremony on Stage: 1:00
Singing of "Oh Canada"
Speeches by Dignitaries
Free Canada Day Cake served after opening ceremony!

2:00 On.... ALL DAY:
Business & demonstration booths ~ Craft Fair
Bingo for the adults

Schedule and Food is from previous years, more details to come for this year:

Ethnic foods such as Souvlaki, Chili, and favourites such as mini donuts, hamburgers, pizza and more! " Softies " ice cream, "Smokin Bones Cook Shack" will serve up their award winning meat Pulled Pork Po' Boys and Beef brisket Po'Boys sandwiches.
These are the events from 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011Celebrations. We will have many of the same shows for 2012. If you would like to participate, perform or volunteer, contact us!

Time		Stage Area Opening Ceremony	Field by the River "The Sooke Lions' Kidz Zone" Otter Point Fire Dept. Hose Ball Games and 3 -Legged, Egg on a Spoon &
1:45		Free Canada Day Cake	Craft and Business Booths Non Profit Organizations info tables Sack Races & Inflatable Play Zone SEAPARC Face Painting Bingo
		Canine Dancing Dog Demo by "Muttley Crew Freestyle Club"	Raft Race
		Sooke Loggers Sports Club Demo- TBA	Blow up childrens area
		Pie Eating Contest
6-8 pm		Food! Stay and have tasty treats Live Entertainment on Stage - Bands There is no benches at the park, bring your own chair or blanket
8:00 pm		8 to 10 pm- Headliner Band: become involved for 2012 Check out the Bands that played for past years
10:30		FIREWORKS in the FIELD If you came on the Shuttle Bus, make your way to the pickup area after the fireworks