Owen Sound celebrates Canada Day with tons of family entertainment, games and attractions throughout the day, followed by an outstanding evening music program and a spectacular fireworks display over the bay.
CANADA DAY 2018
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SUNDAY JULY 1, 2018 - Enjoy family activities and entertainment throughout the day at Kelso Beach.
MAP to Kelso Beach, Owen Sound can be found here.
Free admission - donations encouraged. |
| PARKING |
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Parking outside the fence at Kelso Beach Park. Parking inside fence is for vendors and vehicles displaying barrier-free parking permits only.
Additional parking available at Keystone Child, Youth & Family Services, 1793 3rd Avenue West, and Owen Sound Medical Centre, 1415 1st Avenue West. There will be no lane closures on the Eddie Sargeant Parkway (Grey Road 1) for parking. |
| ENTERTAINMENT |
Noon until 4 PM - Elephant Thoughts - The Ultimate Play Station - build your own playground! - Shrinky Dink and UV Bead necklace making - Alien Slime station - Giant Lego blocks - Lifesize Connect Four game - Bubbles & more! PLUS - check out the Zoo Guts Endangered Species Program - assemble a giant inflatable animal's unique systems!
12:30 - 3:30 PM - HER Grey Bruce Mindful Movement Sessions 12:30 PM - Kung Fu with Trevor Sifu Trevor has been practicing martial arts for 20 years and has his second level black sash in the style of Kung Fu called Hung Gar. Trevor has been teaching Kung Fu for 6 years now, and loving every minute of it!
He runs the Owen Sound branch of the Golden Tiger School of Kung Fu, where a dynamic 5 animal 5 element system is taught that focuses on adaptive concepts in physical or mental application. Whether philosophy, history, emotional management, meditation, flexibility, physical fitness or self defensive methods Kung Fu is great for them all.
The style is Chinese; Kung Fu means “any skill obtained over time through practice” or “hard work”, and Hung Gar means “to move like low running water”
If this has intrigued you, please take the opportunity to join Trevor on Canada Day!
1:15 PM - SitFit with Robin
Robin has been in the fitness industry for over 26 years, leading, training and coaching. Her client base is a mix of private and organizations such as Community Living, Alzheimer's Society, Parkinson's Society and VON. She is known to make fitness fun, safe and effective.
1:50 PM - Kid's Yoga with Rachael
Rachael Pederson, owner of The Travellin' Yogi, lives in Woodford, ON with her love Chris, and their old pooch Rascal.
Rachael travels all over the planet performing her favourite kind of yoga: Kid's yoga. It is fun, loud, messy, and super creative. She's been teaching kid's yoga since 2011 and loves how the children she's taught have shaped what her class is today. Each class evolves into something unique, due to the creative little yogis who come to play. 2:25 PM - Classic Nia with Esther Esther is a certified Nia Blue Belt Instructor who loves to dance. She invites you to join her in this barefooted mindful fusion of Martial Arts, Healing Arts and Dance Arts. Let the music captivate you as you connect to the choreography in Your Body's Way with an understanding that Through Movement We Find Health. Esther is excited to be sharing her 13 year passion and love for Nia with you again this year! 3:00 PM - Zumba with Emily Emily Pierson lives in Owen Sound, is an Educational Support Person and loves her job! Her favourite things to do are hula hooping, venturing with her dog and most of all, dancing!!! Since she started taking ballet lessons when she was 4 years old, music and dance have truly become a huge part of her life. Without a doubt, the first Zumba class she tried, she was HOOKED!
As a certified Zumba instructor, Emily is excited to share with you her passion for dance...a fun way to get healthy...and dance moves that will leave you feeling great! Put on your dancing shoes and get ready to have some fun.
5 PM - Musical Performance by Laura Walker 
Laura Walker is a consummate solo performer who has played small venue engagements in Canada, the U.S., Mexico, many countries in Central America and most recently Cuba. As a children’s choir director for over 10 years in the Toronto Board of Education, 15 years in the Bluewater school board and a seniors’ music therapist in Grey County, her repertoire spans from the 20’s – 70’s with popular music in genres of folk and country. Her original compositions she classifies as “Cuban country folk” as her rhythmic influences are derived from Cuban music. Her original compositions have been showcased by school and church choirs. A Grey County farmer for over 24 years, she has proudly “grown in Grey.”
6 PM - Musical Performance by Andrew Litt Andrew Litt has been in the music industry since he was 16. He started on the drums, and later picked up the bass guitar, formed a band with his 2 brothers named "Brothers the Band" for years sang and played clubs/ festivals and concerts all over Ontario. Brothers the Band split when his older Brother, Robbie Litt moved to Florida. During this time, Andrew played in other bands such as "Tom Foolery" and "Rewired" and is now currently playing as a solo acoustic artist all over Ontario. Andrew has now formed a new band "Moody Mason" with his son Dylan Litt, brother Matt Litt, and friend Ben Proctor.
7:30 PM - Welcome from Local Dignitaries Details to follow
 8 PM - Musical Performance by Headliner Matt Epp
Owen Sound is thrilled to welcome Matt back to his current hometown to celebrate his home country! From Matt's website: Some people spend their whole lives searching for the path that might bring them home. But it’s often not just a single path that leads them there: one route can lead to another, which might lead to a long and winding road that drops you on the shore of a massive sea that you’ve no choice but to set sail on. The most important part of the voyage, regardless of which paths you take, is to know your true destination. And veteran troubadour Matt Epp knows his destination.
Stay tuned for more performance & entertainment updates! |
| SPONSORS |
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The generous support of our sponsors makes it possible to continue to offer great free events - THANK YOU!
Special thanks to funding from Celebrate Canada
Contact us if you're interested in being a part of our amazing City-wide experience! |
| VENDORS |
| Are you interested in offering your goods or services during our events? Download the VENDOR APPLICATION package or get in touch with us! |
| VOLUNTEERS |
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Many great opportunities to show your Canadian and Owen Sound pride all at once!
Contact us if you'd like to learn more about how you can help out on Canada Day.
Volunteer groups and organzations that would like to assist with donation collections and raise funds for their own groups, please check out the GATE COLLECTORS APPLICATION today. |
FIREWORKS launch from the inner harbour, near the grain elevators around 10 PM on Canada Day (weather pending). Be sure to find a good spot to watch early!
Canada Day Fireworks over Owen Sound Bay - photo by John Fearnall (Good Noise Photography)
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