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The Fort Langley BC Day Festival
Celebrating BC 150 at the Birthplace of BC!


Monday, August 4, 2008
8:30am - 5:00pm
in the Village of Fort Langley

 

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:

Brigade Days and BC Day Festivities
August 2-4, 2008

Saturday, August 2nd:
5:30 pmParticipate in the Chief Trader's Dinner at the Fort Langley National Historic Site. Purchase your dinner from the Mighty Fraser Bistro and join the re-enactors for their evening meal.
8:00 pmFort Langley IGA is hosting a FREE Community Street Dance in the Fort Langley IGA parking lot. It'll be a fun summer evening filled with dancing and music by the band 'Mid Life Crisis'.

Sunday, August 3rd:
1:00 pmTraditional canoe brigade arrival at the waterfront (Marina Park). Paddlers in voyager canoes and traditional dress begin their journey in Fort St. James, retracing the route of Simon Fraser's journey.
1:30 pmProcession to the "Big House" at the Fort Langley National Historic Site - Black Powder Salute.

Monday, August 4th:

At the Fort Langley Community Hall: (Glover Rd. at Mary St.)

10:00 am - 5:00 pmMarketplace showcasing the work of local artisans, craftsmen, and merchants.

At the Orchard Lawn:
(just outside of the Fort walls at the Fort Langley National Historic Site)

8:30 amFestivities open - FREE Pancake breakfast, bouncy inflatables, miniature golf, face painting, and entertainment all day! Spin the big wheel to win Vancouver Canucks memorabilia or enter the prize raffle for a framed and signed Henrik Sedin Canuck Jersey.
8:30 am - 11:00 amOpening Band on the Save-On Foods / PriceSmart Mainstage - "Rayne"
9:00 amFREE admission all day to the Fort Langley National Historic Site begins.
10:00 am - 5:00 pmMarketplace at the Fort Langley Community Hall, Glover Rd. Live music provided by "Doghouse".
10:30 am - 2:30 pmFamily Sports Day Races with prizes.
11:30 amWest Coast Lumberjack Show
11:30 am - 3:00 pmBBQ Lunch
12:00 pm - 4:00 pmHeadlining Band on the Save-On Foods / PriceSmart Mainstage - "Other Side of Five".
1:00 pmWest Coast Lumberjack Show
2:30 pmWest Coast Lumberjack Show
4:00 pmFestivities on the Orchard Lawn end but the Fort Langley National Historic Site remains open until 8:00 pm and the "Picnic in the Park" FREE concert featuring "Tiller's Folly" starts at 6:00 pm inside the Fort walls (see below).
5:00 pmMarketplace closes.

Inside the Fort Langley National Historic Site - FREE ADMISSION ALL DAY!

9:00 amSite opens
9:30 amEnglish Guided Tour
10:30 amFlag Raising (flag pole in front of "Big House").
11:00 amFrench Guided Tour
11:30 amHistoric Weapons Demonstration (Outside of "Big House").
12:00 pmGreat Canadian Relay Race
12:30 pmNature and Culture Tours
1:00 pmFur Trade Wedding
1:30 pmEnglish Guided Tour
2:00 pmGreat Canadian Relay Race
2:30 pmHistoric Weapons Demonstration (Outside of "Big House").
3:00 pmProclamation Presentation
4:00 pmBuilding BC
4:30 pmHistoric Weapons Demonstration (Outside of "Big House").
5:00 pmNature and Culture Tours
6:00 pm Picnic in the Park - bring a picnic and enjoy the music of the Langley Community Music School's Western Fiddlers and the popular music band "Tiller's Folly".
Additional programs will be added to the schedule for the weekend.

OTHER SIDE OF FIVE

The "Other Side of Five" began 4 years ago as a Classic rock cover band and they are fast becoming one of Canada's top indie bands. Although not easily categorized into any particular sound or genre; this 'home-grown B.C. band' has since developed their own unique sound described by fans as a blend of Country Rock mixed with Adult Contemporary. The musical influences of OS5 range from The Beatles, Stones and Eagles, to more modern sounds like John Mayer, Nickelback and Jason Mraz.

In early 2008, OS5 entered the studio to create their self-titled CD which is scheduled for completion/release in September. These talented musicians have a combined total of over 30 years experience with some members touring professionally. Like many song writers, this band writes their own music based on past relationships, both good and bad, as well as everyday life and who they are.

OS5 has a vision, which is: "to create music with lyrics that people can relate to by writing songs that they can sing along with that will hopefully remind them of a special time, place or memory in their lives." All of the members hold down full time jobs. One side is at work from 9-5, and the other is creating their own sound; hence the name: "Other Side of Five". Check out the official website at: www.OS5.ca

DOGHOUSE
CELTIC and FOLK MUSIC BAND

Pete Edwards arrived in Canada in 2001, having run a very successful Celtic folk band in the U.K. for the previous ten years. Since settling in Delta, he was lucky enough to find other like -minded musicians, and so in 2003, "DOGHOUSE" was born.

Although a relatively new band, the current line-up has many years of combined talent and experience to draw from, and has proved popular at each appearance. The band manages to keep people's feet tapping with its varied performance of songs and music wherever it plays.

Although billed as a Celtic folk band, DOGHOUSE is very diverse and can add country and jazz flavours to its repertoire.

DOGHOUSE has played at local folk clubs, coffee bars, restaurants and private functions. It has appeared a number of times at the Tour De Delta, and the Delta Summer Arts Shows, played at White Rock's Spirit of the Sea Festival and Concerts on the Waterfront. Of course, St Patricks Day events are a seasonal highlight and always sell-out performances.

DOGHOUSE has appeared on TV on the DCCTV "Spotlight" series and has played over the border in the US.

RAYNE

The group 'rayne' is the musical evolution of friendships spanning over nearly two decades. It consists of Lisa Hope and Donna Wall on vocals and Dale Unrau on vocals and acoustic guitar. All three sing lead and harmony vocals exquisitely.

With their unique blend of harmonies, you'll hear songs from ABBA to the Dixie Chicks, from Neil Young to Six Pence None the Richer. Rayne puts a new twist on familiar old classics as well as new songs from many genres.


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