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Main Stage Entertainment
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| Chris Buck Band - on stage at 7:15pm |
Starting 5:15pm, hosted by Jessica Whitworth from Country 100.7
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What's on Victoria Street & Henry
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Huge craft event:
Santa's Workshop is the craft event of the night. Get creative with Fat Cat at
Summerland Credit Union
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to get a photo with Santa for your holiday album.
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Ice Carving:
A 4-person sleigh will be created by Nesters.
- Letters to Santa: Take your little ones to the Post Office where the elves will help them mail their letters to Saint Nick.
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"El Diablo", the mechanical bull,
will be located in the post office parking lot. Ride it if you dare!
- The big IGA party: IGA Summerland will be on Victoria near Main Street for their annual Kabob feast, in support of the Summerland Food Bank.
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Kids Fish Pond Game
hosted by Summerland Kinsmen outside the Summerland Review.
- Great Christmas displays at Giant's Head Realty and Keller's Cellar.
- Light-Up at the United Church: The Summerland United Church is hosting an evening of fun crafts, great food and music. Visit their website for more.
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What's on in Memorial Park
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- Pony rides: Visit Red Barn Ranch's ponies in their beautifully lit pen near the Band Shell.
- ATV Train: The Summerland ATV Club is back with this popular ride for kids.
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Festival Food and Gift Vendors
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| Photo: Eric Simard/TOTA/SCC |
The 2015 Festival of Lights is welcoming several new vendors, so you'll want to save your appetite. W
e've got everything from popcorn to bannock, pulled pork to pad thai, gourmet burgers and poutine, gourmet marshmallows to mini donuts and waffles.
Head into the shops and community halls to try things like traditional German stollen, homemade chilli, and mac n' cheese like you haven't had in years.
The Festival of Lights website has a full list of 2015 vendors.
- IGA Summerland: IGA is back with BBQ Kabobs in support of the Summerland Food Bank.
- True Grain Bread: Join True Grain for the launch of their new holiday assortment, including gingerbread cookies.
- Nesters Market: The annual Nesters Fajita cookout is on next to an ice carver. Eat and get a photo on the 4-person sleigh.
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Light Up the Vines
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Stop in at the Bottleneck Drive tasting room on Victoria at the Summerland Gold & Silver Exchange during Festival of Lights to pick up your touring guide for the 5th Annual Light Up The Vines, November 28th & 29th.
The wines will be lit and Bottleneck Drive wineries will be sharing the festive cheer from 3pm-8pm.
Stop in for wine tasting, special holiday promotions, beautifully lit vines, and the all important passport that could win you a prize package value at $500.
Check out Summerland Waterfront Resort's special wine tour packages.
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Get involved!
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Twitter: Chat with other Festival goers and see your tweets on our Twitter Wall using #slandlightup
Facebook: Follow the Festival!
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Practical bits and pieces
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Festival Information Booth: The Chamber booth will be on Main Street near True Grain Bread.
Toilets: Located in the Post Office parking lot on Victoria Street, and on Victoria at Wharton. Public washrooms are also available at the Summerland Credit Union or Summerland United Church on Henry Street between 5-8pm.
Parking: Check our Parking Map for the best places to park on the night. If you live near downtown Summerland, we recommend walking as the streets will be very busy.
Parking restrictions: There will be no parking in the Post Office parking lot and back alley from 2:30pm. There is also no parking along Jubilee next to the Secondary School field for safety during the Fireworks display.
Road Closures: Henry Street between Main and Wharton will be closed to parking from 8 am. Main Street and Victoria Street will be closed from 2:30pm - 10 pm. From 8:00 pm-9:00 pm, Jubilee will be closed to traffic between Kelly and Rosedale for the fireworks.
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