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231. Wild Cubs Summer Social: 0 To 6 Years2. Family Slo-Pitch 3. Devonian Concession Stand 4. Mobile Food Vendors 5. Beach Day Pool Party 6. Beer Gardens: 19+ Years7. Music At The Meeting Place: The Chevelles 8. Fireworks (Best Viewing Spot)9. Pancake Breakfast 10. Grass Smash Volleyball Tournament 11. 3rd Annual Show & Shine 12. District Of Elkford & Yaq̓it ʔa·knuqⱡi ‘It Opening Remarks & Creation Story + Wildcat Days Parade 13. Wildcat Days Market14. Photo Booth15. Meet Your Fireghters + Explore Fire Trucks 16. Bouncy Houses + Sumo Suits OFFICIAL MAP + MAP LEGEND17. 3rd Annual Wildcat Days Art Show 18. Petting Zoo 19. Button Making20. Face Painting With PT the Clown & Artbeat 21. Book Sale 22. SYS.tem Info Booth + Scavenger Hunt23. Sprinkler Fun24. Fun Foam 25. LEGO Day 26. Bike Races 27. Community Cabaret: 19+ Years28. Mobile Escape Rooms: 6+ Years29. Carnival Booths 30. Create Day31. Glow Golf 32. Canada Day BBQ + Live Tunes by Lord Knows Music LOOKING FOR THE WILDCAT DAYS POOL SCHEDULE? FIND IT ON PAGE 8!2

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45WILDCAT DAYS EVENT LINEUPFRIDAY, JUNE 281. WILD CUBS SUMMER SOCIAL: 0 TO 6 YEARS (10 A.M. TO NOON)Sponsored by: Elkford Early Years Committee. Kick off the weekend with a summer playgroup party–bubbles, music, chalk, games and a snack. Don’t forget your hats, sunscreen and water bottles. A parent/caregiver must accompany children.2. FAMILY SLO-PITCH TOURNAMENT * (2 TO 8:15 P.M.)Organized by J. Hart, B. Villemaire and M. Wray. Tournament roster full. Calling all spectators and cheerleaders – take in some baseball and cheer on your favourite local team! As advertised, pre-registration was required, and the roster is full.3. DEVONIAN CONCESSION STAND (3 TO 7 P.M.)Hosted by: Elk Valley Travel Club. Keep refreshed and enjoy a snack. Charges apply.4. MOBILE FOOD VENDORS (5 TO 10 P.M.)Grab your favourite snack from Mama’s Dumplings or the Elkford Lions Club. Charges apply.5. BEACH DAY POOL PARTY (6 TO 8 P.M.)Beach-themed party with games, prizes and a treat. Regular admission rates apply and children six and under must be accompanied in the water by an adult. This event is offered by the District of Elkford. 6. BEER GARDENS (6 P.M. TO MIDNIGHT)Hosted by: Elkford Trails Alliance. Charges apply with proceeds to the Alliance. Enjoy a beverage while taking in live music. Cash and card accepted.7. MUSIC AT THE MEETING PLACE: THE CHEVELLES (7 P.M. TO MIDNIGHT)Bring a lawn chair or blanket and dance like no one’s watching! This free entertainment is offered by the District of Elkford. All ages are welcome to enjoy the music by the stage and on the lawns, but you must be 19+ to enter the Beer Gardens and enjoy the show from there (don’t forget to bring cash or card for refreshments!).8. FIREWORKS (AT DARK, APPROXIMATELY 10 P.M.)A highly anticipated annual show that lights up Elkford’s night sky! Check them out from the ball elds/Devonian Park area. This free event is offered by the District of Elkford.SATURDAY, JUNE 299. PANCAKE BREAKFAST (8 TO 11 A.M.)Hosted by: Elkford Lions Club. Start your day off with a hearty breakfast. Cost: 12 & under: $8, 13 years+: $142. (CONTINUING) FAMILY SLO-PITCH TOURNAMENT * (8 A.M. TO 6 P.M.)Organized by J. Hart, B. Villemaire and M. Wray. Tournament roster full. Calling all spectators and cheerleaders – take in some baseball and cheer on your favourite local team! As advertised, pre-registration was required, and the roster is full.10. GRASS SMASH VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT * (9 A.M. TO 5 P.M.)Want to play? Pre-registration is required: contact Courtney Culver at 1.587.220.6449 or courtney.m.culver@gmail.com. Entry cost: $120 per team. During the tournament, spectators and cheerleaders welcome and encouraged!Unless otherwise noted, events are free! *Events/activities requiring pre-registration for participants

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4511. 3RD ANNUAL SHOW AND SHINE (10 A.M. TO 4 P.M.)Hosted by: Elkford Lions Club. Entry fee: $20. Simply show up between 10 a.m. and noon to register. Prizes offered. Spectators and car enthusiasts: come and browse the lineup of wheels—both antique and modern vehicles ll the area. The Lions Club will have their food cart on-site, so don’t forget to bring cash for snacks and refreshments. We respectfully ask that spectators don’t bring their furry friends.3. (CONTINUING) DEVONIAN CONCESSION STAND (10 A.M. TO 6 P.M.)Hosted by: Elk Valley Travel Club. Keep refreshed and enjoy a snack. Charges apply.12. DISTRICT OF ELKFORD & YAQÏT ʔA·KNUQꬸI ‘IT OPENING REMARKS & CREATION STORY + WILDCAT DAYS PARADE * (10:45 A.M.)A fan favourite: candy, music, excitement and more! This year, Elkford’s council welcomes Yaq̓it ʔa·knuqⱡi ‘it’s Chief and Councillors to offer opening remarks and share the creation story. Parade route: starts near the District of Elkford Ofce and will follow the same route as usual. Want to enter the parade? Register for free by June 17 by calling 250.865.4010 or emailing events@elkford.ca.4. (CONTINUING) MOBILE FOOD VENDORS (11 A.M. TO 4 P.M.)Grab your favourite snack from Noteworthy Coffee, Yama2go Sushi, Happy Cow Ice Cream, Lunchbox Xpress, or Mama’s Dumplings. Charges apply.13. WILDCAT DAYS MARKET (11 A.M. TO 4 P.M.)Hosted by: Elkford Chamber of Commerce. Bring cash and shop until you drop!6. (CONTINUING) BEER GARDENS (NOON TO 6 P.M.)Hosted by: Elkford Trails Alliance. Charges apply with proceeds to the Alliance. Enjoy a beverage while taking in live music. Cash and card accepted.7. (CONTINUING) MUSIC AT THE MEETING PLACE: THE CHEVELLES (NOON TO 3 P.M.)Bring a lawn chair or blanket and dance like no one’s watching! This free entertainment is offered by the District of Elkford. All ages are welcome to enjoy the music by the stage and on the lawns, but you must be 19+ to enter the Beer Gardens and enjoy the show from there (don’t forget to bring cash or card for refreshments!).14. PHOTO BOOTH (NOON TO 4 P.M.)Step inside and strike a pose to commemorate your time at Elkford’s wildest weekend! This free activity is offered by the District of Elkford.15. MEET YOUR FIREFIGHTERS + EXPLORE FIRE TRUCKS (NOON TO 4 P.M.)Bring a camera for a fun photo opportunity, ask any burning questions you have and check out the re department eet. Offered by the District of Elkford Fire Department.16. BOUNCY HOUSES + SUMO SUITS (NOON TO 4 P.M.)A bouncing good time: army challenge obstacle course (all ages) and the Blue Dog, Camelot castle and a dual slide (12 and under)! Don’t forget to slip into a sumo suit and challenge a friend (12 years+)! This activity is monitored, but we respectfully ask that parents don’t leave children unattended. This free activity is offered by the District of Elkford. 17. 3RD ANNUAL WILDCAT DAYS ART SHOW (NOON TO 4 P.M.)Sponsored by: Elkford Arts Council. This year’s theme is Steampunk. View and buy works of art by local and regional artists of all ages. To enter your art into the show, visit elkfordarts.ca. Prizes will be awarded for people’s choice.18. PETTING ZOO (NOON TO 4 P.M.)Sponsored by: SMS Equipment Inc. Buttereld Acres is bringing the farm to Elkford! Visit them and their array of huggable animals in a fully enclosed farm corral. Everyone welcome for this free opportunity.19. BUTTON MAKING (NOON TO 4 P.M.)Sponsored by: StellerVista Credit Union. Create a custom button and take home a personalized souvenir. Everyone welcome for this free opportunity.

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SATURDAY, JUNE 29 (CONTINUED)20. FACE PAINTING WITH PT THE CLOWN & ARTBEAT (NOON TO 4 P.M.)Elkford’s favourite facepainting clown is back in town, and this year, she’s joined by Artbeat Activities to turn imaginations into vibrant realities! This free activity is offered by the District of Elkford.21. BOOK SALE (12:30 TO 4:30 P.M.)Hosted by: Elkford Public Library. This annual fundraiser offers used books for all ages and interests. Cost: by donation. Children’s books are free!22. SYS.TEM INFO BOOTH + SCAVENGER HUNT (1 TO 3 P.M.)Sponsored by: SYS.tem Youth Action Network. Providing information, resources and prize draws to teens aged 12 to 18. For the younger crowd, stop by and participate in our free Wildcat Scavenger Hunt. Prizes for completed hunts.23. SPRINKLER FUN (1 TO 4 P.M.)Sponsored by: E360S. Join us to cool off with sprinklers, water guns and fun activities! Everyone welcome for this free activity.24. FUN FOAM (1 TO 4 P.M.)Sponsored by: Elk River Crossing Car Wash and Elkford Dental Clinic. Calling kids of all ages – foamy fun and antics await you! Foam is safe and biodegradable. This activity is free of charge. Don’t forget to enter at the booth for prize draws.25. LEGO DAY (1 TO 4 P.M.)Sponsored by: Elkford Public Library. Bring your imagination for LEGO and DUPLO building day at the Library. This is a free, drop-in activity and materials are on a rst come, rst served basis. This is not a supervised activity and adults are responsible for supervising their children.26. BIKE RACES (2 P.M.)Hosted by: Elkford Biking Club. Bike races with cash and door prizes awarded. Open scooter and skateboard racers welcome, too. Helmets are mandatory. Registration at 2 p.m. on the day of event for $2 per entry.27. COMMUNITY CABARET: AGES 19+ (7 P.M. TO MIDNIGHT)Hosted by: Elkford Chamber of Commerce. Join us for a night of vibrant entertainment and embrace the spirit of the long weekend! A DJ will be spinning tunes live on-site for dancers and music lovers. Cash bar. Purchase advance tickets online at elkfordchamber.ca for $10 or at the door for $15. 2. (CONTINUING) FAMILY SLO-PITCH TOURNAMENT * (9 A.M. TO 6 P.M.)Organized by J. Hart, B. Villemaire and M. Wray. Tournament roster full. Calling all spectators and cheerleaders – take in some baseball and cheer on your favourite local team! As advertised, pre-registration was required, and the roster is full.10. GRASS SMASH VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT * (9 A.M. TO 5 P.M.)Want to play? Pre-registration is required: contact Courtney Culver at 1.587.220.6449 or courtney.m.culver@gmail.com. Entry cost: $120 per team. During the tournament, spectators and cheerleaders welcome and encouraged!28. MOBILE ESCAPE ROOMS: 6 YEARS+ (10 A.M. TO 4 P.M.)Sponsored by: Teck Coal Ltd. Work together in teams of 4 to 6 people to nd clues, solve puzzles and escape the room before your time runs out in 15 minutes or less. This free activity is on a rst come, rst served basis and participants are required to hold their own place in line. Those under 10 years of age must be accompanied by an adult.3. (CONTINUING) DEVONIAN CONCESSION STAND (10 A.M. TO 6 P.M.)Hosted by: Elk Valley Travel Club. Keep refreshed and enjoy a snack. Charges apply.29. CARNIVAL BOOTHS (11 A.M. TO 3 P.M.)Calling those who are young, and young at heart! Join us to try your hand at some old-fashioned carnival games! This free activity is offered by the District of Elkford.SUNDAY, JUNE 306

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4. (CONTINUING) MOBILE FOOD VENDORS (11 A.M. TO 4 P.M.)Grab your favourite snack from Happy Cow Ice Cream or Mama’s Dumplings. Charges apply.30. CREATE DAY (1 TO 4 P.M.)Sponsored by: Elkford Public Library. Let your imagination run wild! All ages are invited to put your creativity to work with craft supplies, colouring sheets and make ‘n’ take crafts. This is a free, drop-in activity and materials are on a rst come, rst served basis. This is not a supervised activity, and adults are responsible for supervising their children.5. (CONTINUING) FREE SWIM (4 TO 6 P.M.)Everyone welcome. Children six and under must be accompanied in the water by an adult. This free event is offered by the District of Elkford.31. GLOW GOLF * (10:30 P.M.)Sponsored by: Mountain Meadows Golf Club. A fun-for-all, after-dark twist on the traditional game. Pre-registration required before June 26 by calling the Pro Shop at 250.865.7413. Cost: $35 per couple or small family (children must be accompanied by adults). Minimum 15 teams, maximum 30 teams. Bring a ashlight or headlamp. Cash and small prizes will be awarded.MONDAY, JULY 129. CARNIVAL BOOTHS (11 A.M. TO 3 P.M.)Calling those who are young, and young at heart! Join us to try your hand at some old-fashioned carnival games! This free activity is offered by the District of Elkford.32. CANADA DAY BBQ + LIVE TUNES BY LORD KNOWS MUSIC (NOON TO 3 P.M.)We will be serving up free burgers, hot dogs, chips and pop, compliments of the District of Elkford. Top off your lunch with a free Canada Day cupcake, made with love by Mandy McGregor and SYS.tem Youth Action Network. Outdoor live tunes from Lord Knows Music and indoor carnival games round out the event.HAPPY CANADA DAY!7

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8WILDCAT DAYS 2024 POOL SCHEDULE From June 24 to June 30, 2024 Elkford Aquatic Centre · 250.865.4012 · pool@elkford.ca · www.elkford.ca/pool MONDAY, JUNE 24 TUESDAY, JUNE 25 WEDNESDAY, JUNE 26 THURSDAY, JUNE 27 FRIDAY, JUNE 28 SATURDAY, JUNE 29 SUNDAY, JUNE 30 Staff Training 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Public Swim 2:30 to 5 p.m. Public Swim 9 to 11:30 a.m. Family Swim + Lane Swim 12:15 to 2 p.m. Public Swim 2 to 5 p.m. Public Swim Noon to 2 p.m. Family Swim 2 to 4 p.m. Lane Swim 4:45 to 6 p.m. Public Swim 6 to 8 p.m. Public Swim Noon to 3 p.m. Parent & Tot + Lane Swim 3 to 5 p.m. POOL PARTY (Regular Admission) 6 to 8 p.m. Public Swim 9 to 11:30 a.m. Family Swim + Lane Swim 12:15 to 2 p.m. Public Swim 2 to 5 p.m. Parent & Tot + Lane Swim 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. FREE PUBLIC SWIM 4 to 6 p.m. POOL SCHEDULE: JUNE 24 TO JUNE 30, 2024ELKFORD AQUATIC CENTRE · 250.865.4012 · POOL@ELKFORD.CA · WWW.ELKFORD.CA/POOL

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9WILDCAT DAYS 2024 POOL SCHEDULE From June 24 to June 30, 2024 Elkford Aquatic Centre · 250.865.4012 · pool@elkford.ca · www.elkford.ca/pool MONDAY, JUNE 24 TUESDAY, JUNE 25 WEDNESDAY, JUNE 26 THURSDAY, JUNE 27 FRIDAY, JUNE 28 SATURDAY, JUNE 29 SUNDAY, JUNE 30 Staff Training 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Public Swim 2:30 to 5 p.m. Public Swim 9 to 11:30 a.m. Family Swim + Lane Swim 12:15 to 2 p.m. Public Swim 2 to 5 p.m. Public Swim Noon to 2 p.m. Family Swim 2 to 4 p.m. Lane Swim 4:45 to 6 p.m. Public Swim 6 to 8 p.m. Public Swim Noon to 3 p.m. Parent & Tot + Lane Swim 3 to 5 p.m. POOL PARTY (Regular Admission) 6 to 8 p.m. Public Swim 9 to 11:30 a.m. Family Swim + Lane Swim 12:15 to 2 p.m. Public Swim 2 to 5 p.m. Parent & Tot + Lane Swim 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. FREE PUBLIC SWIM 4 to 6 p.m. POOL SCHEDULE: JUNE 24 TO JUNE 30, 2024THE ELKFORD AQUATIC CENTRE WILL BE CLOSED FOR OUR ANNUAL POOL MAINTENANCE SHUTDOWN AND STAFF TRAINING PROGRAMS FROM JULY 1 TO 30, 2024. WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU BACK AT THE POOL ON JULY 31!

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