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231. Wild Cubs Summer Social: 0 to 6 Years 2. Public Health Information Booth3. Family Slo-Pitch Tournament4. Mobile Food Vendors5. Public Health Information Booth6. Beach Day Pool Party7. Beer Gardens8. Music at The Meeting Place – Mount Rushka9. Stilt Walkers10. Fireworks11. Pancake Breakfast12. Grass Smash Volleyball Tournament13. Sowing Seeds14. District of Elkford Wildcat Days Parade15. Wildcat Days Market16. Photo Booth 17. Meet Your Fireghters + Explore Fire Trucks18. Firesmart Information Booth & Dunk TankOFFICIAL MAP + MAP LEGENDPSSST! Looking for the Wildcat Days Pool Schedule? Find it on Page 8!219. Cranemax Hoisting and Heavy Haul Inc. Booth20. Bouncy Houses + Inatable Games21. 4th Annual Wildcat Days Art Show22. Petting Zoo23. Button Making24. Face Painting With PT the Clown & Friends25. James Murray – Storytelling and Gold Panning26. Lego Day27. Book Sale28. Sprinkler Fun29. Fun Foam30. Wildcat Pump Jam31. Bike Skills Competition: 8+ Years32. Glow Golf33. Group Hike to Vantage Point34. Elkford Lions Club 4TH Annual Show and Shine35. Louis Pezzani’s Mind Magic36. Canada Day BBQ + Live Tunes by Lord Knows Music + Magic and Ballooning

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45WILDCAT DAYS EVENT LINEUPFRIDAY, JUNE 271. 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. PUBLIC HEALTH INFORMATION BOOTH (10 A.M. TO NOON)Sponsored by: Interior Health. Sun safety, immunization services and other public health information for families with children. 3. FAMILY SLO-PITCH TOURNAMENT * (6 TO 8 P.M.) Sponsored by Elkford Minor Ball. Calling all spectators and cheerleaders – take in some baseball and cheer on your favourite local team! Pre-registration was required, and the roster is full! 4. MOBILE FOOD VENDORS (5 TO 10 P.M.)Grab your favourite snack from Mama’s Dumplings, Elkford Lions Club, The Dutch Sweet Spot, Wicked Weenies, Happy Cow Ice Cream and Delicious Greek Food. Charges apply. 5. PUBLIC HEALTH INFORMATION BOOTH (6 TO 8 P.M.)Sponsored by Interior Health. Information for public health services in Elkford related to harm reduction and safety. 6. BEACH DAY POOL PARTY (6 TO 8 P.M.)A 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. 7. BEER GARDENS 19+ (6 P.M. TO MIDNIGHT)Hosted by: Elkford Dog Park Club. Charges apply with proceeds going to the Dog Park Club. Bring a lawn chair and enjoy a beverage while taking in live music. Cash only accepted. 8. MUSIC AT THE MEETING PLACE: MOUNT RUSHKA (7 TO 11 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!). 9. STILT WALKERS (9 TO 11 P.M.) Sponsored by: Elk Valley Resources. LED Robot stilt walkers will light up the night and entertain! 10. FIREWORKS (AT DARK—APPROX. 10:15 P.M.)A highly anticipated annual show that lights up Elkford’s night sky! Check them out along the river walkway or Riverview Park. This year the reworks will be launched from the Roberts Ball Diamond. This free event is offered by the District of Elkford.UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED, EVENTS ARE FREE! *EVENTS/ACTIVITIES REQUIRING PRE-REGISTRATIONSATURDAY, JUNE 2811. 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+: $14 3. FAMILY SLO-PITCH TOURNAMENT * (9 TO 10:30 A.M. THEN 12:30 TO 6 P.M.)Sponsored by Elkford Minor Ball. Calling all spectators and cheerleaders – take in some baseball and cheer on your favourite local team! Pre-registration was required, and the roster is full! 4

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4512. GRASS SMASH VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT * (8 A.M. TO 5 P.M.)Pre-registration was required, and the roster is full! Spectators and cheerleaders are welcome and encouraged! 13. SOWING SEEDS EXHIBITION (9 A.M. TO 5 P.M.)Drop in to the Visitor Centre to view a small-scale exhibition highlighting the history of Elkford. Display has been curated by our own District of Elkford summer student, Dustin Stewart, who is completing an Art History and Museum degree.4. MOBILE FOOD VENDORS (VARYING TIMES STARTING AT 9 A.M. TO 7 P.M.)Grab your favourite snack or drink from Noteworthy Coffee (9 a.m. to 3 p.m.), The Dutch Sweet Spot, Wicked Weenies (11 a.m. to 6 p.m.) , Happy Cow Ice Cream, Lunchbox Xpress (11 a.m. to 5 p.m.) and Delicious Greek Food (11 a..m. to 7 p.m.). Charges apply. 14. DISTRICT OF ELKFORD WILDCAT DAYS PARADE (11 A.M.)A fan favourite: candy, music, excitement and more! The parade route starts near the District of Elkford Ofce and will follow the same route as usual. A map is available in the Visitor Centre. Want to enter the parade? Register for free by June 17 by calling 250.865.4010 or emailing events@elkford.ca.15. WILDCAT DAYS MARKET (11 A.M. TO 4 P.M.)Hosted by: Elkford Chamber of Commerce. Bring cash and shop until you drop! 16. PHOTO BOOTH (NOON TO 5 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. 17. MEET YOUR FIREFIGHTERS + EXPLORE FIRE TRUCKS (NOON TO 4 P.M.)Bring a camera for fun photo ops, ask your burning questions about re safety and check out the re department eet. Offered by the District of Elkford Fire Department. 18. FIRESMART INFORMATION BOOTH & DUNK TANK (NOON TO 4 P.M.)Curious about how FireSmart your home is? Learn about free FireSmart home assessments available in the community and discover practical steps you can take to reduce wildre risk. Visit our resilience and evacuation preparedness booth to nd out how you can stay informed, ready and safe during emergency events. Meet Ember the FireSmart Fox! Take your best shot at dunking some of Elkford’s most recognizable faces! Local leaders and community celebrities will be braving the tank to raise funds for Angel Flight. Also joining in the fun will be our local bylaw ofcer and his trustee sidekick, Luna, Wild Developments Ltd., RDEK FireSmart Coordinator, WildSafeBC and maybe a few other surprise guests. Offered by FireSmart Representative Tamara Pearson. 19. CRANEMAX HOISTING AND HEAVY HAUL INC. BOOTH (NOON TO 4 P.M.)Sponsored by: Cranemax Hoisting and Heavy Haul Inc. Come and check out Cranemax Hoisting and Heavy Haul Inc.! Learn about cranes and trucks and play games for prizes! 20. BOUNCY HOUSES + INFLATABLE GAMES (NOON TO 4 P.M.)A bouncing good time: Kids ages 2-10 can have fun on the The Wizard, Frozen, Paradise Bounce and Slide, High Voltage and The Jolly Roger Bounce and Slide. For kids ages 7-17, we have the X-Factor Obstacle Course. All ages can enjoy some interactive inatable games. 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. 21. 4TH ANNUAL WILDCAT DAYS ART SHOW * (NOON TO 4 P.M.)Sponsored by: Elkford Arts Council. This year’s theme is Colour Me Wild. View and buy works of art by local and regional artists of all ages. To enter your art into the show, visit elkfordarts.ca. Cash prizes have been generously donated by TMM Projects Inc. and will be awarded for people’s choice. 22. PETTING ZOO (NOON TO 4 P.M.)Sponsored by: SMS Equipment Inc. Buttereld Acres is bringing the farm back to Elkford! Visit them and their array of huggable animals in a fully enclosed farm corral. Everyone welcome for this free opportunity. 5

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SATURDAY, JUNE 28 (CONTINUED)23. 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. 24. FACE PAINTING WITH PT THE CLOWN & FRIENDS (NOON TO 4 P.M.)Elkford’s favourite face painting clown is back in town, and for a second year, she’s joined by three talented artists to turn imaginations into vibrant realities! This free activity is offered by the District of Elkford. 25. JAMES MURRAY-STORYTELLING AND GOLD PANNING (NOON TO 4 P.M.)Learn to pan for REAL gold while you listen to stories about Elkford’s history and the real Wildcat Charlie. Keep the gold that you pan! You may also see James on Friday evening in costume enjoying some music at the Meeting Place. This free activity is offered by the District of Elkford.9. STILT WALKERS (NOON TO 4 P.M.)Sponsored by: Elk Valley Resources. Watch throughout the day for our roaming stilt walkers! 26. LEGO DAY (1 TO 4 P.M.)Hosted by: Elkford Public Library. Let your imagination run wild and come join us for a fun afternoon of LEGO building! All ages welcome! Please note supervision is not provided and adults are responsible for supervising their children. 27. BOOK SALE (1 TO 4 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! 28. 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. 29. 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. 30. WILDCAT PUMP JAM * (NOON REGISTRATION)Hosted by: Elkford Biking Club. The name has changed but the fun has not! Register to participate in our 3rd annual bike races or watch and cheer on your family and friends. Podium prizes and door prizes will be awarded. Separate category for scooters and skateboards. Helmets are mandatory. Registration at NOON, on the day of event, with races starting at 1 p.m. on the day of event. $5 per entry.7. BEER GARDENS: 19+ (2 TO 6 P.M.)Hosted by: Elkford Dog Park Club. Charges apply (with proceeds to the Dog Park Club). Enjoy a beverage while taking in live music. Cash and card accepted.8. MUSIC AT THE MEETING PLACE – MOUNT RUSHKA (3 TO 6 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!). 31. BIKE SKILLS COMPETITION * (5:30 P.M. REGISTRATION)Hosted by: Elkford Trails Alliance. Come out and test your bike control and see how far you can make it on our skills course. Registration 5:30-5:50 p.m., 8+ years and older. The competition begins at 6 p.m. Helmets are mandatory. 32. 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: $40 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. 6

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SUNDAY, JUNE 2912. GRASS SMASH VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT * (8 A.M. TO 5 P.M.)Pre-registration was required, and the roster was lled! Spectators and cheerleaders are welcome and encouraged! 3. FAMILY SLO-PITCH TOURNAMENT * (10 A.M. TO 5:30 P.M.)Sponsored by Elkford Minor Ball. Calling all spectators and cheerleaders – take in some baseball and cheer on your favourite local team! Pre-registration was required, and the roster is full! Prizes will be handed out at 6 p.m. 33. GROUP HIKE TO VANTAGE POINT (10 A.M. TO NOON)Hosted by: Elkford Trails Alliance. The ETA and the ESS students have built a brand new hiking trail in the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle trail network this spring. Meet at the far end of the Esso parking lot for a 10 a.m. departure. The hike will be approximately 5 km/2 hr return and has a moderate elevation gain on loose/uneven ground. Brink a water bottle, snack, hat and sturdy footwear. All ages welcome. 34. ELKFORD LIONS CLUB 4TH ANNUAL SHOW & SHINE * (10 A.M. TO 4 P.M.)Hosted by: The 43s, Sponsored by: Elkford Lions Club. Entry fee: $20. Simply show up between 10 a.m. and noon to register. Prizes offered. Spectators and car enthusiasts free to view: 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. Although we love them too, we must respectfully ask that spectators don’t bring their furry friends. 4. MOBILE FOOD VENDORS (11 A.M. TO 4 P.M.)Grab your favourite snack or drink from Noteworthy Coffee (9 a.m. to 1 p.m.), Happy Cow Ice Cream or The Dutch Sweet Shop. Lions Club food cart will be located at the Show and Shine. Charges apply. 35. LOUIS PEZZANI’S MIND MAGIC (TWO DIFFERENT SHOWS: NOON AND 5 P.M.)This family friendly show is interactive, fun and entertaining. Join us for this unforgettable performance of Magic of the Mind featuring a Master Mentalist. Each show is 60 minutes long and each one is different from each other – watch one or both! All ages welcome. This free activity is offered by the District of Elkford. 6. FREE PUBLIC SWIM (3 TO 5 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. TUESDAY, JULY 136. CANADA DAY BBQ + LIVE TUNES BY LORD KNOWS MUSIC + MAGIC AND BALLOONING (NOON TO 3 P.M.)We will be serving free burgers, hot dogs, chips and pop. Top off your lunch with a free Canada Day cupcake. Live tunes from Lord Knows Music along with roaming family magician and balloonist. This free BBQ is offered by the District of Elkford. 16. PHOTO BOOTH (NOON TO 3 P.M.)Step inside and strike a pose to commemorate your time at Elkford’s Canada Day BBQ celebration! This free activity is offered by the District of Elkford. HAPPY CANADA DAY!7

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