Planning is well underway for a big Canada Day birthday party at the Centre Wellington Sportsplex in Fergus on July 1.
This will be Canada’s 146th birthday and everyone in the community is invited to the party.
The festivities get underway at 6pm and there will be a variety of activities for the whole family.
Youngsters can enjoy having their face painted and taking rides in the kiddie midway.
Live music will be performed on the main stage. Confirmed local acts this year include Nick Gush and Lucas Rogerson, who will both perform individually and then join forces to lead an ensemble of local performers, culminating in the singing of O Canada and the traditional Canada Day fireworks display.
Back by popular demand is the dunk tank. Online nominations are open for “dunkees”.
Names will appear in an online poll which will hopefully “encourage” those who have been nominated, to agree to spend a bit of time in the dunk tank. Proceeds will help many local youths learn horsemanship through the Grand River Pony Club. The public is encouraged to nominate their favorite local person online at www.cwcanadaday.ca or by calling 519-787-5410. Nominators will remain confidential.
For fans of zumba, there will be a demonstration on the main field during the evening.
A number of food vendors will be on site offering a variety of foods and snacks for purchase. Several of the booths are operated by local groups and organizations and this is a fundraising and exposure opportunity for them.
“This is a great annual event put on by the township. With the support of our local vendors, the township, entertainers and attendees, it will be another great celebration of being Canadian”, says event organizer Michael Weinstein.
“Start your July 1 in Elora with all of their activities, go home for a nap and then come out to the Sportsplex for a great way to wrap up Canada Day.”
Admission for the celebration is a $2 per-person donation.
For more information and a detailed listing of vendors and performers, check out www.cwcanadaday.ca or call 519-787-5410.
