Canada Day 2023

Large focus on community engagement with free attendance being given to any local interest groups that want to set up and interact with Vernonites.​

• ​Outreach Literacy Society doing a story walk

• Emmanuel Baptist Church with a bouncy castle/inflatable slide

• Other organizations still in discussions on involvement

Community Art Activities

• Service road in Polson Park being used as giant chalk art area for all ages interested. Evolve Beyond Education donating almost 600 pieces of chalk.

• Large canvas at project for Vernonites to contribute to, to be later displayed at the Vernon Community Art Centre and any other community events.

Skate Competition 

• Hosted by Okanagan Skate Co in the skatepark.

Sprayzone & Dunktank - Supported by the Vernon Legion & Scouts

• Water guns and kiddie pools for refilling stations, alongside dunk tank.

Fruitfest​

• ​We're giving away $1000 worth of locally grown fruit, instead of serving cake.

• A substitute idea identified by our society board to help promote nutrition and local farmers.

   

• Seeking partners, local farmers and orchardists, and we will fund the giveaway of in-season, locally-grown fruit to snack on during the event.

Polson Artisan Night Market & Food Truck Garden

• Running adjacent to the music and other activities, and giving local Vernonites a chance to feature and sell their wares.

Local Music

• From 12 till 9:30/10, a series of local artists will take to the stage. 

• Focus on family-friendly, Vernon-based artists.

Kalamalka Highland Bagpipes