Fairmont Hot Springs Rocks The Olympic Torch Relay 2010!
Fairmont Hot Springs Festivities Celebrating Olympic Torch Relay 2010
Fairmont Hot Springs truly comes alive throughout the entire weekend as they celebrate this historic event with various events, from the simple to the gala. Beginning at noon on Friday, January 22nd, 2010, along with kids activities and music, the community will await the Olympic Torch as Mountainside Market hosts a free BBQ with burgers, hotdogs and warm and cold drinks- be sure to get your spot in the hotdog-eating contest!
Throughout the afternoon the Farside Inn Neighbourhood Pub will host a lively Beer Garden as Smoking Waters Café (from 9am to 4pm) presents a Local Artist Display, featuring the remarkable talent of Fairmont Hot Springs and the Columbia Valley.
At 1:30pm there will be a First Nations Presentation in traditional dance and drums to welcome the flame. Shortly after 2pm the flame is expected to make its way past whereupon twenty Valley elementary school students will relay a community flame the 10 kilometres up to Fairmont Hot Springs Family Ski Area to a party of night skiing and game-themed events, where food and beverages will be available. The local favourites, the Halfsacks will offer live music beginning at 7pm.
Saturday sees a whole new day of Olympic Torch Relay festive events, as the Local Artist Display continues at Smoking Waters Café and various events and ice carving continue at the Fairmont Hot Springs Resort Family Ski Hill.
There is a choice of themed dining options that evening as The Resort offers a the family friendly Great Canadian Buffet at Mountain Flowers Dining Room and the Hoodoo Grill makes Fairmont history with the Fire & Ice Gala Dinner.
Don’t forget a touch of red for this black tie event: an evening of pure elegance at the Hoodoo Grill with guest chef Patrick Sinclair and his personally-prepared nine-course meal. In addition to a silent auction to raise funds for future local community events, former Olympian bobsleigh competitor Doug Anakin, featured speaker, will offer his unique perspective on competitive sport.
Check out the menu! Tickets are going fast so be sure to call 250.345.2166 to reserve yours. Space is limited.
On Sunday, following a community pancake breakfast and live music from 8am to 11 at Smoking Waters Café, Fairmont Hot Springs Resort Family Ski Area hosts some of Canada’s best young competitors in the annual Helen Bavin Race.
Find the full weekend itinerary here.
Canal Flats will welcome the torch in its last stop in the Windermere Valley.
The Canal Flats 2010 Olympic Torch Relay Festival kicks off with the Mini Olympics and a 3-on-3 hockeygame at 1pm followed by a free public skate at 3pm.
If you’re handy with duct tape be sure to enter the Duct Tape Bobsled Race. With a partner some duct tape, cardboard and your favourite sled, skis or skate blades make your own bobsled for the obstacle course on the arena ice at 4pm. Prizes will be awarded.
Beginning at 5pm, warm up at the Civic Centre for free refreshments (hot dog, hot chocolate, coffee/tea, cake and more!) while you enjoy a showcase of local talent with the Variety Show at the Civic Centre. If you can sing, play an instrument or even do some good karaoke, it’s all about you!
Residents will be contributing to a Time Capsule, capturing current history, culture, trends and special memories of life in Canal Flats in 2010.
At 7pm the celebration comes to a close with the Awards Ceremony and the sealing of the time capsule, which will be sealed for the next 50 years!
There is also an Artwork Contest, featuring local artists of all mediums. Submissions will be on display at the Village Office for voting by the public and an Olympic themed prize will be presented at the Awards Ceremony.
If you would like more information, please contact the Village Office at 250-349-5462.
It is shaping up to be quite a weekend of Olympic and community spirit throughout the valley and you don’t have to travel far to take in one festive event or another.
