Strawberry Festival
June 23, 2018
Barclay Heritage Square, 1447 Barclay Street, Vancouver, BC, V6G 1J6
1:00 – 4:00 pm
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Our annual Strawberry Festival is always lots of fun for the whole family! We have musical performances, a bouncy castle, horse-drawn carriage rides, activities for all ages and, of course, we’ll be selling delicious strawberry shortcakes!
Admission is Free!
Attractions
Music by Black Gardenia
Black Gardenia takes listeners on a journey to an age where cool meant classy and noir was the norm.
Horse-Drawn Carriage Rides
West End Seniors’ Network Programs
Our members are the most creative and active older adults you’ll meet! You can come see what they have created at the Strawberry Festival. The Happy Hookers will have some beautiful hand-knitted clothing made for a wide variety of ages. Our Painting Studio group will have their works of art for sale as well!
Kids Zone
Bouncy castle, coloring, balloons and so much more!
The Strawberry Festival is a lot of fun for all the young ones in your family!
Community Partners
Our next-door neighbor to the east, the Roedde House Museum, will be offering free tours and selling some amazing baked goods. Treat yourself and take in a beautiful piece of Vancouver’s history.
Our next-door neighbour to the west, Friends for Life, will be hosting a BBQ. Get some amazing BBQ along with your strawberry shortcake and get to know this great organization!
Gordon Neighborhood House has served as a community hub in Vancouver’s West End since 1942. Learn more about Gordon House and get some bike-blended strawberry smoothies too!
Vendors
ACCaN
ACCaN natural skincare products are formulated with natural plant oils, therapeutic grade essential oils and traditional medicinal herbs. The products are made by hand in Vancouver. ACCaN’s name is drawn from the Latin phrase ‘Adamo Cutis Cure a Natura,’ which translates as ‘fall in love with skincare from nature.’
SweetLegs is based in the beautiful Okanagan and is the first Canadian leggings company to have our own in-house designed Signature Line – available in 3 adult and 3 children’s sizes to fit most, with dozens of unique and beautiful prints. SweetLegs have a four-way stretch and a kitten-soft finish which makes them adored by individuals of all ages and genders.
Cavell Gardens, located in Mount Pleasant, is a tranquil haven offering spectacular city and mountain views in the new “Soma” district of Vancouver. The surrounding area has everything you need, including shopping malls, health services, community centres, parks, coffee shops, restaurants and more.
Seniors First BC is the only non-profit organization in Western Canada offering a mix of legal, psycho-social and justice based supports to older adults. Seniors First BC hosts a monthly Elder Law Clinic at the Kay’s Place location of the West End Seniors’ Network.
City of Vancouver Seniors Advisory Committee
Members of the Seniors Advisory Committee have been appointed by Vancouver City Council to enhance access to City of Vancouver services for older adults and their families, and to identify and suggest solutions to gaps and barriers that impede the full participation of older adults in all aspects of life in Vancouver.
Join us in a celebration of sunshine and community!
Do you have questions? Do you want to get involved as a volunteer or contribute to the Strawberry Festival?
Please contact us below!
Or RSVP on our Facebook Event Page:
https://www.facebook.com/events/244902772932142/
Last Updated: 18-Nov-2018