This weekend is the 52nd annual Halfmoon Bay Country Fair, July 7 and 8. The theme is Nautical; wear your best costume as prizes will be given.
The fun begins with the Kids Fishing Derby at Halfmoon Bay government wharf on Saturday. Meet at HMB Café at 9:45 a.m.
The very popular BBQ sockeye salmon dinner and dance at Coopers Green Park is Saturday night with music by Playback. Tickets now on sale at Pastimes in Sechelt, HMB General Store and Welcome Woods Market. Dinner is at 6 p.m., music at 7:30 p.m. A limited number of dinner only tickets will be sold at the door.
Sunday, July 8 starting at 9 a.m. is a pancake breakfast at Coopers Green Park hosted by Sunshine Coast Healthcare Auxiliary. Also starting at 9 a.m. is a 3.5 mile trophy race. Register at Connor Park.
The Fair begins with an official opening at 11 a.m. on Sunday and celebration of the 52nd Halfmoon Bay Country Fair. Costume judging is at 2 p.m.
Fantastic silent auction prizes are offered all day; bidding closes at 3 p.m. Anything you would like to donate, contact Toni Morris at [email protected].
Anyone interested in helping out with children’s games at the Fair, call Wendy at 604-551-846. Other volunteers who would like to play, please contact Cindy Kisser at [email protected]. Anyone willing to bake for the cake-walk-the-plank, please contact Terry at [email protected].
Each year a bursary is given in the name of Karlo Velcic by the Halfmoon Bay Community Association to a student who lives in Halfmoon Bay and is continuing with further studies. This year’s award was given to Will Magnussen. Congratulations, Will!
To have your say at the bay, contact me before 5 p.m. Monday at [email protected] or 604-885-5034.
