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Festival of the Maples

29 April 2006
Downtown Historic Perth (on Gore Street)
Main Street Activites 8:30AM - 4:00PM

Main Stage Entertainment (Corner of Gore and Herriott Streets)

• 10:00 AM - Official Opening Ceremonies ...with CJOH -TV’s Max Keeping, Jack FM 92.3 Masters of Ceremonies - John Chatwood and Wayne Cavanaugh, Perth Mayor Dennis Cordick, Perth & District Chamber of Commerce President - Todd Stepaniuk, Festival of the Maples Committee Chairman – Bill Perkins and Maple Syrup Awards Presentation
• 10:30AM - Arnprior and McNab Pipes and Drums
  • North American Champion Pipe and Drums Corps and the Scottish Highland Dancers
• 11:00AM - The Mick Armitage Band
  • An exciting 5-member "middle-aged Rock & Roll" band
• 12:30PM - Dynamite Tay Square Dancers
  • Modern Square Dancing at its best!
• 1:00PM - Brock Zeman & The Dirty Hands
  • Great original Country/Rock band (featuring Keith Glass)
• 2:00PM - Svitanok Ukrainian Dance Ensemble
  • A colourful cultural performance by this 14-member dance troupe
• 3:00PM - 'Mostly Harmless'
  • A new young Perth band with a sound that appeals to all

Community Centre - [7:00AM - 11:00AM]

• JAYCEES Pancake Breakfast
• Shrine Clown (8AM- 10:30AM)

On the Street - [All Day]

• The Merchants of Downtown Perth - over 70 unique shops and restaurants
• Potter, Jackie Seaton promoting the 5th annual "Empty Bowls" project
• Free Horse drawn Trolley Rides
• Maple Syrup Producers
• Taffy on Snow
• Craft and Artisan Vendors
• Food Vendors
• Classic Antique Car Display
• Shrine Clowns (10AM - 2PM)

At the Museum - 80 Gore Street East

• Pioneer Maple Festival 10AM to 4PM, outdoor demonstrations of pioneer cooking and crafts in the Perth Museum courtyard.
• SPRING ART SHOW & SALE The Art Show has 68 works by 25 artists. Comments from visitors have been very positive. Don’t miss this wonderful presentation by talented local artists. The museum receives a small commission from any piece sold.

Tay Basin - [All Day]

• Children's Midway
• Sheep Shearing Demonstrations
• Pony Rides
• Petting Zoo
• Children's Activity Booths
• Emergency Services Safety Display
• Sparky the Dog and Elmer the Safety Elephant
• Children's Entertainment on the Safety Stage
  • Mary Lambert - 2 time Juno nominee - 2 performances 12 Noon and 2PM

The Crystal Palace - [11:00AM to 4:00PM]

• 5th Annual Food and Wine Showcase - don't miss this!
• 11:30PM - Arnprior and McNab Pipes and Drums
• 12:00PM - 2:00PM The Nepean Panharmonic Steel Band - The sounds of Trinidad-Tobago inside this year's Food and Wine Showcase with their rhythmic 10-piece band

Code's Mill on the Park

• 11:00AM Elliot Smith - magician - Magic, Comedy, Fun & Laughter. One Show Only
  • Kids $3, Adults $5, Family of 4 $15

For more information contact the Perth Chamber of Commerce at (613) 267-3200

Don't Forget to Visit the 'urbanMarket - Perth' Street Exhibit in front of 40 Gore Street East, featuring: