Tim Hortons Presents Burlington's 2012 Children's Festival
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Day 1: Discover Sandcastles |
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Beachway Map - click to enlarge |
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To be a sponsor or vendor at the Festival call (905)-335-7600 ext. 7201 or email childrensfestival@burlington.ca.
Click here to view the Sponsorship/Vendor Package for the festival.
Come on Safari and explore the Jungle during Burlington's Children's Festival 2012! Play on Burlington's beautiful waterfront and enjoy master sand sculpting demonstrations, workshops, music and fun on the beach. You can also take part by registering in our....
5th Annual Sandcastles Competition
Back by popular demand! From 10am- 4pm, beach lovers of all ages enjoy a day filled with Master Sand Sculptor demonstrations, live music, entertainment, the Annual Sandcastles Competition, activities, games, food and marketplace on Burlington's beautiful beach!
Be sure to register to reserve your spot on the beach. Great prizes in all four categories including a sandcastle trophy - participation gifts too! Pre-register to compete as only pre-registered entrants are guaranteed a spot. Those interested in participating on event day are first come, first served and spaces are limited. Vote for your favourite creation in the People's Choice Award. Judging begins at 3 p.m. followed by an award ceremony on the beach at 4 p.m.
View the Discover Sandcastles 2012 competition rules
VISIT RecExpress and search the TTR# listed below to register for the Sandcastles Competition. REGISTRATION OPENS: MAY 5th, 2012
If you are having difficulties registering call:
Peter Finn -Senior Recreation Programmer - Festival and Events 905-335-7600 ext. 7391
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Age Range |
TTR # |
Times |
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Child Category |
Ages 4 - 12 |
2pm- 3pm |
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Youth Category |
Ages 13 - 17 |
12pm- 3pm |
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Adult Category |
Ages 18+ |
10am- 3pm |
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Family Category* |
All ages |
12pm- 3pm |
*Family Category allows a maximum of 2 adults and 2 children or 1 adult and 3 children per sand sculpting plot/registration.
Day 1: Entertainment Schedule
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Time |
Main Stage |
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11:15 am - 12:00 pm |
Beach Party Boys |
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12:30 pm - 1:00 pm |
Reptile Party |
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1:00 pm - 1:50 pm |
Beach Party Boys |
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2:30 pm - 3:00 pm |
Reptile Party |
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Event Highlights |
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10:00 am - 4:00 pm |
Jungle Themed Master Sand Sculptors Sandi "Castle" Stirling Nick Blandin Sharon Nesbitt Tanya Kastl |
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10:00 am - 4:00 pm |
Facepainting - BeeBop Jungle Balloon Animals - Daffy Dill |
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Day 2: Tim Hortons presents The Children's Festival - 21st Annual |
We're celebrating over 20 Years of the Festival that's all about kids having FREE fun - jungle style!
Day Two takes place in Burlington's Spencer Smith Park. On Sunday, from 10am-4pm, the park will be overrun by Tarzans & Janes & Jungle Creatures! Themed around jungle fun, children will enjoy great activities targeted to them such as:
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Live entertainment
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Play zones
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Inflatables
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Character meet & greet
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Shows
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Kids' marketplace
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Jungle Promenade Parade*
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Crafts
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NEW Infant marketplace & activities
FREE for families!
*Be sure to come as a your favourite Jungle Character and join in the Promenade Parade.
Day 2: Entertainment Schedule
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Time |
Main Stage |
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10:00 am - 10:15 am |
TBD |
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10:15 am - 10:30 am |
TBD |
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10:45 am - 11:45 am |
TBD |
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12:00 pm - 12:30 pm |
TBD |
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12:30 pm - 1:00 pm |
Jungle Promenade Parade - TBC |
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1:30 pm - 2:00 pm |
TBD |
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2:15 pm - 2:45 pm |
TBD |
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3:00 pm - 3:30 pm |
TBD |
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3:30 pm - 4:00 pm |
TBD |
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Event Highlights |
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10:00 am- 4:00 pm |
TBD |
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12:00 pm- 4:00 pm |
TBD |
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Time |
Gazebo Stage |
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10:00 am - 10:30 am |
TBD |
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10:45 am - 11:15 am |
TBD |
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11:30 am - 12:00 pm |
TBD |
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12:15 pm - 12:30 pm |
TBD |
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12:30 pm - 1:00 pm |
Jungle Promenade Parade - TBC |
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1:00 pm - 4:00 pm |
Character Meet & Greet - TBC |
Thanks to our 2012 supporters:


