Schedule of Events & Activities

Join us on

Saturday, October 19, 2024

 

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Most aspects of the Lantern Festival are Pay What You Can

Debit machines are available, but please bring cash!.

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Event Details:

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The Gathering -  2:30 - 6:30 pm at the Veterans Drive Bandshell

Donate to receive a PRE-MADE LANTERN and accessories

Create or decorate a LAST MINUTE LANTERN

Take a selfie at the 360 VIDEO BOOTH

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But wait - there's more!

• Interactive storytelling with Kait Taylor

• Juggler Noah Nogueira (including a learn-to-juggle workshop!) 

• Puppets & Shadows Theatre interactive performance

          (and a make-your-own-puppet-theatre activity with Arlene Thomas)

• Infinity Dance Flash Mob

• Aerial arts display by students of CirqueSmith 

• Lights and lanterns with the Stratford Perth Museum

• Featured Vendors:

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• Food Vendors:

                    Ken's French Fries

            Doug's Dawgs

            Crazee Kernels

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Walk up to Jenn and Larry's Ice Cream Shoppe

and Candy Corner Candy Co. for more treats!

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The Procession - 6:30 - 7 pm

At 6:30 pm the procession of lanterns will set out along the riverbank

accompanied by the spectacular LIGHT UP THE NIGHT Kayakers

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The Labyrinth:

The LABYRINTH of the SEASONS is back! Walk with your lantern through this

magical installation in Ballantyne Park and commune with the Guardians of the Seasons.

Live music by STEVE WARD!

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The Celebration - 6:30 - 9:30 pm TOM PATTERSON ISLAND

Create a personalized WISH LANTERN and float it on the Avon River

Enjoy the illuminated craft of the STRATFORD MODEL BOAT CLUB

Visit the WALL of LIGHT (created by local students)

and the FAIRY LANTERN VILLAGE

End your day at the FIREFLY CAFE:

Pick up your STARLIGHT SNACK BOX

(pre-order only, from Lynn River Farm)

 and enjoy MUSICAL ENTERTAINMENT by

KW Guitar Duo

Wild Waters

Jaron Camp

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