Historic Downtown Abbotsford

 

WINTER MARKETS

Mar 13 & 27, Apr 10 & 24, May 8 - Oct 9, 2010
(plus some Feb. 12 – 27 at City LiveSite) 10 am – 2 pm
Trinity Memorial United Church
on Montrose & George Ferguson Way
A cornucopia of products from the riches of the Valley, joined by talented crafters and artisans. 
Prizes and more, hosted by Abbotsford Farm & Country Market

For more information, please call 604-996-1542
or email at

 Celebrating our Past Heritage Week Events


Community Pride, Active Living The Heritage of Sport & Recreation
In Historic Downtown Abbotsford & Beyond
February 13 – 21, 2010
 
The ADBA, its merchants and other organizations in the city, host a celebration of their past in Historic Downtown Abbotsford and other areas of the city. This week of activities and events brings to life components of early Abbotsford in an intriguing variety of shapes, mediums and surprising inter-activities, from traditional dress-up afternoon teas to making moccasins. 



Saturday, February 13th, 2010 – 3:00 pm ~ 5:00 pm  
               
Re-live the 50’s & 60’s - A Blast from the Past Fashion Event
at Mac & Mango, 2645 Montrose
604-746-3367
$10 pp. incl. fashion show, sweet stuff, coffee/tea


Thursday,  February 18 at 2:00 pm &
Wednesday  February  24  at  2:00 pm

Old Fashioned Tea Party
Wear your special hat (prize for best hat!), sample teas & scrumptious scones: $5 pp (incl. $3 gift certificate); & submit your favourite family heritage recipe for draw to win lunch for 2
…all at Little Farmhouse in the City
2551 Montrose. 604-854-2382


Thursday,  February  18 – 7:00 pm

Hand-Tempering Chocolate into Moulds
with Chocolatier Phil Bonk at J-B’s Candy Shoppe 2617 Pauline St. $5 pp. 604-504-2462
 


Saturday February 20 -10:30 am - 4:00 pm
 
Machine Quilting Basics with Shelley Tobisch.
No quilting experience necessary. $45;

Wednesday February 24 - 10:30 am - 3:30 pm
 Create a French Roses Quilt
with Theresa Bakos (features raw edged petals). $40 + pattern;

Saturday February 27 - 10:30 am- 4:00 pm
Make a Boston Bag an Agnes original. $45
 
Monday February 22 - 10:30 am - 12:30 pm or 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm 
Vintage Memories Block of the Month
Exquisite blocks set on point, a vision from the past with Michelle Schartner. $22 incl. pattern

…all at Quilt Essential Fabrics, 2622 Montrose. 604-853-5444
 
Saturday, February 20 -  3:00 pm to 4:30 pm

Tea Etiquette over Mini High
How tea manners from the past relate to the present, over savory sandwiches, scones & sweets, tea
($11.95 pp.) at SerendipiTea
2626 Montrose, 604-853-0909.
For children (6-10) with adult(s).
Treat your daughters & granddaughters.


Saturday February  20 – 12:00 noon – 4:00 pm

Painting Demo With artist Dean Lauze (photo)
& signing/sale of The Baseball Mural posters & prints by Dean. 604-853-2400
at House of Fine Art 2536 Montrose

Saturday February 20 - 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Record an Old-Time Song on CD
at A&D Music & Productions, 2613 Montrose. $20 per song – 20 min. 778-880-0280
 


Make Vintage Style Beaded Beads or Beaded Christmas Ornaments ($25 & kit fee);
Display & Sale of Vintage Style Purses,
Beaded Jewellery & Curtains
at Strung Out on Beads, 33735 Essendene.
Times & details: 604-852-8677 or www.strungoutonbeads.ca

Daily Feb 12 – 28
Helping you invest in your Body Workshop
at Healthway Market, #5 – 2664 Gladys.
Free, plus future session with personal trainer gift ($100 value).
604-854-5004
 
 Historic Downtown Abbotsford Art Walk

 
April 17 – May 1, 2010
 
Gotta go Downtown for the Historic Downtown Abbotsford Art Walk, hosted in conjunction with BC Arts & Culture Week. Follow the foot prints in to the doorways of charming host stores, tearooms and cafes (during regular business hours) to admire the masterpieces of favorite Valley artists. 

ABBOTSFORD BERRYBEAT FESTIVAL


Saturday July 3, 2010 ~ 10 am – 9 pm  
Sunday July 4, 2010 ~ 11 am - 5 pm
 
in Historic Downtown Abbotsford
New taste…fresh fun…legendary memories at the 29th Annual Abbotsford Berrybeat Festival, a family friendly street festival. Celebrate the bounty of one of the world’s best and most beautiful berry producing communities.
Indulge in traditional strawberry pancake breakfast. Pick up farm fresh berries from the field to the mouth!
Applaud the diversity of recording and rising star entertainers and dancers on the Coast Capital Savings main stage, from West Coast fiddlin’ to Latin, country, pop and Celtic rock to blues.  
Watch Plein Air artists paint Views of Historic Downtown Abbotsford  & view t exhibit in the outdoor gallery.
Experience beading, mini drum and tepee making, bannock bread & bison burgers, drumming, jigging and heritage style Metis Working Village & exhibit in the Aboriginal Pavilion.
Relive the excitement and fever of the gold rush days. Pan for gold with Yukon Dan, in his portable stream.   
Putt at the Abbotsford built Bells & Whistles Mini-Golf, a colorful 9-hole outdoor course.
It challenges the novice golfer with beautiful obstacles including bridges, windmills and lighthouses.
Meet Ronald McDonald, Mr. Flowers and his balloon artistry,Gary the Magician. 
Ride the (almost real!)Rockin’ K Ranch Horses in the Agrifair Pen.
Bounce and slide in Joyful Celebrations’ themed bouncy castles. 
Hop aboard the Art Express bus and create your little masterpieces!
Do the Berried Brick Treasure Hunt Sample and indulge in sumptuous foods of the street vendors and sidewalk cafés, from strawberry tea gardens to country farm patios and berry wine tasting.
Shop for fabulous arts, quality local products at sidewalk sales…and at the Abbotsford Farm & Country Market.

Admission to Berrybeat Festival is Free! So is parking! 
 
 HISTORIC DOWNTOWN ABBOTSFORD CAR SHOW

 
September 18, 2010 ~ 10 am – 3 pm
 
Rev up your engines at this blast from the past!
On Montrose, north of George Ferguson Way
·         350 Classics & Hot Rods
Fabulous entertainers like: The Blues Too Brothers; and Tribute to Elvis
·         Awards (2:30 pm)
        Memorabilia and collector cars related product vendors plus farm market
        Proceeds presentation to local charity
        FREE Public Admission

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