Cumberland BC: The Cumberlander Articles Section
Local · 9th August 2011
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After an eventful two weeks in Cumberland waiting and wondering about where the annual Big Time Out Festival was going to be held, the local downtown business community has decided on how to respond – they are going to celebrate!
With the blessing of the Chamber, Village Council and Big Time Out organizers, shops are coming together to hold a “Big Day After” Block Party the Sunday following the festival, which is now taking place nearby in Royston at Ashberry Farms. “It’s been quite a roller coaster ride for Cumberland this past couple of weeks”, says local business owner Eugene Chung. “We thought this would be a great opportunity to celebrate our little Village and make lemonade out of what could be seen as lemons.” The Big Time Out Festival did not receive approval by Village Council to go ahead within the Village boundaries, something that was a great disappointment for Cumberland. “We are still the little Village that does big things.” says one Chamber representative. “We are really excited to come together and celebrate this.”
The event is free and family friendly. It will take place from 10:00 to 4:00 on Sunday, August 14th along Dunsmuir Avenue. Festivities will include live music from fantastic local artists like Luke Guthrie, Pamela Tessman, Corwin Fox and more. There will be a variety of children’s activities. Prizes will be up for grabs in many of the local businesses.
There are vending opportunities as well – Cumberland-based Crafters/Artisans/Non Profits are free and can set up in front of closed businesses or negotiate with the store owner. For other Crafters/Artisans/Organizations that sell non- competing product the cost is only $20. Set-up must be complete by 9:30 the morning of the event. Call (250)218-6335 to register.
With the blessing of the Chamber, Village Council and Big Time Out organizers, shops are coming together to hold a “Big Day After” Block Party the Sunday following the festival, which is now taking place nearby in Royston at Ashberry Farms. “It’s been quite a roller coaster ride for Cumberland this past couple of weeks”, says local business owner Eugene Chung. “We thought this would be a great opportunity to celebrate our little Village and make lemonade out of what could be seen as lemons.” The Big Time Out Festival did not receive approval by Village Council to go ahead within the Village boundaries, something that was a great disappointment for Cumberland. “We are still the little Village that does big things.” says one Chamber representative. “We are really excited to come together and celebrate this.”
The event is free and family friendly. It will take place from 10:00 to 4:00 on Sunday, August 14th along Dunsmuir Avenue. Festivities will include live music from fantastic local artists like Luke Guthrie, Pamela Tessman, Corwin Fox and more. There will be a variety of children’s activities. Prizes will be up for grabs in many of the local businesses.
There are vending opportunities as well – Cumberland-based Crafters/Artisans/Non Profits are free and can set up in front of closed businesses or negotiate with the store owner. For other Crafters/Artisans/Organizations that sell non- competing product the cost is only $20. Set-up must be complete by 9:30 the morning of the event. Call (250)218-6335 to register.