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SPECIAL 20th ANNIVERSARY EVENTS
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| Town Criers at Marshville |
Saturday, August 30th, 2008: Marshville Heritage Festival's Opening Ceremonies at 10:00 a.m. at our first building, the LOG
CABIN. Come and hear about the beginnings of this great Festival. Listen to the cries of our first Town Crier, Mr. Robert
Heil as he opens & closes the opening ceremonies.
Whose ideas gave birth to the Festival 20 years ago? Come and meet them at the opening ceremonies.
Ken Dayboll, Art and Robert Dean, Robert Shoalts were the four Wainfleet men who pursued their dream of creating an historical
village in their hometown.
| Marshville Village Church |
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On Sunday, August 31, 2008 there will be a Sunday morning worship service in the Marshville Village Church at 11:30 a.m. Pastor
Brian Lofthouse will be the Preacher and The Mater Family from Wainfleet, will give leadership for the congregational singing
as well as special music during the service. There is seating for about 100 so if you want to join us come in as soon as the
gates open at 11:00a.m.
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| The crowds love the Festival |
2008 FESTIVAL DATES
SATURDAY,AUGUST 30,SUNDAY,AUGUST 31 and MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 1
FESTIVAL HOURS
Saturday 9:30-5:30, SUNDAY 11:00-5:50, MONDAY 9:30-5:00
ENTRY FEE
ADULTS $6.00 CHILDREN 10 & under free
SENIORS on SATURDAY ONLY $5.00
PETS
NO PETS ARE TO BE ON FESTIVAL GROUNDS..this is strictly enforced
COME TO THE 20TH ANNUAL MARSHVILLE HERITAGE FESTIVAL and EXPERIENCE:
* everyone in period dress
* tempting & delicious food
* horse & wagon rides
* on-going demonstrations
* entertainment for all
* over 100 juried crafters
* family friendly atmosphere
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| Vintage Clothing appears at the Festival |
ANTIQUE CAR SHOWS
SATURDAY: 1950 and older
SUNDAY: 1950-1976
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| The Antique car show is very popular |
| FOUR GENERATIONS VOLUNTEER |
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THRESHERS' SUPPER
On Sat evening at 6:30pm there will be an old fashioned Roast Beef Threshers' meal served at Christ Anglican Church.
Tickets are $16.00 and are available by calling NANCY at 905-899-1285 or the office at 905-899-9995.
CONCERT in the PARK
WHEN: Sunday evening at 6:30 pm
COST: free..just bring lawn chair
ENTERTAINMENT: THE TORCHMEN QUARTET (Gospel)
FAMILY QUARLES (fiddles & step dancing)
ENTERTAINMENT
This year we have a special page for the 2008 ENTERTAINMENT. Check out the new web page.
Wainfleet's Kellie Haines is joining our childrens' line up this year. Kellie lives & works in B. c. and is coming
home to share her talents with us. For more info look on the entertainment page.
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