Nanaimo's International World Championship Bathtub Race and Nanaimo Marine Festival Events Schedule 2003 on Vancouver Island, Canada CityOfNanaimo.com

Poster - International World Champtionship BATHTUB RACE and Marine Festival in Nanaimo

MONDAY, JULY 21

FIRST DAY OF JUDGING FOR THE 19TH ANNUAL GREATER NANAIMO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE "SPIRIT OF TUBBING" DECORATING AND DRESS COMPETITION.
(Judging also taking place on the 22nd ).
City of Namiamo

WEDNESDAY, JULY 23

CEREMONIAL CUTTING OF THE OFFICiAL NANAIMO MARINE FESTIVAL CAKE by Miss Nanaimo/Mermaid. 
Sponsored By Quality Foods and The Pepsi Bottling Group. 
Public welcome to come & watch and have piece of cake and a Pepsi. Quality Foods, Northridge Plaza

THURSDAY, JULY 24

AWARDS DAY FOR SPIRIT OF TUBBING COMPETITION
Sponsored by the Greater Nanaimo Chamber of Commerce
9:00 AM - PRESS RELEASE OF CATEGORY WINNERS OF THE 19TH ANNUAL GREATER NANAIMO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE "SPIRIT OF TUBBING" DISPLAY AWARDS.
Awards delivered to winners
11:00 AM - 8:00 PM - MARINE FESTIVAL FOOD FARE, Displays, Food Booths Harbourside Playdock & Kiddies Karnival. Maffeo Sutton Park Swy-a-lana Lagoon.
11:00 AM-4:00 PM-AVALON CINEMAS & THRIFTY FOODS ìSMILE IN AISLE" TENT. Avalon Cinema Centre face painting 12:00 PM-2:30 PM Men in Black to karaoke. 3:00 PM Bubble gum contest. Swy-a-lana lagoon
11:00 AM - 10:00 PM - VISIT THE NOON ROTARY CLUB OF NANAIMO ICE CREAM BOOTH serving Island Farm Dairies Ice Cream. Maffeo Sutton Park
11:00 AM - 8-00 PM - B.C. HYDRO POWER SMART YOUTH TEAM INFORMATION BOOTH. Products & services and Hydro snakes and ladders where children learn about safety and being power smart. Swy-a-lana Lagoon
11:00 AM - 8:00 PM- LABATT WATERWISE TEAM Water Safety tips Educational demos, updated Coast Guard & Pleasure Craft regulations. Enter the WATER-WISE CONTEST. Swy-a-lana Lagoon, Park & Lagoon.
11:00 AM . 13:00 PM - SONY CANADA & A & B SOUND MINI CO DISPLAY AND DEMO BOOTH. Prizes Swy-lana Lagoon, Park & Lagoon. 12.00 NOON - FIRING OF HISTORIC BASTION CANNON. Pioneer Plaza.
4:00-8:00 PM - OPENING OF BATHTUB RACE REGISTRATION FOR 37TH ANNUAL "GREAT" INTERNATIONAL WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP BATHTUB RACE.
Rear of 55 Commercial Street (Brewers Wort)
Official Opening of TIM HORTONS MARINE FESTIVAL ENTERTAINMENT STAGE
A night out with the girls
4:30-5:30 PM - DANIELLE BAUER WITH CHRIS MATHESON (NANAIMO) This young duo plays acoustic classic to modem rock and pop. TIM HORTONS Marine Festival Entertainment Stage, Maffeo Sutton Park.
6:00 - 7:00 PM - REBECCA AND THE REPLACEMENTS (Courtney) Tight R&B and classic rock by seasoned crew of musicians fronted by who else? Rebecca . TIM HORTONS Marine Festival Entertainment Stage, Maffeo Sutton Park
6:00-8:00 PM - MANDATORY MOTOR AND TECHNICAL INSPECTION FOR ALL TUBS.
Rear of 55 Commercia Street (Brewers Wort)
7:30-8:30 PM - CARMEN HILLARY (Victoria) - Great tasty pop rock by a wonderfully talented, young songstress! TIM HORTONS Marine Festival Entertainment Stage, Maffeo Sutton, Park
9:00.10.00 PM - TERI PLUCKETT BAND (NANAIMO) She's back with a new line up of talented musicians and tearing up the local scene! TIM HORTONS Marine Festival Entertainment Stage, Maffeo Sutton Park

FRIDAY, JULY 25

Don't forget to visit the "Official Bathtub Souvenir" booth located in County Club Centre. All the genuine souvenirs of the Marine Festival, Bathtub T Shirts by Senini, Bathtub Trade Dollars and Bathtub Coin Sets saluting the Centennial of the Military Communications, Bathtub pins, plugs & posters (a special thanks to Country Club Centre for supplying booth and funding personal to operate)
Start of Special Event Station (CY7TUB) operated by VE7NA
Nanaimo Amateur Radio Association. They will be operating 24hrs a day for 3 days.
Start of BATHTUBS & BALLYHOO street fair presented by The Downtown Nanaimo Partnership. Commercial Street
10:00 AM - ZIMBABALICIOUS, MARIMBA, MBIRA, DRUMMING & DANCE. Harbour front Mainstage
10:00 AM. 5:00 PM - KIDS ZONE WITH DANCING BEAR STORY THEATRE, RIDES, GAMES, CLOWNS, JUGGLERS & MORE. Harbourfront Plaza
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM - DOWNTOWN NANAIMO "FARMERS MARKET" Selection of different in season vegetables, fruits & baking plus much more. Pioneer Waterfront Plaza
11:30 AM - CELSO MACHADO BRAZILIAN GUITARIST, PERCUSSIONIST AND MULTI-INSTRUMENTALIST. Harbourfront Mainstage
10:00 AM. 3:00 PM - NANAIMO DISTRICT MUSEUM FREE MARINE FESTIVAL PROGRAM. Indoor & Outdoor Activities, Marine & Maritime related Games, Art, Music & more. Celebrating 150 years. Free A mission. 100 Cameron Road
11.00 AM - 4:00 PM - THRIFTY FOODS TENT AVALON CINEMA CENTRE FACE PAINTING. Swy-a-lana Lagoon.
11:00 AM - 8:00 PM VOLLEYBALL COMPETITION sponsored and organized by Island Sun Volleyball. SWY-A-LANA LAGOON.
11:00 AM - 4:00 PM - VISIT THE NOON ROTARY CLUB OF NANAIMO ICE CREAM BOOTH serving Island Farm Dairies Ice Cream. Maffeo Sutton Park
11.00 AM - 4:W PM . BC HYDRO POWER SMART YOUTH TEAM INFORMATION BOOTH PRODUCTS & SERVICES and Hydro snakes and ladders where children learn about safety and being power smart. Swy-a-lana Lagoon
11:00 AM - 8:00 PM - MARINE FESTIVAL FOOD FARE, DISPLAYS, FOOD BOOTHS HARBOURSIDE PLAYLOT & KIDDIES KARNIVAL. Maffeo Sutton Park, Swy-a-lana Lagoon
11:30 AM - 8:00 PM - LABATT WATERWISE TEAM. Water Safety tips Educational demos, updated Coast Guard & Pleasure. Swy-a-lana Lagoon, Park & Lagoon
11:00 AM - 8:00 PM SONY CANADA & A & 8 SOUND MINI CD DISPLAY AND DEMO BOOTH. Prizes. Swy-a-lana Lagoon, Park & Lagoon
12-00 NOON - OPENING OF MARINE FESTIVAL ENTERTAINMENT STAGE sponsored by TIM HORTONS. From Rock-n-Roll and back again. Maffeo Sutton Park, Lions Pavilion.
12:00 NOON - 1:00 PM - AUNTI BOBBI - Lots of clowning around. Your kids will love it. TIM HORTONS Marine Festival Entertainment Stage, Maffeo Sutton Park
12:00 NOON - FIRING OF HISTORIC BASTION CANNON. Pioneer Plaza
12:30 PM - CHARLIE HUSTLE TRICYCLE RACE sponsored by Hopper's Jewelry. Commercial Street
1:00-1:30 PM - KARAOKE FOR KIDS - Spotlight Entertainment provides the spotlight and the songs while your kid provides the talent. TIM HORTONS Marine Festival Entertainment Stage, Maffeo Sutton Park
1:00-3:00 PM - LNBS WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP WAITERS RACE Elimination's sponsored by KOKANEE and THE PEPSI BOTTLING GROUP. Commercial St.
1:15-4:30 PM - THRIFT'S TENT. Sponsored by Thrifty Foods & Avalon Cinemas. Maffeo Sutton Park
2:00-2:30 PM - STEPHANIE LANG. She can sing and she can dance - this talented 14 year old put it all together. TIM HORTONS Marine Festival Entertainment Stage, Maffeo Sutton Park
2:30- 3:00 PM - BASTION CITY CLOGGERS Tub City's very own. TIM HORTONS Marine Festival Stage, Maffeo Sutton Park
3:00-4.00 PM - FOREVER PLAID. A visit from the cast of the local play and a taste of the 50's a d 60's. TIM HORTONS Marine Festival Entertainment Stage, Maffeo Sutton Park
4:00-8:00 PM - BATHTUB RACE REGISTRATION. Rear of 55 Commercial Street (Brewers Wort)
4:00 PM - TWELVE POCKET JOHNNY WESTERN ROOTS MUSIC. Harbourfront Mainstage
4:30-5:30 PM - THE US BAND A local trio playing the classics and originals that will soon be classics. TIM HORTONS Marine Festival Entertainment Stage Maffeo Suffon Park.
6:00-8:00 PM - MANDATORY MOTOR AND TECHNICAL INSPECTIONS for all Bathtubs competing in the GREAT RACE. Rear of 55 Commercial Street (Brewers Wort).
6:00-7:00 PM - TRIO GRANDE (Victoria) A foursome of country singing cowboys playing classic and contemporary country. TIM HORTONS Marine Festival Entertainment Stage, Maffeo Sutton Park
7:30-8:30 PM - SIDESHOW (Nanaimo) Edgy rock and roll from this "hot as Georgia asphalt" group. TIM HORTONS Marine Festival Entertainment Stage, Maffeo Sutton Park
9:00.10:00 PM - THE RUMOURS (Vancouver) An all girl rock band with attitude and a ticket to stardom! TIM HORTONS Marine Festival Entertainment Stage, Maffeo Sutton Park

SATURDAY, JULY 26

Don't forget to visit the "Official Bathtub Souvenir" booth located in County Club Centre.  All the genuine souvenir of the Marine Festival, Bathtub T Shirts by Senini, Bathtub Trade Dollars and Bathtub Coin Sets saluting the Centennial of the Military Communications, Bathtub pins, plugs & posters (a special thanks to Country Club Centre for supplying booth and funding personal to operate)
Second day of Special Event Station (CY7TUB) Operated by VE7NA Nanaimo Amateur Radio Association. They will be operating for 24hrs a day. Departure Bay (Drop by, public welcome)
7:00-11:00 AM - CANADIAN SCOTTISH ASSOCIATION PANCAKE BREAKFAST (first day of two day event). Parking lot in front, Civic Arena
8:30 AM - LINE UP FOR SAILPAST ON WHEELS FUN PARADE sponsored by WOODGROVE CENTRE. Prideaux Street
9:30 AM - JUDGING FOR SAILPAST ON WHEELS FUN PARADE. Line Up Area, Prideaux St
10:00 AM -FESTIVAL WORLD MUSIC ENSEMBLE. Harbourfront Mainstage
10:00AM - 5-00PM - KIDS ZONE WITH DANCING BEAR STORY THEATRE, RIDES, GAMES, CLOWNS, JUGGLERS AND MORE. Harbourfront Plaza
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM - NANAIMO DISTRICT MUSEUM MARINE FESTIVAL PROGRAM - Indoor & Outdoor Activities, Marine & Maritime related Games Call 753-1821 for more information. Free Admission. 100 Cameron Road
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM - Bathtub Race Registration (Final Day). Rear of 55 Commercial Street (Brewers Wort)
10:30 AM - START OF SAILPAST ON WHEELS FUN PARADE. This year's salute & theme is to 2003 MILITARY COMMUNICATIONS CENTENNIAL Parade Marshal Honourary Lieutenant Colonel Eugene (Gene) Scheidl CD. Parade sponsored by WOODGROVE CENTRE (NOTE: Dispersal on Comox Rd. by old foundry) Down Fitzwilliam across Bastion St. Bridge to Front Street to Comox Road
6:00 PM VOLLEYBALL COMPETITION sponsored and organized by Island Sun Volleyball. Swy-a-lana Lagoon
11:00 AM - 8:00 PM - SUPERPAGES INFORMATION BOOTH, St. Johns Ambulance, Marine Festival Information and Lost & Found Booth. Behind Civic Arena
11:00 AM - 4:00 PM - BC HYDRO POWER SMART YOUTH TEAM INFORMATION BOOTH PRODUCTS & SERVICES and Hydro snakes and ladders where children learn about safety and being power smart. Swy-a-lana Lagoon
11.00 AM - 8:00 PM - SONY CANADA & A & B SOUND MINI CD DISPLAY AND DEMO BOOTH. Prizes. Swy-a-lana Lagoon Park & Lagoon
11:00 AM - 8:00 PM - VISIT THE NOON ROTARY CLUB OF NANAIMO ICE CREAM BOOTH serving Island Farm Dairies, Ice Cream. Maffeo Suffon Park
11:00 AM - 8:OO PM - MARINE FESTIVAL FOOD FARE, Displays, Food Booths Harbourside Playdock & Kiddies Karnival. Maffeo Sutton Park, Swy-a-lana Lagoon
11:00 AM - 3.-00 PM - OPEN HOUSE CANADIAN NAVAL VESSEL HMCS NANAIMO, 180 ft Kingston Class. Visiting Vessel Pier, Nanaimo Boat Basin
11:00 AM-3:00 PM - OPEN HOUSE YTT DISCOVERY BAY OR BATTLE POINT USN, YARD TORPEDO AND IS 185 FEET. Visiting Vessel Pier, Nanaimo Boat Basin
11:00 AM - MAKEKE 12 person marimba band. Back by popular demand Harbourfront Mainstage
11:30 AM - 4:00 PM - PEPSI CHALLENGE. Come and try the challenge its fun and it's free. Swy-a-lana Lagoon, Park & Lagoon
11:30 AM. 8:00 PM - LABATT WATERSWISE TEAM WATER SAFETY TiPS, EDUCATIONAL DEMOS, updated Coast Guard & Pleasure Craft regulations. Enter the WATERWISE CONTEST. Swy-a-lana Lagoon, Park & Lagoon
12:00 Noon - FIRING OF HISTORIC BASTION CANNON, Pioneer Plaza
12:00 NOON - 6:00 PM - MANDATORY MOTOR AND TECHNICAL INSPECTIONS for all Bathtubs competing in the GREAT RACE. Final Day. Rear of 55 Commercial Street (Brewers Wort)
12:00 NOON -6:00 PM - VARIOUS INFORMATION BOOTHS BC HYDRO POWER SMART RED CROSS WATER SAFETY & LABATT WATERWISE Entrance to Swy a-lana Lagoon Park
12:00 NOON - REGISTRATION FOR SPCA PET PARADE Registration fee is one can of pet food or minimum donation of $1.50 per registration. All proceeds to SPCA. Maffeo Sutton Park
12:00 NOON - OPENING OF MARINE FESTIVAL ENTERTAINMENT STAGE sponsored by TIM Hortons. The Guys Garage. Maffeo Sutton Park, Lions Pavilion
12:00 NOON - 1:00 PM - THE MAD HATTER. It's great to have him back again this year to puzzle you with his magic, fun for all ages. TIM HORTONS Marine Festival Stage, Maffeo Sutton Park
12:00-5:00 PM - MCDONALDS PLAYLAND. Ronald McDonaId & Friends in attendance. Swy-a-lana Lagoon
12:30 4:30 PM - THRIFTY'S SMILE IN THE AISLE TENT CHILDREN'S EVENTS. Maffeo-Suffon Park
12:00 NOON - 6:00 PM - NANAIMO HORNETS RUGBY FOOTBALL CLUBS "BAVARIAN GARDENS"& "BIKINI CONTESTî
(4:00 PM) Live Band. Civic Arena (behind)
12:00 NOON - THE NEW VI LAND TUBBERS RACE
- sponsored by the New VI & Nanaimo Daybreak Rotary
featuring corporate teams from around the city, the island and the world. Contact Bruce Williams at the New VI for entry forms. PIus music, refreshments and free family fun. A City Centre event. Commercial Street
1:00- 2:00 PM BATHTUB PET PARADE sponsored and organized by the SPCA this Is the pinnacle of pageants for your pooch (okay all pets are allowed but pooch just sounds cuter!). With categories like smallest pet, cutest costume, owner/pet look a like, there is sure to be an event for your beloved furry and non-furry critter. This is a must see for the whole family. TIM HORTONS Marine Festival Entertainment Stage, Maffeo Sutton Park
1:30-3:30 PM - THRIFTY FOOD TENT CHILDREN'S events sponsored by Thrifty Foods & Avalon Cinemas. Swy-a-lana Park
2:00 PM - FINAL AND CHALLENGE OF THE LNBS WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP WAITERS RACE sponsored by KOKANEE and THE PEPSI BOTTLING GROUP. Commercial Street
2:00-3:00 PM - KALISSA HERNANDEZ. This 14-year old fiddle player is the BC Champion. TIM HORTONS Marine Festival Entertainment Stage Maffeo Sutton Park
2:30 PM - "RELLIK SKATE TEAM" professional skateboard demonstration sponsored by Flipside Indoor Skatepark. Swy-a-lana Lagoon Park
3:00-3:30 PM - ISLAND IDOL Our own version of the popular TV show and a showcase of the recent winners! TIM HORTONS Marine festival Entertainment stage. Maffeo Sutton Park
3:30 PM - RAMONA. What better way to kick of the Guys Garage than with a belly dancer! Opa! TIM HORTONS Marine Festival Entertainment Stage Maffeo Sutton Park
3:30-4:00 PM - "OFF THE WALL" TALENT SHOW. Sponsored by the Nanaimo Squash Club. Harbourfront Mainstage
4:30-5:30 PM - SADLY AVAILABLE (Nanaimo) Late arrivals to the rock scene these guys have spent their formative years living live! TIM HORTONS Marine Festival Entertainment Stage, Maffeo Sutton Park
6:00-7:00 PM - THE LADY ESTHER (Nanaimo) Local guys playing great heavy rockin' tunes! TIM HORTONS Marine Festival Entertainment Stage, Maffeo Sutton Park
6:00-8:00 - TUBBERS, SPONSORS, SAFETY & COMMUNICATIONS AND MILITARY APPRECIATION RECEPTION (By invitation only). Coast Bastion Inn (a ticketed event)
6:00 P - 12.00 AM - TAKE TRANSIT TO THE FiREWORKS WITH YOUR ISLAND FARMS BUS PASS Compliments of NANAIMO DAILY NEWS, ISLAND FARMS & NANAIMO REGIONAL TRANSIT Bus Passes available at all participating grocery stores. All regularly scheduled routes across Nanaimo.
7:30-8:30 PM - THE KILT LIFTERS (Nanaimo) Energetic jumpin' ska tunes by this horn inspired local band! TIM HORTONS Marine Festival Entertainment Stage, Maffeo Sutton Park
9:00-10:00 PM - STABILO BOSS (Vancouver) Rock to fire up the stage before the fireworks light up the sky! Marine Festival Entertainment Stage, Maffeo Suffon Park
9:40 PM - SACRIFICE TO THE BATHTUB GODS (ceremonial boat burning to encourage good weather for the Bathtub racers on Sunday). Nanaimo harbour
10.00 PM - QUALITY FOODS "FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS & MUSIC" FIREWORKS DISPLAY sponsored by your Quality Foods stores and the LNBS and simulcast on CKWV 102.3 The WAVE (listen on your FM radio) "Vancouver Island's Biggest Ever Fireworks Show" Nanaimo harbour adjacent to Swy-a-lana Park & Lagoon

SUNDAY JULY 27th "Great Race" DAY

Final day of Special Event Station (CY7TUB) operated by VE7NA Departure Bay Nanaimo Amateur Radio Association.
They will be operatIng 24 hrs a day (public welcome)
7:00.11:00 AM - CANADIAN SCOTTISH REGIMENTAL ASSOCIATION PANCAKE BREAKFAST. Civic Arena front parking lot
8:00 AM - SETTING OF THE START LINE MARKERS FOR THE QUALITY FOODS START LINE. Nanaimo harbour
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM - TAKE TRANSIT TO THE BATHTUB RACE START & FINISH with your ISLAND FARMS BUS PASS Compliments of ISLAND FARMS, NANAIMO REGIONAL TRANSIT & NANAIMO DAILY NEWS. Bus Passes available at all participating grocery stores. All regularly scheduled routes across Nanaimo.
8:00 AM - 4.-00 PM - SUPERPAGES INFORMATION BOOTH, St. Johns Ambulance Marine Festival Information and Lost & Found Booth Drop by and pick up your FREE Tourism Nanaimo Magazine. Behind Civic A
8:30 AM - MANDATORY TUB PILOTS AND ESCORT BOAT SKIPPERS SAFE & COMMUNICATIONS INFORMATION MEETING (roll call taken). Coast Bastion Inn Main Salon
10:00 AM -"QUALITY FOODS" TREASURE HUNT. Three separate age groups with prizes galore. Harbourside Playdock Swy-a-lana Park
1O:OO AM -CLEARING OF HARBOUR FOR "GREAT RACE" START Nanaimo harbour
10.45 A - FIRST FLARE & SOUND SHELL. Nanaimo harbour
10:50 AM - SECOND FLARE & SOUND SHELL. Nanaimo harbour
10:55 AM - THIRD FLARE & SOUND SHELL. Nanaimo harbour
10:59:30 - 30 SECOND COUNT DOWN FROM START CONTROL (land based World's Largest Bathtub). Swy-a-lana Lagoon Park adjacent to Indian Carving
11:00 AM - FIRING OF THE 57TH FIELD BATTERY HOWITZER AS WELL AS SOUND SHELL for the START OF THE 37TH ANNUAL "GREAT" INTERNATIONAL WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP BATHTUB RACE.
Maffeo Sutton Park
12:00-4:00 PM - MCDONALDS PLAYLAND. Swy-a-la- Lagoon.
11:00 AM - 4:00 PM - VISIT THE NOON ROTARY CLUB OF NANAIMO ICE CREAM BOOTH serving Island Farm Dairies Ice Cream. Maffeo Sutton Park
11:00 AM -5:00 PM - LABATT WATERWISE TEAM WATER SAFETY TIPS, EDUCATIONAL DEMOS, UPDATED COAST GUARD & PLEASURE CRAFT REGULATIONS. Enter the WATERWISE CONTEST Departure Bay
11:00 AM - 5:00 PM - SONY CANADA & A & B SOUND MINI CD DISPLAY AND DEMO BOOTH. Prizes. Departure Bay
11:00 AM - 4:00 PM -MARINE FESTIVAL FOOD FARE, Displays, Kiddies Karnival, Maffeo Sutton Park & Harbourside Playdock
11:00 AM - 4:00 PM - THRIFTY FOOD TENT Critter Crafts, colouring, face painting sponsored by Cinema Centre. Swy-a-Lana Park
11:30 AM - 4:00 PM -BC HYDRO POWER SMART YOUTH TEAM INFORMATION BOOTH PRODUCTS & SERVICES and Hydro snakes and ladders where children learn about safety and being power smart. Swy-a-Lana Park
11:30 AM - 4:00 PM - PEPSI CHALLENGE Come & try the challenge, its fun & it's Free. Departure Bay Finish Line Beach Party
11:30 AM - 3:30 PM - "BAVARIAN GARDENS" sponsored by Nanaimo Hornets Rugby Football Club. Departure Bay
12:00 NOON - 2:00 PM - NANAIMO DISTRICT MUSEUM, Table Talk ask questions of a volunteer Heritage lnterpreter Nanaimo Museum
12:00 NOON - 5:00 PM - CORPORATE SPONSORS FOOD FARE & AMUSEMENTS (all proceeds to Loyal Nanaimo Bathtub Society [LNBS] year 2003 Marine Festival fund) Special thanks to the participating stores: MID-ISLAND CO-OP FOODS, LONDON DRUGS, FAIRWAYS MARKET, THRIFTY FOODS, 711 CONVENIENCE STORES & PEPSI BOTTLING GROUP. Departure Bay
12.00 NOON - 4:00 PM - OPENING OF MARINE FESTIVAL ENTERTAINMENT STAGE sponsored by TIM HORTONS. A day of fun for the kids. Maffeo Sutton Park Lions Pavilion
12:00 NOON - 1:00 PM - THE MAD HATTER Always a crowd favourite, magic and comedy for young and old alike! TIM HORTONS Marine Festival Entertainment Stage, Maffeo Suffon Park
12:00 NOON - MOON FIRING OF HISTORIC BASTION CANON. Bastion & Pioneer Plaza
BATHTUBS START ARRIViNG AT FINISH LINE & BEACH PARTY. Covered by CKWV 102.3 FM the WAVE. Departure Bay Beach

BEACH PARTY ACTIVITIES at DEPARTURE BAY

11:00 AM - 4:00 PM - KITE FLYING DEMONSTRATION put on by the BC KITE FLIERS ASSOCIATION. North end of Departure Bay
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM - BRENT AND WOOFY. Music ventriloquism and comedy for kids and the family! TIM HORTONS Marine Festival Entertainment Stage, Maffoo Suffon Park
2:00 PM - BATHTUB RACE TROPHY presentations at FINISH LINE.
Trophies sponsored by Nanaimo Noon Rotary Club.
Departure Bay.
2:OO- 3 00 PM - JERRY PAQUETTE Family entertainment everyone can enjoy!  TIM HORTONS Marine Festival Entertainment Stage,
Maffeo Sutton Park.

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