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Fireworks display to cap 53rd festival

The 2011 Nautical Days and the Filberg Festival celebrations will once again provide a fun-filled, family-oriented weekend for resi-dents and tourists alike to enjoy during this B.C. Day Holiday weekend in beauti-ful Comox By The Sea.

We like to think that our Town truly sparkles at this time of the year and with the large influx of people coming to our com-munity, we like to say “Wel-come,” “Enjoy,” and we look forward to your return.

On behalf of Council and our Town staff, I offer a very heartfelt “thank-you” to all the organizers and volun-teers for the time and effort they so generously donate to make these two signa-ture events a huge success. Without you these festivities would not be possible.

So, have fun and stay safe!

Yours truly,

Paul Ives Mayor

Message from the MayorRecord Staff

One of the most-anticipated events of the year in Comox really ends with a bang after three fun-filled days.

The 53rd annual Nautical Days will end as usual with a series of bangs as Quality Foods again presents the Spectacular Festival of Lights, the biggest fireworks dis-play on Vancouver Island.

During the July 30 to Aug. 1 event, festival mascot Captain Cracker will preside at Marina Park over the Bullhead Derby, canoe jousting, dragon boat racing and the ever-popular Build, Bail and Sail Race. As usual, there’s so much more, including an exciting lineup of entertainment on the mainstage and fun activities for children.

The 25th annual Bullhead Derby, the largest catch-and-release fishing derby in the Pacific Northwest, gets things going on the morning of July 30. The 2010 derby attracted nearly 500 young and young-at-heart participants angling for top honours in catego-ries ranging from largest fish to strangest catch.

Participants supply their fish-ing pole and barbless hooks and bait — Nautical Days provides the jovial spirit of friendly competition.

On the same morning, kids of all ages, whether anglers or not, will enjoy Captain Cracker’s Kids’ Fes-tival. It’s got games, races, crafts, clowns, pet parade, face-painting and kid’s rides.

Canoe jousting returns in the afternoon of the 30th. Two-person teams — a paddler and a jouster

— combine agility, balance, team-work, speed and striking power to stay afloat.

The much-anticipated dragon boat races are a huge hit with all Nautical Days goers. The long boats glide across the waves while the deep beat of the drums keep time for the paddlers. Teams from across Vancouver Island and the Lower Mainland will compete.

Build, Bail and Sail — where failure gets the loudest applause — takes centre stage at the marina ramp on B.C. Day Monday. More than a dozen two-man teams will try to craft any sort of sea-faring vessel with the meagre materials

and hand tools at their disposal, and then race them around the Comox Marina entrance.

The hilarity is always intense in this competition, where simply staying afloat often wins the race.

An animated weekend of fun in the sun concludes Monday night with the cadets and staff of HMCS Quadra presenting the Sunset Ceremony of the Flags, whose his-tory and traditions go back several hundred years. The Festival of Lights concludes the weekend.

Also back by popular demand will be the King — or at least the next best thing.

Crowd-pleasing Elvis imper-

sonator Steve Elliott performs the Gospel of Elvis on Sunday after-noon, Elvis’ Family Show Monday afternoon and Viva Las Vegas on Monday evening as part of the Nautical Days finale.

It seems hard to believe, but the annual celebration of the town’s seafaring history offers so much more in its three days.

There’s a car show, bistro-style beer garden each day, the longest-running foot race in B.C. and an interdenominational church service that last year attracted more than 1,000 worshippers.

For more information, visit www.comoxnauticaldays.ca.

THIS YOUNG MAN was clearly enjoying himself during the Bullhead Derby at the 2010 Nautical Days Festival.

The popular derby has reached its 25th year. PHOTO BY MARK ALLAN

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Marina Park will be open to pedestrian traffic only. Large carry items (backpacks, coolers, beach bags etc.) will not be allowed in Marina Park,

Monday, August 1st, after 6pm.All purses and other small bags will be searched. Any person found in

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The Build, Bail & Sail once again takes centre stage at the marina ramp on B.C. Day Monday.

Sixteen, two-person teams will try to craft a sea-faring vessel with a scarce selection of materials and hand tools at their disposal. They will then race their creations around the Comox Marina entrance.

The event promises an assortment of interesting creations and no shortage of shipwrecks.

Staying afloat is typically all it takes to win the race, which is in its 24th year. It is sponsored by Central Builders/Home Hardware.

“The only thing that has changed is the participants,” said race organizer John Van Egmond, flooring manager at Central Builders who will

emcee the event along with Marty Douglas.

The Build, Bail & Sail often draws thousands of spectators.

There will be four heats of four teams, followed by

an exhibition heat and the final. Van Egmond hopes to have four teams in the exhibition race, which so far includes a team from his store and Team Mazda, which sank on the dock last

year. By Saturday, teams will

have selected $85 worth of materials free of charge at Central Builders. Styro-foam and sheet metal is not allowed. Contestants need

to think of everything from the ship to the oars. In past years, boat-makers have used plastic shopping bags, door skins, pipe, drywall screws and duct tape, among other items.

“I wouldn’t recommend chicken wire,” said Van Egmond, who one year built a cardboard boat that “sunk like a stone” on the second race.

He cautions that “acts of piracy” can be expected come race day.

At 9 a.m. Monday at the marina parking lot, partici-pants will have three-and-a-half hours to build their vessels using hand tools only. Racing begins at 1 p.m.

The aim is to row the ves-sel to a buoy at the break-water. Teammates then switch spots in the boat and paddle back to shore.

“If you come to watch peo-ple flailing around uncom-fortably, you’ve come to the right spot,” Van Egmond said.

Along with the top-three finishers, prizes include the first-to-sink and best-built awards.

THE BUILD, BAIL & SAIL is expected to draw a huge crowd at the Marina Park boat ramp on B.C. Day Monday.

PHOTO BY MEGAN RUTLEDGE

REGISTRATION FORM

The undersigned, and their legal guardian, in consideration of their being allowed to participate in the Comox Nautical Days Bullhead Derby (“the Event”), hereby agrees to obey all rules or guidelines of the Event, and to follow all directions of all persons duly authorized to regulate the conduct of the participants in the Event.

Name:

Address:

Phone: Age:

Name of Parent or Responsible Adult:

Signature:

WAIVER OF LIABILITY

Register at the check-in at Marina Park between 8 - 9 a.m. on JULY 30th Adult will berequired to sign liability waiver. Fishing rods, bait, lifejackets must be provided by entrants.

Awards Presentation and prizes at 12 noon at Marina Park Stage

Winners must be at the park at noonto claim prizes.

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A SPECIAL THANK YOU to our 2010

Derby Sponsors – The Department of Fisheries &

Oceans, all our volunteers, Liz and staff at the Comox

Harbor Authority who once again, have shown us

overwhelming support.

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LIFEJACKETS STRONGLY ADVISEDPlastic Bags will be provided

for catch & release of your fish.

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2525THTH Annual BULLHEAD DERBY Annual BULLHEAD DERBY

The entrants, and their legal guardian, hereby acknowledge that, in consideration of their being allowed to participate in the Event they agree to release, and do hereby release, the Comox Valley Record, First Insurance, Fisheries and Oceans, Canada, the Nautical Days Committee, and their respective assigns, agents and employees (the Organizers) from any and all liability for any loss or damage or injury, including claims for negligence, arising out of the participation by the entrants in the event and agree that the Organizers will not be responsible under any circumstances for any loss or damage due to any cause, includ-ing negligence, that is or may be suffered by the entrants as a result of their participation in the event the entrants, and their legal guardians, agree to indemnify and save harmless the Organizers from any claim that area or may be brought against the Organizers as a consequence of the participation by the entrant in the Event.


STAYING AFLOAT IS OFTEN enough to win the Build, Bail & Sail. The 24th annual event is

sponsored by Central Builders/Home Hardware. PHOTOS BY MEGAN RUTLEDGE

FOOD& FUNAT MARINA PARK

ENTERTAINMENT

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Arts & Crafts FairOVER 90 ARTISANS

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Saturday - Monday10 am - 6 pm

Marina Park, Comox

FREE ADMISSION

PANCAKE BREAKFAST• SATURDAY - MONDAY, 8:00am - 11:00amat Marina Park Bistro GardensFeaturing Rob PetrieSaturday & Sunday Hosted by:Strathcona Sunrise Rotary Club

Monday Hosted by: Kinsmen Club

BISTRO BEER GARDENS -ALL WEEKEND (see center for times)Featuring Doug, Barry & JohnnyMarina Park Bistro Gardens

SATURDAY, July 30

Host - Captain Cracker • Master of Ceremonies - Rob Petrie

S c h e d u l e o f E v e n t sCOMOX NAUTICAL DAYS 53rd Anniversary Celebration

SUNDAY, July 31 MONDAY, August 1 8:00-11:00am STRATHCONA SUNRISE

ROTARY PANCAKE BREAKFASTFeaturing Rob Petrie, meet Capt. CrackerMarina Park Bistro Garden

8:30-11:30pm 25th Annual BULLHEAD DERBYSponsored by First Insurance, CanadianTire, The Comox Valley Record & GoneFishin’. Call 334-3443 for details.Marina Park and Wharf

10:00 CAPTAIN CRACKERS PET PARADE

10:00-4:00pm NAUTICAL KIDS FESTIVALMC - Rob Petrie, Call in the Clowns(Tippi + Poco), Lots of Laughs Productions,Magician Donald Dunphy, Pet Parade,Games, Crafts, Bounce Mania, Karscot, Fun Zone, DoCo Adventures, Magical Faces by Cathy CorbettSponsored by Quality Foods,97.3 The Eagle and Woofy’s Pet FoodsMarina Park

Noon BULLHEAD DERBYPRIZE PRESENTATIONMarina Park, Main Stage

12:00-2:00pm COMOX REC CENTREKIDS RACES

1:00-5:00pm “JAZZ IN THE PARK”Marina Park, Main Stage

1:00-9:30pm BISTRO-STYLE BEER GARDENS‘TAVERN ON THE GREEN’In memory of Doug Supple.Featuring entertainment by Barry, Dave & JohnnyMarina Park Bistro Garden

4:00 -5:00pm MAINSTAGE ENTERTAINMENTBruce & Judy Wing

4:00pm NAUTICAL DAYS CANOE JOUSTINGPresented by Flying Canoe West Coast Pub Marina Park boat ramp

5:30 - 10:30pm CAPTAIN CRACKER’SFAMILY DANCE5:30-7:30 Pacifi c Disturbance8:00-10:00 - Mallomba Boogie Band10:15-Closing - Nova Fire Spinning & Drumming

Bullhead DerbySaturday @ 8:30 am

Build, Bail & Sail RaceMonday @ 1:00 pm

Nautical Day ParadeMonday @ 10:30 am

8:00-11:00am STRATHCONA SUNRISEROTARY PANCAKE BREAKFASTFeaturing Rob PetrieMarina Park Bistro Garden

1 0:00am -5:00pm 9th ANNUAL “VICTOR SIMONSON” DRAGON BOAT RACES“Hear the drums, feel the spirit, seethe action!” Teams from Powell River, Port Alberni, Campbell River, Nanaimo, Lower Mainland and the Comox Valley will compete from 10am to 5pm.

You’ll get a great view from the RotaryBoardwalk in Marina Park.Awards ceremony at 5:00pm on the main stage.Call 339-2255 for details

10:30-Noon INTERDENOMINATIONALCHURCH SERVICELed by Comox Valley Ministerial.Bring your own lawn chairs.Marina Park, Main Stage

12:30-1:30pm “THE GOSPEL OF ELVIS”Featuring Steve ElliottMarina Park, Main Stage

1:00-8:00pm MARINA PARK MAIN STAGE BISTRO-STYLE BEER GARDENS‘TAVERN ON THE GREEN’In memory of Doug Supple. Featuring Doug, Barry + Johnny

2:00-5:00pm MAIN STAGE ENTERTAINMENT2:00-2:45 - Richard Cassie3:00-3:45 - Bruce and Judy Wing4:00-4:45 - Luke Guthrie & Guest5:00 - Dragon Boat winner presentation

5:30-10:00pm CAPTAIN CRACKER’S FAMILYDANCE - PART 2Marina Park, Main Stage5:30-7:30 - Band Formerly Known as XLR88:00-10:00 - Time Well Wasted10:15-Closing - Nova Fire Spinning& Drumming Troupe

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MAIN STAGE - ALL WEEKEND• SATURDAY, JULY 3012:30 pm - 3:30 pm - Jazz in the Park4:00 pm - 5:00 pm - Bruce & Judy Wing

• SUNDAY, JULY 3112:30 pm - 1:30 pm - The Gospel of Elvis2:00 pm - 2:30 pm - Richard Cassie3:00 pm - 3:45 pm - Bruce and Judy Wing4:00 pm - 4:45 pm - Luke Guthrie & Guest5:00 - Dragon Boat winner presentation

• MONDAY, AUGUST 112:00 pm - 12:30 pm - Opening Ceremonies - K’umugwe Dancers1:00 pm - 1:50 pm - Forbidden Men’s Choir2:00 pm - 2:50 pm - Pam Tessmann3:00 pm - 3:50 pm - Elvis Elite Family Show4:00 pm - 4:50 pm - Bruce and Judy Wing8:00pm - HMCS Quadra Ceremony of the Flags9:00 pm - 10:00 pm - Elvis “Viva Las Vegas”10:15 pm - 10:45 pm - QF Festival of Lights Fireworks Finale

CAPTAIN CRACKER'SFAMILY DANCE• SATURDAY5:30 - 7:30, Pacifi c Disturbance8:00pm - 10:00pm, Mallomba Boogie Band10:15 - Nova Fire Spinning & Drumming Troupe• SUNDAY5:30pm - 7:30pm, XLR88:00pm - 10:00pm, Time Well Wasted10:15 - Closing, Nova Fire Spinning& Drumming Troupe

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8:00-11:00am KINSMEN PANCAKE BREAKFASTFeaturing Rob Petrie, Marina Park Bistro Garden

9:00am-1:00pm CENTRAL BUILDERS, HOME HARDWARE’S24th ANNUAL BUILD, BAIL & SAIL CONSTRUCTION Marina Park parking lot & boat ramp

9:00am 42nd ANNUAL FOOT RACEStarts at Comox Town Hall.Registration 8:00-8:45am, Race Fee of $10.00

10:00am-3:00pm FINNERON HYUNDAI/COURTENAYAUTO SUPPLY CAR SHOWMarina Park east parking lot

10:30am NAUTICAL DAYS PARADEStarts at Rodello, turns at Stewart to Marina Park.

11:00am-4:30pm BISTRO-STYLE BEER GARDENS‘TAVERN ON THE GREEN’In memory of Doug Supple. Featuring Doug, Barry + Johnny

12:00pm-12:30pm OPENING CEREMONIESO’Canada (sung by the Forbidden Men’s Choir),a welcome from Comox mayor Paul Ives and atraditional welcome by the Komoks First Nation& K’umugwe Dancers.

12:45pm PARADE AWARD PRESENTATIONMain Stage

1:00pm-5:00pm MAIN STAGE ENTERTAINMENT1:00 - Forbidden Men’s Choir2:00 - Pam Tessmann3:00 - Elvis Elite Family Show4:00 - Bruce and Judy Wing

1:00pm CENTRAL BUILDERS, HOME HARDWARE’S24th ANNUAL BUILD, BAIL & SAIL RACEMarina Park boat ramp

2:45pm VINTAGE AUTO TROPHY PRESENTATIONMarina Park, Main Stage

3:00-3:50 ELVIS ELITE FAMILY SHOW“The Magic of Elvis”, Marina Park, Main Stage

7:30pm GRAND PRIZE DRAWDonated by WestJet and Canadian Tire

8:00pm YANA FIREWORKS SILVER COLLECTION

8:00-9:00pm CEREMONY OF THE FLAGSHMCS Quadra Cadets and Staff.

9:00-10:00pm ELVIS “VIVA LAS VEGAS”

10:15pm QUALITY FOODS FESTIVAL OF LIGHTSFIREWORKS FINALE

10:45pm GOOD NIGHT!

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PORCH’S BURGERSHalibut, Oyster And Hamburgers

PIZZA AND NACHO PITPizza And Nachos

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GREEK DELIGHTSAll The Greek Favorites

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EARTH CLUB FACTORYCoffee And Baked Treats

GLEN’S KETTLE KORNKettle Korn

COPS FOR CANCERFresh Squeezed Lemonade

MR. COOL ICE CREAMNovelty Ice cream

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MUNCHIE BAR SMOKIESHot Dogs & Smokies

PHILLY CHEESE STEAKS

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FOOD& FUNAT MARINA PARK

ENTERTAINMENT

Visit the

NAUTICALDAYS

Arts & Crafts FairOVER 90 ARTISANS

See page 10 for listing

Saturday - Monday10 am - 6 pm

Marina Park, Comox

FREE ADMISSION

PANCAKE BREAKFAST• SATURDAY - MONDAY, 8:00am - 11:00amat Marina Park Bistro GardensFeaturing Rob PetrieSaturday & Sunday Hosted by:Strathcona Sunrise Rotary Club

Monday Hosted by: Kinsmen Club

BISTRO BEER GARDENS -ALL WEEKEND (see center for times)Featuring Doug, Barry & JohnnyMarina Park Bistro Gardens

SATURDAY, July 30

Host - Captain Cracker • Master of Ceremonies - Rob Petrie

S c h e d u l e o f E v e n t sCOMOX NAUTICAL DAYS 53rd Anniversary Celebration

SUNDAY, July 31 MONDAY, August 1 8:00-11:00am STRATHCONA SUNRISE

ROTARY PANCAKE BREAKFASTFeaturing Rob Petrie, meet Capt. CrackerMarina Park Bistro Garden

8:30-11:30pm 25th Annual BULLHEAD DERBYSponsored by First Insurance, CanadianTire, The Comox Valley Record & GoneFishin’. Call 334-3443 for details.Marina Park and Wharf

10:00 CAPTAIN CRACKERS PET PARADE

10:00-4:00pm NAUTICAL KIDS FESTIVALMC - Rob Petrie, Call in the Clowns(Tippi + Poco), Lots of Laughs Productions,Magician Donald Dunphy, Pet Parade,Games, Crafts, Bounce Mania, Karscot, Fun Zone, DoCo Adventures, Magical Faces by Cathy CorbettSponsored by Quality Foods,97.3 The Eagle and Woofy’s Pet FoodsMarina Park

Noon BULLHEAD DERBYPRIZE PRESENTATIONMarina Park, Main Stage

12:00-2:00pm COMOX REC CENTREKIDS RACES

1:00-5:00pm “JAZZ IN THE PARK”Marina Park, Main Stage

1:00-9:30pm BISTRO-STYLE BEER GARDENS‘TAVERN ON THE GREEN’In memory of Doug Supple.Featuring entertainment by Barry, Dave & JohnnyMarina Park Bistro Garden

4:00 -5:00pm MAINSTAGE ENTERTAINMENTBruce & Judy Wing

4:00pm NAUTICAL DAYS CANOE JOUSTINGPresented by Flying Canoe West Coast Pub Marina Park boat ramp

5:30 - 10:30pm CAPTAIN CRACKER’SFAMILY DANCE5:30-7:30 Pacifi c Disturbance8:00-10:00 - Mallomba Boogie Band10:15-Closing - Nova Fire Spinning & Drumming

Bullhead DerbySaturday @ 8:30 am

Build, Bail & Sail RaceMonday @ 1:00 pm

Nautical Day ParadeMonday @ 10:30 am

8:00-11:00am STRATHCONA SUNRISEROTARY PANCAKE BREAKFASTFeaturing Rob PetrieMarina Park Bistro Garden

1 0:00am -5:00pm 9th ANNUAL “VICTOR SIMONSON” DRAGON BOAT RACES“Hear the drums, feel the spirit, seethe action!” Teams from Powell River, Port Alberni, Campbell River, Nanaimo, Lower Mainland and the Comox Valley will compete from 10am to 5pm.

You’ll get a great view from the RotaryBoardwalk in Marina Park.Awards ceremony at 5:00pm on the main stage.Call 339-2255 for details

10:30-Noon INTERDENOMINATIONALCHURCH SERVICELed by Comox Valley Ministerial.Bring your own lawn chairs.Marina Park, Main Stage

12:30-1:30pm “THE GOSPEL OF ELVIS”Featuring Steve ElliottMarina Park, Main Stage

1:00-8:00pm MARINA PARK MAIN STAGE BISTRO-STYLE BEER GARDENS‘TAVERN ON THE GREEN’In memory of Doug Supple. Featuring Doug, Barry + Johnny

2:00-5:00pm MAIN STAGE ENTERTAINMENT2:00-2:45 - Richard Cassie3:00-3:45 - Bruce and Judy Wing4:00-4:45 - Luke Guthrie & Guest5:00 - Dragon Boat winner presentation

5:30-10:00pm CAPTAIN CRACKER’S FAMILYDANCE - PART 2Marina Park, Main Stage5:30-7:30 - Band Formerly Known as XLR88:00-10:00 - Time Well Wasted10:15-Closing - Nova Fire Spinning& Drumming Troupe

90+Arts & Crafts

Booths,Entertainment,Food Booths,

Souvenir Sales

MAIN STAGE - ALL WEEKEND• SATURDAY, JULY 3012:30 pm - 3:30 pm - Jazz in the Park4:00 pm - 5:00 pm - Bruce & Judy Wing

• SUNDAY, JULY 3112:30 pm - 1:30 pm - The Gospel of Elvis2:00 pm - 2:30 pm - Richard Cassie3:00 pm - 3:45 pm - Bruce and Judy Wing4:00 pm - 4:45 pm - Luke Guthrie & Guest5:00 - Dragon Boat winner presentation

• MONDAY, AUGUST 112:00 pm - 12:30 pm - Opening Ceremonies - K’umugwe Dancers1:00 pm - 1:50 pm - Forbidden Men’s Choir2:00 pm - 2:50 pm - Pam Tessmann3:00 pm - 3:50 pm - Elvis Elite Family Show4:00 pm - 4:50 pm - Bruce and Judy Wing8:00pm - HMCS Quadra Ceremony of the Flags9:00 pm - 10:00 pm - Elvis “Viva Las Vegas”10:15 pm - 10:45 pm - QF Festival of Lights Fireworks Finale

CAPTAIN CRACKER'SFAMILY DANCE• SATURDAY5:30 - 7:30, Pacifi c Disturbance8:00pm - 10:00pm, Mallomba Boogie Band10:15 - Nova Fire Spinning & Drumming Troupe• SUNDAY5:30pm - 7:30pm, XLR88:00pm - 10:00pm, Time Well Wasted10:15 - Closing, Nova Fire Spinning& Drumming Troupe

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8:00-11:00am KINSMEN PANCAKE BREAKFASTFeaturing Rob Petrie, Marina Park Bistro Garden

9:00am-1:00pm CENTRAL BUILDERS, HOME HARDWARE’S24th ANNUAL BUILD, BAIL & SAIL CONSTRUCTION Marina Park parking lot & boat ramp

9:00am 42nd ANNUAL FOOT RACEStarts at Comox Town Hall.Registration 8:00-8:45am, Race Fee of $10.00

10:00am-3:00pm FINNERON HYUNDAI/COURTENAYAUTO SUPPLY CAR SHOWMarina Park east parking lot

10:30am NAUTICAL DAYS PARADEStarts at Rodello, turns at Stewart to Marina Park.

11:00am-4:30pm BISTRO-STYLE BEER GARDENS‘TAVERN ON THE GREEN’In memory of Doug Supple. Featuring Doug, Barry + Johnny

12:00pm-12:30pm OPENING CEREMONIESO’Canada (sung by the Forbidden Men’s Choir),a welcome from Comox mayor Paul Ives and atraditional welcome by the Komoks First Nation& K’umugwe Dancers.

12:45pm PARADE AWARD PRESENTATIONMain Stage

1:00pm-5:00pm MAIN STAGE ENTERTAINMENT1:00 - Forbidden Men’s Choir2:00 - Pam Tessmann3:00 - Elvis Elite Family Show4:00 - Bruce and Judy Wing

1:00pm CENTRAL BUILDERS, HOME HARDWARE’S24th ANNUAL BUILD, BAIL & SAIL RACEMarina Park boat ramp

2:45pm VINTAGE AUTO TROPHY PRESENTATIONMarina Park, Main Stage

3:00-3:50 ELVIS ELITE FAMILY SHOW“The Magic of Elvis”, Marina Park, Main Stage

7:30pm GRAND PRIZE DRAWDonated by WestJet and Canadian Tire

8:00pm YANA FIREWORKS SILVER COLLECTION

8:00-9:00pm CEREMONY OF THE FLAGSHMCS Quadra Cadets and Staff.

9:00-10:00pm ELVIS “VIVA LAS VEGAS”

10:15pm QUALITY FOODS FESTIVAL OF LIGHTSFIREWORKS FINALE

10:45pm GOOD NIGHT!

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ZEN ZEROSmoothies, Energy Balls,

Fresh Juices

WEST COASTMOBILE KITCHEN

Burgers,Fries And Fish

MINI DONUT FACTORYMini Donuts, Fries, Hotdogs

TAILGATE HOTDOGSHotdogs And Smokies

SNOW STORMSHAVED ICE

Flavoured Snowcones

PORCH’S BURGERSHalibut, Oyster And Hamburgers

PIZZA AND NACHO PITPizza And Nachos

PREGNANCY CARE CTR.Cotton Candy

GREEK DELIGHTSAll The Greek Favorites

CARNIVALCARIBBEAN CABANA

Caribbean Flavors

EARTH CLUB FACTORYCoffee And Baked Treats

GLEN’S KETTLE KORNKettle Korn

COPS FOR CANCERFresh Squeezed Lemonade

MR. COOL ICE CREAMNovelty Ice cream

COFFEE HUT& SAUSAGE ROLLS

Specialty Coffee, Baked Treats,Sausage Rolls

MUNCHIE BAR SMOKIESHot Dogs & Smokies

PHILLY CHEESE STEAKS

SANDY'S UKRANIAN KITCHEN

Perogies, Cabbage Rolls,Chicken Strips, Smokies

EAT & TREATSCoffee, Corn on the Cob, Donuts

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1,2,3,4 Mark Hobson Acrylics, Oils, Watercolours 5 David Lindquist Leatherwork 6 Sarah Mulligan Glass Products 7 Stephanie DeGenova Photos and Cards 8 Marilynn Vallance Opal Jewellery in Silver & Gold 9 John Latham Stained Glass, Metalwork 10 Gail Beaucage Gourmet Speciality Food 11,12 Walter Moses Metal Art 13 Inge McArthur Fabric Hats, Caps, Purses 14 Thelma Henderson Pickled Veggies, Fruit, Jams, Jellies 15 & 16 Kevin Wright Functional Raku Pottery/Sculpture 17 Ena Allen/Ellen Tzakis Beaded Jewellery 18 Shelley Penner Wildlife Painted on Rock Slabs 19 Paul Bezooyen Wrap Around Hand Puppets 19A Kam Kirsch Polymer Clay Bead Jewellery 20 Chris Rutledge Unique Fabric Products 21 Gale LaPorte Sculpted Raku Clay Works 22 Pam Dennett Shawls, Ponchos, Baby Clothes 23 Carol Spencer-Mayser Gemstone Jewellery 24 Samantha Plante Photo Art 25 Sue Christison Orchids and Pet Fabrics 26 Robert Belz Gold & Silver Jewellery 27 Denise Jones Fabrics & Photos 28 Christine Foster Bath & Beauty Products 29 & 30 Brian Bloomfi eld Cedar Lawn Furniture 31 Victor Duffhues Unique Quality Stoneware 32 Jim Henigman Sheepskin & Polar Fleece Products 33 Gail McCully 100% Natural Seasoning Rubs 34 Ray Drone Pottery, Clay Works 35 Del Lee Rockworks, Jewellery 36 Steve Myers Garden Art 37 Bill Wilken Wooden Pens, Clocks, etc.

38 Bill Ormsby Wooden Bowls,Wine Racks, etc. 38A Kevin Lewis Chainsaw Carvings 39 Barb McCrindle Placemats, Napkins 39A Eric Christian Flowerstone Slabs 40 Ed Wulff Wood Products 40A Sandra Rourke Cold Process Goat Milk Soaps 41 Larry Aguillar Pottery, Raku, Porcelain 41A Rick Harmer Concrete Garden Art 42 Antonio Rei Wood Turnings 43 Laura Agnew Sauces, Chutneys, Cookie Mixes 44 Allen Knutson Functional & Decorative Pottery 45 Elijah Juhala Jewellery, Specimens & Sculptures 46 Michelle McMillian Beach Wood Art 47 Bruce Thurston Functional Fused Glass 48 Janet Campbell Dog Clothes, Toys 49 Nicole Partridge Jewellery Using Silver & Pearls 50 Robert Steven Intarsia Woodwork, Knitted Scarves 51 Sandy Schneider Beaded Jewellery 52 Starr Hanson Glass Bead Jewellery 53 Andre St. Cyr Wood Products for the Kitchen 54 Leslie MacKenzie Raku Pottery, Sea Life & Birds 55 Stuart Duncan Fine Jewellery 56 Dan Telosky Acrylic Marine Art 57 Barb Unger Jewellery Using Various Metals 58 Roberta Meilleur Crystal & rusted metal window art 59 Mary Dunstan Cloth Bags & Paintings 60 Chelsea Brennan Acrylic Paintings 61 Wendy Nordli Stained Glass 62 Corrine Forster Jewellery Using Old Servingware 63 Gail Neuls Painting, Prints, Cards 64 Louella McLean Clay Caricatures 65 & 66 Joe Smith Fine Art Paintings

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APPLICATIONS AVAILABLE ATCOMOX TOWN HALL

1809 Beaufort Ave., Comoxor online at: www.comoxnauticaldays.ca

Applications will be acceptedup until the parade starts!

Contact Wendy Petrie Phone: 250-897-0414

53nd Annual PARADE53nd Annual PARADEMonday, August 1st 10:30AM

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July 30, 31, Aug. 1, 2011

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LOTS OF LAUGHSBALLOON KIOSK

in the COMOX TOWN CIRCLE

SUNDAY, JULY 31from 1:00 - 4:00pm

brought to you by the Comox BIA

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Mark will be at Nautical Days in Comox onSat 30, Sun 31 July & Mon 1 August between 10:00 am and 6:00 pm.

Come meet the artist in person at the gazebo in Marina Park.

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A trio of Main Stage tributes to the KingSteve Elliot — Canadian grand

champion Elvis tribute artist — returns for three Main Stage performances on Sunday and Mon-day. Sunday is The Gospel of Elvis while Monday features the Elvis Elite Family Show in the after-noon and Viva Las Vegas shortly before the fireworks finale.

Born and raised in Nanaimo, Elliot had many artistic abili-ties before stumbling upon his career as a singer and enter-tainer. In 1995, he became the top political cartoonist in B.C. for his caricatures, freelancing in various weekly publications for the Van-couver Net chain of community newspapers.

With no prior singing abilities, he walked into a karaoke contest at a mall and was intrigued by the performers caught in their acts. The contest was set in the era of classic rock and and early croon-ers. Elliott decided to enter at the last minute — and discovered he had a natural ability to sing and

entertain.He won a prize set of Elvis

albums and discovered the raw-ness and sensualities in Presley’s voice, which led him to his new-found career as a performer. Since then, Elliott has perfected his act as a tribute artist using the energyin Presley’s music to express to audiences of all ages.

Elliott has been a performer since 2000, traveling full-time with his Elvis Elite show throughout North America. In 2004, he won the Grand Canadian Champion-ship of the Pacific Northwest Elvis Festival in Penticton.

With authentic and original costumes created by his mother, the Elvis Elite show brings a fresh and thrilling experience to the greatest and most universal per-former that ever lived.

The Gospel of Elvis is set for 12:30 p.m. Sunday. The family show is at 3 p.m. Monday and Viva Las Vegas begins at 9 p.m. Monday.

ELVIS TRIBUTE ARTIST Steve Elliott was a hit at last year’s festival. He returns to Nautical Days for a trio of

performances Sunday and Monday. PHOTO BY MEGAN RUTLEDGE

FREE CONCERTSJune - Sept., 2011 (2-4pm)PERFORMANCESJune 19 Georgia Strait Big BandJune 26 Comox Valley Concert BandJuly 3 Helen Austin & Todd ButlerJuly 10 LensmenJuly 17 Anela KahiamoeJuly 24 JazztetAug 14 Jenn ForslandAug 21 Cure All Dance BandAug 28 Luke GuthrieSept 4 Greg Bush

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THE NAUTICAL DAYS festival offers a weekend of fun for

children of all ages. PHOTO BY MARK ALLAN

HMCS QUADRA CADETS and staff perform the Sunset Ceremony of the Flags Monday at 8 p.m. The Royal Canadian Navy

created the ceremony in 1967 to celebrate Canada’s centennial. PHOTO BY MEGAN RUTLEDGE

FOOD COURT & REFRESHMENTSVisit the food court where you’ll fi ndan artistic array of fantastic coffee,

delectable desserts, and a fabulous lunch menu

The show is exclusive to painters or sculptors living onVancouver Island, the Outer Islands and Powell River.

From oils to acrylics, watercolor to pastel, wood to bronze, contemporary to realistic, visitors will discover an incredible display

of fi ne art in a spectacular outdoor setting.

Hundreds of works of art to choose from

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FINE ART SHOW & SALE

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Marina Park,Comox

M.C. Rob PetrieCall in the Clowns(Tickles & Yowza)

Magician Donald DunphyLots of Laughs Productions


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Derby largest of its kindThe ever-popular Nauti-

cal Days children’s Bullhead Derby is the largest catch-and-release event of its kind in the Pacific Northwest.

Last year’s derby drew nearly 500 young and young-at-heart participants angling for top honours in categories ranging from largest fish to strangest catch.

Participants supply their fishing pole, barbless hooks and bait, while Nautical Days provides the jovial spirit of friendly competi-tion.

The 25th annual event begins Saturday, July 30 at 8:30 a.m. at the government wharf.

The adventure for the bullhead derby, though, isn’t

just the thrill of the chase or the fun of learning some-thing new.

It’s seeing what little ones might bring out of the water in their pursuit of the ugly fish.

There are always inter-esting finds including a vari-ety of sea creatures, such as colorful starfish and crabs, and interesting ‘treasures’ dropped by the people above. There have been tires, boots and other surprising finds as part of the morning’s catch.

While other sea creatures are returned to the water, and junk is properly dis-posed of— bullhead, tom cod, greenling, flatfish, rockfish or perch are brought to the official measuring station in a provided plastic bag filled

with seawater so they can be measured, recorded and then released.

Following the derby, a special Main Stage presen-tation will be held at noon to celebrate the annual event.

Trophies will be award-ed to the winners of the Derby and dozens of prizes will be handed out to anglers, who find a ‘special prize fish’ in their registra-tion package.

Registration for the bullhead derby takes place between 8 and 9 a.m. at the check-in booth at Marina Park. Participants can speed up the line by filling out the form on Page 7.

All fishing rods, barbless hooks and bait must be pro-vided by the entrants.

THE 25TH ANNUAL Bulhead Derby always attracts hundreds of youngsters to the marina.

PHOTO BY MARK ALLAN



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