August 3 - 7, 2008 FREE ADMISSION
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Sunday August 3, 2008
Opening Ceremonies: 2:00PM
Join Mayor Jacyno and other dignitaries at the Amphitheatre as we kick off a week of celebrations!
Old Fashioned Blueberry Picnic: 2:30PM - 5:30PM
Sponsored by the Pembroke Public Library and the PDDC, near the Amphitheatre. Lots of family fun, festivities and games.
Interdenominational Celebration Service: 7:00PM - 8:00PM
At the Amphitheatre including an Old Fashioned Hymn Sing. Everyone welcome!
Monday, August 4 - Wednesday August, 6
Daily Exhibits:
Join us in the Village and discover what life was like in the 1850's as told through daily displays, demonstrations and interactive history lessons.
Logging Life - including a Pointer Boat and Lumber Crib, built by two Algonquin College Forestry Students who worked almost two weeks on preparing the logs that have been assembled to make the logging crib. They were there under the supervision of Fred Blackstein, Tom Stephenson, Chris Ryan of Algonquin College and under the auspices of the Kiwanis Club of Pembroke. They were very pleased and honoured to be a part of the project. Special thanks to the Forestry Department at Algonquin College and to the two students - Trevor Slack and Isaac McEachern, third semester students who will be graduating in the fall. .
Life on the River Raft - Story telling and fiddling daily on the timber crib.
Military Life - Presented by CFB Petawawa Military Museum, Pembroke Armouries and Legion Branch #72.
Pioneer's Lifestyle - Presented by Champlain Trail Museum and the Pembroke Hydro Museum.
Spiritual Life - Presented by the Sisters of St. Joseph and the Gray Nuns.
Fashion Statements - Daily Fashion Show and Stroll, presented by Barbara Clouthier at the Amphitheatre, 6:00PM - 7:00PM.
Fiddling and Step Dancing Workshops - Daily from 2:00PM - 4:00PM.
The Cookhouse - Enjoy traditional slow food in the licensed Cookhouse including Cepaille, baked beans, pulled beef and tasty desserts.
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
Each Evening at the Amphitheatre - 8:00PM - 10:00PM
Monday, August 4 - An Ottawa River Shantyhouse
Featured performances by: Carol Dawson, Renowned Step Dancer Barry Gilchrest, Jim Beatty, Brian Adams, Peter Dawson and Sheenboro's own Dominic D'Arcy!
Tuesday, August 5
Featured performances by: Celtic Thunder Dance Troupe, On The Air with Mac Beattie and the Melodiers and special guest Louis Schreyer by Stone Fence Theatre.
Wednesday, August 6 - Nostalgia Night
Featured performances by: Cecil D'Arcy, Gillan Rutz, The Jones Gang, Mel Gardner and Friends, Buck Godin, Mickey McGivern and the Singing Swallows Square Dancing.
PLUS! Don't Miss
Museums Open Pembroke
Catch the shuttle and visit the special exhibits on display at: Champlain Trail, Hydro Museum, Pembroke Armouries, Legion branch #72, Pembroke Public Library, Calvin United Church Murals, the Pembroke Heritage Murals and the Upper Ottawa Valley Genealogical Society. Free Admission!
Thursday, August 7
Big Opener Talent Contest on the Big Stage!
Come and support our local talent as they compete on Bob's Big Stage in order to open for the headlining acts on Friday, Saturday and Sunday! Winners will be determined by ballot after the performances.
Big Opener Info & Application Forms click here
