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Story & photos By Sylvia Hermans
West Kelowna residents and visitors alike await another free, fun, family event June 27 to July 1 at Memorial Park adjacent to the Johnson Bentley Pool.
Traditionally the Westside Celebration Society, which exists of a passionate group of volunteers, works year-round to get everything in place for this multi day event that attracts thousands of people to the Westside of Lake Okanagan.
Westside Daze kicks off on Saturday with a judged parade, one of the largest in the BC Interior, a kids fair presenting games, face painters, a maze craze, climbing wall, crawl zone, a dunk tank, the Sunshine Pet Supplies Central Okanagan dog agility demonstration and the Fenders CARdboard roadster building contest. Come early with your kids 10 & under, as this was a very popular event last year!
Youth 13 to 21 who are passionate singers, musicians, hip-hoppers or magicians are encouraged to register for our Youth Talent Contest from 1-4 pm on the main stage. The winner will be entered as a finalist into the Interior Provincial Exhibition (IPE) on the Labour Day Weekend in Armstrong, BC.
After an evening of music under the stars our first day will close with spectacular fireworks-on–the-lake.
The second day starts with a pancake breakfast and community gospel celebration with pastor Don Richmond and professional vocalist Barb Samuel. In the afternoon the Westbank First Nation will showcase their heritage with traditional performances and demonstrations. Another concert will bring an end to this fun filled day around 10pm.
For the following 3 days Westside Daze will continue to bring its highly anticipated concert series from 7 to 10 pm. Just bring a lawn chair and a blanket - as the evenings can be chilly - and come enjoy these free concerts in the park.
To whet your appetite, we’re revealing our performers line up* for this years’ edition of Westside Daze.
Saturday, June 27
- Almost Alan - a tribute to Alan Jackson
- Cod Gone Wild - an energetic modern Celtic band based out of Vernon
Sunday, June 28
- James Elser - West Kelowna piano player, singer, songwriter
- U4 - a tribute to U2 based out of Vancouver, BC
Monday, June 29
- Leif David - magician
- Ron Boudreau - a tribute to the Crooners bringing Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Bobby Darin and Michael Bublé
Tuesday, June 30
- Le Mo Nay- intense soul music of Kelowna based Julie Masi and Steve Soucy
- Diva Cassandra Friskie - a tribute to Cher, Barbra Streisand, Marilyn Munroe and Liza Minnelli)
- Kinshira Performance Troupe - fire show
* Subject to change.
West Coast Amusement will be setting up camp adjacent to the park offering five days of spectacular Midway rides, games and concessions from noon - 10 pm. (July 1 until 6 pm).
On Canada Day the park will be jam-packed with a great selection of cars, trucks and motorcycles competing in different categories at the Westside Daze Show & Shine.
Come join us for a pancake breakfast while listening to the Linus Band covering music from country to blues, classic rock and pop. Good ole 50’s and 60’s rock ’n roll performed by The Regals and a humongous Canada Day cake will make you want to stay until the very last minute of this 2015 edition of Westside Daze!
There are numerous RV parks in the West Kelowna area. It’s a good idea to make reservations in advance, as the Okanagan is a popular summer destination!
For the 2015 event schedule visit westsidedaze.com