Lytton River Festival

LYTTON RIVER FESTIVAL: More than 33 activities and events, interactive cultural displays, street dances and chicken poop bingo

LYTTON, B.C. — The Lytton River Festival — British Columbia’s best little Labour Day Weekend street festival — has lined up more than 33 acts and events designed to delight and entertain the whole family.
Organizers have added new attractions, including a Dog Show, a Spoken word presentation, and the renowned AcroFire pyrotechnical performers and feature many of the most popular events from previous festivals, including Sunday’s Cultural Day Celebrating Indigenous Culture.
The Lytton River Festival celebrates the Thompson and Fraser Rivers, showcasing the people and cultures of the area. About 2,500 people are expected to attend the family-friendly festival.
Nonie McCann, 2018 Lytton River Festival president and event coordinator, says sharing local and First Nations culture ‘’with everyone’’ is the most important feature of the event, which runs Friday, Aug. 31, Saturday, Sept. 1 and Sunday, Sept. 2.
“Lytton people are very friendly and welcoming, and we are happy to share our amazing home with visitors,” McCann says, adding that the Lytton First Nations is a partner in the event. “We’re celebrating the rivers that come together here — the festival is a meeting of the rivers, and of the people.”
There are multiple First Nations events throughout the weekend, including AcroFire, an aboriginal circus group, youth hand-drumming, First Nations artists’ displays and workshops, a spoken word event with Nlaka’pamux performer Ecko Aleck, performances by the Spiritual Warriors and Ritchie and the Fendermen, a First Nations dramatic performance of “The Council of Spider, Fly and Ant,” featuring professional actors and local citizens, produced by renowned actor Kevin Loring’s Savage Society.
Chicken Poop Bingo is another event, where the vagaries of a fowl’s digestive tract and a game of chance meet in a unique way on a caged bingo board.
Other activities include:
— Multiple musicians and street dances Friday and Saturday evening, featuring six bands.
— Many children’s activities, including face-painting, climbing wall, bouncy castle and a ‘learn-to-kayak’ session in the Lytton pool.
— Two Rivers Farmers’ Market on Friday, Saturday and Sunday
— Artists and Artisans, including an opportunity to try traditional crafts under the guidance of local Knowledge Keepers
— Street performers, including fire dancing and children’s acts
— Multiple First Nations events, including a performance Sunday by renowned actor Kevin Loring and Savage Society.
–Horseshoe and Slow-Pitch tournaments
— Dinners, street food, pancake breakfasts and a community potluck dinner on Sunday evening
(Head to http://www.riverfestival.ca for complete times and details.)
Lytton, located at the confluence of the Fraser and Thompson Rivers, is the oldest continuously settled village in British Columbia.
“Lytton First Nations have been major partners and supporters of the Festival since its beginning,” McCann says. “The Nation’s population comprises about two-thirds of Lytton’s population, and they are key to the success of any ventures in our community. We are so appreciative of their support.”

Contact:
Nonie McCann
250-377-1954
riverfestpresident@gmail.com

Full Schedule is attached:
Lytton River Festival 2018 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
FRIDAY August 31st :
10 am – 7 pm
Farmers’ Market
Visit local produce vendors, artisans and enjoy home crafted items.
5:30 pm – 7 pm
Festival Dinner Offerings
Food Trucks, Jade Springs, Lytton Hotel buffet, Lil’ Towne Deli.Legion Dinner: Meatloaf and mashed potatoes or traditional Spooh Beans and rice. Doors open: 5.30 PM Dinner served : 6.00 PM Bar will be open. $15.00 each adult or children $1.00 per year up to 13 years of age.
6:45 pm
Festival Opening
A warm welcome by Village of Lytton Mayor
7 pm – 8:30 pm
Horsepower Band
Street dancing to this energetic band from Chilliwack, BC.
9 pm – 11 pm
Angie Heinze Band
Hot contemporary dance band featuring Angie Heinz as the amazing lead singer

SATURDAY September 1st:

10 am – 3 pm*
Farmers’ Market
Visit local vendors, artisans and enjoy home crafted items.
* Some vendors will remain open Saturday night.
8 am – 10:30 am
Pancake Breakfast
Enjoy a delicious pancake breakfast at the Parish Hall on 7th Street. Art and photography displays. Support local charity group.
11:00 am 12:00 pm
Lytton Museum activity
History Comes Alive at Lytton Museum, with the Virtual Time Capsule! Be sure to bring the kids of all ages.
10:30 am– 4 pm
Scotiabank Welcome Booth
River Festival Buttons and t-shirts for sale. Information on festival events.
11 am- 3 pm
Chicken Poop Bingo, Bouncy Slide, Dunk Tank.
Place your bet on a bingo square for chicken poop bingo. Children will have fun on the bouncy slide. Can you hit the target to make a dunk?
12 pm – 3 pm
Mr. Bubbles the Clown
Mr. Bubbles entertains with balloon creations
12 pm – 12:45 pm
Youth Hand Drumming
A hands-on session with Soaring Spirit. Drums provided.
1 pm
Festival Welcoming
Welcome all to Lytton River Festival
1 pm – 2 pm
Under the Canopy for Children
Hands on making dream catchers, beading, painting and storytelling. Face painting.
1 pm – 3 pm
AcroFire street show
Aboriginal circus performers circulating throughout the Festival area, entertaining and amazing folks with their feats.
1 pm – 4 pm
Climbing wall
Challenge yourself on the supervised rock climbing wall
2:45 pm -3:30 pm
Bocephus King
Known for his worldly folk sound, Bocephus King (James Perry), has played music for crowds around the globe as well as collaborated with master musicians from all over the world
4 pm – 5 pm
Bocephus King
4:15 pm – 5:15 pm
Kayaking for kids
Practice your skills in the Lytton Pool
4 pm – 5 pm
Dog Show
Bring your Pooch and join the parade of pets. Details at the Scotiabank welcome tent.
5 pm – 6:30 pm
Jenny and the Gents
Enjoy this Band’s swinging sounds: making their way from beautiful Ashcroft, BC
5 pm – 7 pm
Dinner Offerings
Food truck, local eateries.
7 pm – 8:30 pm
Ritchie & The Fendermen
Lytton’s own! Street dancing and fun. Join the mob for rock n roll favourites, and the Fendermen’s Indian Car performance.
8:30 pm -9 pm
Fire Spinners
Be wowed by a mesmerizing performance featuring AcroFire productions.
9 pm – 11 pm
The Deloreans: Back to the 80’s Dance Band
This lively group hails from Kamloops. Street dancing continues into the night.

Sunday September 2nd
8 am – 10:30 am
Pancake Breakfast
Enjoy a delicious pancake breakfast at the Parish Hall on 7th Street. Art and photography displays.
10 am – 4:30 pm
Two Rivers Farmers Market
Vendors offering food, jewelry, and other unique hand-crafted treasures.
11 am – 12 pm
First Nations youth welcome
Local youth demonstrate traditional First Nations drumming and singing in a welcome to the Cultural Day Celebrating Indigenous Culture..
11 am – 3 pm
Artisan Demonstrations
Local First Nations artisan workshops and demonstrations: visit, ask questions, or try your hand at traditional crafts under the instruction of local Knowledge Keepers.
12:00 – 2:00
Spiritual Warriors
Indigenous musicians harmonizing traditional and contemporary sounds. Returning to the festival for the Third time, by popular demand.
2 pm – 2:30
Ecko Aleck Spoken word Presentation
Listen to the compelling voice of this pmIndigenous Nlaka’pamux woman as she shares her story.
3 pm – 4 pm
Savage Society Presents
First Nations dramatic performance of “The Council of Spider Fly and Ant”, featuring professional actors and local citizens.Produced by Kevin Loring’s Savage Society.
4:30 pm – 6 pm
Community Dinner
A delicious meal by donation. Come and feast with Savage Society performers. Governor General Award winner Kevin Loring will be joining everyone for dinner.

LYTTON RIVER FESTIVAL: More than 33 activities and events, interactive cultural displays, street dances and chicken poop bingo

LYTTON, B.C. — The Lytton River Festival — British Columbia’s best little Labour Day Weekend street festival — has lined up more than 33 acts and events designed to delight and entertain the whole family.
Organizers have added new attractions, including a Dog Show, a Spoken word presentation, and the renowned AcroFire pyrotechnical performers and feature many of the most popular events from previous festivals, including Sunday’s Cultural Day Celebrating Indigenous Culture.
The Lytton River Festival celebrates the Thompson and Fraser Rivers, showcasing the people and cultures of the area. About 2,500 people are expected to attend the family-friendly festival.
Nonie McCann, 2018 Lytton River Festival president and event coordinator, says sharing local and First Nations culture ‘’with everyone’’ is the most important feature of the event, which runs Friday, Aug. 31, Saturday, Sept. 1 and Sunday, Sept. 2.
“Lytton people are very friendly and welcoming, and we are happy to share our amazing home with visitors,” McCann says, adding that the Lytton First Nations is a partner in the event. “We’re celebrating the rivers that come together here — the festival is a meeting of the rivers, and of the people.”
There are multiple First Nations events throughout the weekend, including AcroFire, an aboriginal circus group, youth hand-drumming, First Nations artists’ displays and workshops, a spoken word event with Nlaka’pamux performer Ecko Aleck, performances by the Spiritual Warriors and Ritchie and the Fendermen, a First Nations dramatic performance of “The Council of Spider, Fly and Ant,” featuring professional actors and local citizens, produced by renowned actor Kevin Loring’s Savage Society.
Chicken Poop Bingo is another event, where the vagaries of a fowl’s digestive tract and a game of chance meet in a unique way on a caged bingo board.
Other activities include:
— Multiple musicians and street dances Friday and Saturday evening, featuring six bands.
— Many children’s activities, including face-painting, climbing wall, bouncy castle and a ‘learn-to-kayak’ session in the Lytton pool.
— Two Rivers Farmers’ Market on Friday, Saturday and Sunday
— Artists and Artisans, including an opportunity to try traditional crafts under the guidance of local Knowledge Keepers
— Street performers, including fire dancing and children’s acts
— Multiple First Nations events, including a performance Sunday by renowned actor Kevin Loring and Savage Society.
–Horseshoe and Slow-Pitch tournaments
— Dinners, street food, pancake breakfasts and a community potluck dinner on Sunday evening
(Head to http://www.riverfestival.ca for complete times and details.)
Lytton, located at the confluence of the Fraser and Thompson Rivers, is the oldest continuously settled village in British Columbia.
“Lytton First Nations have been major partners and supporters of the Festival since its beginning,” McCann says. “The Nation’s population comprises about two-thirds of Lytton’s population, and they are key to the success of any ventures in our community. We are so appreciative of their support.”

Contact:
Nonie McCann
250-377-1954
riverfestpresident@gmail.com

Full Schedule is attached:
Lytton River Festival 2018 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
FRIDAY August 31st :
10 am – 7 pm
Farmers’ Market
Visit local produce vendors, artisans and enjoy home crafted items.
5:30 pm – 7 pm
Festival Dinner Offerings
Food Trucks, Jade Springs, Lytton Hotel buffet, Lil’ Towne Deli.Legion Dinner: Meatloaf and mashed potatoes or traditional Spooh Beans and rice. Doors open: 5.30 PM Dinner served : 6.00 PM Bar will be open. $15.00 each adult or children $1.00 per year up to 13 years of age.
6:45 pm
Festival Opening
A warm welcome by Village of Lytton Mayor
7 pm – 8:30 pm
Horsepower Band
Street dancing to this energetic band from Chilliwack, BC.
9 pm – 11 pm
Angie Heinze Band
Hot contemporary dance band featuring Angie Heinz as the amazing lead singer

SATURDAY September 1st:

10 am – 3 pm*
Farmers’ Market
Visit local vendors, artisans and enjoy home crafted items.
* Some vendors will remain open Saturday night.
8 am – 10:30 am
Pancake Breakfast
Enjoy a delicious pancake breakfast at the Parish Hall on 7th Street. Art and photography displays. Support local charity group.
11:00 am 12:00 pm
Lytton Museum activity
History Comes Alive at Lytton Museum, with the Virtual Time Capsule! Be sure to bring the kids of all ages.
10:30 am– 4 pm
Scotiabank Welcome Booth
River Festival Buttons and t-shirts for sale. Information on festival events.
11 am- 3 pm
Chicken Poop Bingo, Bouncy Slide, Dunk Tank.
Place your bet on a bingo square for chicken poop bingo. Children will have fun on the bouncy slide. Can you hit the target to make a dunk?
12 pm – 3 pm
Mr. Bubbles the Clown
Mr. Bubbles entertains with balloon creations
12 pm – 12:45 pm
Youth Hand Drumming
A hands-on session with Soaring Spirit. Drums provided.
1 pm
Festival Welcoming
Welcome all to Lytton River Festival
1 pm – 2 pm
Under the Canopy for Children
Hands on making dream catchers, beading, painting and storytelling. Face painting.
1 pm – 3 pm
AcroFire street show
Aboriginal circus performers circulating throughout the Festival area, entertaining and amazing folks with their feats.
1 pm – 4 pm
Climbing wall
Challenge yourself on the supervised rock climbing wall
2:45 pm -3:30 pm
Bocephus King
Known for his worldly folk sound, Bocephus King (James Perry), has played music for crowds around the globe as well as collaborated with master musicians from all over the world
4 pm – 5 pm
Bocephus King
4:15 pm – 5:15 pm
Kayaking for kids
Practice your skills in the Lytton Pool
4 pm – 5 pm
Dog Show
Bring your Pooch and join the parade of pets. Details at the Scotiabank welcome tent.
5 pm – 6:30 pm
Jenny and the Gents
Enjoy this Band’s swinging sounds: making their way from beautiful Ashcroft, BC
5 pm – 7 pm
Dinner Offerings
Food truck, local eateries.
7 pm – 8:30 pm
Ritchie & The Fendermen
Lytton’s own! Street dancing and fun. Join the mob for rock n roll favourites, and the Fendermen’s Indian Car performance.
8:30 pm -9 pm
Fire Spinners
Be wowed by a mesmerizing performance featuring AcroFire productions.
9 pm – 11 pm
The Deloreans: Back to the 80’s Dance Band
This lively group hails from Kamloops. Street dancing continues into the night.

Sunday September 2nd
8 am – 10:30 am
Pancake Breakfast
Enjoy a delicious pancake breakfast at the Parish Hall on 7th Street. Art and photography displays.
10 am – 4:30 pm
Two Rivers Farmers Market
Vendors offering food, jewelry, and other unique hand-crafted treasures.
11 am – 12 pm
First Nations youth welcome
Local youth demonstrate traditional First Nations drumming and singing in a welcome to the Cultural Day Celebrating Indigenous Culture..
11 am – 3 pm
Artisan Demonstrations
Local First Nations artisan workshops and demonstrations: visit, ask questions, or try your hand at traditional crafts under the instruction of local Knowledge Keepers.
12:00 – 2:00
Spiritual Warriors
Indigenous musicians harmonizing traditional and contemporary sounds. Returning to the festival for the Third time, by popular demand.
2 pm – 2:30
Ecko Aleck Spoken word Presentation
Listen to the compelling voice of this pmIndigenous Nlaka’pamux woman as she shares her story.
3 pm – 4 pm
Savage Society Presents
First Nations dramatic performance of “The Council of Spider Fly and Ant”, featuring professional actors and local citizens.Produced by Kevin Loring’s Savage Society.
4:30 pm – 6 pm
Community Dinner
A delicious meal by donation. Come and feast with Savage Society performers. Governor General Award winner Kevin Loring will be joining everyone for dinner.

LYTTON RIVER FESTIVAL: More than 33 activities and events, interactive cultural displays, street dances and chicken poop bingo

LYTTON, B.C. — The Lytton River Festival — British Columbia’s best little Labour Day Weekend street festival — has lined up more than 33 acts and events designed to delight and entertain the whole family.
Organizers have added new attractions, including a Dog Show, a Spoken word presentation, and the renowned AcroFire pyrotechnical performers and feature many of the most popular events from previous festivals, including Sunday’s Cultural Day Celebrating Indigenous Culture.
The Lytton River Festival celebrates the Thompson and Fraser Rivers, showcasing the people and cultures of the area. About 2,500 people are expected to attend the family-friendly festival.
Nonie McCann, 2018 Lytton River Festival president and event coordinator, says sharing local and First Nations culture ‘’with everyone’’ is the most important feature of the event, which runs Friday, Aug. 31, Saturday, Sept. 1 and Sunday, Sept. 2.
“Lytton people are very friendly and welcoming, and we are happy to share our amazing home with visitors,” McCann says, adding that the Lytton First Nations is a partner in the event. “We’re celebrating the rivers that come together here — the festival is a meeting of the rivers, and of the people.”
There are multiple First Nations events throughout the weekend, including AcroFire, an aboriginal circus group, youth hand-drumming, First Nations artists’ displays and workshops, a spoken word event with Nlaka’pamux performer Ecko Aleck, performances by the Spiritual Warriors and Ritchie and the Fendermen, a First Nations dramatic performance of “The Council of Spider, Fly and Ant,” featuring professional actors and local citizens, produced by renowned actor Kevin Loring’s Savage Society.
Chicken Poop Bingo is another event, where the vagaries of a fowl’s digestive tract and a game of chance meet in a unique way on a caged bingo board.
Other activities include:
— Multiple musicians and street dances Friday and Saturday evening, featuring six bands.
— Many children’s activities, including face-painting, climbing wall, bouncy castle and a ‘learn-to-kayak’ session in the Lytton pool.
— Two Rivers Farmers’ Market on Friday, Saturday and Sunday
— Artists and Artisans, including an opportunity to try traditional crafts under the guidance of local Knowledge Keepers
— Street performers, including fire dancing and children’s acts
— Multiple First Nations events, including a performance Sunday by renowned actor Kevin Loring and Savage Society.
–Horseshoe and Slow-Pitch tournaments
— Dinners, street food, pancake breakfasts and a community potluck dinner on Sunday evening
(Head to http://www.riverfestival.ca for complete times and details.)
Lytton, located at the confluence of the Fraser and Thompson Rivers, is the oldest continuously settled village in British Columbia.
“Lytton First Nations have been major partners and supporters of the Festival since its beginning,” McCann says. “The Nation’s population comprises about two-thirds of Lytton’s population, and they are key to the success of any ventures in our community. We are so appreciative of their support.”

Contact:
Nonie McCann
250-377-1954
riverfestpresident@gmail.com