Call for Entries: Niagara Nights of Art – Pelham Edition

Posted on May 14, 2012 by admin

Pelham Summerfest 2012 will welcome a special cultural treat on Friday, July 20: Niagara Nights of Art – Pelham Edition.

But we need the help of Pelham’s diverse arts community to make it a great night.

 

Here are the details:

Niagara Nights of Art (NNA) is part of Niagara Region’s Cultural Capitals of Canada program for 2012. The project is designed to celebrate the arts and highlight their value in our communities as free, family-friendly public events that celebrate all arts disciplines: music, theatre, dance, literary arts, visual art, media, new media, installation arts and heritage.

Niagara Nights of Art – Pelham Edition will take place Friday, July 20 from 4 to 10 pm, as part of Pelham Summerfest 2012. Pelham is known as a vibrant, caring and creative community, which makes Summerfest the perfect match for Niagara Nights of Art as we celebrate all forms of artistic expression in the beautiful setting of Peace Park.

The Call for Entries has just been issued! Details here.

Niagara Nights of Art – Pelham Edition invites artists in music, theatre, dance and the literary arts to propose performances or readings for the event. Visual and media artists are invited to propose new media, visual art, installation or intervention art works.

The deadline to apply is Friday, June 1, 2012.

What’s more, those who are selected to participate will be paid a stipend, thanks to funding from the municipal, regional and federal agreement.

For details on eligibility and related criteria, see the detailed Call for Entries.

Together we can make Niagara Nights of Art – Pelham Edition a night to remember.

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Vendor application forms now available

Posted on May 6, 2012 by admin

 

Street Festival

Last summer, thousands enjoyed the wonderful atmosphere of Pelham’s first Summerfest. Residents of all ages were able to enjoy a summer’s day filled with activities, music and buskers – all for free.

Local shops, restaurants and vendors were busy as everyone explored downtown Fonthill, which was car-free for the day.

Pelham Summerfest 2012 promises to be an even better event with additional days, activities and events for everyone.

Join us! It’s a terrific opportunity to associate your organization with a highly successful community-based, family-oriented event – right here in vibrant, creative Pelham.

There are three different forms currently available online, for food vendors, community booths and retail vendors.

To be considered for participation in this year’s festival, the Town of Pelham must receive a completed application by Friday, June 1, 2012, including payment in full.

Applicants who wish to have more than one (1) booth location must submit an application for each location requested.

For the hours of set up, operation, security, insurance and all the other pertinent details, please see the application forms.

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Meridian signs on to sponsor Kids Zone

Posted on May 5, 2012 by admin

Pelham Summerfest will be a true all-ages party this year, thanks to sponsorship from Meridian Credit Union for the Kids Zone.

During Saturday’s all-day street party, parts of the downtown will be transformed into a super-fun playland. Included will be a paddle boat “lake” in Peace Park!

Kids Zone paddle boatWith the 22’ Disney Cars Dual Lane Slide you can just picture the kids climbing up underneath a huge 3-D Lightning McQueen Car with Mader on top waiting to watch the kids slide down our zippy dual lane slide:

Cars Dual Lane Slide

And then there’s something new: the Big Top Castle Maze.

Can you find your way in and out of our huge inflatable maze? Wind your way through the many twists and turns and see if you can find your way out before your friends do! This massive inflatable can accommodate many adults and children alike!

Castle MazeExciting new Bouncers include the World of Disney 5 in 1 Multi Combo: The large interior jumping area offers a basketball hoop and both log and pop-up obstacles. There is also a fast slide that the kids are sure to enjoy:

Disney BouncerAnd finally, as if that all wasn’t enough: The Horse Derby Race race track comes with six horses in adult and child sizes. Fun for all ages, bounce your way to the finish line to win the derby!

Horse Race DerbyThe Pelham Summerfest Committee is accepting sponsorships right now for a number of other events, many with naming rights, including the Bike Rodeo, the Beer Pavilion, the Main Stage, the Fun Walk, Entertainment, the Beer and Wine Garden, and the Community Breakfast. Information and applications are available online.

We invite all local residents, business owners and professionals to also consider supporting our community festival by becoming a “Friend of Pelham Summerfest.” Any and all levels of financial contribution will be gratefully accepted and acknowledged on the festival website.

Contributions of $500 or more are recognized as outlined in our Corporate Sponsorship Program. There are forms and instructions online for donation via on the Pelham Summerfest website to contribute securely via major credit card OR PayPal account.

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Sponsor Naming Options Available Now

Posted on April 25, 2012 by admin

Those who are interested in becoming Pelham Summerfest Sponsors should be aware that the Event Naming Options are being offered right now, and we have already seen some commitment from local organizations. 

The inaugural Pelham Summerfest event attracted an estimated 10,000 visitors to explore and discover our Downtown Fonthill and Peace Park. With that much success in our first year, we know this year’s four-day festival will offer even more opportunity for business exposure.

Sponsorship is critical to the success of Pelham Summerfest 2012 and essential to delivering the Festival as a family friendly, free public event.

The sooner that you come forward the better the selection of choices will be for your business to maximize your marketing exposure. PLEASE NOTE: All Sponsors receive immediate and ongoing Pelham Summerfest website home page and social media recognition upon payment of contribution.

We invite all local residents, business owners and professionals to also consider supporting our community festival by becoming a “Friend of Pelham Summerfest.” Any and all levels of financial contribution will be gratefully accepted and acknowledged on the festival website.

Contributions of $500 or more are recognized as outlined in our Corporate Sponsorship Program. There are forms and instructions online for donation via on the Pelham Summerfest website to contribute securely via major credit card OR PayPal account.

Event naming opportunities are numerous and varied, and are included for those making donations at the Silver, Gold, Platinum and Diamond levels.

Please note that events are assigned in order of paid requests received, and that new event naming suggestions are always welcome.

For more information on becoming a Summerfest sponsor, please contact:

Town of Pelham Community Services

summerfest@pelham.ca

905.892.2607 x341

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Four fantastic days of Art in the Park

Posted on April 17, 2012 by admin

Pelham Summerfest 2012 will feature four days of Art in the Park. Below we have included some of the creative people selected to exhibit their fine art in the area of the northern municipal parking lot, between the Farmers’ Market lot and Peace Park in downtown Fonthill.

Art in the Park starts Thursday evening, July 19 and runs until Sunday afternoon, July 22. Those interested in an application to exhibit will find information and links on our home page.

Check this blog often for new artist profiles, and don’t forget to keep up-to-date with our Twitter feed (@pelsummerfest) and Like our Facebook Page (Pelham Summerfest).

Mary Ann Huisman     

Patricia Haftar  

Birgit Ludlow    

Jerry Lalonde   

Jody Edwards  

Marvyn Rivett   

Debra Zubrinich  

Patricia Paquin  

Lawrence Wing  

Anne Reimer   

Toye Chanpen Hayes

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100 days to go!

Posted on April 10, 2012 by admin

Building on last year’s energy, enthusiasm and homecoming spirit, Pelham Summerfest 2012 promises to be bigger and better, first and foremost because we have expanded from one day to four.

The anchor event held over all four days this year will be Art in the Park, featuring original fine art works by selected artists from Pelham and beyond.

The show will be held adjacent to Peace Park Thursday evening, Friday evening, all day Saturday, and Sunday until 2 p.m.

The Friday evening show will be held in conjunction with Gala Nuit Blanc, a celebration of arts, culture and culinary delights in the Festival Tent behind the municipal parking lot.

Complementing the art show is the Festival Tent, which will be in place Thursday and Friday evening, and will feature Niagara College wines and beers from the award-winning teaching winery and brewery.

The four-day festival will kick off Thursday afternoon with the Farmers’ Market, followed at 7 p.m. by the regular Fonthill Bandshell Summer Concert Series, which welcomes Gino Monopoli, renowned Elvis tribute artist. As usual, the concert series is a free event in Peace Park, enhanced of course during Summerfest by the refreshments of the Festival Tent!

Saturday events will look familiar to anyone who attended Summerfest 2011, as we bring back popular attractions. Included will be the Active Zone, the Kids’ Zone, music on the main stage all day long, food, business and community displays and vendors, and the evening Street Party with live bands on stage.

Rounding out Summerfest 2012 will be a Community Brunch in Peace Park on Sunday and a Fun Walk.

There will be so much more to report on as ideas become plans, and plans become reality.

Check back often and start planning your own participation in Summerfest 2012!

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Wasn’t it a PARTY? Together We All Did Pelham PROUD!

Posted on July 27, 2011 by admin

 

(Photo Courtesy of Devaan Ingraham)

Pelham Summerfest was a wonderful home-coming for many, an exciting celebration of hometown appreciation for those of us who do live here – and for our visitors – it likely stirred fond memories of their own special hometown.

On Saturday July 23rd, 2011 from Noon until Midnight thousands of local residents and visitors, friends and neighbours of all ages joined together in Downtown Fonthill and enjoyed an unforgettable Grand Re-opening Street Party!

Pelham certainly demonstrated why we describe ourselves as being a vibrant, creative and caring community. As Vickie Van Ravenswaay- our tireless Town of Pelham Manager of Recreational Services commented to me at the beginning of the day, it does indeed “take a village” to create the genuine and heart-felt communal experience that we shared at Pelham Summerfest.

Our festival was a culmination of years of work contributed from community volunteers, Town staff and our elected representatives.  It was an incredible celebration of the collaborative synergy of our community:

  • The aesthetic perspective of our Communities in Bloom and Town Beautification Committees
  • The active lifestyle vision of our Pelham Active Transportation Committee
  • The impetus to support and nurture our diverse and unique local businesses highlighted by the participation of the Pelham Business Association
  • The special ambiance contributed by our Arts community – the talented musicians & buskers and the Mayor’s Youth Advisory Council’s A.M.P. fest at the Fonthill Bandshell and In the Orchard
  • The Skate Park, Climbing Wall, Bouncy Gyms combined with the Pelham Fire Department’s burning house game, the Disney character photo portraits, bubble machines, children’s paint mural for an unforgettable family friendly celebration that our children will forever remember
  • What a stunning Beer Corral! – The inspired design came to life with the donation of local wood trusses and under the watchful eye (and hammers) of over 20 local building contractors.
  • Thanks to the co-operation of four Pelham service clubs, the Fonthill and District Kinsmen, Rotary Club of Fonthill, Fonthill Lions, Fabulous Fenwick Lions our beer glasses were kept full until midnight by a friendly collective of 45 volunteers

The list goes on and on and I apologize in advance for those who I have not yet mentioned.  There are many, many more stories to share and we will continue to post all the submissions that we are receiving here on our Pelham Summerfest blog and via our Pelham Summerfest Facebook Page. Our email address is: summerfest@pelham.ca

All the Best,

Cathy Berkhout-Bosse

Community Manager, MyPelham.com & Communications Strategist, Tiger Eye Solutions

Proud to have been the Promotion Manager for the inaugural Pelham Summerfest street festival

Members of our Pelham Summerfest Committee included: Vicki VanRavenswaay, Katie Thorpe, Gary Accursi, Catherine King; Todd Barber, John Wink  Leigh Atherton, David Watt, Pual Roode and Bea Clark

Our Corporate Sponsors included:

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Pelham Summerfest Frequently Asked Questions

Posted on July 21, 2011 by admin

 Q: Where can I park?

 A: Our new & improved Downtown Fonthill is very walkable. We encourage you to leave the car at home and walk to the Festival. Parking is limited in the Downtown area so we have arranged for a shuttle service from a series of parking locations:

 1. Marlene Stewart Streit Park

 2. Holy Trinity Anglican Church, 1557 Pelham Street (shuttle service)

 3. Fonthill United Church, 42 Church Hill at Canboro Road (shuttle service)

4. Fonthill Baptist Church (Handicapped Parking)

5. St. Alexander School, 26 Hwy #20 East (shuttle service)

 6. Concordia Lutheran Church, Pelham St. at Welland Rd. (shuttle service)

7. Glynn A. Green School

8. St. Alexander Roman Catholic Church, 50 Pelham Town Square (after 6pm only)

If you are arranging to be dropped off at the Festival – the Church Hill entrance is the preferred Drop Off location

Thank you to Autopark Superstore Niagara, White Meadows Farms and Mike Knapp Ford for generously providing our Festival shuttle service.

 Q: What does Pelham Summerfest cost?

A: Admission is FREE to all events except the Fun Run/Walk. (There is charge of $15. Adult & $10 Child to cover cost of T-Shirt)

 Q: Is seating and shade provided?

A: There will be some shade seating available on the street and in the Beer Corral but we encourage all visitors to wear sun screen, a sun hat and bring a lawn chair. There are also shade trees in Peace Park where you can find relief from the heat of the street party festival zones.

 Q: What can I bring into LCBO licensed festival area?

A: The entire Pelham Street “Street Party Zone” and “Active Lifestyle Zone” is included in the LCBO licensed area. Only unopened bottles or empty beverage containers are permitted in the Pelham Street Zones. There will be security and bag search protocols at all three entrances.

We encourage you to be prepared with sunscreen, a hat, and a lawn chair. Please be aware that your belongings will be searched each time you enter the festival area so you may wish to leave non- essential items at home or secure your valuables in your car to speed up this process.

Please do not bring food and drink into retail stores.

 

Q: Is there a rain date for the Festival?

A: Pelham Summerfest will proceed Rain or Shine – if there is a significant rainfall the performance schedule may be altered – details will be posted on Festival Website: www.PelhamSummerfest.ca

Q: Can I bring my dog to Pelham Summerfest?

A: Even the most well behaved dogs can become frightened or confused by the people and noise of a large festival in closely, contained area. For this reason we request that you do not bring your dog to Pelham Summerfest

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Kids can Win a Bike at Pelham Summerfest

Posted on July 20, 2011 by admin

The LaFarge Summerfest Bike Rodeo, hosted by the Niagara Regional Police, is scheduled this Saturday July 23rd from Noon until 2pm, as part of thePelham Summerfest street festival activities in Downtown Fonthill. Children of all ages will have the opportunity to take on the Pelham Summerfest rodeo circuit to test their skills.  

The purpose of the rodeo is to educate kids on safety and the rules of the road. The bike obstacle course is designed to give them an opportunity to practise hand signals and the safety tips they have learned.

There will be prizes for all participants along with a ballot entry into a draw for a new bike that has been generously donated by rodeo sponsor Lafarge Canada.

All who attend will also have their bicycles and helmets inspected by members of the Niagara Regional Police Service and the Pelham Community Policing Committee.

The rodeo will be held at the south end of the Pelham Street festival area near the Church Hill entrance. Admission and registration is free.

Participants are asked to come to the Pelham Active Transportation Booth at Noon to register for the event.

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Not Just your Average Beer Garden….

Posted on July 20, 2011 by admin

The Beer Corral at Pelham Summerfest features a one-of–kind design that will add incredible “wow factor” to the event. Local firm, Forestgreen Creations has partnered with Fonthill Lumber to build a shaded seated area that is composed of garden obelisks made from roof trusses. All parts of the corral will be sold to the highest bidder via silent auction throughout the day with all proceeds to be donated back to the Festival Committee.

Four local service clubs, the Fonthill and District Kinsmen, Rotary Club of Fonthill, Fonthill Lions and the Fabulous Fenwick Lions have partnered to collectively operate the Beer Corral throughout the festival.

The Pelham Summerfest Beer Corral experience – another fine example of how all facets of our vibrant, creative and caring Pelham community are joining together to participate in our grand re-opening street party. Get ready to celebrate our new and improved Downtown Fonthill like we have never seen it before!

 

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