Sponsored by Dunnville Chamber of Commerce
Festivals and Events Ontario says THIS festival is one of the Top 100 festivals to attend!
36th Annual Mudcat Festival 2010
Celebrated Dunnville’s 150th Birthday
June 5th – June 13th 2010
Thousands came out to join our town as we celebrated in 'Grand Style': Fireworks, a giant parade, week long midway, children's entertainment, musical entertainment, heritage village, classic car show, and so much more was available!
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Saturday June 5th
Downtown Core
Festival Kick Off at 5 p.m.
Classic Car Show
Dunnville Karaoke Finals at 6:30
Commemorative Mural Unveiling at Hauser’s
Movie Under the Stars at dusk .. (featuring Mamma Mia)
HISTORIC WALKING TOUR 10am - 3 pm: tours starts at the Chamber of Commerce every two hours!
Sun June 6th
FIRFIGHTERS DECORATION DAY PARADE ...1:30 pm
9th NEW YORK CAVALRY DEMONSTRATION ...3:00 pm
Fire Station #9 Tamarac Street,
Monday June 7th
MUSIC AT CENTRAL PARK ………7pm - 9pm
Hummingbird Caribbean Steel Band (bring your lawn chairs)
Tuesday June 8th
MUSIC AT CENTRAL PARK 7pm - 9pm
CC & The Boys Classic Jazz Band (bring your lawn chairs)
Wednesday, June 9th
FASHION SHOW 7 p.m.
Sponsored by Good Looks Hair Design & Day Spa
MERRITT ROOM (QUEEN’S HOTEL)
Wine Tasting by Vineland Estate, Fashions by local merchants and music by JD the DJ
TICKETS $10, AVAILABLE AT Good Looks Hair Design. Call Carolyn for more information, 905-774-4967. SOLD OUT!
TOWNSEND AMUSEMENTS MIDWAY OPENS 5-11 p.m.
Dunnville Arena. All rides, one toonie.
Thursday, June 10th
DUNNVILLE TEEN IDOL CONTEST 7 p.m.
Dunnville High School
TOWNSEND AMUSEMENT MIDWAY OPENS 5-11 p.m.
Dunnville Arena. All rides, one toonie.
Friday, June 11th
CHILD IDENTIFICATION PROGRAM 1-5 p.m.
Next to Arena, Main Street
FISH FRY 4-7 p.m.
$15, at 305 Queen Street. Sponsored by Royal Canadian Legion.
TOWNSEND AMUSEMENT MIDWAY OPENS 5-11 p.m.
Dunnville Arena. Regular pricing reduced by one coupon.
YOUTH DANCE 8-11 p.m.
FREE, at Lions Park Tennis Courts. Sponsored by St. Paul’s Church.
Maximum 250 youth for grades 5, 6, 7 and 8. Will be cancelled in event of rain.
FIREFIGHTERS’ STREET DANCE 7 p.m.-1 a.m.
$5 at Station #9, Tamarac Street. Net proceeds to local charities.
Featured band: Practically Hip. Must be 19 years or older to attend. ID required.
For more information, call Steve Squires, 905-701-0388.
Saturday, June 12th
PARADE 10 a.m.
Sesquicentennial theme. Registration and line-up starts at 8 a.m.
See the parade aired on Cable 14 !
Fri. June 18 7pm, June 19 12pm, and June 22 12pm
TOWNSEND AMUSEMENT MIDWAY OPENS 10 a.m.-11 p.m.
Dunnville Arena. Regular Midway Pricing.
HISTORIC WALKING TOUR 10am - 3 pm
Meet at the Chamber of Commerce: tours start every two hours!
CHILD IDENTIFICATION PROGRAM 1-5 p.m.
Next to Arena, Main Street
HALDIMAND COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT, STATION #9, TAMARAC STREET
Heritage Village 11 am - 5 pm
BBQ & Bavarian Garden 12 noon -1 am
Lumberjack Show 12 noon – 2 pm & 4:00
Niagara Fiddlers 1 - 5 pm
LIONS PARK:
Flea Market & Craft Show 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Food Booth 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Classic Car Show 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
BBQ Chicken Dinner 4-6 p.m.
Sponsored by Lions Club
CENTRAL PARK:
DSS Cheerleaders 12- 12:30 p.m.
Travel’n River Boat Show 1-1:30 p.m.
Strong Man Contest 1-4 p.m.
Comedic Juggler Craig Douglas 1:30-2:30 p.m.
Travel’n River Boat Show 2:30-3 p.m.
Comedic Juggler Craig Douglas 3:30-4:30 p.m.
All show times are approximate.
Also: Face painting (clowns – animal balloons), Temporary Tattoos & Air Brushing, Pony Rides, Free Bouncy Castles.
COMMUNITY LANE (Booths/Groups in Central Park):
Festival Food Services Inc., Kid in a Candy Store, Gideons of Haldimand, YWCA, Weekend Rebel, Hospital Foundation, ROC, Poppers Kettle Corn, and representatives from Ontario Early Years, D&D East Coast Wholesalers, Cottonwood Mansion, the Dunnville Agricultural Society, the Dunnville Chamber of Commerce, and others.
HOMECOMING Venue at Dunnville Secondary School 12:00 – 4:00
WINGFIELD PARK:
Bavarian Garden 12 to 6 p.m.
Sponsored by Dunn Township Firefighters Association
Live Band: Jonesy 2-6 p.m.
Live Band: The Caverners 7-9:45 p.m.
(non-alcohol event)
Closing Ceremonies Prior to Fireworks, 8 p.m.
Fireworks Display at Dusk
The Cadets will be collecting donations just prior to the show to help cover the cost of the fireworks. Please be generous!
FOOD! FOOD! FOOD!
A Festival isn’t a Festival without food! Local service clubs and other organizations will be serving up treats and goodies at various booths and locations across town, at the festivity sites as well as Central Park, Fire Station #9, Lions Park and Wingfield Park.
Sunday June 13th
GRAND ISLAND BBQ
C.T.C & Dunnville Boat Club Kids Catch & Release Fishing Derby
Registration 12-1 p.m.
Front of Boat House, rain or shine. Sponsored by Dunnville Boat Club and Canadian Tire For kids 3 to 13 (under 12 accompanied by an adult). Prizes!
5TH ANNUAL FISHING RACES
Registration 11:30 a.m.
Races 12:30 p.m.
Sponsored by Ruffin’s Pet Centre.For kids 12 years and younger. Prizes!
CENTRAL PARK BANDSHELL – Bring your Picnic basket & blankets!
Brothers of the Brush Beard Contest 12 noon
Breezy Creek Band 1-3 p.m.
Musicians from the Youth Impact Centre 3-5 p.m.
TOWNSEND AMUSEMENT MIDWAY 12-5 p.m.
Dunnville Arena. Bracelet Day: $18 for all day/individual ride tickets also available.
Check back for pictures of the festival and details for the next one!
In the meantime, please call the Chamber for more information at (905) 774-3183
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