Concession Street FallFest

 

UPDATE - September 14th, 2013 (REVISED WHERE NECESSARY DUE TO DATE CHANGE):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hot dog, we're horsing around, so hitch your wagon, what a comic!

 

That is a mouthful of an update for FallFest, Saturday, October 19th. Speaking of mouthfuls, hot dogs and sausages on a bun join the menu at FallFest. The Horse and Wagon rides are on for October 19th. We're having a GIANT Comic Book Sale with over 10,000 to choose from; all with a value of $10 or less are on sale for $1.00 each.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FallFest Welcome Gift Bag from one of our BIA Members

 

Linseed's Boutique at 542 Concession had a great FallFest promotion on September 21st. Despite the rain, 15 customers visited Linseed’s and received a gift bag of beautiful goodies valued at $25. Deb is planning another great welcome to FallFest promotion for Saturday, October 19th. We will post an update when it becomes available. "This is always Linseed's way of giving back to all of you who keep spreading the word." says Deb, who reminds everyone that Linseed's will be open at 9:00 am on October 19th.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

It's a new business name, it's a street, it's great coffee!

 

E23 opens for FallFest at 592 Concession at the corner of East 23rd. E23 brings coffee to Concession from Red Hill Coffee Trade. Visit E23 and you can say you've 'bean' there for a great coffee.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Super Saturday with a Superhero Sale

 

Superhero Sale at FallFest from Mountain Bookstore. 10,000 comics are coming out of super storage for FallFest. Comics with values of $10 or less will be on sale for $1 or get 50 comics for just $20.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Big Dog from Speedy will BBQ for you at FallFest

 

Sir Speedy himself, Mike Phillips brings Hamilton Mountain's best Hot Dogs & Sausages on a Bun to Concession Street and FallFest. Don't be a weenie, come out and eat one! Enjoy the many great food selections on Concession Street!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ENTER and YOU could WIN!

 

After the great response and success at StreetFest, there will be another great FREE DRAW for gift certificates and prizes from the Member Businesses of the Concession Street BIA. Visit the BIA Information Display at FallFest and complete a ballot. You could WIN.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Memories of Concession Street

 

The Concession Library Branch will be at FallFest. The Branch has issued the Concession Street Writing Challenge and is collecting memories, stories, and reflections of Concession Street over the years. Participants must be at least 18 years of age and entries must be no longer than 750 words. Submissions are to be dropped off at the branch by Friday, October 18th but will still be accepted at FallFest on Saturday, October 19th. For further details, visit the branch or call 905.546.3415.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Off to Market; A fresh start and breakfast too!

 

Get an early start on FallFest with a trip to the Hamilton Mountain Farmers' Market which opens at 7:00 am. Have a FallFest breakfast served by Papa Leo's while at the Market. Stop by the Chalmers Church Fall Bazaar which starts at 10:30 am. on the way to FallFest.

 

UPDATE - September 16th, 2013:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

How many niblets can you nibble?

 

Corn on the Cob eating contest just announced. There are separate challenges for adults and children. Prizes for the winners from Concession Street businesses. Register onsite.

 

UPDATE - September 21st, 2013:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

EVENT PLANNING 101 - from the Chapter dealing with Rain & Weather

 

A horse and wagon ride in the rain is not great for you or the horse and wagon master. Fire eaters can't safely juggle in the rain; besides fire and water are not friends. Electricity in the rain is not a good idea. The sound equipment and the bands have a bit of an issue with that beyond just getting wet from the rain. You want ‘hot’ buttered corn on the cob, not ‘wet’ buttered corn on the cob! A hotdog or sausage on a soggy wet bun is not much fun either. In the vendor MarketPlace, we would have had local baked fresh strudels; today it would have been local placed wet puddles. So that ends the Concession lesson on how weather affects a great event.

 

On a positive note, we loaded the fresh corn on the cob, still in the husks, into the Neighbour to Neighbour van for delivery to the food bank and people were bringing canned goods and other non-perishable items, even in the rain. These items can be dropped off at Mountain Bookstore, 560 Concession and will be stored until the new FallFest date. Please continue to do this or store those non-perishable items and bring them to FallFest for your FREE corn on the cob, all fresh and new for the rescheduled date.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Rain 1 FallFest 0, but Team FallFest will be back for a Winning Day on Saturday, October 19th

 

From left to right - Kevin Fraser, Neighbour to Neighbour; Marguerite Brophy, Event Volunteer Coordinator; Brian Hillman, Event Volunteer; Faye Therrien Grasley, Entertainment Coordinator; Doris Sanchez, Event Coordinator; Joe Scozzari, Event Information Services; Brian Owen, Marketing & Promotion; June Orr, Event Volunteer; Betty Toplack, BIA Board of Management

 

UPDATE - September 24th:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OCTOBER 19TH, 2013 HAS BEEN CONFIRMED AS THE NEW DATE FOR FALL FEST!

 

Rain rain stay away, we’re having FallFest another day!

'Team FallFest' takes to the 'Festival Field' on Saturday, October 19th from 11:00 am. to 4:00 pm. Our 'game' will be on for your enjoyment!

 

UPDATE - October 2nd:

 

Besides the date, what else has changed?
 
Linseed's is working on another great promotion for FallFest on October 19th. Magic Mirror had their Open House on September 21st, but their special for new clients continues until October 19th. St. Stephen had their Craft & Bake Sale on September 21st. Submissions of your memories, stories, and reflections of Concession Street for the Concession Library Branch Concession Street Writing Challenge will still be accepted at FallFest on Saturday, October 19th. For further details, visit the branch or call 905.546.3415. Family Massage Therapy One Clinics & Spa was unable to reschedule their Community Room due to a previously scheduled commitment. Mountain Kidz Klub is not able to reschedule the BBQ & Music in the Park.
 
All other activities listed in the previous updates are still happening and are on as planned but may have been revised where necessary due to the date change.
 
At FallFest on October 19th, you can still take a Horse & Wagon ride, have a great coffee from E23, get a great deal on comics from Mountain Bookstore, have a hot dog or a sausage on a bun from Sir Speedy Mike, enter a FREE draw, have breakfast from Papa Leo's at the Hamilton Mountain Farmers' Market and participate in the corn on the cob eating contest with other contests to be announced.

Schedule Changes

 

Scott Duvall, one of our City Councillors will be able to attend on October 19th and join us at the Opening 

Ceremonies, but unfortunately, Chris Charlton, MP will not be able to join us. Sonny Del-Rio our emcee and headliner has confirmed and so has Turkey Rhubarb. Check the Schedule on the Home page for updates.

 

We have issued a Community Challenge!

Neighbour to Neighbour Food Drive - The largest one day collection on Concession Street was 1800 pounds of food. Please bring a non-perishable food item to help in beating that record!

 

FallFest Activities at the Shops on Concession

 

Robert Connelly Photography Studio and Gallery at 520 Concession will be having a Grand Opening on 

Saturday, October 19th and if it is a bit cooler than the original FallFest date, the coffee will be on.

 

Linseed's Boutique at 542 Concession has as special day planned for FallFest with in-store scarf demonstrations from Luv Shoes. As well, if you are in the market for boots and buy a pair, you can even get one of Deb's great $25 gift bags for FREE. Linseed’s will also pay the HST on October 19th.

 

Fall Bazaar

 

Chalmers Presbyterian Church, 200 Mountain Park Ave. at Cliff Ave. is having a Fall Bazaar from 10:30 am. until 2:00 pm. Draws begin at 1:30 pm. New this year is the Jewellery Table. The old favourite Penny Sale is back. All handcrafted items, baked goods & deli table, attic treasures, children’s table, Christmas table and books & games. Raffle for a hand quilted queen size quilt. Drop by the lunch room for a bite to eat!

 

Mountain Kidz Klub at FallFest
 
Mountain Kidz Klub (MKK) has confirmed being with us at FallFest, bringing a number of fun filled activities with them, such as a fishing game, a sucker pull and a backpack raffle. The backpacks will be filled with lots of great items and surprises. Kathy Archer will don her best scarecrow costume and offer face painting for the children. Take a look at the many activities, programs and services offered by MKK.