Cumberland Empire Days 2011

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Saturday, May 21st, 2011

Empire Days are one of the longest running community events in BC and are a proud tradition in the life of Cumberland.

From its inception the main focus for Empire Days has been celebration of Cumberland�s cultural diversity. Cumberland�s working mining town history is one built on immigration. Encircling downtown Cumberland are former town sites of Chinese, Japanese and African American immigrant workers. Additionally, large populations of Italians, English, Scots, Welsh each brought their culture to Cumberland as they came to the village to work in the mines.

Cumberland�s first Heritage Celebration of Queen Victoria�s May 24th birthday was held in May 1888. In 2011 the community will celebrate 123 years of May Day Celebrations in Cumberland.

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Saturday May 14

Cinch Tournament at Cumberland Recreation Hall. $5 entry fee. Doors at 6:30, game starts at 7pm. Door prizes, beverages and snacks.
Tuesday May 17 at 7pm

Bingo at the Cumberland Legion. Raising funds for Cumberland Community Schools lunch program, Coal Hills BMX, Rebekah Lodge & Tour de Rock.
Wednesday May 18 at 7pm

The Cumberland Empire Day is holding its annual Fashion Show at the Cumberland Recreation Hall with doors open 6pm. Tickets $7 at CRI. Coffee, tea and treats will be served. Participating Stores: Reitmans, The Shack, Northern Reflections, Organic Family, Bootlegger, Cherry-Wine, Rusty Rooster, Polka Dot Pants, Sew Sisters, Suzannes and Wal-Mart.

Saturday May 21, 2011

10am-4pm Village Market Day sponsored by the Cumberland Chamber of Commerce. Dunsmuir Ave pedestrian only street market, pancake breakfast(starts at 9am), entertainment, kids activities.

10am - The Cumberland Empire Days committee�s annual Soap Box Derby. Contact Sarah at 250 336-8682 to register your child. FREE to register and prizes will be awarded!

1pm 3rd Annual ART KART Derby - sponsored by Mayworks Festival!

10am-3pm - Cumberland Fire & Rescue Garage Sale & BBQ at the Firehall on Dunsmuir @ First

10am-5pm - Quilt Show at Cumberland Cultural Centre presented by the Comox Valley Schoolhouse Quilters. Admission $5, Kids under 12 are FREE. Show continues Sunday 10am-5pm, and Monday 10am-4pm. FMI cal Marie 250 336-2624 or [email protected]
Sunday May 22 in Village Park:

Beer Garden 12pm-4pm, Legends of the May Pole 1pm, Old Timers Soccer Game 2pm.
Monday May 23:

7am-10am - Cumberland Legion Pancake breakfast $5

10am - The Empire Day Parade � at First Street at Dunsmuir Avenue and travels to Village Park. At the park: Performances by local & regional Pipe Bands, the crowning of May Queen, performance of the traditional May Pole Dance by Royston and Cumberland Elementary students, and Time Well Wasted on stage. Village Park also plays host to kid�s rides & races, craft & food vendors and much more! Interested vendors please contact: Margaret Neal [email protected]

Parade registration is FREE : 7:30am at Cumberland Road and Fourth Street (Peace Park). Or in register in advance at the Cumberland Recreation Hall, 2665 Dunsmuir. 250-336-2231

12pm - Coal Hills BMX sign up starts at the track next to Village Park, races to follow. Provincial Race Qualifier. Concession open. FMI contact 250 338-3892 or [email protected]

12pm - Comox Valley Pregnancy Care Centre�s First Annual Lake Run. Fun Run or Walk 5km or 10km. Starts at Village Park.