The Locke Street Festival 2000
Report from the Festival Coordinator
25 October 2000: Tammy Savickis
The first annual Locke Street Festival took place Saturday September
9th, 2000. We had approximately 60 Locke Street Merchants, many
vendors dispaying their various wares and creations, and over 60
volunteers make this one day festival a smashing success. This family
fun-filled day also included a charity BBQ, The Kid Zone, Mini Car
Cruise, Millenium Fashion Show, Bavarian Garden, Live Musical Entertainment,
Food Vendors, Balloons and Face Painting for The Kids, Historical
Tour Of Locke South and so much more.
Our streets were filled with the various sounds of five area musical
acts. These bands include Lyndsay Blanch, Deborah McIvor Band, Just
Amanda, Molten Blue and The Sara Inksetter Band. The music was enjoyed
by all those enjoying a cool beverage at the licenced bavarian garden
which was sponsored in part by Molson's.
The celebrity charity BBQ was sponsored by M & M Meat Shops. We
had a choice of a hamburger or a hotdog plus a drink for $1.50.
The proceeds from the charity BBQ went to the H.A.A.A. Playground
Fund. We raised $960.83 to give the H.A.A.A. Playground Fund!! Celebrities
on hand that day to help out we Sunni Genesco from K-Lite FM, Bob
Morrow-Mayor of Hamilton, Marvin Caplan-Ward 1 Alderman, Mary Kiss-Ward
1 Alderman, Terry Cooke and many more. What a great show of support
for all those who participated--Great Job Guys!!
The "Kid Zone" included lots of things for kids of all ages to
do. We had three large bouncy toys, face painting (by the Kirkendale
North Association), various interactive toys supplied by Explor-a-toy
(located in the Dundurn Plaza), crafts supplied by the Girl Guides
and best of all free balloons. We couldn't have done this without
the help of all those who participated in the Kid Zone--Thanks for
everything.
The Millenium Fashion Show and Mini Car Cruise were a big hit on
the street. Seeing fashions from the early 20's to the present with
a grand finale of a beautiful wedding made the fashion show a hit
not to miss. The mini cruise consisted of about 10 vehicles of various
years and makes all shined up in top performance. What a sight they
were--we are hoping to make next years cruise bigger and better
than ever.
Another great highlight was the "Secret of Locke" and if you live
or work in the area you know what I am talking about. Locke South
has been one of the best kept secrets in Hamilton. There is magnificant
history, architecture and good old fashioned family atmosphere that
make this area one that is desireable to live, work and play. Locke
Street Festival was fortunate enough to have the author of "Up and
Down Locke South" Bill Manson give guided tours of the secrets he
found on Locke South.
Most important of all is Teamwork. The Locke Street Festival Committee
and Locke Street Merchants would like to extend a huge THANKS to
all the volunteers that helped make this festival run smoothly.
We couldn't have done it without all of you and your community support
was greatly appreciated. As Coordinator, I would also like to personally
say THANKS to my committee which included Dana Thompson, Aimee Huffman,
Kathleen Linehan, Toni Iduciano, Tony Greco, Joanne Cszuak, Joe,
Don Cameron and the Fashion Show Committee.You guys were the greatest.
This year we registered our festival with the "MY MILLENIUM" as
a first time event in the year 2000 and received a certificate and
Millenium Medallion for our efforts. The Locke Street Festival Committee
would like to ask anyone who has photos or video tape coverage of
Saturday September 9th--our first festival, we would like to reimburse
you for copies of whatever you have so we can make a time capsule
of our event. The Locke Street Festival will be an annual event
and we hope to make next year's festival bigger and better. Next
year's festival will be held on Saturday September 8th, 2001--the
first saturday after Labour Day--HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!!
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