This page was exported from Shelburne Free Press [ https://shelburnefreepress.ca ] Export date:Wed Jul 3 11:33:22 2024 / +0000 GMT ___________________________________________________ Title: Dirty 30s Street Festival a blast from the past --------------------------------------------------- The 1930's are infamous world wide as the tough times era of the twentieth century that followed the stock market crash and extreme drought on the vast prairie farmlands of North America. Savings and livelihoods literally blew away like dirt, whether on the stock market or in the dust bowl. Despite the hardship, it is remembered too, as a time when resilient Canadian families and communities pulled together and enjoyed simpler pleasures. Country gatherings, church socials, community picnics, fiddle music, foot and sac races with rock salt ice-cream brought folks together to lift their spirits and carry on against the odds. This Saturday, June 14th, the Shelburne Street Festival will be themed around those fond memories of the 1930's. The Street Festival Committee is comprised of Business Improvement Association (BIA) representatives Kevin Bowler of Money Works, Jasmine McCabe of Enchanting Esthetics, Billie Joe Hand of Hands on Catering and Specialities, and Jennifer Crewson of Crewson Insurance Brokers, who is the Co-Chair of the Committee with Deputy Mayor Ken Bennington as the Chair of the Committee, and three Councillors represent to the Town; Councillor AJ Cavey, Councillor Geoff Dunlop and Shelburne's Special Events Co-ordinator Shawnette Crouse; as well local residents Josh and Jim Oatman of Oatman's. Ms. Crewson reflected on the experience, “All of the committee members have been amazing; they are full of energy, enthusiasm and great ideas, everyone works very well together and I would love to be part of this committee next year.” Although not required festival patrons are enthusiastically encouraged to come dressed in their rendition of 1930's attire. Dressed for the farm or in their best party or church duds, the streets should be filled with “ghosts” from the past as participants join in the fun of replicating Shelburne's historical past. A photo booth will be setup at the Town Hall to capture everyone's 30's image at the festival. When it comes time for refreshments, folks can find breakfast served at the Royal Canadian Legion from 8am-11am, fresh local food can be found at the open air market with 25 vendors, visit one of Shelburne's many cafes or restaurants or come to the festival's “soup kitchen,” reflective of those lean days of the 30's, hosted by Trinity United Church. Once again, the 10th Annual Shelburne Street Festival features Oatman's Classic Car Show as well as Tattoo Addiction's Motorcycle Show and Shine. Antique vehicles will line the streets from 10 am to 4 pm for the popular event; awards will be presented at 3pm. Buskers will line the streets, including local strolling magician Steve Baker, acoustic guitar player Luke Ryan, and special performances by Combo Royal playing old time foot stompin' jazz. Wood carving demonstrations are scheduled at 10 am, 11:15 am, 12:45 pm, and 2 pm, as well as a silent auction, so get your bids in before it closes at 3:30 pm. For the kids there will be a face painter, balloon artist, and young fiddler-step dancer, as well as the much loved ice cream eating contest, a scavenger hunt, pie throwing, pedal car races, bike show awards, and a children's area with 1930's activities. Activity Ticket prices are 12 for $10 or $1 each: Peddle Car Races- 3 tickets /Photo Booth – 2 Tickets /Pie Throwing – 2 Tickets /Scavenger Hunt – 1 Ticket /Car Bash – 4 Tickets. Ticket sales tables will be located at the main stage and in the car show registration area. The One Energy Center 155 Main Street is having a Open House with a wide variety of activities including Qi Gong demonstrations at 10:30 – 11 a.m. and Zumba from 1 – 1:30 p.m. It will be an opportunity to check out the Center and sample their Modalities. Mayor Ed Crewson and his wife Wendy will be welcoming the Lieutenant Governor His Honour David Onley for the unveiling of a statue of William Jelly, Shelburne's founding father during the event. The Royal Ceremony is a big moment in Shelburne's history and should not be missed; it is scheduled to take place in Jack Downing Park at noon. “This year's event is going to be a great, fun filled family day,” says Special Events Coordinator for the Town of Shelburne, Shawnette Crouse. “It has been a great pleasure working with the newly formed Street Festival committee this year. The committee has had amazing energy and are just a great group of volunteers. A special thanks to the Town of Shelburne and the many sponsors that make this event happen:” Shelburne BIA, KTH, Town of Shelburne, Woolly's Yarn,Davenports, Caravaggio's IDA, Auto Centre, Orangeville Towing, OCWA, Hyland Fish and Chips, Petro Canada Shelburne, Ace Painting and Decorating, Ideal Supply, Doug Collier Carpentry, Crystal Hardy, Josh Oatman Customs, Oatman's, Jeanne Cruickshank, Cobwebs and Caviar, Wine on a Dime, Holmes Appliances and Music Shop, Hands On Catering and Specialties, Bruce Folger, Blitzful Treats, Crewson Insurance Brokers, LC Creations, Jelly Craft Bakery, Yesterday's Home Furnishings, One Energy Center, Second Fiddle, Hands Bookeeping, Money Workz, Soaring Heart Wellness, Patricia & Peter Milligan – Royal Lepage Realty, Steve's BBQ, Creative Hair Design, and Four Season Restaurant. Shelburne will transform into the Dirty Thirties this weekend, so take a walk back in time and have a “blast in the past” at the Shelburne Street Festival Saturday, June 14th from 10 am- 4 pm. Main Stage Events • 10 a.m. Opening Remarks • 10:15–11:30 a.m. Combo Royal • 11:35–11:50 a.m. Lucas Ryan • 12–12:30 p.m. Ceremony in Jack Downing Park, His Honour David Onley • 12:35–12:45 p.m. Motorcycle Show Award Presentations • 12:45–1:45 p.m. Combo Royal • 2–2:15 p.m. Final Round for the Ice Cream Eating Contest & Awards Presentation • 2:30–3 p.m. Lucas Ryan • 3–4 p.m. Car Show Awards & Closing, at the town hall stage By Marni Walsh Magician Steve Baker will perform close-up strolling magic at the Street Festival from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., June 14th. Photo courtesy of Baker Magic Shows. Acoustic guitar player Luke Ryan will take to the Shelburne Street Festival stage at 11:35 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. this Saturday. 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