Victoria Day is coming up this weekend, otherwise known as May Long and for once in a very, very long time the sun will actually be making an appearance here in the Lower Mainland. We normally see rain for this weekend so it’s a great chance to get out there and enjoy the rare sunshine we are expected to have. Personally I’m raring to get out. I feel like I’ve been cooped up for far too long. I want to do all the things… hit the beach, plan a picnic, maybe a hike or two and get out for a little romantic getaway… hmm that might be a tad ambitious but you catch my drift.
If you’re sticking around town there are a few ways you can enjoy the holiday. Whether it’s at the Rodeo or Circus with your family, drinking some craft beer with friends or relaxing at the springs there are lots of opportunities to get out and have fun this weekend.
Cloverdale Rodeo
The Cloverdale Rodeo & Country Fair is back this May long weekend!
This year visitors can expect this beloved tradition to be an action packed weekend of family fun. Visitors can look forward to more competitions live entertainment, and more food for all ages. Families will have a blast in the Country Fair with the Envision Financial Kidz Zone, Agri Zone and Cone Zone. Visitors of all ages will en joy the S&R Sawmills West Coast Lumberjack Show, the BC Country Music Association Pavilion, the sixth annual World Freestyle Roundup Skateboard Competition, BC’s largest travelling Midway and the spectacular Art Knapp Outdoor Living Pavilion.
Open daily from 4PM to 2AM to the 19+ crowd, The Longhorn Saloon is proud to present performances by Ettinger & Big 50 and the Chris Buck Band all weekend. For a special treat, fans will be thrilled to welcome 2017 Juno Award nominated country singer Aaron Pritchett to Sunday’s line up. From 9:30AM to 11PM, Aaron will be rockin’ the stage with anthems such as “Hold My Beer” and hits off his newest album The Score.
Get full Cloverdale Rodeo details at cloverdalerodeo.com
The JRfm Street Team & JRfm announcers will be on location all weekend long! Details on when they will be there click here http://www.jrfm.com/events/91201/.
Where: Cloverdale Fairgrounds – 62 Avenue, Surrey BC
When: May 19, 2017 4:00pm to May 22nd, 2017 5:00pm
Tickets: Country Fair Admission $10 (12 & under free)
Website: http://www.cloverdalerodeo.com/rodeo-and-country-fair/
Fort Langley Beer and Food Festival
This Saturday, join the mass of craft beer lovers as they converge on Fort Langley’s National Historic site for Trading Post’s inaugural Fort Langley Beer + Food Festival. Featuring 18 of the Fraser Valley’s best craft breweries, local artisan food trucks, live music and more, the festival is a part of Canada’s 150 birthday celebrations. Free entrance to the fort will provide insight into the lives of First Nations communities, international fur traders and Hawaiians as they converged on this spot 190 years ago, in the birthplace of British Columbia. Tickets are for 19+ only and the proceeds will go towards the KPU Brewing Lab scholarship.
Where: Fort Langley
When: May 20th, 2017
Time: 12pm to 5pm
Tickets: $30 available here: https://www.fortlangley.beer/tickets/
For more information about the Fort Langley Beer and Food Festival, visit https://www.fortlangley.beer/
5K Foam Fest
Frothy, foamy and loaded with fun, the 5K Foam Fest is coming to Abbotsford June 3rd. I know, I know it’s not the long weekend but it’s coming up and were giving tickets away!!! (See bottom of this post for details on how to ENTER)
As part of 365 Sport Inc.’s 2017 national tour, Foam Fest will be held across Canada but only in three BC locations — Nanaimo, Sun Peaks and Abbotsford. With over 22 obstacles, 2.5 million cubic feet of foam, mucky mud pits, kids zone, 20-foot ‘sky fall’ drop, bouncy castles, the worlds tallest portable inflatable waterslide, food and drink vendors and an on-site DJ, everyone can participate in some good clean fun. Participants will also receive a race-bib, tattoo, water, medal, beach towel and a Chapman’s Sports Lolly.
As part of 365 Sport Inc.’s ‘give-back’ policy to feed families across Canada, each Foam Fest event partners with the location’s local food bank. Participants who bring a non-perishable food item will receive a custom branded 5k foam fest lanyard and 365 Sport Inc. will also make a financial contribution.
Where: Clearbrook Park/ Abbotsford Exhibition Park – 32470 Haida Dr. Abbotsford BC
When: Saturday, June 3, 2017
Tickets: $67 available here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/the-5k-foam-fest-abbotsford-june-3-2017-registration-30467535218
Harrison Hot Springs
Harrison Hot Springs Resort makes planning a getaway convenient and affordable for couples, families, or anyone waiting to get away on their own. In the spring, seniors tend to visit, as do groups of young women for hen parties; they also get the hipster artisan crowd that love to make stops on the Agassiz/Harrison Circle Farm Tour.
At the resort, visitors can soak in any of 5 different pools, dine in a casual or fancy setting, or be super active by taking advantage of the many trails and lake promenade.
Where: Harrison Hot Springs – 100 Esplanade Avenue, Harrison Hot Springs, BC
Website: http://www.harrisonresort.com
Royal Canadian Family Circus “Under the Big Top”
An all new global thrill show “Under the Big Top” is coming to Abbotsford for 10 shows starting this weekend! The Royal Canadian Family Circus Spectact! 2017 has been performing for 50 years, thrilling and entertaining audiences of all ages with their spectacular shows. You will be taken into a world where you’ll see incredible performances from around the globe perfect for the whole family and a special performance, “Celebrating 150 Years Canada.”
Where: Sevenoaks Shopping Centre Parking Lot, Abbotsford BC – 32900 S Fraser Way
When: May 19th – 22nd, 2017
Tickets: General Admission – $25, VIP Seating – $35, Ringside Seating – $50
Discount tickets with coupon code: SEVENOAKS
Website: www.royalcanadiancircus.ca
May Long Giveaway
Were giving you the chance to WIN 2 TICKETS to the Fort Langley Beer and Food Festival this Saturday, May 20th, 2017. Value $60!!!
***Congrats to PAIGE C for scoring this sweet prize!***
Featuring 18 of the Fraser Valley’s best craft breweries, local artisan food trucks, live music and more.
Were giving another luck listener the chance to WIN a Family Package or Group of 5 tickets to the 5K Foam Fest!! Value $335!!!!
*** Winner announced Wednesday, May 24th, 2017 ***
You’ll be able to participate in 22+ obstacles including the world’s largest inflatable waterslide, mud pits and 2.5 MILLION cubic feet of foam! Rock out all day to 12,000 watts of awesome music, enjoy a FREE kids zone for kids 7 and under, delicious food, great vendors and beer gardens. 5K Foam Fest has fun activities for all ages, perfect for the whole family!
And for our GRAND PRIZE PACKAGE we want to send one lucky couple to HARRISON HOT SPRINGS for a romantic getaway for two!!! Valued at $500!!!
Fall in love again with a romantic retreat for two! Nestled among beautiful snowcapped peaks and tranquil lakes, the resort features everything you’ll need to create lasting memories. Enjoy a side-by-side massage in Healing Springs Spa, indulge in an evening of dinner and dancing at the Copper Room. Wake up to a lazy breakfast.
Package Includes:
- One night in the East Tower accommodations
- Couple’s Massage in Healing Springs Spa or Spa Treatment credit of $125 per adult
- Breakfast for two in the Lakeside Café
- Three Course Dinner for two in the Copper Room.
- In-room amenity
*Valid until December 14th, excluding long weekends.
TO ENTER: Tell us what your plans are for the long weekend and which prize you’d like to WIN in the comments below!
Good luck! Have a great weekend everyone.
Natalie xx
***Contest is now closed, congratulations to Catherine and Tyson ***
**Contest Rules & Regulations**
The winner agrees to abide by the rules and regulations outlined here http://www.jrfm.com/contestrules/ for pick up at #300-1401 West 8th Avenue, Vancouver, BC, V6H 1C9. Office hours are Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 5pm.
All prizes must be claimed within 60 days at the offices of CJJR-FM and are non-transferable. After 60 days, prize becomes the property of CJJR-FM, to do with as it may determine, including awarding it to another contestant, and CJJR-FM shall be released and discharged from any liability or responsibility in this regard.
Only ONE member of the household will be eligible to qualify or win in any single Contest.
By entering the Contest, all persons are deemed to have read and to have accepted these rules and regulations.
I’d love to win the Harrison trip – my husband and I really need a break away from reality after several set-backs recently, and we would appreciate the chance to relax and reconnect with each other.
Love to win the Harrison Hot Springs contest because I have never been and don’t have a man but can take my best friend (for a girl’s time) or my son (for a son’s bonding time). Thanks for playing the old classic songs.
Oops I know it is for a romantic weekend but it will be a getaway weekend for me. Also going to Cloverdale Rodeo and might take in the Circus that is going on at the Abbotsford Mall (Seven Oaks Mall).
We are going to the rodeo and then on monday, we are going to hike a local mountain. Id love to win the harrison spa package cuz im sure we will need it after our hike.
Happy long weekend to you
Jane
Me and my boyfriend have no plans! His birthday was end of April and last minute (after finding out my parents were buying him a BBQ which beat my clothing gift) I told him I was taking him to Harrison! But….it was all booked…oops!
I am going to be spending the long weekend on a soccer field in Kamloops for my son’s soccer tournament. Would love to win the Harrison Get Away….. Thanks.
Busy weekend at home for me this may long! Finishing the lift kit in my jeep, puppy sitting for a friend and working night shifts! Would love to win a Harrison getaway! Haven’t had a day off in months, could really use a massage! Cheers! Thanks!
This May Long I’m going to spend some time with my mom listening to the tunes of her past. Here we come Lake Town Rock in Lake Cowichan.
I’d love to win the Harrison hot springs getaway for my husband and I. He works shift work and I’m 9to5 so we don’t get to spend much time together right now. We could use a fun getaway
I would love to win the Harrison Hot Springs get away. I lost my father 6 weeks ago, and all the work for the estate and cleaning out his home getting it ready to go on the market, I could really use that massage. Also just to get away to Harrison with my husband, where it’s peaceful just sounds wonderful.
This weekend will be putting the final touches on my fathers home and then cleaning my own home that has been neglected.
Heading to Billy’s Puddle (Williams Lake) to christen my sister-in-laws new place and celebrate my sons 15th, my sister-in-law’s 34th, brother-in-law’s 36th birthdays. I may or may not consume some beverages in the sun. Hope everyone has a safe and happy long weekend, whatever you are doing!!!!
Oh, did I mention my wife would loose her Sh!^ if I won the Harrison Trip? It has been years since we have been, would be a real treat to go back.
I have so wanted to do something for my hard workin man. we normally would go camping or boating but our boat is broken. We will be sitting in our boat in the driveway drinking and if course listening to jrfm !!!!Harrison Hot Springs would be a dream.
We are going to Vernon for the weekend. I would love the Harrison Resort package so I can get away with my honey!
I unfortunately have to work sat and mon but I would love to go to harrison for a night
Thanks for the chance to win!!
I would select the trip to Harrison and surprise my girlfriend. She’s spends all her time with our 1 year old and would probably welcome a weekend away.
I’d love to we the Harrison couples getaway. I’m a single mom (so I hope this still counts) and would love to take my best friend for some good quality bestie time away from our kids and have a nice girls weekend.
This weekend no plans are set in stone. It’s suppose to be nice so take my son to the water park maybe. Go to the states – hello target! And possibly BBQ?!
I am going to Kamloops this weekend to visit my Gramma and Uncles! I would love to win the Harrison trip for my hubby and I. We are expecting our very first baby (a girl!) in 1 month and would LOVE to go for some relaxation!
Me and my two year old will be visiting with my sister and Mom this weekend for some family time.I would love to win the Harrison trip to take my hubby. He’s a great hubby and dad, we could both use some serious unwind time.
I’d love to win the Harrison hot springs get away as I’ve never been and would be amazing to get away with hubby with no kids!!! This weekend we are not doing too much just spending time as a family and relaxing and getting out for as much as possible.
May Long Weekend is the official start for camping season in our family so that’s what we’ll be doing! I’d love to win the Harrison get away 🙂 Thanks.
I am planning on relaxing at home this long weekend. I would love to win any of the prizes but especially the Harrison Trip
I’ve got a friend going through a heartbreak tough time and she doesn’t want to go out but she would love a weekend away in Harrison I’m sure ! Trying to find things to cheer her up!
I am going to Kamloops for the long weekend to see my mother in law. She is a wonderful lady. I would LOVE to win the Harrison getaway. I was there 29 years ago for my honeymoon and I would love to relive it. Harrison is the most serene and beautiful place around the province.
I’d love to win the beer and food fest Tix!
This weekend I’m taking my mom out for dinner to make up for last weekend’s raincheck. Also aside from work I’m hoping to get my kayak in the water for the first time this year!
We are going camping for one night on sunday to celebrate the long weekend !! ! My bf was able to take off Sunday as he normally works weekends! It will be our first time camping with our 3 year old and we are stoked, We would love to win the Harrison hot springs resort prize, as we just never get to treat ourselves like that and it would be awesome to relax together and walk around Harrison, it’s gorgeous and we love going there with friends to walk around and camp! Thanks
Hi JR!!
I would love to win your trip to Harrison! I am currently 32 weeks pregnant and have a two year old daughter. I’m still working full time as a supervisor of a day care…. let’s just say I’m in need of a relaxing break. My husband is so helpful and does a lot for our family it would be nice to get away before baby number two comes and life gets even more busy.
And oh a message… that would be wonderful!! Please consider me, I would be forever grateful for a romantic getaway for my husband and I to just relax and enjoy each other!!
Oh and plans for th long weekend… keeping our toddler busy. Probably a lot of playing in our back yard hopefully enjoying some nice weather!
I would love to win the Harrison hot springs giveaway! I’m presently spending my long weekend recovering from a unexpected foot surgery instead of fishing or camping, I would love the chance to get away and relax at harrison hot springs, and to treat my significant other with a suprise since he’s been amazing putting up with me and taking care of me. Fingers and toes crossed!
Thanks for always playing the classics 93.7!!
The Harrison getaway looks amazing! I’ve never been there and would love the opportunity for a romantic getaway. I don’t have any plans for the long weekend yet… I’m hoping the weather is nice so we can get outside and go for a couple hikes!
This long weekend I plan to do some home projects (just moved)! I’m building planters for my 22 strawberry plants and decorating the back yard. I also have to work (booo!). My boyfriend and I would love to go to the Fort Langley Beer and Food Festival, to fit some relaxing in our busy weekend! Thanks JR, you ROCK.
I’m going to Seattle for the long weekend and excited to win the Harrison’s trip!
We would love to win the Harrison getaway! We’ve been meaning to do that weekend trip for so long now. This long weekend, the plan is to stay close to home, and spend time with family in friends (hopefully out in the sun!).
I would love to win the Harrison trip. Its my boyfriends and i favourite place to go and we could really use a break after his car being totalled and losing my grandma in the last month!
Forgot the part about this weekend, we don’t actually have any plans besides my grandmas funeral this weekend
We would like to win the Harrison getaway as we will be celebrating our 7th wedding anniversary this long weekend. (Actual anniversary on May 24 but a weekend is much more fun to celebrate on!)
Would love to win the Harrison getaway!
Spending the long weekend checking out the cloverdale rodeo and enjoying the summer weather (finally!!)
I’d appreciate any of these wicked prizes! But if I had to choose one, it would be to go to Harrision Hot Springs, I would take my Nebjour and daughter that deserve this more then words can express. It’s been a challenging year and to give back makes me shine a little brighter and especially if we had some extra help from an amazingly totally stellar radio station! Thanks for this! Good luck to everyone
Hi Catherine! Congratulations on winning the FOAM FEST prize pack – please check your emails so we can get you all the details you need for this weekend 🙂
At the Rodeo for the long weekend, outside and enjoying this warm weather! I would be great to win the getaway to Harrison. What a nice little getaway it would be!
I’m going to enjoy the sunshine by getting out and being a tourist in my own town, Cloverdale Rodeo and Sea to Sky Gondola are on my list of activities. I would like to win the Harrison Prize.
Thanks JRFM!!!