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Zany Vaudeville, Fall Fair Fun and Getting Schooled in Tools at the BVM

Wacky Vaudevillian Days just keep going at the Burnaby Village Museum.  Presented by Footlight Theatre, this classic show is one of the Village’s most popular attractions – and promises to be a rousing good time for the whole family with gleeful songs and comedy that’ll have you singing and laughing in the aisles. 
   
The Vaudeville show is appropriate for all ages, and runs Sunday afternoons and holidays from now until Labour Day.  Performances are scheduled for 1:00pm, 2:00pm and 3:00pm; the show is included with museum gate admission.

Celebrate BC at the Burnaby Village Museum - August 2nd

What better way to celebrate our beautiful province than by spending the day at the historic Burnaby Village Museum.  Travel back in time this BC Day to enjoy a memorable holiday with your friends and family.  Stroll the quaint streets, tour the BC Electric Railway tram, take a ride on the restored 1912 Carousel and enjoy a treat at the old-fashioned ice cream parlour.  The museum will be open during regular hours, from 11:00am to 4:30pm, for BC Day on Monday, August 2nd.  (Regular admission rates apply.)

Model A Ford Club of America - August 5th

For one special day this August, the Grand Tour of the Model A Ford Club of America makes its way to the Burnaby Village Museum.  Car enthusiasts are sure to enjoy this unique exhibit, which will be on-site for the museum’s opening at 11am to almost 3pm on Thursday, August 5th.  (Regular admission rates apply.)

Fall Fair - September 6th

Visit the Burnaby Village Museum for their Fall Fair extravaganza on Monday, September 6th.  As the last day of the museum’s summer season, the Fall Fair is your last chance to step back in time and be part of the fun.  Join one of the races, try the corn shucking competition, or bite your way through the watermelon-eating contest.  The Fair is a fun time for the whole family - complete with games of chance, entertainment, crafts, a parade and free carousel rides.  The museum will be open from 11:00am to 4:30pm on Monday, September 6th.  (Regular admission rates apply.)

The Burnaby Village Museum is also bringing a few other competitions back by popular demand.  Have a favourite lemon square recipe?  Consider entering the museum’s baking contest!  More information and entry forms for the baking and harvest competitions are available on the Burnaby Village Museum website (under the events/fall fair tab).

Get Schooled in Some Tools

For the months of July and August - and in conjunction with the museum’s Tools of the Trade theme - textile groups have volunteered to show and demonstrate their tools and skills.  Below, you’ll find a schedule and additional information about these demonstrations, and the respective groups.

Demonstration Schedule for Quilting & Rug Hooking

Pacific Spirit Quilters’ Guild

Established in Burnaby in 1991, this group promotes the enjoyment of quilting and provides education to those interested in this heritage craft. Their community service includes making wheel chair quilts, kids’ quilts for the Shriners’ Cruiser Bus program, and incubator quilts for babies in hospital. They also give regular demonstrations and programs at the Burnaby Village Museum.

Gone Hooking

Rug hooking is a passion for this Maple Ridge group. Started in 2004 and quickly growing in numbers to about 30, this group meets regularly to host classes and provide support for fellow rug hookers. They have two shows coming up – one in ACT, the Maple Ridge Gallery, this September and the other in the Deep Cove Gallery in spring 2011.

The Burnaby Village Museum is open from May 1st through September 6th, Tuesdays through Sundays (including statutory holidays).  Hours are 11:00am to 4:30pm. 

Find more information on the Burnaby Village Museum online or phone 604-293-6501.