Sunday May 4, 9:30am - 4:00pm
Free Admission

Shadbolt Centre for the Arts in Deer Lake Park

This unique “green” community festival produced by the City of Burnaby and the Burnaby Rhododendron and Gardens Society features a blend of horticulture and art activities in the heart of Deer Lake Park.  Highlights include free horticultural workshops, specialty products for the avid gardener, commercial plant sales, hands-on activities and entertainment.  You can even adopt your own rhododendron! 
 

Other festival highlights:

*   Garden and Heritage building tours including a tour of the new Eagles Estate Heritage Garden.
*   While visitors stroll through the festival site,  bluegrass, swing and country music will fill the air. 
*   Children of all ages take pride as they fly their hand made kites high in the sky over Deer Lake Park. 
*   Children’s performers “Bonkers”, a comedic juggler and a magician will enhance the family program.
*   Families can learn all about sustainable energy as they create their own solar powered oven 

The Burnaby Rhododendron Festival is supported through the following generous sponsors: Burnaby Newsleader, 600 AM and Vancity.

For more information check out the Burnaby Rhododendron and Gardens Society website  http://www.brags.ca