2023 CANNINGTON CANADA DAY FESTIVAL

AND

CLASSIC AND CUSTOM CAR & TRUCK SHOW

An assortment of rides and inflatables will be in MacLeod Park to give everyone something to enjoy.

Rides and inflatables will be running from approximately 11am until 5pm.

Weather permitting we're expected well over 100 classic and custom cars & trucks to converge on Cannington for July 1st. The public is welcomed to come down and check it out at no charge! The public is also welcomed to vote for the People's Choice Award for their favourite car or truck.

Fireworks Display will commence at dusk or about 10pm.

The display will be set to music provided by Xtreme Sounds DJ Service of Cannington.

Come down and enjoy the show. A limited BBQ and concession area will be set up. Parking available in the Rick MacLeish Memorial Community Centre parking lot.

Lions BBQ & Concession

There will be lots to eat and drink at the 2023Canada Day Festival. The usual Lions BBQ and Concession area will be open the entire day serving up burgers, large hot dogs, and sausages. There will also be an array of snacks including the popular candy floss.

Food and drink will be purchased by ticket and the tickets will be sold at the main information table.

Mini Escape Room

Get a taste of the Cannington Haunted Trail by visiting the mini escape room and have a scary good time.

Special Financial Assistance By:

Government of Canada - Celebrate Canada program

Sponsorship

2023 Sponsor Package

SPONSORS ARE KEY

Our annual Canada Day Festival and Car Show simply can't take place without our sponsor partners.

Sponsors make it possible for the public to enjoy a free day of activities and excitement where the only cost is for food and beverage (except for specified games where prizes are awarded).

We appreciate our many corporate and community sponsors. If you are interested in sponsoring Canada Day there are many ways to do it. Check out our sponsorship package for details.

Car Show

CAR AND TRUCK SHOW

REGISTRATION AND INFORMATION CAR SHOW SPONSORS

The classic and custom car & truck show returns again to MacLeod Park again this year as part of the 2023 Cannington Lions Club Canada Day Festival.

Attendance by the public is again free to this year's show.

Those bringing their car or truck down are welcomed and weather permitting we expect upwards of 150 vehicles!

Registration in the park opens at 7am and continues to noon.

Those wishing to participate in this year's show may download and complete the registration paperwork and then bring it with you on the day of the event. The registration fee is payable on the day of the event.

Registration cost remains unchanged at $10 and includes complimentary tickets for The Cannington Lions Club's BBQ and Concession area.

Complete your registration form below.

Registration Form (coming soon)

The Cannington Lions Club welcomes everyone to attend this year's event.

The first 150 car show entrants will receive a free dash plaque.

Award presentations will commence at about 1:30 pm and everyone is welcomed

The Cannington Lions Club would like to thank the many sponsors of the car show. Our valued sponsors help make the event free for the public to attend and help provide the many prizes awarded.

Ballots for your favourite car or truck will be located throughout the park. However, please vote early since the awards are presented at about 1:30 and tabulation will be ongoing.

More information by contacting Lion Mike Samis: 647-225-1176

or

email us at canadaday@canningtonlionsclub.ca

Keep up to date by checking out our Facebook page

Volunteer!

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED AND WANTED

The Cannington Lions Club can't hold this event without the help of our community volunteers.

If you are able to lend us some of your valuable time we would appreciate it. Different jobs are available for different shifts. Below is a summary of what we're looking for:

June 30 (setup day)

Generally setup runs from about 10am to 7pm
Table and chair setup
Decorating park
Tent setup
Signage setup
Supply transport
BBQ and concession arrangement

July 1 (event)

Shifts are All Day, 10am to 2pm, and 2pm to 6pm.
If you are available for other times that is welcomed as well
BBQ and concession serving
BBQ and concession "runners"
Maintenance and supply assistance
Main table guest assistance
Beer tent assistance (must be legal age)

July 2 (cleanup)

Generally starts at about 9am
Table and chair stacking
Park cleanup
Supplies packaged and stored
Signage removal
Tent removal

Any assistance you can provide is greatly appreciated. All volunteers MUST complete and submit the Volunteer Information form below. It should be completed and submitted before the event. Youth under the age of 18 must have a parent or guardian sign.

All volunteers assisting on Canada Day will receive a complimentary meal from the BBQ. Any youth working during the day will have their hours count toward community service requirements.

Volunteer Information Form

Non Profit Participation

Non Profit Groups are a big part of Canada Day. We welcome them to come down and promote their organization and cause.

Any groups wishing to take part needs to complete the Attending Non Profit Organization Information form. Please complete and return to our Canada Day Committee no later than June 15.

Form is available below and can be returned:

Fax 705-432-8450

email: canadaday@canningtonlionsclub.ca

drop off: 102 Peace Street Cannington

PLEASE NOTE: IF YOU ARE A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION AND WISH TO ALSO SELL ITEMS YOU MUST REGISTER AS A VENDOR AND PAY THE APPLICABLE FEES. PLEASE REFER TO OUR VENDOR PAGE.

Citizen of The Year

NOMINATIONS ARE OPEN FOR 2023

CITIZEN OF THE YEAR

- Ballots and returning boxes to be located at Cannington Post Office, and Brock-Simcoe Accounting

- Nominations may also be emailed, faxed, or mailed

- Online nomination form below

- Winner will receive award and framed letter on July 1st at Canada Day Festival

- $100 donation in winner's name to Lions Clubs Camp Kirk

Terms and Conditions:

· Nominee must be a citizen of the Cannington area or have been a citizen of the Cannington area during the past.

· Nominee should be someone who has contributed to the betterment of the Cannington area community

· Nominator MUST provide full reasoning for nomination

· Nominator must be available for contact and verification purposes

· Canada Day Committee will have final determination on winning nomination

· Multiple nominations for one individual will not affect the vote by The Canada Day Committee as name will only be presented to committee once. Each name submitted to committee will have all reasons from all nominations.

· Winning nominee will receive award during Canada Day celebrations and will have a $100 donation in his/her name made to Lions Club’s Camp Kirk

· Nomination can be submitted in formats other than official nomination ballot. Emails, fax cover, letter, or through online ballot (www.canningtonlionsclub.ca) will be accepted. Please ensure that all writing is legible and all sections completed. If mailing please provide ample time for delivery

· Nomination entries may be completed and forwarded in the following ways:

· Mail to: Cannington Lions Club Canada Day PO Box 458, Cannington, Ontario L0E 1E0

· Email to: canadaday@canningtonlionsclub.ca

· Fax to: 705-432-8450

· Online ballot at www.canningtonlionsclub.ca

· Nominations MUST be received no later than June 15, 2023 to be considered

ONLINE BALLOT

Past Citizens Of The Year

2022: Ron Gerrow

2021: N/A

2020: Our Frontline Workers

2019: Angela Canavan

2018: Lisa Schummer

2017: Shelley Bowler

2016: Late Rick MacLeish

2015: Glenn Tait

Contact Info

Depending on what you need to contact us about here's some names and contact info:

General event: Lion Michael Jones 705-432-8035

Volunteering: Lion Michael Jones 705-432-8035

Sponsorship and Promotion: Lion Walter Schummer 705-432-8464

or send us an email to: canadaday@canningtonlionsclub.ca

Canada Day 2023

OUR SPONSORS MAKE IT HAPPEN

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