The Snowbird RV Show & Sale is back for its 23rd year this September at Tradex in Abbotsford. The only fall recreational vehicle show in British Columbia will take place from September 19th to the 22nd. Experience the RVing lifestyle and discover all the new and exciting RV trends. With over 200 RVs to explore, you will find the latest models, products, and have the opportunity to talk to the experts all under one roof.

With over 50 exhibitors to visit, the Snowbird RV Show and Sale has something for everyone. Exhibitors include destinations, camping gear, travel accessories, truck customizing, diesel engines and hitches, and so much more.

Include The Seminar Stage in your visit, where experts discuss techniques for making your life on the road that much easier. Speakers will share their interesting insights on cross border travel, RV maintenance, and more. You will have the chance to see brand new RV’s up close and personal and can also visit the Private Sales RV lot to find used RVs for sale by owner.

The Snowbird RV Show & Sale has everything you need to get you out enjoying your RV. For more information, tickets and a full list of exhibitors and seminars visit http://www.rvshowsbc.com/snowbird/ or call 604-870-4678.

Tickets to the Snowbird RV Show & Sale can be purchased online or at the door.

Event: 2019 Snowbird RV Show & Sale

Event Dates And Hours
Thursday, September 19 10:00am-9:00pm
Friday, September 20 10:00am-9:00pm
Saturday, September 21 10:00am-9:00pm
Sunday, September 22 10:00am-5:00pm

Event Location
Tradex Trade & Exhibition Centre, 1190 Cornell Street, Abbotsford, B.C

General Admission Cost
$9.00 Adult Admission (19 – 59)
$7.00 Senior Admission (60 )
$6.00 Youth Admission (13 – 18)
FREE Child Admission (12 and Under)

Admission Packages & Discounts
$24.00 Family Pack (2 Adults and Up To 4 Youths One-Day Pass)
$12.00 Multi-day Pass

Net proceeds will be donated to charity; both the Earlybird and Snowbird RV Show & Sales have donated over $1.7 million combined to a variety of charities and foundations to date.

Check out incredible ART by local artists, SIP some wine (and sometimes craft beer!), MEET new friends along the way, and of course SHOP at the participating retailers in Downtown Abbotsford.

Designated drivers are encouraged!

Check in time for the day of the event is between 4pm-5:30pm (at the latest!) at the Abbotsford Downtown Business Association office (2633C Montrose Ave, down Matt Peters Lane). Here is where you will check in, get your wrist band, grab your glass, pick up your artist guide and map.

On average we have around 20 participating businesses that act as your stops for the walk.

VFF’s Thursday Market is returning for its second season in Historic Downtown Abbotsford. The market is hosted weekly from May through November on Thursday’s from 4:00 – 8:00 PM, at the newly renovated Rail District Community Market at 2518 W. Railway Street. We’re a member of the BC Association of Farmer’s Markets, following the – make, bake, grow, raise and wild harvest – farmer’s market principles.  In addition to featuring amazing local vendors, we’re proud to have created a unique free community space featuring: a kids area and activities, local music, workshops, demonstrations and special events.

Celebrate the launch of the new School of Creative Arts at the University of the Fraser Valley.

The University of the Fraser Valley is excited to announce that the Theatre, Visual Arts, Art History and Media Arts Departments have united to form the School of Creative Arts (SoCA), and will be hosting a launch party to celebrate the dynamic and interdisciplinary learning opportunities that SoCA has to offer. By combining digital technologies and media with traditional art practices and performance, SoCA aims to serve as a cultural hub and centre of creative innovation in the Fraser Valley.

Join us and participate in a free interactive evening offering art and performance lessons led by UFV faculty members.

Some of the lessons that will be offered are beginner drawing, printmaking, stage fighting, media art, and art history, among many others.

Celebrate with community members while enjoying UFV Alumni wine and catering by Frankie’s Italian Kitchen & Bar. This event also features a gallery exhibition and DJ music by CIVL Radio.

All ages welcome. UFV Alumni wine will be served and due to the nature of the event, all entrants to the tent will be required to provide ID.

RSVP today.

SCHOOL OF CREATIVE ARTS LAUNCH PARTY

September 27, 2019 by shana

Date(s): Friday, September 27
Time: 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Location: : Abbotsford Campus

I went to art school
Celebrate the launch of the new School of Creative Arts at the University of the Fraser Valley
Friday, September 27, 2019 | UFV Abbotsford campus

Registration table opens at 5:30 pm
Welcome reception starts at 6:00 pm

RSVP today

The University of the Fraser Valley is excited to announce that the Theatre, Visual Arts, Art History and Media Arts Departments have united to form the School of Creative Arts (SoCA), and will be hosting a launch party to celebrate the dynamic and interdisciplinary learning opportunities that SoCA has to offer. By combining digital technologies and media with traditional art practices and performance, SoCA aims to serve as a cultural hub and centre of creative innovation in the Fraser Valley.

Join us and participate in a free interactive evening offering art and performance lessons led by UFV faculty members.

Some of the lessons that will be offered are beginner drawing, printmaking, stage fighting, media art, and art history, among many others.

Celebrate with community members while enjoying UFV Alumni wine and catering by Frankie’s Italian Kitchen & Bar. This event also features a gallery exhibition and DJ music by CIVL Radio.

All ages welcome. UFV Alumni wine will be served and due to the nature of the event, all entrants to the tent will be required to provide ID.

RSVP today

Questions? Contact Nicole.Cullen@ufv.ca

Agenda
5:30–6 pm Registration opens Main tent
6–6:15 pm Welcome reception Main tent
6:20–6:50 pm Art and performance lessons Various locations
6:50–7:30 pm Break for refreshments Main tent
7 pm “Why creative arts matter” by keynote speaker, Adrienne Fast, Reach Gallery and Museum Main tent
7:30–8 pm Art and performance lessons Various locations
Art and performance lesson schedule
Architecture and Performance Art – inspired by Bruce Nauman’s ‘Body Pressure’ to map architecture/space through human bodies
Instructor: Anna Griffith | 7:30 pm | Building D, Room: D104

Chroma Keying — an interactive demonstration with setup, light, film and composition of a scene using a green screen background
Instructors: William Maher and Parjad Sharifi | 6:20 pm and 7:30 pm | Building D, Room: D115

Looks like it hurts: Key moves all actors should know for staged violence
Instructor: Phay Moores | 6:20 pm and 7:30 pm | Building D, Room: D105

Performance and Human Connection — eye-gazing and other performance exercises inspired by Marina Abramovic
Instructor: Toni Latour | 6:20 pm | Building C, Room: C1401

The Naked Truth: Revealing the Nude in Western Art — what ideas are embodied in the clothed, the nude and the naked? a brief foray into the historical meanings of the nude and the naked via selected images. Please attend with an open mind, but fully clothed.
Instructor: Jill Bain | 6:20 pm and 7:30 pm | Building C, Room: C1420

Exploring Print Media
Instructor: Aimee Brown | 6:20 pm and 7:30 pm | Building C, Room: C1127

What would happen if I did this? – introductory painting
Instructor: Chris Friesen | 6:20 pm & 7:30 pm | Building C, Room: C1043

Gallery Exhibition: I Went to Art School – Showcasing UFV SoCA faculty, staff, student, and alumni artwork to demonstrate the importance of art education and mentorship.
September 25 – October 25, 2019 | S’eliyemetaxwtexw Art Gallery, Building B, Room: B136

Back by popular demand, Touch a Truck presented by Envision Financial rolls into the Abbotsford Centre parking lot for the eighth time on Saturday, September 28th from 11 am to 2 pm with proceeds from the barbeque lunch going to benefit Envision Financial’s The Full Cupboard, which in turn goes to the Archway Food Bank of Abbotsford. In addition to donations, the event will serve as a drop off location for non-perishable food items. Kids of all ages are invited to come check out this free family event, sponsored by Envision Financial, Spectra Venue Management, STAR 98.3, Country 107.1, and University of the Fraser Valley.