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Comox BIA looking ahead to summer, winter events - Comox Valley Record

Despite a weekly seasonal market proposed for Comox not going ahead, the Comox Business in Action is gearing up for their Downtown Summerfest, amongst other events.

In an update for Comox council at the April 6 council meeting, executive director Haeley Dewhirst said they are preparing for the one-day festival on June 25 and asked council for permission for a road closure around Comox Avenue and Port Augusta Street from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Dewhirst noted plans are also in the works for a Halloween and Christmas light-up event.

Additionally, the BIA asked council about the implementation of a permanent market business licence.

Following an inquiry from Coun. Alex Bissinger, Jordan Wall, the town’s chief administrative officer said the licences could be something the municipality could do fairly easily.

“We have a policy in place for a market permit; we would need to look to see if that market permit would encompass all of the business licenses underneath it. If a change is required, it wouldn’t be a major change.”

Wall added the town and the BIA still needs to work with BC Transit for street closures.

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The Fire Guy entertains a crowd at the 2018 Muskoka Maple Festival

The Downtown Huntsville BIA is excited to share the 2022 event schedule for Downtown Huntsville.

Many events are back after a two-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Huntsville’s favourite events will be returning, as well as a couple of exciting new events.

“We are so thrilled to welcome events back to Downtown Huntsville!” says Morgan Lonsdale, Downtown Huntsville BIA manager “We are planning on getting things back to normal in Huntsville this year. Our members have been extremely resilient during the past two years, and we are thankful that our community has continued to support them through the pandemic and Diggin’ Downtown. With Diggin’ Downtown wrapping up at the end of June, it is time to enjoy events on our Main Street again! We are very grateful to have wonderful community partners, such as the Huntsville/Lake of Bays Chamber of Commerce, Huntsville Festival of the Arts, Rotary Club of Huntsville, and the Huntsville Municipal Accommodation Tax Association, all working hard to bring these great events to the community.”

Many local favourites will be returning, kicking off the season with the Muskoka Maple Festival on Saturday, April 30. Other favourites include the May 2-4 Craft Beer Festival, Nuit Blanche North, Music at Noon, Tiny Tots Parade, and the Muskoka Market: Huntsville Holiday Edition.

The Huntsville/Lake of Bays Chamber of Commerce will be taking the lead for organizing the May 2-4 Craft Beer Festival on May 21 in River Mill Park. This amazing event will kick off the summer in downtown Huntsville and will feature live local music, tasty beer sampling from craft beer vendors, and of course delicious local food!

You may notice the event calendar is absent of Midnight Madness and the Summer Sidewalk Sale. The Downtown Huntsville BIA has restructured these events by merging them into the Muskoka Market: Huntsville Summer Edition on July 30. This event will be similar in format to the Muskoka Market: Huntsville Holiday Edition that took place for the first time in November 2021. Vendors, musicians, children’s activities and more will line Main Street to create a one-day street festival with something for everyone.

Another exciting edition to the 2022 event lineup is the Halloween Drone Show scheduled for Saturday, October 29. Mark your calendars and come dressed in your Halloween costume. Stay tuned for more details.

Theatre shows are back at the Algonquin Theatre. For up-to-date information please visit: algonquintheatre.ca.