One of New Westminster’s biggest festivals – RiverFest – returns to the waterfront this weekend. It’s just one of The Record’s Top Five (or More) Things to Do This Weekend. Here are our suggestions for Sept. 26 to 28.
1. Celebrate the Mighty Fraser at RiverFest: Inspired by the Fraser, which takes place on New Westminster’s waterfront on Saturday, Sept. 27. The free family event includes arts and artisans displays, interactive displays from river-related conservation and environmental organizations, the second annual salmon chowder cook-off at River Market, river tours, the Lucille Johnstone workboat parade (1 p.m.) and musical entertainment. For more information, visit www.fraserriverdiscovery.org.
2. Check out some great local indie performers, when The PEAK FM brings some of the top performers from the Peak Performance Project to the YVR Riverside Stage at RiverFest. The Wild Romantics (12 to 12:40 p.m.), David Newberry (2 to 2:45 p.m.), The Tourist Company (3 to 3:45 p.m.) and Greg Drummond (4 to 4:45 p.m.) take to the stage on Saturday, Sept. 27, near River Market.
3. Buzz down to the waterfront and learn about solitary bee house harvesting, when the UNIBUG program at Douglas College and New Westminster Environmental Partners offer information at RiverFest on Saturday, Sept. 27. They’ll be on location from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., with demonstrations taking pace at 11:30 a.m., and 1:30 and 3:30 p.m.
4. Satisfy your sweet tooth at the grand opening of Sticky’s Candy in New West. The shop has been open at 618 Sixth St. for several months, but is holding its grand opening on Saturday, Sept. 27 from noon to 4 p.m. The official ribbon cutting is taking place at 2 p.m.
5. Drop by the Heritage Grill, which offers an eclectic lineup of entertainment each week. This weekend’s highlights include performances by The Stingin’ Hornets (rockabilly) on Friday night and The Colorifics (jazz) on Saturday, with shows starting at 8 p.m. The Drag Show takes place on Sunday from 6 to 11 p.m. The Heritage Grill is at 447 Columbia St.
6. Engage in some lively discussion at the Skeptics Brunch in New Westminster on Sunday at the Met Bar & Grill. The group consists of “pro-evidence, pro-science free thinkers” who meet up every fourth Sunday of the month in New West. You can join them on Sunday, Sept. 28 from 1 to 4 p.m. at 411 Columbia St. For more info, visit. www.vancouverskeptics.org.
7. Take a break and enjoy the thrift sale and coffee break at Knox Presbyterian Church. It’s happening on Saturday, Sept. 27 from 9 a.m. to noon at 403 East Columbia St.
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Compiled by staff reporter Theresa McManus
