2010 Aquafest Photo Contest

Theme:  A Celebration of Water

Show us the beauty and power of water in all its forms.  The winning images will inspire us to celebrate, protect and be thankful for this most precious resource.

Download photo contest details, rules and regulations and printable entry form (pdf)

Photo Contest sponsored by:
Paddington’s Pub, Grand Bend
Hay Communications, Zurich
Baillie’s Picture Framing, Grand Bend
Grand Bend Art Centre, Kryart Studios                     

Volunteers Needed

Volunteers are needed in the areas of set-up, clean-up, children's activities, outdoor education, art exhibits, parking and more. Students are welcome - a great opportunity to get volunteer hours. Aquafest volunteers




Environmental Legacy Fund
Seeding the Future

Do you love the clear, cool waters of Lake Huron? Are you interested in preserving our beautiful Oak Savannah ecosystem for future generations? Consider a gift to the Grand Bend Community Foundation Environment Legacy Fund. Your gift, together with others, will make a difference forever.  Learn more >>>>>

Vendor and Exhibitor Information

On August 7, 2010 we will repeat the very successful display - building on its strengths and improving on the weaknesses. We would love to have you join us. Use this link to contact us. And use this link (from last year but basically the same) to find complete information on getting to and setting up your display.



Make a Splash @ Our Free Eco-Bash

There are no admission fees for any of the activites at Aquafest 2010

Three venues - Main Beach, River Road and Pinery Park

For complete program listing with dates and times go to the program page.

Highlights include:

Great Lakes Showings of award-winning Great Lakes documentary Waterlife presented by Director Kevin McMahon

- to view stills from the documentary go to Waterlife Stills

A free concert by Juno-nominated Great Lakes Swimmers

Children’s entertainer Cindy Cook of Polka Dot Door fame

Children's learning adventures focused on water

The Great Lakes Chowder Contest (for local chefs) with judge Jamie Kennedy

Keynote environmental speaker, Ecoholic, Adria Vasil

Water-themes art exhibits

Exhibitors with environmental products, services and information

Demonstrations, such as sailing, kite sailing and water safety

Guided hikes

Launch of Chamber of Commerce environmental project

Other local musical entertainment and activities

Sandcastle Winners 2009   Sandcastle Competition (pdf)

 








2009 Sandcastle Competition Winners
The Earle-e Birds