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​45th Annual
Seafest 2023

gET YOUR Seafest t-shirt! 
​100% OF THE PROFIT GOES TO THE NEXT COMMUNITY EVENT!
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SEAFEST TSHIRT ORDER NOW!
June 9th - 11th 2023
ANNUAL SPONSORS 

​You make it possible for PRSES to bring community events to Prince Rupert.
​ THANK YOU
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APPLICATION 
​FORMS
ENTRY FORMS
CLOSED-FOOD VENDOR
CLOSED- TABLE/BOOTH/TENT
CLOSED-PARADE ENTRY FORM
Parade Rules
 Judges 2023:
​#1 Barb Gruber
#2-District of Port Edward: Counselor James Brown 
#3-City of Prince Rupert: Nick Adey
CLOSED-Event form
Event forms: AWESOMENESS
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Only 5 teams FCFS
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CLOSED-SWIM FOR SURVIVAL
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CLOSED-Window/Store front Contest
All entries must be submitted before May 26 and the storefront ready for a picture! Facebook users please vote on your favorite "Under the Sea" theme store!
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Canoe Race
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Crab Eating Contest
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Hiking trail Bingo Card
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ARM WRESTLING 19+
Entry Forms: KIDS 
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Costume Contest
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CLOSED-Colouring Contest
All Colouring entries DUE by: June 1st 2023. Winner will be announced by June 5th 2023
Entry Forms: Sports
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3 on 3 basketball
CLOSED-Basketball Rules
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CLOSED-4 on 4 volleyball
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Hockey Registration
Waiver Form
please email registation and Waivers to:  tdickens72@hotmail.com
​WHATS HAPPENING
​AND WHEN

Additional Activities and Events leading up to the weekend.

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NEW Kids Colouring Contest
Ends JUNE 1st 2023- Winners announced by June 5th 2023. 
1 Winner per group: 2-4 years-Kindergarten-Grade 1-Grade 2-Grade 3-Grade 4-Grade 5
Grab your colouring materials and your mad skills, we have a little guy that needs your help! Colour sheets will be available shortly!
SPONSORED BY: PRSES Sponsors
Powered by: PRSES
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  Window/storefront Seafest Decorating Contest
Prince Rupert/Port Edward Businesses are ready to splash into Seafest as they dive "under the sea" to decorate there stores.
1 winner on 3rd Ave, 1 winner for Cowboy, 1 winner for everywhere else! Who will get the bragging rights for the year?
SPONSORED BY: PRSES Sponsors
Powered by: PRSES


Hiking trail Bingo June 5th-11th 2023
Nothing beats getting outside to hike our amazing trails.......wait.......getting prizes to hike? YES PEASE! 
Scan the QR codes you find on the trail take a selfie and submit! You will be entered to win prizes. Happy Hiking.
SPONSORED BY: Prizes PR Special Events 
Powered by: Kaien Trails Society


NEW POST Seafest Event.......EVENT
Friday, June 23rd 2023 10am showing

Acropolis Monor-1325 Summit Ave
Come join us for "Seafest 2023 Parade Show" and popcorn! 

SPONSORED BY:  PR Special Events Annual sponsors
Powered by:PR Special Events




Friday June 9th 2023

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EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES
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1:30-3:30PM Seafest Senior Tea- $5 entry fee Join us at the Highliner Plaza Ballroom for a afternoon filled with food, refreshments, entertainment and prizes.
SPONSORED BY: City of Prince Rupert and District of Port Edward
Powered by: PR Special Events 




​NEW!
​6:30pm doors open SHOWTIME 7pm Movie Night- Entry by Donation. Do you remember Drive-ins? Well, we live in Rupert Rain but we can bring the concept indoors! Enjoy a family movie with friends! $2 popcorn will be available and PRMHA Canteen will also be open!
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Sponsored By: PR Special Events annual sponsors
Powered by: Ukrainian Society and PURS and PR Special Events.


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OFF SITE EVENTS (FIDAY)

1:30-3:30PM Seafest Showdown - Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Tournament
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is the fastest growing martial art in the world! This non-striking art is revolutionizing the way people train for self defense and for martial arts competition! Local athletes from Terrace, Kitimat, Prince Rupert, and other communities are invited to compete in this new event!

With a tournament location directly beside the harbor, come enjoy some exciting BJJ action beside the ocean!
Spectators are welcome to attend, and there will be a beer garden for adult spectators in the evening on June 9th!
Participation fee:
$50 for athletes, $5 for spectators
Deadline for Registration:
June 2nd
More information. Minimum age, safety equipment required, etc.
Register here! https://smoothcomp.com/en/event/10805


SPONSORED BY: Muscle Panda MMA
Powered by: Muscle Panda MMA
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 Saturday June 10th 2023 11am-5pm

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SEAFEST FOOD and SELLING VENDORS
​Vendors pay a sitting fee to PRSES, this gives us funds to make these events possible. Please consider supporting these vendors as they are giving back to the community and events in Prince Rupert Look for their official certificate!
Haisla Dreams Creations
Small Indigenous business owner specializing in Indigenous Wear and accessories.
LOCATION:
Rez Baby Made

Custom clothing t-shirts, regalia, felt hats, Nisga'a time collection
LOCATION:
Indigenous Designs & Apparel
Nisga’a/Gitsan artist. Will have Indigenous designs on clothing, medicine bags, drum necklaces and more!
LOCATION:
Nyce Beads
All sorts of Beadwork. Jewelry, earrings, bracelets, rings, necklaces. Keychains, wristlets, lanyards. Pins/Brooches.
LOCATION:
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Nyce Thyngs

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LOCATION:
Kinsman Club of Terrace
Raffle ticket sale for a Riverboat!
Kids are welcome to hop aboard and imagine cruising down the river, this is the life!

LOCATION: In front of CIBC
Rocky Mountain House Chocolate
​ Sweet treats. 
LOCATION: outside JavaDot
Beyond Burger
Burger, fries, poutines,salads,chicken strips and wraps
LOCATION:
Prince Rupert & District Metis Society

Bison burgers, smokies, pop and water
LOCATION:
Filipino Canadian Association
Famous Filipino Shish-K-Bob. Going strong for over 40 year.
LOCATION: Side of CIBC
Stardust Restaurant
Bubble Tea/coffee
LOCATION: 627 3rd West
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West End Restaurant LTD
BBQ Pork/chicken chowmein, Salad rolls, Spring rolls and Boba tea
LOCATION: 610 3rd Ave West
Lee&Ann Restaurant
Skewers, salad rolls, spring rolls and pop
LOCATION: At store front
Bambkk Shoot
Vietnamese food YUM!
LOCATION: In front of West End Restaurant
Northcoast Poppers
Vietnamese food YUM!
LOCATION: In front of West End Restaurant
Bp Special
Fried bread, jalloff rice with stirfry veggiea.stirfry veggies
LOCATION: 3rd Ave
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 ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS 12pm-5ish
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​CirqueWorks
ERIC THE JUGGLER

Keep your eyes out, Eric will be delighting the crowds by doing walking shows  as well as on-stage shows at:

2:15pm and 4:00pm
Location:
**Empty lot McBride and 3rd Ave**

Sponsored by: Special Events Sponsors
3 on 3 Basketball
LOCATION:
Sponsored by: 
 Special Events Sponsors
Powered by:PRSES
Volleyball Tournament
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LOCATION: Court house lawn
Sponsored by: 
 Special Events Sponsors
Powered by: Volleyball club
Soapbox Derby
On your marks, get set, GO! Jump into a gravity powered race car and race other kids down 3rd Ave. This is a classic event that will be a highlight to all kids!
​LOCATION: 3rd near 1st street
Sponsored by: Fellowship Church

Powered by: Fellowship Church

Victory Cove Seaside Cottages Activity
Give the wheel a spin and see what you get!
LOCATION: 
Sponsored by: 
Victory Cove Seaside Cottages
Powered by: Victory Cove Seaside Cottages
Gambling Support BC Giveaways and information
LOCATION: 
Sponsored by: Gambling support BC

Powered by: Sherri Pringle
23nd Annual Jim Ciccone Memorial 3on3 Basketball Challenge
All Championship Games are on Sunday June 11th
​LOCATION: 
Sponsored by: 

Powered by: PRSES Volunteers
Charles Gays (CHSS GSA)
​Selling small PRIDE items

LOCATION: 
Sponsored by: Students CHSS and PCS and PRMS Gay Straight Alliance

Powered by: Students CHSS and PCS and PRMS Gay Straight Alliance
Acropolis Manor
Kids Costume Contest- Please come get your participation gift! Everyone, come say "hi" and join us for some activities! 
LOCATION: 
Sponsored by: PR Special Events and annual sponsors

Powered by: AWESOME Care Aides, Nurses, residents, and Mathew Johnson
North Coast Mountain Bike Association
Wooden ramps, sidewalk chalk bike course and learn about bike safety!
LOCATION: 7th Street
Sponsored by: PR Special Events and annual sponsors

Powered by: AWESOME Care Aides, Nurses, residents, and Mathew Johnson
The Silver Lady Statue
9:30am-1:30pm

"The Silver Lady Living Statue is a familiar sight on Seafest Saturday and is a favourite of children and adults alike" 
LOCATION: Near City hall
Sponsored by: 
The Silver Lady
Powered by:The Silver Lady
Henna Table
LOCATION: across street from city hall
Sponsored by:
North Coast Indo Canadian Arts
Powered by:North Coast Indo Canadian Arts

Sweat Rebel- Eco Bike Chellange
LOCATION: 
Sponsored by: 
Sweat Rebel
Powered by:Sweat Rebel
Bubble Trouble
up 2 bounce castles and charge $2.00 for 5 minutes.
We also plan to have a cooler where we will sell water

LOCATION: 
Sponsored by: 
Bubble Trouble 
Powered by: Bubble Trouble
Rain or Shine Art Studio 10am-2pm
Face painting by donation!
LOCATION: 425 3rd Ave West
Sponsored by: 
Rain or Shine Art Studio
Powered by:Rain or Shine Art Studio

PURS
Sell PURS merchandise, to offer gift baskets, to offer a sensory bin for children to participate ie find the plastic kitten and win a prize. To talk and offer printed material about the PURS program ie cat/kitten rescue for abandoned, ferals TNR, adoption, pet foster, relocation, surrenders offer assistance in Prince Rupert and outlining communities.
LOCATION:
Sponsored by: 
PURS 
Powered by: PURS

Ecotrust
Trivia activity
LOCATION: 
Sponsored by: 
Ecotrust
Powered by:Ecotrust

AltaGas
Facepainting
LOCATION: 515 3rd ave
Sponsored by: 
AltaGas
Powered by:AltaGas

Dance Academy of Prince Rupert
Mini classes every hour! come get your groove on and have a blast 4-7 year but eveyone is always welcome!
LOCATION: 
Sponsored by: 
Dance Academy of Prince Rupert
Powered by:Dance Academy of Prince Rupert

BC Ambulance Service
Ambulance Tours.
LOCATION: 
Sponsored by: 
BC Ambulance Service
Powered by:BC Ambulance Service

Rotary Club of Prince Rupert
We will have 3 shopping carts that will be decorated to look like boats. People will race the cart (one at a time) down the course trying not to knock off the ball in the cart while setting a good time. Participant with the best time wins! Event will be held between 1 and 2 pm.
LOCATION: 
Sponsored and Powered by: 
Rotary Club of Prince Rupert
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  PARADE 11AM-1PM 
Line up on the sidewalk and watch the show on 3rd Ave! The parade will start at 7th Street, make its way down 3rd, and will turn onto 1st street, and disperse.
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Prince Rupert Ukrainian Society
Entry #001​
​Special Olympics BC,
Prince Rupert 7C

Entry#002
​Coastal RCMP
Entry#003
Prince Rupert Port Authority
Entry#004

GINGOLX MAJORETTES & GINGOLX CONCERT BAND
Entry#005
Prince Rupert & District Metis Society
Entry#006
District of Port Edward
Entry#007

Gitxaala Drummers and Dancers
Entry#008
Rupert School Marching Band
Entry#009

Filipino Canadian Association
Entry#010

North Coast Mountain Bike Association 
Entry#011
Chucky's 
​Cycle Shop

Entry#012

​Canadian Coast Guard
Entry#013
Northern Savings Credit Union
Entry#014
Prince Rupert Sea Cadets 7 Royal Canadian Cadets "Captain Cook"
Entry#015

Olde Time Trolley Company
Entry#016
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Prince Rupert Chamber of Commerce
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Entry#017

Port Edward Harbour Authority
​Entry#018
Tiny Toes 3D images
​Entry#019
Vietnamese Association
​Entry#020
Nisga’a Society Groups- Dancers, Elders, & Canoe Team

​Entry#021
Dance Academy of Prince Rupert

​Entry#022
Curtis Bolton
"Bottle man of Prince Rupert"

​Entry#023
Lax Kwalaans Wap Suwilaawksa
​Entry#024
Indo Canadian Sikh and North Coast Indo-Canadian Art Club

​Entry#025
Department of Fisheries and Oceans Canada
​Entry#026
Lax kw'alaams

​Entry#027
BC Ferry Marine Workers Union

​Entry#028
Prince Rupert Royal Purple Lodge #8

​Entry#029
Taylor Bachrach MP/ Jennifer Rice MLA

​Entry#030
Good Times Games

Entry#031
DP WORLD PRINCE RUPERT, ILWU 514, ILWU 505
​Entry#032
Harbour Machining Welding & Fabricating
​Entry#033
North Coast Community Service

​Entry#034
Harbour Theatre Society

​Entry#035
Prince Rupert Crime Stoppers

​Entry#036



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OFF SITE EVENTS (Saturday)
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Prince Rupert Lions Club Seafest Show and Shine
Car show for all types of cars and trucks, classic and modified as well as bikes. Prizes will be given out to entries. Will be selling hot dogs in afternoon and pancakes in the morning. Registration of cars is by donation
Location of event:
Safeway Parking Lot
Participation fee:
by donation to the Prince Rupert Lions Club
​**Will be selling hot dogs pancakes and T-shirts

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Wheelhouse Brewing Waterfront Beer Gardens
Location of event:
Wheelhouse Brewing Company
Celebrate Seafest Saturday at the NEW Waterfront location of Wheelhouse Brewing Company. This afternoon beer gardens run from 1pm to 8pm. There will be games, music, good times and great beer!




RCMP Meet and Greet 1-4pm
Come check out the new shiny police car.

LOCATION: 
Sponsored by: RCMP

Powered by: RCMP

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SEAFEST BEER GARDEN
Doors open at 8:30pm Get ready to jam out to our live entertainment "The Rats"
LOCATION: Civic Centre 
COST:$30 Entry 

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Sunday June 11, 2023 Water activities all day contests 12noon to 4pm

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OFFICIAL SEAFEST FOOD and SELLING VENDORS
Vendors pay a sitting fee to PRSES this gives us some funds to make these events possible please consider supporting these vendors as they are giving back to the community and events in Prince Rupert Look for their official certificate! 
Upper Bus Lane
Beyond Burger
VENDOR#003
Burger, fries, poutines,salads,chicken strips and wraps
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Redneck Kitchen
VENDOR#002
Southern style BBQ Ribs, Brisket,pulled pork ,Fries...
LOCATION:
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 ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS
Triangle Grass Area
(The Wedge)

CirqueWorks
ERIC THE JUGGLER

You saw the master performer yesterday, now its your turn! Join the fun as Eric lead circus training classes! A shear delight to everyone of all ages!
12pm-4pm
Sponsored by: PR Special events Annual sponsors
Powered by: Eric the Juggler

Promenade 
OCEAN WISE
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Join us for an exciting event focused on learning about the whales that call the North Coast home, how you can become a citizen scientist and what you can do to protect them!
Community members will have the opportunity to learn about whale behaviour, migration patterns and the importance of whale conservation efforts. You will also have the chance to participate in hands-on activities that will help them become an effective citizen scientist to help contribute to ongoing research efforts such as collecting data on whale sightings and behaviour.
Whether you're a seasoned whale enthusiast or just starting to learn about these amazing creatures, this event is the perfect opportunity to deepen your knowledge and get involved in conservation efforts. So join us and become a part of the community of citizen scientists working to protect whales and their habitats!

Sponsored by: Ocean Wise
Powered by: Ocean Wise
Victory Cove Seaside Cottages Activity
LOCATION: 
Sponsored by: 
Victory Cove Seaside Cottages
Powered by: Victory Cove Seaside Cottages
Gambling Support BC Giveaways and information

LOCATION: 
Sponsored by: Gambling support BC

Powered by: Sherri Pringle​
Below Bus Lane 
Prince Rupert Tourism Container Market

Sponsored by: Prince Rupert Tourism
Powered by:Prince Rupert Tourism
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Crab Eating Contest
The first person to finish their Dungeness crab is the winner! Different categories
• 1pm Kids’ contest: Ages 12 and under (one Dungeness crab each).
• 1:30pmTeen contest: 13-18 years old (one Dungeness crab each)
• 2:00pm FULL-Adult competition 19+ (two Dungeness crabs each).
Cowbay Walking Wharf
Event Viewing available on the Boardwalk
The public one. Will be restricted to contestants and paid water rentals

12:30pm Canoe Race Starts
Sponsored by:
Powered by: The ones with the paddle!
1:45pm Quick and Daring Sailing
Sponsored by:Rupert Wood'n Steel
Powered by: PR Special Events

12-4pm Skeena Kayaking
TUG-O-WAR challenge 
 
​*Kayaks available to rent as well

Text:250-624-1921 to book your adventure time
Powered by: Skeena Kayaking


Port Edward Dock 
Eagle bluff one

Sweat Rebel presents Yoga by the Sea
10am-10:45am

Enjoy the strength and power of yoga in a serine environment. You won't regret it, and will be energized to take on the day! Led by: Crystal Sawatzky *Please bring a mat and water.
LOCATION: PE Wharf
Sponsored by: 
 Sweat Rebel Fitness
Powered by: Sweat Rebel Fitness

Cowbay Road in front of Atlin Terminal 
23nd Annual Jim Ciccone Memorial 3on3 Basketball Challenge Bubble Trouble
Championship Games 
​LOCATION: Cowbay Road
Sponsored by: PR Special Events

Powered by: PRSES Volunteers
Port Authority Parking Lot

Big parking lot on Cowbay Road across from Atlin terminal
Bubble Trouble
Bouncy Castles FREE
​ Atlin terminal
Sponsored by: PRPA

Powered by: Bubble Trouble
Seastar painting

Sponsored by: PRPA
Powered by: PRPA
Olde Time Trolley Company

Come check out the coolest bus on Rupert roads!
Sponsored by:Olde Time Trolley Company
Powered by:Olde Time Trolley Company

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OFF SITE EVENTS (Sunday)

Sunset Memorial Service
Mariners Park
Cancelled


I am drawn to the sea and the salty spray,
My thoughts preserved, far beyond the shore.
I am lost,
 I am found,
 with every wave,
 the tide,
 its pull,
I break,
 I bleed,
 from the sea I was born,
and to the sea, I will return,
when I leave.

 
-James McInerney
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12-2pm Gymnastics Open House 
See it! Try it! Do it! Gymnastics on Sunday, June 11 from 12-2pm. Join us for our Open House where you will get to play and move at our facility!
Entry: Free! Please bring your empty bottles when you come for our bottle drive fundraiser.
Free or bring your empty bottles for our bottle drive

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More information. Minimum age, safety equipment required, etc.
Waiver required upon entry - we will have forms to fill out before they go on equipment.
Location of event:
181 George Hills Way









Thank You Prince Rupert!


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