West End Fest 2012 (formerly Davie Day)

Even though I have never lived in Vancouver’s West End (and I should have) I have written about it extensively, sampled its restaurants, walked its streets, and spent an inordinate amount of time finding cute little things around the West End that I could blog about, including the Nelson Street gnome, and some hidden gems like Adesso Bistro, Cardero Bottega and the little store on Cardero right in the middle of the residential area. I have also written about Roedde House, and the mushroom on Barclay, and a few other awesome and quirky things about the West End.

So, it’s only fitting that I write about West End Fest 2012, formerly Davie Day, and organized by the West End Business Improvement Association.

September 8th, 2012 noon to 7pm. This will be the inaugural year for the expanded West End Fest – formerly Davie Day. This year the business community will open Davie Street from Burrard to Denman Street for the public to stroll, shop and play.

There will be more opportunities to interact with area businesses, to enjoy live entertainment on two stages, and to celebrate people, culture and history of the West End.

Program Highlights Include

* Wild and wonderful Joan-E will Emcee and put on a spectator favorite drag show.
* Performances at the Burrard Stage by Really Rod, Deep Seated, Dating myself, Matthew Presidente, The QLUTCH Project and DJ Zak Santiago.
* The Denman Stage will be Emceed by Ryan Steele and will have DJ performances by Ronnie Mejia, Nina Mendoza, Michael Fraser and MY!GAY!HUSBAND!
* Dodge Ball Tournament put on by Urban Rec
* Heritage Walking tours of famous Mole Hill
* Active Artist Gallery
* Musical Buskers
* Charity Ball Roll game with proceeds going to A loving Spoonful and the West End Seniors Network,
* Roller Disco

And lots of entertainment and activities for children and families

This sounds like it’ll be a great day, so on September 8th, don’t forget to head to the West End for West End Fest.