Blackberry Fair Climate Change-Themed Parade and Events

community · September 2019 · Denman Island

The annual Blackberry Fair included a climate change-themed parade with about 40 participants, including community members and emergency vehicles. The fair featured vegan food options, fundraising for local causes, a book sale, sheep-to-shawl demonstration, zucchini races, children's games, and a garden and produce competition with prize money awarded.

Related locations

• 5909 Denman Rd Denman Island
• 3941 EAST RD DENMAN ISLAND
• 1035 DUSTY RD DENMAN ISLAND
• A-1795 SWAN RD DENMAN ISLAND
• 1000 Denman Rd Denman Island
• 5515 LACON RD DENMAN ISLAND
• 1341 SCHMIDT RD DENMAN ISLAND
• 6011 Denman Rd Denman Island

Sources

• “A little morning rain threatened this year’s Blackberry Fair and parade, but the show went on with plenty of food, books, excitement and activism. The parade theme, Climate Change: Outrage and Optimism, echoed throughout the fair.” — The Islands Grapevine – September 5th, 2019 (September 5th, 2019)

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