Jordan John and the Blues Angels opened the 2nd annual Big Daddy Festival on Father's Day weekend 2011.
Party On!
It has taken only two years for the Big DADDY Festival to perhaps rank as the signature event in Halton Hills. By all accounts, this past weekend’s festival, which began after 5 p.m. Friday and ran through to late Sunday afternoon, was a rousing success.
Thousands of people took in the numerous events staged in downtown Georgetown, Acton, Glen Williams and the Willow Park Ecology Centre in Norval. Literally there was something for everyone:
- If you were looking for something environmentally-friendly there was a tree and shrub planting event in Prospect Park and several fun events at Willow Park. - If it was music you wanted, there was a wide variety of acts in both downtown Georgetown and Acton. - For those with an artistic bent, the Williams Mill Visual Arts Centre hosted several demonstrations, from glass blowing to soapstone carving, as well as a tour of the facility. - Looking for general entertainment for the little ones? You had your pick from jugglers to magicians to face painters to rock wall climbing. - And let’s not forget the food available at the local restaurants and from various vendors— including those at the farmers’ market. - And since it was a celebration of dads, there was a chill zone where dad could enjoy a cool one, cool tunes and get a chance to relax.
Of course, a large part of any festival is the chance to get out and meet people, have some fun, and enjoy the great weather (thanks Mother Nature!).
Naturally, an event of this magnitude doesn’t just “happen.” The selfless efforts of the many volunteers who spent countless hours organizing Big DADDY made this weekend such a success. To them, we say thanks for a job well done.
Tuesday June 21st, 2011 Independent & Free Press Editorial
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