Summer Fun at Hope Brigade Days 2019
Hope Brigade’s 3-day-event is just around the corner. If you want to take part in the festivities, get ready to feel the heat and make the most of summer before it ends.
History of Hope, BC and Hope Brigade Days
Brigade Days History dates back to 1848 when the Hudson Bay Company strengthened the links of communication between BC and its coastal areas. Fort Hope and Fort Yale were then founded by the Hudson Bay fur brigades for outpost use.
In 1928, Fort Hope became the Village of Hope after 80 years. Another 40 years to be designated as the Town of Hope in 1968 when Hope Brigade Days started.
When Hope became known and tourism grew in this part of BC, it finally became the District Municipality of Hope in 1993 amalgamating with other outlying areas of the region.
Fast forward to the present day and Hope commemorates its pioneering days through an annual celebration just before summer ends. It started out as just a community event to celebrate the end of a tourist season and has now evolved into a bigger event each year.
With its 6,181 population in 2016 (and increasing thereafter), Hope is known for its peaceful community which makes it a tourist must-visit each summer.
What to Expect at Hope Brigade Days 2019
Hope Brigade Days 2019 will be celebrated on Sept. 6-8th after Labour Day.
Hope Brigade Days is for local residents and visiting tourists alike. Everyone can share in the fun featured events;
- Thrilling and classic amusement rides,
- recreation,
- games for kids,
- competitions,
- musical entertainment with a concert and live band music.
- Brigade Days Parade.
- Fireworks
What better place is there to be then spending the first weekend of September creating special memories over good food and drinks with family and friends. Enjoying Hope Brigade Day’s jam-packed 3-day festival.
* SPORT EVENTS *
At 6th Ave. Fair Grounds, you can watch adrenaline rising sports events like DEMOLITION DERBY, CAESAR SOARES 2-PITCH TOURNAMENT, and 4 X 4 RACES.
Witness the fast action LOGGER SPORTS and the thrill of MOTOR SPORTS, both events take place at the Motor Sports Bowl.
HOPE HUSTLE is the Grouse Grind version in Hope that tests one’s stamina and resistance. It’s a Trail Race (mountain climbing of 445 meters) starting at the foot of Mount Hope.
Build some energy for the day; try SAVE-ON-FOODS PANCAKE BREAKFAST. Have a bite of some goodies and foods at the FOOD TRUCK ALLEY. You won’t go hungry; food is always available in the fair.
*FOODS, DRINKS & GOODIES*
SAVE-ON-FOODS PANCAKE BREAKFAST
Location: Memorial Park
FOOD TRUCK ALLEY
Location: 6th Ave Fair Grounds
Schedule:
Friday – 4pm to 10:30pm
Saturday – 11am to 10:30pm
Sunday – 10am to 6pm
It’s the best time to celebrate friendship and acquaintances over ice cold beverages, beer and spirits. De-stress and unwind with the sound of bands and live music.
KEN JAMES RIP-OFF SALOON at the 6th Ave. Fair Grounds opens from 5pm on Friday, 11am on Saturday. They’ll be open until closing time.
LIVE MUSIC IN THE BEER GARDENS will take place at 6th Ave. Fair Grounds on the following schedule:
Friday: 9pm – Midnight
Saturday: Till
Midnight
Sunday: 12 noon – 5pm
There will be live music from Robert Rowan and Friends on Saturday at 12:00 Noon until closing time. The local bands will perform on Sunday beginning at 10am until the fair closes.
CONCERT NIGHT AT BRIGADE DAYS
6:00 – 6:45PM – Kings Remedy
Location – 6th Ave Fair Grounds
Chris Buck Band
8:30 – 10:00PM – CHRIS BUCK BAND
Location – MotorSports Bowl
RIDES & GAMES
Shooting Star Amusements is back with the best thrilling and classic rides in town and fun games!
Do you love rides? Take advantage of our unlimited ride wristbands, that’s right…pay one price to ride as many times as you want!
SHOOTING STAR AMUSEMENTS SCHEDULE & PRICES
Location: 6th Ave Fair Grounds
September 6 – 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Friday Night Special Rides (wristband for ONLY $30)
September 7 – 12:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Saturday Rides (wristband for $40)
September 8 – 12:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Super Sunday Special Rides (wristband for only $30)
Closing hours may vary as per weather and attendance. Before you purchase some tickets or wristbands, inquire about the closing time.
Don’t miss the best FIREWORKS show at the Fraser Valley!
From: 10:15 to 10:30pm
Location: 6th Ave Fair Grounds
With the warmest people around, summer never seems to end. Hope Brigade Days 2019 guarantees a weekend of fun-filled memories, a one of a kind extravaganza right in BC’s Hope “Mountain-Town” Celebration!
