The sun is going down, and the creatures are stirring….
Bring a lantern and join us on Friday, October 4 to experience a unique, magical evening unlike anything else in the township!
5:30 PM - PRE-SUNSET GATHERING
There will be live music, glow-in-the-dark face paint by Funky Brush, lantern-making with Sophie Fuldauer, and giant puppets by Puente Theatre and Mixed.Media.Monsters!
6:45pm - SUNDOWN LANTERN STRUT
A giant glowing Alebrije and glowing fish will appear to lead the crowd in a conga lantern line around the field!
7:00 PM - THE ENCHANTED FOREST & FLOATING GARDENS ARE OPEN! Explore at your leisure.
Musicians will be creating the soundscape, the trees will be lit with handmade lanterns and lights, and there will be puppets by Wonderheads, SNAFU Theatre, Mixed.Media.Monsters and Story Theatre!
7:30 PM - AFTER-GLOW PIANO LOUNGE
Need a break from wandering around the woods in the dark? Join Brooke Maxwell and guest musicians at the main site.
9:00 PM - HAPPY CAT KARAOKE CHOIR
All the creatures of the night will be gathering with their lanterns to meow a couple songs!
9:30 PM - LIGHTS OUT
How can you prepare?
- Bring a lantern! (LED only)
- Wear a costume!
- Magically transport yourself to the park!
- PARKING IS LIMITED. Don’t miss out on the event by circling around. If you are able….use an alternative mode of transportation.
Thank you to our incredible sponsors…
BC Arts Council
Township of Esquimalt
Tudor House Liquor Store
Country Grocer
Seaspan
Esquimalt United Church
Hélène Cyr Photography
Brooke Maxwell's John Referee Music
SNAFU Theatre
Wonderheads
Story Theatre
Puente Theatre
QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS?
Contact our Artistic Producer Jessica Hickman at esqlanternfest@gmail.com
We are in desperate need of VOLUNTEERS to make it all happen!!
SIGN UP TO VOLUNTEER
For more information visit: www.townshiparts.org