FUNDRAISERS
NARAMATA CHILDCARE FUNDRAISING FESTIVAL - RESULT
Naramata Childcare Society: 3rd Annual Fundraising Festival Success! 🎉
Two weeks ago, we had the pleasure of hosting our 3rd Annual Naramata Childcare Fundraising Festival at the beautiful Manitou Beach, and what a day it was! ☀️ Blessed with perfect weather and a wonderful crowd, this event was a resounding success, filled with activities, food, and laughter for all ages.
From the moment the gates opened, visitors of all ages eagerly dove into the many exciting activities on offer. Bouncy castles and orb balls 🏰 kept the kids entertained for hours, while many tried their hand at paddleboarding with support from Sun 'n Sup 🏄♀️, or got creative at the craft table 🎨. The ever-popular face painting 🎭 added a splash of color to the day, with some fantastic designs appearing all over the beach!
We were fortunate to have DJ FriSatSun 🎧 providing the perfect soundtrack for the day, setting a cheerful tone with his upbeat tunes. In addition to the music, the Naramata Friendship Club 🌭 generously served up hot dogs for lunch, while Chef Jacob Deacon-Evans 🍽️ spoiled us for dinner with his delicious pulled pork and pulled mushroom sandwiches. They were joined by Baljit and his lovely wife from the Samosa Express food truck 🚚, whose fresh samosas were a huge hit.
One of the day’s highlights was the thrilling Exhibition Lacrosse Game 🥍. Organizer Del Halladay from Elephant Island took home the trophy this year 🏆, but the fun didn’t stop there. Del and many others later joined in the lively Karaoke session 🎤 hosted by the talented sisters, Michelle Youni and Jessica Okayama. It was a blast hearing so many voices take center stage, adding an extra layer of joy to the event.
Our beverage garden 🍻 was another hit, thanks to the support of Cannery Brewing, Neighbourhood Brewing, La Petite Abeille, Creek & Gully Cider, Elephant Island Wine, Fox & Archer Wines, and Happy Mom/Dad Seltzers. Their contributions kept spirits high and drinks flowing throughout the day.
Community Support 🤝We owe a massive thank you to all of the sponsors who helped make this event a reality. We received a very generous donation from the Naramata Community Thrift Store. ❤️
Our Platinum Sponsors--Naramata Pub & Grill, Benchview Excavating & Landscaping, and Stilhavn Real Estate Services—ensured we could secure the ever-popular bouncy castles and orb balls 🏰⚽.
First of all, we received a very generous donation from the Naramata Community Thrift Store which is beyond words! Thank you for this!
Our Gold Sponsors helped provide the bright and cheerful volunteer t-shirts 👕, including:
- Berry & Smith Trucking
- Cannery Brewing
- Chesterman Properties | The Robson Naramata, BC
- Simpson Sells
- Total Restoration
- GoodStay Property Co.
- Chad Mielke
- Fox & Fox
- Next International Inc.
And thank you to our Silver Sponsor, Sandy Beach Lodge & Resort 💰, for their cash donation.
And of course, we’re incredibly grateful to our 20+ Bronze Sponsors who contributed fantastic items for our raffle 🎁, including:
- Greyback Construction
- Abandoned Rail
- Chain Reaction Winery
- D’Angelo Estate Winery
- Four Shadows Winery
- Jean Laurel Vlieg
- Jetco Lawncare
- Joie Farm
- Just Baked
- Lang Vineyards
- Real Things Pizza 🍕
- Sun ’n Sup
- Pure Gym
- Melt Mineral Spa
- Sirius Science & Nature
- Mineral Girl
- Ruby Blues
- Naramata Slow
- Vitamin King
- Indigo
- Hoodoo Adventures
- Just4Fun
- The Village Motel
- Tim Hortons
- Penticton Boat Club
This event is so much more than just a fundraiser—it’s a community gathering that truly brings people together 💛. Seeing our neighbors, friends, and local businesses come out to support one another and enjoy the day’s festivities is a reminder of how special Naramata is 🌟.
Looking Ahead to 2025 🔜We’re already thinking about next year’s festival, and we’re considering moving the date to August long weekend—Saturday, August 2, 2025. We’ll confirm the details soon, but we’d love to hear your thoughts and feedback as we plan for an even bigger and better event next year 🎈.
If you’re interested in getting involved, whether by donating, sponsoring, volunteering, or helping to spread the word 📢, please reach out to us at [email protected].
Thank you to everyone who made this year’s festival a day to remember! We couldn’t have done it without the tremendous support from all of you 🙏.
See you in 2025! 🎉
Naramata Childcare Society Board
