We've put together a fantastic Grand Prize package full of great stuff from exhibitors at the Baby Fair with a total value of $2000. To enter, simply fill out the ballot you receive on your way into the Fair. (One entry per person). The Grand Prize includes:

Apples to Oranges Consulting - Gift Certificate $100
Baby Baloo - A Baby Baloo Sling $64.99
Beauticontrol – Gift Certificate $50
Bellies In Bloom Maternity - Under the Nile Froggy Bath Set $69.99
Blue Zoo Baby Boutique – 2 Rumparooz-One size pocket diapers & hemp inserts $50.25
Creative Exposure Photography - Newborn or Maternity Portrait sitting $195
Creative Memories - M2Go Back pack, Photo Album, Free Workshop for 6 people & CD Download Storybook Creator 2.0 $150
Discover Chiropractic – Innate Choice Omega 3 Fatty Acids $40
Discovery Toys – Try-Angle Baby Activity Centre $40
Elements of Health Centre – 45 Minutes Registered Massage Therapy $55
Gail Dahl – "Pregnancy & Childbirth Secrets" book
Graham Walker – Two Children’s CD’s & One Rhythm Kit $50
JamTots Baby & More Store - Ladybug Baby Kanga w/ Stuffer, Black wet bag, red & black Baby Spats $50
Just Me! Music & Books! – Gift Certificate for one personalized CD $29.95
Mothering Touch Centre – Punch card for 5 classes $60
Norwex Enviro Products – Rainbow package of 4 Envirocloths $57.99
O’Baby Organics – Organic Cotton Terry Hooded Towel & Wash Cloth Set $54
Sarah Booth Photography – Child Photo Session with slide show $295
Simply Colors - Gift Certificate $25
Solid Impressions – Image & plaque collage & frame-choice of material $399.99
Sprouts Children’s Boutique- Gift Certificate $50
St. John Ambulance – First Aid Kit
Tupperware – Gift Certificate $25
West Shore Massage Therapy & Naturopathy Clinic – 45 minute Massage Therapy session Gift Certificate & Initial 1 ½- 2 hour Naturopathic visit $188

By far the cutest new addition to the Vancouver Island Baby Fair this year is Baby Races! At 11am on both Saturday and Sunday, little crawlers from 5-11 months old are invited to take part. Parents of all participating babies will receive a $10 gift card to Bellies in Bloom Maternity to spend in-store or at the Baby Fair.

We'll have 5 babies in each of 5 races... and the parent of each race winner gets a $30 Smile card from Thrifty Foods! Then, its on to the finals... the winners from each race will challenge each other, competing to win the grand prize for Mom and Dad!

THE GRAND PRIZE FOR SATURDAY'S BABY RACES INCLUDES:
Baby Slings Canada - Large Fleece Baby Blanket
Beauticontrol - $25 Gift Certificate
Bellies In Bloom Maternity - Posh Panties Giftbox
Blue Zoo Baby Boutique - 1 yellow Tiny Tush pocket diaper with insert & two wipes
Graham Walker, Children's entertainer - Children's CD
Mothering Touch Centre - 1 pair of Tip Toey Joey running shoes in style & size of choice
West Shore Massage Therapy Clinic - 30 minute craniosacral therapy session for baby or child
Zee Spot Onezees - 3 pack of colourful organic onezees

Approx Value- $255

THE GRAND PRIZE FOR SUNDAY'S BABY RACES INCLUDES:
Baby Baloo - Toddler Smocker & Organic Teether
Beauticontrol - $25 Gift Cert
Bellies In Bloom Maternity - Posh Panties Giftbox
Blue Zoo Baby Boutique - 1 Pink Wahmies Travel Wet Tote, 2 cloth wipes, 1 bag Buns Up wipe solution with spray bottle
Discovery Toys - Tangi-ball
Graham Walker, Children's entertainer - Children's CD
JamTots Baby & More Store - White Baby Legs onesie & Green & White striped Baby Legs
Sprouts Children's Boutique - 1 pair of Tip Toey Joey infant shoes Gift Certificate

Approx Value- $ 235

Participants should show up early to register - only the first 25 babies registered will be able to participate each day!

The 2008 main stage lineup for the Vancouver Island Baby Fair has been announced! We'll start off each day with the cutest contest in town - Baby Races! Plus, Gail Dahl, author of "Pregnancy and Childbirth Secrets" will take the stage on both Saturday and Sunday. We'll have fun children's entertainment throughout the weekend, including children's singer Graham Walker, and so much more! See the entire lineup on our main stage schedule page.

Our sponsor 'A' British Columbia (formerly known as A-Channel) has launched their fantastic new morning show from 6am-9am weekdays on Channel 12.
Be sure to WATCH the morning show this week, Monday Sept. 15th - Friday Sept. 19th as the Baby Fair will be giving away a prize a day!

The prizes are (in no particular order):

La Mama Maternity & More - A gorgeous diaper bag, Burts Bees baby care set, onesie & bootie set and a breastfeeding bra clip

Discovery Toys - The Fascination Safari Station is a blast for toddlers to play with and learn about cause & effect. This is a fantastic toy for 24 months & up.

Elements of Health & Zee Spot - 2 hour Acupressure in Labour workshop for one couple & an acupressure in labour handbook. Plus, 12 100% organic onezies in 12 beautiful non-toxic colours with nickle-free snaps from Zeespot.

Bellies in Bloom Maternity - The Bounce-a-Bye baby ball is an anti-burst ball for use during labour and then again after the baby is born, to bounce & soothe your baby. Includes a stability support stand & handpump.



Prairie Child Photography - La Petite Prairie Package (for individuals/groups of 2). Includes 1 hour of studio time (or location of choice), 8 4x6 prints from the session, set of 4 wallets, a 5x7 print and an 8x10 custom enlargement.