One of the exciting parts of the Vancouver Island Baby Fair is the thousands of dollars worth of prizes to be won! Many exhibitors will have giveaways and prize draws in their booths, plus we’ve compiled some great prize packages for the photo contest, baby races, and grand prizes at the door. Check them out:

“New Parent” Grand Prize (Total Value $1666)

• Abby Sprouts: Gift certificate ($50)
• Abernathy Naturals: Thirsties Duo Wrap, Duo Diaper & Duo All in One, 6 OBV/flannel wipes ($59)
• Baby Gators by Abbienna Designs: Teething bling pendant, bangle bracelet, legwarmers, 1 pair Itty Bitty clips, 1 Itty Bitty snazzy clip ($50)
• Beesafe Solutions: 1 person Emergency Kit for home, office, school or car plus 4-in-1 Emergency Tool ($50)
• Calm Massage Therapy & Wellness Studio: Initial 45 min. maternity massage with Meaghan Mounce, RMT ($89)
• Calm Massage Therapy & Wellness Studio: 60 min. private pre/postnatal yoga session with Tanya Roberts, RYT-200 ($78)
• Creative Exposure Photography: Portrait sitting ($190)
• Elements of Health Centre: Initial 60 min. acupuncture consultation and treatment ($100)
• Hot Mama Health & Fitness: Gift certificate for Toddler Tag-Out bootcamp, Downdawg Yoga or Just the Gals class ($50)
• Lalabee Bathworks: Gentle baby wash & 2 baby wash refills ($53)
• Modern Genes Art: Custom Modern Genes Art print ($50)
• Momo Cheek: Clothing gift bundle by First Dress for 6-12 month old. Pretzel long sleeve, baby hat, marble towel, First Dress recycle bag ($50)
• MyFunkins Ltd: Set of 6 Funkins Fun gift set. Reusable cloth napkins for kids ($60)
• Simply Merino: Cream newborn size gown & hat set ($65)
• Sleep Sense: Private Sleep Sense consultation package ($395)
• Tadpoles Gallery: Photography Session ($160)
• Savvy Squirrel Coupon Book: Spring 2012 coupon book, Fall 2012 coupon book voucher & $40 Smoking Lily gift certificate ($60)
• Wee Woollies: Merino onesie and beanie ($57)

“Parent & Tot” Grand Prize (Total Value: $1745)

• Abby Sprouts: Gift certificate ($50)
• BroadStreet Dance: 10 month dance class tuition to student of any age 2 yrs-adult. Tap, jazz, ballet or hip hop ($712)
• Calm Massage Therapy & Wellness Studio: Initial 60 min. nutrition consultation with Susie Wilson, Registered Dietitian ($112)
• Creative Exposure Photography: Portrait sitting ($190)
• Elements of Health Centre: 45 min. massage ($70)
• Island Baby Designs: Gift certificate ($50)
• John’s Bedroom Barn and Foam Warehouse: Gift certificate ($50)
• Love & Stuff Cloth Diapers: Sweet pea all in 3 diaper, 2 pocket diapers, 1 wet bag, 1 RLR treatment ($50)
• Lovelies By Linzy: Custom hand made 12” Waldorf doll with shoes, coat, underwear, pajamas & fancy outfit ($80)
• Modern Genes Art: Custom Modern Genes Art print ($50)
• MyFunkins Ltd: Set of 6 Funkins Fun gift set. Reusable cloth napkins for kids ($60)
• Oscar Gone Wild: Set of baby carrier drool/teething covers, set of Star Wars finger puppets, 1 cloth block ($55)
• Royal Oak Chiropractic Natural Health: Initial acupuncture treatment – full consultation, health history & treatment ($100)
• Savvy Squirrel Coupon Book: Spring 2012 coupon book, Fall 2012 coupon book & $40 Shaw Ocean Discovery Centre family gift certificate ($60)
• Tokyo Baby: Pair of Monkey pants & 2 pairs of leg warmers ($56)

Every visitor to the Vancouver Island Baby Fair will receive one ballot at the door, and may enter it for either one of the two Grand Prizes. Deadline for entry is Sept. 30 at 4pm (at the close of the fair). Winners will be drawn after closing and notified, plus will be announced in our e-Newsletter, blog and/or website. Some restrictions apply.

Baby Race Grand Prize – Saturday (Total Value: $251)

• Abby Sprouts: Gift certificate ($30)
• Baby Gators by Abbienna Designs: Cutie-Patootie Crawler gift set – 2 pairs of baby legwarmers, luxury travel wipe case, Garden Party headband ($36)
• Love & Stuff Cloth Diapers: Sweet pea all in 3 diaper, 2 pocket diapers, 1 wet bag, 1 RLR treatment ($50)
• Lovelies By Linzy: Gift Certificate for a Handmade pouch baby doll ($30)
• Style Me Modern: Gift certificate ($30)
• Tadpoles Gallery: 2 photo frames ($75)

Winner of each heat wins a copy of the Savvy Squirrel Coupon Book, Spring and Fall editions.

Baby Race Grand Prize – Sunday (Total Value: $278)

• Abby Sprouts: Gift certificate ($30)
• Bella Beano Creations: Headbands & Hair clips ($30)
• Calm Massage Therapy & Wellness Studio: Initial 30 min. massage with Deidra Corbeil, RMT ($70)
• Island Baby Designs: Gift certificate ($30)
• Oscar Gone Wild: 4 finger puppet sets – Halloween, Zoo, Ocean & Dinosaurs ($30)
• Tulabelle Designs: Ribbon blanket, bib and ball ($50)
• Wee Woollies: Merino onesie size 12-18 mos. ($38)

Winner of each heat wins a copy of the Savvy Squirrel Coupon Book, Spring and Fall editions.

Photo Contest Grand Prizes

A $10 donation to Young Parents Support Network (YPSN) will get your child an on-site mini portrait shoot with Premier Photography, a 5×7 print from your session after the fair, and enter you in the contest. One winner will be chosen in each of two categories: Baby (0-24 months) and Child (2-6 years)

Winner of each age category receives a professional photo session, 5 digital negatives, one print package of two 5×7s and one 8×10, plus one gallery wrap 16×20 canvass (a $577 value) from Premier Photography. Plus, the winner of the baby category will become our poster child for next year’s fair and appear on the cover of a future issue of Island Parent Magazine!

Coming up this week from September 17-21 we are doing giveaways on 107.3 KOOL FM! Once each morning and once each afternoon they’re giving away Weekend Passes to the Vancouver Island Baby Fair (taking place at Pearkes Rec Centre on September 29 & 30) plus one of these fabulous prizes from our exhibitors:

Calm Massage Therapy & Wellness Studio: Initial 30-minute maternity massage with an RMT (Value $70)

Elements of Health Centre: 45-minute massage with an RMT (Value $70)

Bellies In Bloom Maternity: Gift Certificate ($50)

Abby Sprouts: Gift Certificate ($50)

Hot Mama Health & Fitness: Voucher for fitness classes ($50)

Wee Woollies: Gift Certificate ($50)

Mothering Touch Centre: 5-class punch pass (Value $60) There are two of these to give away during the week!

Vancouver Island Naturopathic Clinic: Initial pediatric consult (Value $110)

Style Me Modern: Gift Certificate ($50)

Be sure to tune in to 107.3 KOOL FM all this week for your chance to win!

Time to give away free stuff on the blog! Read on to see how to enter to win a Bobs & Lolo prize pack…

Juno-nominated favourites Bobs & Lolo will perform four shows over two days at the upcoming Vancouver Island Baby Fair in Victoria.

Bobs & Lolo grew up on Vancouver Island, and are dedicated to connecting kids to the natural world with music, movement and make-believe. Sharing musical stories that engage, inspire and educate, they teach kids to care about themselves, their neighbours and the planet.

Bobs and Lolo have won many awards, including numerous Parents’ Choice awards and the 2009 Western Canadian Music Award for Children’s Recording of the Year, and they were nominated at the 2010 Juno Awards for 2010 Children’s Album of the Year! Catch Bobs & Lolo’s regular appearances on Treehouse TV, and live at the Vancouver Island Baby Fair!

To enter to win a copy of Bobs & Lolo’s CD Action Packed, their DVD On Your Feet, plus some Bobs & Lolo stickers, simply add a comment to this blog post telling us what you’re most looking forward to at the 2010 Vancouver Island Baby Fair, Sept. 25 & 26 at Pearkes Rec Centre in Victoria. We’ll pick one commenter at random (Tonight, Thursday Sept. 23 at 9pm) to win the prize package.

Note that this is a moderated blog, so it may take some time before you see your post show up. Winner will be contacted at the email provided in the comment form. Your email address will not be visible publicly with your comment.

Contest is now closed. Stay tuned for future giveaways!

One of the fun parts of coming to the Vancouver Island Baby Fair is the chance to win some pretty amazing prizes. Many exhibitors will have great prize draws in their booths, plus we’ve lined up some huge prize packages for the photo contest, baby races, and grand prizes at the door.

New Parent Grand Prize – Value: $1835

• April Showers Cakes – Neutral design diaper cake ($60)
• Awesome Mommies – One year Awesome Mommies membership & onesie ($60)
• Baby Oopies – Newborn size bamboo nighttime cloth diaper & matching wool diaper cover ($75)
• BCAA Traffic Safety Foundation – BCAA Gift Card ($50)
• Bellies in Bloom Maternity – Posh Plus nursing pillow ($70)
• Blue Sky Photography – Two hour maternity photo session plus five 5×7 prints ($225)
• Camosun College Prenatal Program – 12 hour prenatal class series or weekend ($165)
• Elements of Health Centre – 45 min. massage with Jane Podmore ($65)
• Elizabeth Belfry, RMT, CIMT – Initial 30 minute massage treatment or use value towards infant massage lessons ($67)
• Hip Baby Victoria – Gift Card ($50)
• Hudson & Saige – Gift Certificate ($50)
• JamTots Baby & More Store – Baby Kangas one-size diaper with hemp stuffer, one change pad and one wet bag ($56)
• Jennifer Jonker Photography – Newborn package: newborn session, 25 custom-designed birth announcements, two 5×7 portraits ($350)
• Momma Goose Baby Care – New Mom package: Belly Butter Bar, Herbal Sitz Bath, Recovery Care, All Better Balm ($56)
• Mothering Touch Centre – $30 Gift Card & $50 punch card for classes ($80)
• Norwex Enviro Products – Antibacterial baby hooded towel set & antibacterial body pack ($50)
• Rosemary Brown-Tucker, RMT – CranioSacral Therapy session for baby or child ($75)
• Snugglings – Organic cotton/bamboo blankets & bib ($52)
• Tokyo Baby – Two pairs Monkey pants & leg warmers ($58)
• Wee Woolies – 100% pure NZ merino swaddle wrap ($50)
• Wobabybasics – Cosy Me Gift Set: Sleeping Cocoon & Hold Me bodysuit wrapped in Eco box ($72)

Parent & Tot Grand Prize – Value: $1652

• Abby Sprouts – Gift Certificate ($50)
• Awesome Mommies – One year Awesome Mommies membership & onesie ($60)
• Baby Jones – Boots & Bracelets ($50)
• BCAA Traffic Safety Foundation – BCAA Gift Card ($50)
• Bellies in Bloom Maternity – See Kai Run shoes ($36)
• Creative Exposure Photography – Maternity/family session plus proof album ($225)
• Elements of Health Centre – 60 min. acupuncture treatment with Jonna Eggerer ($100)
• Elizabeth Belfry, RMT, CIMT – Initial 30 minute massage treatment or use value towards infant massage lessons ($67)
• Fill Your Own – Eco-friendly lunchkit: stainless steel drink bottle, 2 stainless steel airtight food containers, reuseable lunch bag made from recycled water bottles ($50)
• Hip Baby Victoria – Gift Card ($50)
• Hudson & Saige – Gift Certificate ($50)
• Huckleberry Baby Shop – Echoes in the Attic tote bag & $10 Gift Certificate ($55)
• JamTots Baby & More Store – KangaSac Litterless Lunch System: lunch bag, 2 sandwich bags, 2 snack bags & 2 ice packs ($53)
• Jennifer Jonker Photography – Family package: family session plus 3 high resolution digital negatives ($350)
• Momma Goose Baby Care – New Baby Package: All Better Balm, Bottom Balm, Massage Oil & Sun Defence ($56)
• Norwex Enviro Products – Cleaning pack: antibacterial enviro cloth, dusting mitt, antibacterial window cloth ($50)
• Rosemary Brown-Tucker, RMT – CranioSacral Therapy session for baby or child ($75)
• ROCKBEBE – Gift Certificate ($50)
• School House – Gift Certificate ($50)
• St. Margaret’s School – Back to School gift basket: SMS lunch bag, pencil case, markers, coloured pencils ($60)
• Tutu Faboo – Custom tutu, fairy wing set & fairy wand ($65)

Every visitor to the Vancouver Island Baby Fair will receive one ballot at the door, and may enter it for either one of the two Grand Prizes. Deadline for entry is Sept. 26 at 4pm (at the close of the fair). Winners will be drawn after closing and notified, plus will be announced in our e-Newsletter, blog and/or website.

Baby Races Grand Prize (Saturday) – Value: $452

• Abby Sprouts – Two onesies & $15 Gift Certificate ($45)
• Awesome Mommies – 6 month Awesome Mommies membership & onesie ($45)
• BCAA Traffic Safety Foundation – Graco booster seat ($40)
• Bellies in Bloom Maternity – Leather See Kai Run booties ($36)
• Elements of Health Centre – 45 min. massage with Jane Podmore ($65)
• Mothering Touch Centre – Gift Card ($30)
• ROCKBEBE – Crib Shoe- baby’s first running shoe ($30)
• Rosemary Brown-Tucker, RMT – CranioSacral Therapy session for baby or child ($75)
• Tutu Faboo – Matching fairy wings and fairy wand ($35)
• Wobabybasics – Take Me Out Gift Set: Hold Me bodysuit, leggings & bandana scarf wrapped in eco box ($51)

Baby Races Grand Prize (Sunday) – Value: $493

• Abby Sprouts – Two onesies & $15 Gift Certificate ($45)
• April Showers Cakes – Neutral design diaper cake ($40)
• Bellies in Bloom Maternity – Leather See Kai Run booties ($36)
• Bo Dene’s Art – Gift Certificate ($30)
• Elements of Health Centre – 45 min. massage with Jane Podmore ($65)
• Elizabeth Belfry, RMT, CIMT – Initial 30 minute massage treatment or use value towards infant massage lessons ($67)
• Mothering Touch Centre – Gift Card ($30)
• ROCKBEBE – Crib Shoe- baby’s first running shoe ($30)
• Rosemary Brown-Tucker, RMT – CranioSacral Therapy session for baby or child ($75)
• School House – Gift Certificate ($30)
• Wobabybasics – Ready for the World gift set: Tickle Me all-in-one, Messy Me burp bib wrapped in eco box ($45)

Babies aged 5-11 months race in heats of 4-5 babies. Winner of each heat will receive a Savvy Squirrel Coupon Book ($10 value) and will move on to the final race. Final race winner’s family will receive the grand prize.

Photo Contest Grand Prizes

A $10 donation to the Greater Victoria Down Syndrome Society will get your chid an on-site portrait shoot with Jennifer Jonker Photography, a 5×7 print from your session after the fair, and enter you in the contest. One winner will be chosen in each of two categories: Baby (0-24 months) and Child (2-6 years)

Winner of Baby (0-24 months) category:

• Jennifer Jonker Photography – Family & Baby session plus 4 high resolution digital negatives & 2 11×14 mounted portaits ($695 value)
• BCAA Traffic Safety Foundation – $100 “Room Makeover” Gift Certificate from Cloverdale Paints
• Become the poster child for our next Baby Fair in Victoria
• Appear on the cover of Island Parent Magazine

Winner of Child (2-6 years) category:

• Jennifer Jonker Photography – Family & Baby session plus 4 high resolution digital negatives & 2 11×14 mounted portaits ($695 value)
• ROCKBEBE – Gift Certificate ($100)

One of the coolest things we’ve discovered lately as parents of a 4-year-old and a 6-year-old is a magazine made just for them – Chirp! Chirp is a magazine especially for 3-6 year-olds.

Our 6-year-old just loves reading and devours his copy of Chirp every month when it arrives in the mail. Our family likes it so much, we wanted to share!

In our August e-Newsletter (coming to an inbox near you on Friday!) we’re giving away 5 Owlkids prize packages – each one includes a 6-issue subscription to Chirp, sample magazines, activity pages, a poster map of Canada, stickers, bookmarks, and a t-shirt (approx $35 value)!

If you don’t already subscribe to our e-Newsletter, sign up now to get in on the action! Only current subscribers of the Inside the Pea Pod e-Newsletter will be eligible to win. You can fill out the form in the right-hand column here on the blog, or follow this link.

More about Chirp

Chirp is a unique magazine for children ages 3 to 6. Designed for preschoolers and beginner readers, each issue is bursting with puzzles, crafts, games, rhymes and read-out-loud stories. Chirp is a perfect way to introduce your children to the joy of reading and learning!

Readers will enjoy every issue jam-packed with:

• Well-loved Robbie & Emily stories and Chirp comic strip
• Age-appropriate puzzles, connect-the-dots, mazes and simple board games in Puzzles and Fun
• Special Chirp cut-out for readers to make and play with
• Chirp Crafts, even the littlest hands can master
• Fascinating facts about animals in Amazing Animal
• Original fiction and artwork by well-loved children’s authors and illustrators in Rhyme Time and Let’s Read
• Hilariously funny jokes in Laugh with Chirp

We are very excited to tell you about a great new book called “Hands Off My Belly: The Pregnant Woman’s Survival Guide to Myths, Mothers and Moods.

Expectant mothers are virtual magnets for unsolicited advice. Mothers, grandmothers, aunts, sisters, sisters-in-law, new mothers, friends, and even strangers offer what seems to be an endless supply of supposedly authoritative opinions on every aspect of pregnancy: A craving for spicy food denotes a boy. Carrying the baby low denotes a girl. And, of course, everyone wants to touch her belly.

In this engaging, humorous, and very informative book, Drs. Shawn A. Tassone and Kathryn Landherr – experienced gynecologists, a husband-and-wife team of physicians, and parents of four children – explore the most common superstitions and myths surrounding pregnancy. With a scientific perspective, the authors not only entertain but provide a great deal of practical information, which will ease the fears and anxieties of expectant parents as well as clear up many confusing notions.

We will be giving away a copy of this book ‘Hands Off My Belly: The Pregnant Woman’s Survival Guide to Myths, Mothers and Moods’ to the first 50 people that come through the doors at the Vancouver Island Baby Fair on both Saturday and Sunday! 100 books in all! Doors open at 10am so be sure to join us at the Vancouver Island Baby Fair this weekend, June 5 & 6 at Beban Park Social Centre in Nanaimo!

Every person who attends this weekend’s Vancouver Island Baby Fair at Beban Park in Nanaimo will have a chance to enter for free into one of two grand prize draws, plus there are great prizes to be won for participating in the Photo Contest and Baby Races!

Grand Prize #1: Expecting Parent Package – Value $1323

• Abby Sprouts – $50 Gift Certificate
• Arbonne International- $50 Gift Certificate
• Creative Memories - $100 Gift Certificate
• Etheridge Photographic - Photo Session- includes $50 print credit (Value $200)
• Gary Anaka - Book: Your magical brain: How it learns best
• Hard Candy Baby Boutique - $100 Gift Certificate
• Huckleberry Baby Shop - $50 Gift Certificate
• Hudson & Saige - $50 Gift Certificate
• Nicole Williams Photography - “1-2-3” Photography Package: Maternity, newborn & 6-12 month portrait sitting plus 8×10 enlargement & online album (Value $199)
• Organic Family Natural Home – “I am Organic” Onezie, All Natural Baby Bliss Salve, Monster Away Spray & Sun Bliss Sunscreen  (Value $57)
• Sacred Baby - Sacred Baby Pouch Sling (Value $65)
• SeaSide Studios - Portrait session, 11×14 enlargement & 10 5×7 digital prints (Value $300)
• Tokyo Baby - Leg warmers & 2 Kids Monkey Pants (Value $58)

Grand Prize #2: New Parent Package – Value $1396

• Abby Sprouts - $50 Gift Certificate
• Apples to Oranges Consulting - Selection of gluten-free, dairy-free snacks & goodies (Value $50)
• Arbonne International - $50 Gift Certificate
• Bellies In Bloom Maternity - See Kai Run Adelaide Boots (Value $54)
• Core Essentials Personal Training & Rehabilitation – One month (8 sessions) Baby Stroller Bootcamp Classes (Value $95)
• Hard Candy Baby Boutique - $50 Gift Certificate
• Mabel’s Labels - Big Combo label package (Value $55)
• Hudson & Saige - $50 Gift Certificate
• Maman Bidule - $65 Gift Certificate
• Nicole Williams Photography - Family portrait sitting, 12×18, 2 8×10 & 4 5×7 prints (Value $395)
• Oma Gosh! Designs - $50 Gift Certificate
• SeaSide Studios - Portrait session, 11×14 enlargement & 10 5×7 digital prints (Value $300)
• U-Weight Loss Clinic - U Weight Loss protein powder: Whey Vanilla Flavour (Value $60)
• West Coast Strider Sales – 1x 750ml stainless steel water bottle, 1x 250ml stainless steel water bottle and a childs size WestCoast Strider T-shirt plus $20 gift certificate (Value $50)

Baby Races Grand Prize (Saturday, June 5) – Value $285

• Arbonne International - $50 Gift Certificate
• Bellies In Bloom Maternity - See Kai Run booties- Ainsley Sandal size- 12-18 months (Value $39)
• Gary Anaka - Book: Your magical brain: How it learns best
• Mabel’s Labels – Camp/School label package (Value $34)
• Peekinz Baby - Footed playsuit with Peekinz pocket (Value $30)
• Tupperware - Divided feeding dish, sippy cup, Ideal bowl and snack cup (Value $30)
• Water’s Edge Organics - Natural wood teether & organic cotton onesie 6-12 months (Value $50)
• West Coast Strider Sales – Gift bag with Strider t-shirt, kids water bottle, adult water bottle & frisbee (Value $30)

Baby Races Grand Prize (Sunday, June 6) – Value $344

• Arbonne International - $50 Gift Certificate
• Discovery Toys - “My blankie” book & yellow fleece blanket & $10 Gift Certificate (Value $45)
• Gary Anaka - Book: Your magical brain: How it learns best
• Kit n’ Caboodle Quality Children’s Consignment - $30 Gift Certificate
• Nicole Williams Photography - Portrait sitting & 8×10 enlargement (Value $105)
• Playpants - Playpants Original Bloomers in “Sail” & “Cocoon” (Value $32)
• Tupperware - Divided feeding dish, sippy cup, Ideal bowl and snack cup (Value $30)
• West Coast Strider Sales – Gift bag with Strider t-shirt, kids water bottle, adult water bottle & frisbee (Value $30)

Plus the winner of each Baby Race heat will get a $10 Gift Certificate to Hard Candy Baby Boutique!

Photo Contest prizes

A winner will be chosen in each of two categories: 0-24 months and 2-6 years old. Winner in each category receives a $300 Portrait Package including a portrait session, 11×14 enlargement & 10 5×7 digital negatives from SeaSide Studios – our official Photo Contest photographer!

We are very excited to announce our upcoming giveaway in the next issue of our monthly e-newsletter going out May 5th!

Skip the tricycle and the training wheels!
Strider running bikes are two wheeled bikes designed to allow your child to teach themselves to balance on two wheels, without the interference of pedals or chains. Weighing only 6.9 lbs and with a seat that lowers to just 11″ from the ground, children as young as 12 months up to 5 years (50 lbs) can easily handle the Strider running bike and gain the confidence they need to balance on two wheels. Stand back and watch as they teach themselves to balance. You will be amazed!  Strider running bikes come in six vibrant colors: Red, Blue, Green, Pink, Orange and Yellow.

Your preschooler can come try out a West Coast Strider bike in the Kids Corner at the upcoming Vancouver Island Baby Fair, June 5 & 6 in Nanaimo but in the meantime, check out their website for full details on these great bikes!

Just in time for summer, we will be giving away one West Coast Strider bike in the colour of the winner’s choice in the May issue of our e-newsletter, “Inside the Pea Pod” so subscribe today (right hand side of our blog) for your chance to win!

We recently did some giveaways in our e-newsletter “Inside the Pea Pod” and would like to send out a BIG Congrats to:

Jennifer B. from Gold River, BC who won the Milkie’s Milk Saver from Bellies In Bloom Maternity

Leslie D. from Victoria, Chrissy W. from Duncan and Julia W. from Campbell River- Each won a pair of tickets from our recent Franklin the Turtle giveaway!

There are still tickets available at each of the upcoming Franklin shows in Victoria, Nanaimo & Campbell River! Check here for details!

In our May issue of “Inside the Pea Pod” we are giving away an awesome bike from West Coast Strider Sales. Sign up on the right hand side of our blog to receive our monthly e-newsletter & to be eligible for our exclusive prize giveaways!

Franklin the Turtle is coming to Vancouver Island for a series of live shows, and we’re going to give you a chance to win tickets to the shows in Victoria, Nanaimo and Campbell River!

The ticket giveaway will happen in our next e-Newsletter, going out on Wednesday, April 7 – if you don’t already receive the e-Newsletter, you can sign up using the form in the right-hand column of the blog.

Join Franklin on a quest to recover the lost “Golden Necklace” of Princess Harriet. Along the way, the gang must prove themselves worthy in an attempt to win the “Silver Shield” – the most treasured prize of knighthood.

On their crusade, they come upon all sorts of obstacles, including a fierce fire breathing dragon, 2 riddle loving Gargoyles, and a Wily Winged Beast!

Is Snail too small to be a hero? Will Beaver outwit the Gargoyles? Who will prove the mostworthy knight and win the treasured “Silver Shield”?

This musical adventure will have the whole family cheering and clapping to the original songs, music and dance as they join Franklin and his courageous friends and save the day!

Franklin The Turtle – The Adventures of the Noble Knights

Monday, April 19, 2010 – McPherson Theatre in Victoria
#3 Centennial Sq., Victoria, BC
Doors 3:00pm – Show 3:30pm
Tickets: $25.50 + s/c. Available at: McPherson Box Office, by phone: 250-386-6121 or online at www.rmts.bc.ca

Tuesday, April 20, 2010 - Port Theatre in Nanaimo
125 Front St., Nanaimo, BC
Doors 3:00pm – Show 3:30pm
Tickets: $25.50 + s/c. Available at: Port Theatre Ticket Centre, by phone: 250-754-8550 or online at www.porttheatre.com

Wednesday, April 21, 2010 - Tidemark Theatre in Campbell River
1220 Shoppers Row, Campbell River, BC
Doors 3:00pm – Show 3:30pm
Tickets: $25.50 + s/c. Available at: Tidemark Theatre Ticket Centre, by phone: 250-287-7465 or online at www.tidemark-theatre.com