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All the "BIG” Events use Avalon!

February 26, 2020

It’s event season once again, and Avalon has partnered to supply event tenting and other rental items to numerous large upcoming events. These organizations have chosen to stay local and to work with the largest and longest-standing supplier of event tenting between Vancouver and Calgary - us! We will take on any challenge and find a solution, big or small!

These are just a few of the major upcoming events that have selected Avalon to work with this spring:

Canadian National Nordic Ski Championships at Sovereign Lake:  March 25-April 2, 2020

Sovereign Lake Nordic Club will be hosting the Ski Nationals from March 25 to April 2, 2020 - Canada's National Nordic Ski Championships, where Canada's future Olympic athletes will compete. This event will not only be exciting for cross country skiing enthusiasts but for the City of Vernon itself, as racers, coaches and athletes' families from all over Canada will arrive to participate and watch the 10-day nordic event.

Avalon will be supplying 20 - 20 x 20' marquee tents with flooring and lighting for team waxing
stations as well as tables and chairs.

Find out more at www.skinationals2020.ca

AltiTunes Music Fest featuring The Arkells at Big White: April 4, 2020

AltiTunes Music Fest (produced in partnership with the creators of Denim on the Diamond) provides an all-inclusive shared musical experience for families, skiers, outdoor enthusiasts and music fans against the unforgettable mountain backdrop of Big White Ski Resort. The event includes outdoor activities, games, food & drink vendors and an array of live music at the main stage.

Avalon is pleased to supply the main VIP 40 x 120' clear span tent for this event.

Find out more at www.bigwhite.com

BC Wine, Cider and Spirits Festival at SilverStar Mountain: April 4, 2020

Attend an all-inclusive tasting event April 4th in partnership with SilverStar Mountain Resort as Showpass presents WINTERLAND - Wine, Cider & Spirits Tasting (part of the BC Wine, Cider & Spirits Festival). The village at SilverStar Mountain Resort will be transformed into the apres-ski event of the year, complete with inflatable igloos, samples from member wineries, cideries, breweries, and distilleries, food, entertainment, souvenir glass, and more!

Avalon is pleased to supply our 40’ diameter inflatable Igloo tent at a height of over 20’ to become the showpiece of the Festival.

Find out more: www.showpass.com/showpass-presents-winterland

World Mixed Doubles and Seniors Curling Championships: April 18-25, 2020

Curling fans in the Okanagan are stoked to welcome world-class curling this spring as Kelowna will host both the World Mixed Doubles and World Senior Curling Championships in April!. he quality of competition is expected to be better than ever as the World Mixed Doubles is being weeded down to just a 20-team field. 

“With over 60 teams competing [across both events] and supporters and media attending from around the world, as well as the World Mixed Doubles being one of our live TV events, I am in no doubt the coverage generated for curling's newest Olympic discipline will be second to none," says Kate Caithness, World Curling Federation President.

Avalon is pleased to supply a large 14,760 sq. ft. (82 x 180') event tent, chairs and tables as well as washroom trailers and other foodservice items to this world-class event! 

Find out more: www.kelownaworlds2020.ca

Great Okanagan Beer Festival: May 6-10, 2020

Celebrate all things brewery at the 5-day celebration that is The Great Okanagan Beer Festival presented by The Train Station Pub. Discover a mix of amazing programming at local bars and pubs, culminating in the main event at Waterfront Park, where over 60 craft breweries will come together to pour 120+ beers and ciders for 3,500+ festival-goers.

Avalon will supply the main event in Waterfront Park with over 14 tents, tables, chairs and lighting.

Find out more: www.gibbonswhistler.com/festivals-events/great-okanagan-beer-festival

The Memorial Cup at Prospera Place: May 22-31, 2020

Kelowna and the Kelowna Rockets will host the 102nd Memorial Cup junior ice hockey championship that determines the champion of the Canadian Hockey League (CHL) in a four-team, round-robin tournament at Prospera Place from May 22-31, 2020.

Avalon is pleased to supply over 25,000 sq. ft of tenting, including a large 80 x 180' main tent including all walls, lighting, tables, chairs, cooking equipment and more.

Find out more: www.chlmemorialcup.ca

Brett Kissel in Concert: May 30, 2020

As a celebration during the Memorial Cup, Multi-JUNO Award-winning Canadian Country artist Brett Kissel will headline "Live on the Lake," May 30th at Tubboat Beach in Kelowna’s Waterfront Park on the final weekend of the 2020 Memorial Cup presented by Kia.

Avalon will be supplying the Concert Zone and the Family Zone with event tenting, tables and chairs.

Learn more: www.chlmemorialcup.ca

Big or small, Avalon is fully stocked with everything you need to pull off a memorable event - so why not choose the event rental company that professional event organizers use? Get in touch for a custom quote today!
 

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