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Summerland Action Festival & Parade
Summerland Action Festival & Parade

Summerland Action Festival June 6, 7, & 8.

Action Festival is an all-ages, community summer festival that provides a weekend of activities. The event is highlighted by a massive slo-pitch tournament and features other sporting events and races.


Action Festival Parade -
   PARADE DATE---Saturday June 7nd, 2008
  • Entry Deadline: May 31st, 2008 (no entry will be accepted after this date)
  • Lineup Time:  8:00 A.M.
  • Judging Time: 8:00 A.M. to 10:00 A.M.

Registration form download


Puddle Duck  - Okanagan Puddle Duck Fleet- Action Fest Race at 10 AM -Peach Orchard Beach

More Info: http://summerlandpuddleducks.org/


Giant's Head Run - 6pm on Saturday, June 7th.  5km and 10km run with 22 categories.  This is a family friendly event and an excellent way to participate in Summerland's Action Festival.

Giant's Head Entry Form

Man of Steel Triathlon - also on on Saturday, June 7th with individual, team and family categories.  It is recreational, fun and competitive.

Man of Steel Entry Form


Entry forms are also available at the Recreation Office on Kelly Ave. or register on at http://www.events.runningroom.com/site/?raceId=3752.  Register before May 30th for an early bird discount!


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