The show kicks off Friday evening from 4-9pm with a fashion show featuring Lolly’s Fashion Lounge, All Things Being Eco, Pink Bamboo Boutique, Unika and others! Join Chilliwack Mayor Sharon Gaetz at 7pm for the official Opening Ceremonies.

Saturday the doors are open from 10am – 6pm and there is lots to do on this day! Browse through a couple hundred vendors showcasing everything from bling to bridal, beauty products, decor & design, cookware, household products and everything else that women love. Sunday the show runs from 11am -5pm, so there is loads of time throughout the weekend to explore all that the Fraser Valley Women’s Show has to offer. A few of the great local vendor names we recognize are:

Inspired Arts and Gifts
Sweetpiece Jewelry
Sips and Sweets
All Things Being Eco
Voila Lash Lounge
Golden Naturals Skin Care
Undines Retreat Day Spa
The Passionate Home
Fraser Valley Photo Booth

…but that’s just mentioning a few of the dozens and dozens of great local companies you’ll discover at the 2012 Fraser Valley Women’s Expo!

Some of the great events taking place throughout the weekend include:

• Hair Fashion with Gente Bella Salon and Spa at 11am on Saturday
• Cake Decorating Demo with Kick Ass Cakes at 1pm on Saturday
• Bringing Life & Enhanced Style to Any Environment with Hudson Madison at 3:30pm on Saturday
• The Raw Food Muse Gina Silvestri at 3pm on Sunday

FVP will be on site during the event offering a live blog showcasing exhibitors and events happening at the show. We will be at booth 100 just as soon as you enter the door – hope to see you there!

Tickets to this fun event are just $6 at the door, but we have a few to give away to some local ladies! Please leave a note below to be entered to win. Winners will be chosen at random and contacted on March 1, 2012. 

For an additional entry, please post the following on Twitter: “I entered to win tickets to the Fraser Valley Women’s Expo in #Chilliwack from @FVPulse: http://ow.ly/9isNx“ 

Update: Congratulations to our winners who have been contacted by email. Enjoy the show! This contest is now closed.

Fraser Valley Women’s Expo
www.fraservalleywomensexpo.com
44140 Luckakuck Way, Chilliwack

On October 2, 2010 South Surrey’s Magique Fashions will be hosting the Magique Fall Fashion Affair. Held at the beautiful Coyote Creek Golf Course, proceeds from this event will benefit  the Peace Arch Hospital Foundation.   This annual signature event, hosted by Fionna Forbes of Urban Rush, will feature a silent auction and fashion show of the hottest Fall and Winter 2010 fashions from designers such as Sarah Pacini, Michael Kors and Le Soleil.

Attendees will receive a charm designed exclusively for this event by Karyn Chopik, 15% off your next purchase at Magique, a signature drink and delicious canapés. Tickets are just $80 for this super fun ladies night out in the Fraser Valley!

Visit www.magiquefashion.com or phone to purchase tickets. But don’t wait long, this exciting event is filling up fast!

Fraser Valley Pulse is thrilled to gift one of our awesome readers with two tickets to this great night out! Please leave a comment below to be entered to win. Winner will be announced September 24, 2010. CONGRATULATIONS TO ANNA P! THIS CONTEST IS NOW CLOSED.

Kilby Historic Site is located in the small town of Harrison Mills, BC.  This five acre property is a step back in time, a place to enjoy a historical living story. Take a walk through the early century buildings and see life just as it was in 1906. From the antique stoves to the historical milk house, the early century clothing to the fully stocked general store, every piece of Kilby Historic Site tells an interesting tale.

Visitors enjoy a trip down memory lane as they explore a portrayal of the Kilby family’s living history. The general store was opened in 1906 by Thomas and Eliza Kilby, later run by their two sons. Since it closed, the store, post office and upstairs hotel rooms and living quarters have been kept just as they were. The store is fully stocked, the plates are on the table in the dining room… it is truly like stepping into a time capsule.

School and tour groups are welcome and invited to book ahead of time to enjoy hands on activities such as making old-fashioned ice cream and fresh apple cider, or playing junior merchant in the general store.

The property is home to a variety of animals including turkeys, chickens, playful pigs, goats, sheep, a mule and several cats. Guests can interact with the animals on this working farm; feed is available for purchase in the Waterloo Farm Gift Shop. The animals love attention and some of the turkeys and birds will be seen walking freely throughout the property.

This Sunday, August 29th, don’t miss the 2010 Kilby Kids Fest! From 11AM – 4PM kids will enjoy face painting, pinatas, live entertainment, craft tables and of course the friendly farm animals.

The Waterloo Farm Gift Shop features an abundance of artisanal works from local artists and a homestyle restaurant that serves sandwiches and comfort food specials. The pies at Kilby Historic Site are baked fresh daily using seasonal fruits.

Kilby Historic Site hosts fun events throughout the year including a ghoulishly Haunted Halloween, Kilby’s Kids Halloween Party, Christmas at Kilby and several other events at Easter, Mother/Father’s Day and an annual vintage car show. The site is open May long weekend through Labour Day 11AM – 5PM, but hours of operation vary at other time of the year. Be sure to check the website when planning your visit!

Kilby Historic Site is a great day of family fun in the Fraser Valley. When you are finished touring the site, be sure to head down the street to the beach at Kilby Provincial Park.

Kilby Historic Site
www.kilby.ca
215 Kilby Road, Harrison Mills
Ring: 604.796.9576

Have you been to Harrison Hot Springs lately? Located on the south shore of spectacular Harrison Lake, Harrison Hot Springs is one of the Fraser Valley’s most glorious holiday destinations.

Renowned for its natural beauty, Harrison Hot Springs offers visitors plenty of things to do while taking in some of B.C.’s most breathtaking scenery.

Perhaps Harrison Hot Springs is most famous for their namesake, the mineral hot springs. Visitors can enjoy the public mineral pool seven days a week, or wander along the beach up to take a look at the natural hot springs.

Summer activities in Harrison Hot Springs abound.  The resort marina boasts plenty of water sport options to keep you cool: Enjoy a leisurely boat cruise with Shoreline Tours, take an eco tour with Harrison Eco Tours, cool off and have fun on a sea-doo, kayak, bumper boats or banana tube from Harrison Watersports, or simply relax on the beautiful sandy beach. Ice cream shops, fabulous restaurants and gift stores line the street directly across from the beach.  There is always something to keep you busy! Stop by the Harrison Visitor Information Centre to pick up a copy of the Ticket To Explore booklet, which lists community events, local hikes and discount coupons to local businesses.

Harrison Hot Springs proudly hosts several events throughout the summer, including the Harrison Festival of the Arts.  July 10 – 18, 2010 marks the 32nd Annual festival and it’s going to be great! Live music on the beach, art shows, children’s day, workshops, art market and evening concerts. You don’t want to miss it!

If you love to explore, you’ll enjoy the Harrison Hot Springs Circle Farm Tour. This self-guided tour includes visits to fantastic local gems such as Canadian Hazelnut, The Back Porch, Limbert Mountain Farm ~ Simply Fine Foods, Sparkes Corn Barn and Valedoorn Farms. Sasquatch Provincial Park is minutes up the street and was recently nominated as one of Canada’s Best by CBC, Canadian Tourism Commission’s Locals Know & The Hour with George Stroumboulopoulos.

Wherever you live in the Fraser Valley, Harrison Hot Springs is less than an hour away, so it makes for a great day trip. Seeing as there is so much to do though, why not stay awhile and take in all it has to offer? Harrison Hot Springs is home to fabulous accommodation such as the Harrison Hot Springs Resort & Spa, where guests enjoy 5 indoor & outdoor mineral pools. There is no shortage of great places to stay including several hotels & resorts, motels, B&Bs and vacation rentals.

If camping is your family’s style, Harrison Hot Springs and surrounding areas offer fantastic family-friendly RV parks & campgrounds.

If you’re staying in Harrison, be sure to check out some of the nearby attractions: Kilby Historic Site, Minter Gardens, Dinotown, Tugboat Junction or Bridal Falls Waterpark.

Be sure to visit Harrison Hot Springs this summer and find family fun, serenity, rejuvenation and adventure… just up the road!

www.tourismharrison.com

During this fantastic promotion, Executive Chef Jeff Massey has planned a scrumptious menu for just $25 per person.  Check out what culinary delights he has planned during Dine Around Abbotsford.

Appetizers:

Warm imported brie cheese with Abbotsford blueberries – croustini and micro greens

OR

White wine and citrus braised ‘petite gris’ escargots – chive butter, asparagus and peas

Entrees:

Seared fresh early season halibut with warm tomato vinaigrette – roasted parsnips and spinach

OR

Seared pork tenderloin with dried fruits and red wine – whipped russet potatoes, savoy cabbage and bacon ragout

Dessert:

Classic vanilla and citrus creme brule

Tasty, indeed.  And for just $25, this is the perfect time to visit this excellent Fraser Valley eatery.  Be sure to check out FVP’s recent Spotlight on Restaurant 62.  Dine Around Abbotsford at Restaurant 62, on now until May 9, 2010.  Phone to make your reservation today!

Restaurant 62
www.restaurant62.ca
2001 McCallum Road, Abbotsford VIEW MAP
Ring: 604.855.3545

What’s new?  An open concept, brighter space with the same great lines you expect to see at Montage – plus a whole lot more! Furniture, lighting and a ‘whole room concept’ are what you’ll find at this fabulous Fort Langley home boutique.

Refresh your kitchen with dinnerware from Maxwell Williams and 18 Karat, then accessorize your home for Spring with a fabulous selection of home decorations.  You’ll find contemporary furniture and lighting displays, complete with stylish accessory ideas, modern baby goodies and a luxurious bath & body bar with treats from Barefoot Venus, Lothantique, Acca Kappa, Naked Bee, lilly pilly, Nougat and Tuscan Farm Gardens. It’s a delight to wander this newly renovated Montage, there’s so much to see!

Montage is one of few exclusive neighbourhood stores for the innovative 18 Karat line, which is a local company as well. They carry a fabulous selection of 18 Karat home accessories, dinnerware, garden planters and furniture.

One of the biggest highlights of shopping at this great shop is the selection of unique jewelry designers.  Inspired designs by Karyn Chopik, Rita D, White Lotus and Karen Telio are the kind of extraordinary pieces you’ll find in store, many created by local and Canadian designers.

Ladies and gents, you will love the new look and products at Fort Langley’s contemporary home boutique, Montage. Be sure to stop by soon to check out the new shop and pick up something fabulous for you and your home!

Montage
www.montage.ca
100 – 9188 Glover Road, Fort Langley
Ring: 604.888.2780