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Squamish Days Festival 2012: Win a Squamish Getaway

Comments 53 by Rebecca Bollwitt

The 55th Annual Squamish Days Festival is coming up this August long weekend and will be packed with free family fun, a parade, world class logger sports competitions, and much more. This Sea to Sky destination is set to celebrate its heritage and community spirit through events and activities for four straight days.

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What 55th Annual Squamish Days Festival
When Thursday, August 2 to Monday, August 6, 2012
Where 39555 Loggers Lane in Squamish. Exit the Sea to Sky at the adventure centre (from the south) or Centennial Way (from the North).

Activities include music & art events, children’s activities, a parade, wacky bed races, a 10km run, a chair carving competition, a pancake breakfast, the Squamish Farmers Market, and two world class Loggers Sports Shows with competitors from all around the world.

There are a few ticketed events (at the Loggers Sports Shows) but everything else is free for the whole family.

If you would like to check out Squamish Days, the organizers have put together a fantastic prize pack for one lucky Miss604 reader so that they can enjoy the outdoor recreation capital of Canada. The prize is valued at $316 and includes:

  • 2 Night’s stay at the newly-renovated Hotel Squamish (Saturday, August 4th & Sunday August 5th) which is located in the heart of downtown Squamish
  • 2 Saturday Loggers Sports Show – Adult Tickets
  • 2 Sunday Loggers Sports Show – Adult Tickets
  • 2 Sunday VIP Lounge Tickets
  • 2 Sunday Pancake Breakfast – Adult Tickets
  • 1 Reusable Shopping Bag
  • 2 Ball Caps

Here’s how you can enter to win:

  • Leave a comment on this post (1 entry)
  • Post the following on Twitter (1 entry)
RT to enter to win a getaway to @SquamishDays from @Miss604 http://ow.ly/cvbO2

I will draw one winner at random from all entries on Monday, July 30, 2012 at 9:00am. Must be 19+ to enter and win. Prize is not redeemable for cash or any other prizing. Hotel Squamish stay must be used August 4th & August 5th, 2012. Follow @SquamishDays on Twitter or Facebook for more information about the festival.

Update The winner is Craig C!

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53 Comments  —  Comments Are Closed

  1. Erin Schulte Wednesday, July 25th, 2012 — 3:21pm PDT

    I would loves to win this!

  2. Sandy Laughlin Wednesday, July 25th, 2012 — 3:36pm PDT

    I love this weekend in Squamish, great sites, lots to do, great people and I would love to win

  3. Chelle Wednesday, July 25th, 2012 — 3:51pm PDT

    Looks like fun! Hopefully they have good weather for it.

  4. Sanaz Wednesday, July 25th, 2012 — 3:57pm PDT

    I love Squamish and would love to win this!

  5. Georgina Wednesday, July 25th, 2012 — 4:10pm PDT

    What a fun weekend! I would love to win!

  6. Gary T. Wednesday, July 25th, 2012 — 4:19pm PDT

    I have only driven through Squamish, would actually love to spend a couple of days there for a change.

  7. Lauren Wednesday, July 25th, 2012 — 4:34pm PDT

    What a great way to spend the long weekend!

  8. Renfrew Wednesday, July 25th, 2012 — 4:43pm PDT

    It’s all about the beautiful drive.

  9. Tuan Wednesday, July 25th, 2012 — 5:11pm PDT

    I love Squamish festival. Would like to bring my family this time

  10. Richard Wednesday, July 25th, 2012 — 5:30pm PDT

    Sounds like fun! Would love to bring the family.

  11. Eileen Wednesday, July 25th, 2012 — 6:08pm PDT

    Would love to experience this!

  12. Cyndi Wednesday, July 25th, 2012 — 7:01pm PDT

    I love Squamish!

  13. Marianne Wednesday, July 25th, 2012 — 7:47pm PDT

    I would love to go there !

  14. Rob Wednesday, July 25th, 2012 — 8:48pm PDT

    That would be a very fun weekend

  15. Melissa Wednesday, July 25th, 2012 — 8:48pm PDT

    I would love to go?

  16. Dana Wednesday, July 25th, 2012 — 9:42pm PDT

    Squamish is wonderful this time of year, especially with the sun shining. Would love to win this!

  17. Ray Wednesday, July 25th, 2012 — 9:42pm PDT

    Sounds like a fun weekend.

  18. Stephanie Wednesday, July 25th, 2012 — 10:07pm PDT

    This sounds like such a great prize thanks for the chance to win

  19. Marianne Wednesday, July 25th, 2012 — 10:27pm PDT

    Sounds like a festive weekend!

  20. Lisa Wednesday, July 25th, 2012 — 10:50pm PDT

    A trip for the family to Squamish would be just what our family needs! We would appreciate and love every minute of it!

  21. Maureen M Wednesday, July 25th, 2012 — 10:56pm PDT

    Logging shows-a wonderful quintessential BC/Canadian sport/entertainment!

  22. Dianne Thursday, July 26th, 2012 — 12:25am PDT

    Oh man this sounds like fun… I also have a friend that lives in Squamish that I haven’t seen in a long time so what a great way to get to see her and have a good time togethe.

  23. Donald Thursday, July 26th, 2012 — 1:01am PDT

    Sea to Sky is such a nice drive to Squamish.

  24. Lori-Vancouver Airbnb Thursday, July 26th, 2012 — 8:55am PDT

    It would be great to spend a weekend in Squamish, so close to Shannon Falls too!

  25. Darcy Thursday, July 26th, 2012 — 9:04am PDT

    Never been to a logger’s sports show but I’ve heard they are great fun.

  26. chrissy Thursday, July 26th, 2012 — 9:12am PDT

    This sounds like so much fun!

  27. Tammy James Thursday, July 26th, 2012 — 11:14am PDT

    i live in squamish but my mom will be here from ontario that weekend…would love to be able to pamper her squamish style while she’s here!!

  28. Raju Thursday, July 26th, 2012 — 11:38am PDT

    Sounds like fun!

  29. Craig C Thursday, July 26th, 2012 — 12:22pm PDT

    Would love to win this.

  30. Shelley Thursday, July 26th, 2012 — 1:46pm PDT

    Hotel Squamish is one of the oldest buildings in Squamish. This would be a fun trip.

  31. Lor Thursday, July 26th, 2012 — 2:13pm PDT

    Fun getaway 🙂

  32. Ruth M Thursday, July 26th, 2012 — 2:50pm PDT

    Sounds like a hoot to me

  33. Vanessa W Thursday, July 26th, 2012 — 4:57pm PDT

    Squishee!!!

  34. Eva Friday, July 27th, 2012 — 12:04am PDT

    Great prize, we would love to win this one! Fingers crossed!

  35. leah Friday, July 27th, 2012 — 8:52am PDT

    what a fun way to spend the weekend 🙂

  36. brandon Friday, July 27th, 2012 — 8:56am PDT

    what a great giveaway!

  37. Art B. Friday, July 27th, 2012 — 1:25pm PDT

    This would be awesome, I need a mini vacation.

  38. Phyllis T Saturday, July 28th, 2012 — 12:16am PDT

    Would love to take the kiddos there.
    Monday’s my bday, would be a great gift for myself!

  39. Sharylin Saturday, July 28th, 2012 — 11:52am PDT

    This is a fun weekend getaway package!

  40. Bonnie Saturday, July 28th, 2012 — 12:33pm PDT

    What a fun prize pack!

  41. Rebecca Saturday, July 28th, 2012 — 1:15pm PDT

    Went a couple of years ago and had a great time. Would be a good weekend getaway as the 5th is our 12th wedding anniversary!

  42. belinda Saturday, July 28th, 2012 — 5:18pm PDT

    A great way to spend BC long weekend.

  43. Carrie Saturday, July 28th, 2012 — 8:50pm PDT

    I would love to go to Squamish!

  44. Jessica Sunday, July 29th, 2012 — 10:51pm PDT

    Looks like a blast!

  45. Tina Sunday, July 29th, 2012 — 11:00pm PDT

    Logging is definitely the most fun to watch, like me some smexy lumberjacks

  46. Jaydeen Monday, July 30th, 2012 — 8:48am PDT

    This sounds like a blast!!!

  47. Alessa Monday, July 30th, 2012 — 8:53am PDT

    <3 Lumberjacks!

  48. Tom Schmid Monday, July 30th, 2012 — 8:56am PDT

    Never been there. It’s about time I think. 🙂

  49. Marieke Monday, July 30th, 2012 — 9:02am PDT

    This sounds super!

  50. Marianne Monday, July 30th, 2012 — 9:58pm PDT

    Nature within nature!

  51. Wendy Tuesday, July 31st, 2012 — 10:07am PDT

    Sounds like a FANTASTIC way to spend the weekend :)))

  52. Jane Tuesday, July 31st, 2012 — 10:34pm PDT

    Winning!

  53. Squamish Days Festival Thursday, August 2nd, 2012 — 9:36am PDT

    Thanks for all the wonderful comments! If you didn’t win the prize, remember Squamish is only a short drive up the beautiful Sea to Sky Highway and we’d love to see you all at the festival this weekend.

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