Monday July 21, 2008
10:00 am - Noon Pancake Breakfast and Movie $2.00 per plate Provided by Recreation Committee
6:00 pm Opening Ceremonies
Badger Stadium
Limited Tickets
Admission: $10.00 double and can be purchased at
the Come Home Year Office. Sponsored by Atlantic Lottery
Corporation, Town of Badger, & Come Home Year Committee
Meet and Greet will follow at approx. 8 pm. All are welcome
Merchandise will be sold at Meet and Greet.
11:00 pm Newfie Night at the Diner Badger Diner
Tuesday July 22, 2008
2:00 pm Kids Parade
Badger Town Centre
7:00 pm Little Miss Badger/ Miss Badger Pageant
Avoca Collegiate
Admission: $3.00
$2.00 ( 12 and under )
Canteen to be provided by Avoca Parents Association
9 pm Poker at the Diner Badger Diner (Proceeds toward New Fire Truck)
9pm - 12am Teen Dance
Badger Community Centre
Admission $3.00
Wednesday July 23, 2008
1:30 pm Children's Adventure and Picnic
2:00 pm Card Game
Badger Town Centre
Admission $5.00
Prizes for 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th
Avoca Collegiate Admission is $3
Contact person is Shirley Hurley
10:00 pm Family Bonfire
Badger Stadium
Wieners, Marshmallows and Soft Drinks provided
Thursday July 24, 2008
11:00 am T - Ball (Ages 6 and Under)
Baseball Field
Canteen To be Provided
2:00 pm T - Ball Playoffs (Ages 6 and Under)
Baseball Field
Canteen to be provided
Prize will be awarded to 1st place team
3:00 pm Community Social
Badger Community Centre
Friday July 25, 2008
1:00 pm Crazy Hat Day and Egg Toss
Contact Pam at 539-2440 - Location to be determined
6:00 pm Badger Bombers Reunion Badger Stadium Hot Roast Beef Dinner Admission: $30 Single (Dinner and Dance)
$45 Double (Dinner and Dance)
email Joanne Butt at badgerjbutt@hotmail.com
Bar service sponsored by Labatts
Profit from this event will go towards the purchase of a new fire truck for the Badger Fire Department
10:30 pm Dance to Follow Banquet (open to the public)
Badger Stadium (Admission $10 single if not at dinner)
Entertainment By: DAVE McHUGH Bar Sponsored by: Labatts
Saturday July 26, 2008
11:00 am Davy Gravy Show (Badger Community Centre) Kids Entertainment (up to nine years of age) Admission $2 1:00 - 4:00 pm Craft/Bake Sale
Badger Community Centre
Cost per Table $15.00 To reserve table, contact Pam at
539-2440 or email at pbarrington72@hotmail.com
1:30 -4:00 pm Seniors Afternoon Tea
Location to be determined
3 pm Jam Session at the Diner Badger Diner
8:00 pm Poker Night (Texas Hold'em)
Badger Town Centre
Registration: $10.00 per person
Winner takes 1/2 of registration received Canteen service to be available
Sunday July 27, 2008
11:00 am Brunch
Badger Community Centre (Price: $5) Brunch to be provided by Come Home Year Committee
2:00 pm Kids Movie (Age 12 and Under)
Badger Town Centre
Admission $1.00 Canteen service by Come Home Year Committee
6:00 - 8:00 pm Kiddies Dance (12 and Under)
Badger Town Centre
Admission: $2.00 Canteen service by Come Home Year Committee
8 pm Badger Bomber Fashion Show Badger Diner
9:00 - 12 am Teen Dance (13 - 18)
Badger Town Centre
Admission: $3.00
Canteen service by Come Home Year Committee
Monday July 28, 2008
11:00 am Track & Field
Badger Stadium
Ages 9 & Under
Ages 10 to 12
Ages 13 to 15
Ages 16 to 18
Canteen to be provided
Prizes for each age division
4:00pm Spelling Bee Competition
Location to be determined Age categories 5-8 and 9-12
5:00-7:00 pm Customer Appreciation at the Diner Badger Diner
8:00pm Badger Idol Contest
Avoca Collegiate
Admission $2.00 (adults)/ $1.00 (children)
Two age categories (12 and under); (13 and up)
Finalists to be announced next night
Contestants to provide two song choices
8:00 pm Karoake @ the Diner
Tuesday July 29, 2008
1:00 pm Scavenger Hunt
Badger Community Centre Ages 8 and under
Ages 9 to 12
Ages 13 to 15
Ages 16 to 18
Prizes for winner in each age group
7:00 pm Badger Idol Finals and Results
Avoca Collegiate
Winner revealed Prizes to be awarded
Admission ($2.00 Adults); ($1.00 Children)
9:30 pm (dark) Candle Memory Walk Maple Street / Badger Town Centre
Cost of Candle: $5.00 minimum per memory
Wednesday July 30, 2008
11:00 am Little League Softball
Up to 11 Years old
Baseball Field
5:00 pm Little League Softball Playoffs
Baseball Field
Canteen Provided
Prize Awarded to 1st Place Team
8:00 pm BINGO Night at the Stadium
$500.00 Jackpot to go; Other prizes from $25-40 Cards $10 per book plus specials are for sale
Event subject to change
Thursday July 31, 2008
10:00 am Softball ( Ages 11 to 16)
Baseball Field
Canteen Services will be Provided
3:00 pm Softball Playoffs ( Ages 11 to 16)
Baseball Field
Prize to 1st place team
5:00-7:00 pm Lumberjack Supper Badger Community Centre Cost: $5 per plate
6 pm Adult Mixed Softball Tournament (To be determined based on number of teams registered)
9:00 pm Adult Variety Show/Screech-In
Badger Stadium
Registration to take place before deadline (to set up schedule/line-up)
Judging to take place
Admission: $ 5.00
Bar service will be available
Friday August 1, 2008
11:00 am Time Capsule (kids of all ages)
1:00 pm Teddy Bear Picnic (up to 9 years old)
Badger Stadium
Children's activities For info contact Nicole at 539-2597
Free Hot Dogs, drinks, candy
5:00 pm Fish and Brewis Supper
$5 per plate - Meal Provided by Badger Firettes
6:30 pm GO-Cart Races (up to Age 18)
Build and Race own GO Cart - Registration $5.00
In Front of Fire hall
Winning team will receive a prize (to be determined)
Adult Races
Location to be determined
Registration $5.00
6:00 pm Adult Mixed Softball Tournament
Baseball Field
Registration $100.00 per team - Contact Sean Foley
10:00 pm Dance at the Diner Badger Diner Live Entertainment (to be announced)
Saturday August 2, 2008 (Badger Day)
9:30 am Line Up For Parade
Badger Town Centre Parking lot
10:00 am Parade Begins
Prizes to be given for:
Best Decorated float 1st and 2nd Place
Best Decorated Vehicle 1st and 2nd Place
Winners will be announced at the Closing Ceremony
11:00 am Grand Stand Ceremonies (Closing Ceremony)
Badger Town Centre Parking Lot
Guest Speakers
Prizes Awarded for Parade
Congratulations to all our Winners
11:30 am Adult Mixed Softball Tournament Continues
Baseball Field
Beer Tent operating on Saturday and Sunday provided by Badger Fire Department and sponsored by: Labatts
11:30 am Senior's Social Badger Community Centre - Contact Ann Marie Young
Entertainment Provided by Central's Own Celtic Spirit Dancers
All persons 60+ are invited to attend
11:30 am Horseshoe Tournament
Outside Badger Stadium
Entry Fee: $ 5.00 per person
Prizes is half the fees collected
1:00 pm Dunk Tank / Mock Jail
Cost for Dunk Tank ($2.00 for 3 balls) For Mock Jail cost of Prisoner Release to be determined
Booths (Games of Chance)
Badger Stadium
Tickets: $2.00 each
Beginning at 1:00 pm
Avoca Parents' Association will be selling Hot Dogs, Hamburgers, Soft Drinks, Tea and Coffee outside Badger Stadium . Cost to be determined
2:00 pm Championship Game for Youth Softball
3:30 pm Adult Mixed Softball Tournament Continued
9:30pm - 12:30 am Adult Dance
Badger Stadium
Music by: BIC and THE BALLPOINTS
Admission: $10.00 per person
Contact Badger Fire Department
Bar Service Available
Sunday August 3rd, 2008
9:00 am Completion of Adult Mixed Softball Tournament
1:00 pm BBQ
Outside Badger Town Centre
Hot Dogs & Drinks Provided
Log Race Entry Fee $5.00/log
Prize is 1/2 fees collected
7:00 pm Ecumenical Church Service
Sacred Heart Parish Church
All denominations are Welcome!
Refreshments to follow at the RC Parish Centre
Contact Verley Roberts for information at 539-2611
10:30 pm Farewell Fireworks
End of Celebrations
Outside Badger Stadium
PLEASE NOTE: Any Organization or persons interested in putting a booth or Food Concession in the Badger Day Festivities please contact: the Town Council Office or a Council Member. A $50.00 fee is payable in advance.
Thank you for your co-operation!
Let's Make this Badger Come Home Year the best on