FAQCan I bring my dog to the festival?
| Due to the crowds, music playing, conflicts with other dogs and food being served, we encourage dog owners to leave your faithful friend at home. |
What else is happening around Qualicum Beach that day?
The Qualicum Beach Farmers Market will be operating nearby from 8:30 am until noon. All the stores in Qualicum are open for your shopping pleasure A pancake breakfast is being held at the Qualicum Beach Royal Canadian Legion at 180 Veterans Way, just off Memorial Avenue. |
What is the entertainment?
There are 3 stages with a variety of groups playing between 11 am and 3 pm. Music ranges from pop, rock, and country to folk. Also appearing are the popular “Rainbow Stew Cloggers” & the Circle 8 Square Dancers. |
What’s in the “Kids Zone”?
Face painting, games, story telling & much more.
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Is this a family friendly festival?
| Yes, there is entertainment for all ages & a “Kids Zone” for the younger set. |
How many ice carvers are there?
The limit this year is 18 ice carvers. Ice carvings will be judged by a panel and cash prizes are awarded for 1st, 2nd, & 3rd place. |
How are the chili teams judged?
There is a panel of judges that decides on the best amateur & best professional team. The judges mark the chili entries anonymously bu numbered entries - even they don't know whose chili they're voting on. The public votes for its “favorite” and that team wins the coveted “Peoples Choice Award”. |
How do I get to try the different chilies?
| You buy a cup for $3.00 from one of the 4 ticket tables located at the entrances to the festival; this enables you to try as many different chilies you like. |
How many chili teams are there?
| This year we are limiting the number to 25. These include many of the local restaurants, hotels, golf courses, supermarkets, & private companies. Each chili has its own distinct recipe and flavour. |
Where can I park?
| There are numerous parking lots around town & on adjacent streets. |
Where is the festival held?
| On the main streets of Qualicum Beach which are closed to traffic. The streets are filled with people enjoying the festival. |
How long does the Fire & Ice Street Festival run?
| May 5th, 2012 from 11am to 3pm |
How can I become a festival sponsor?
The Qualicum Beach Fire and Ice Street Festival is made possible by the generous contributions from our sponsors. There are five levels of sponsorship:
Besides our undying gratitude, all sponsors receive recognition on our web site and are listed on a display at the Festival main stage. To become a Fire and Ice sponsor, please fill out the form below. {form 1} Please make cheques payable to: Qualicum Beach Fire and Ice Society If you have any questions, please phone Roger Griffiths at (250) 752-9081
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How do I sign up to become an Ice Sculptor?
Ice carvers are invited to create a ice-sculpture of their choice. Prizes will be awarded. The ice carving competition is split into two categories; Amateur and Professional. There will be a limit of 18 ice carvers this year and applications will be accepted on a first come first served basis. To ensure accommodation and ferry passes, application must be filled out and returned by April 15th, 2011. Amateur Category: Will receive one block of ice. Professional Category:
Prizes:
Besides our undying gratitude, all sponsors receive recognition on our web site and are listed on a display at the Festival main stage. To become a Fire and Ice sponsor, please fill out the form below. {form 2} |
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How are funds raised and where are they spent?
The Qualicum Beach Fire and Ice Street Festival generates its funding from a number of sources including: Merchant Sponsors Businesses from Qualicum Beach, Parksville and Nanaimo contribute cash. In many cases merchants sponsor specific ice carvers to be located in front of their business. Other sponsor organizations that are not located directly on the festival streets make general contributions to support the festival. Special sponsors: A number of sponsors provide another level of funding, sometimes for specific purposes. For example B.C. Ferries have donated ferry passes top offset the costs of the ice carvers who travel from the mainland. The Town of Qualicum Beach and some local businesses provide services that reduce the cash costs associated with the event. Chili cup sales: Chili cups and spoons are sold to the festival audience. These cups allow individuals to sample the chili from each and every chili stand. The revenue is applied to:
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What are you doing about the environmental impact?
With thousands of visitors taking part in the annual Fire and Ice Street Festival each year, we are taking steps to remove the impact we make on our landfill. The Fire & Ice festival committee is committed to reducing the waste and carbon footprint of the festival over the next several years.2009 will be the last year that Styrofoam cups will be used. (We are using up our remaining stock this year). 2009 will be last time we will use plastic spoons. From 2010: We will provide only biodegradable cups for the chili. We will provide only biodegradable spoons (corn or similar) All garbage bags used will be biodegradable. The amount of paper products used including printing will be reduced. We will move to encourage more online registration and publicity to reduce paper usage. |
