Chamber Events
The Vanderhoof Chamber of Commerce hosts a number of well attended and fun community events.
Parade of Lights - First Friday of December
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Get into the community Christmas spirit, as downtown Vanderhoof comes to life with this annual light parade. Bring the whole family and enjoy the parade, and downtown shopping until midnight.
The Annual Parade of Lights is held on the first Friday in December each year.
Floats representing a wide variety of organizations and businesses, vividly decorated with hundreds of lights, drive through the residential streets of Vanderhoof after dark.
Parade Route: Beginning at the Arena at Stewart & Connaught ~ West on Stewart Street, North on Lampitt Avenue, East on Douglas Street, South on Burrard Avenue, and East on Stewart Street back to the Arena.
Families come from near and far to take part in this festive evening, which includes Midnight Madness at downtown retailers.
Though there is no entry fee, we do require that you register your parade float.
Contact us with your questions.
Midnight Madness - First Friday of December
In connection with the Parade of Lights, most downtown retailers remain open until midnight that same evening, offering many great sales.
Come out for some fun community time, and bag some great deals while you are at it!
Annual General Meeting - 2012 Date To Be Announced
The 48th Vanderhoof Chamber of Commerce AGM was held on Tuesday, October 4, 2011 at the Village Inn Banquet Room. The meal was provided courtesy of Mt. Milligan, Terrane Metals Corp.
The keynote speaker was Christy Smith, BNS-MBA, Superintendent of Community Affairs - Mt. Milligan Mine.
The business meeting followed, with the election of the Board of Directors for the upcoming year. The ten Member Board is listed on the About the Chamber page.
Vanderhoof Trade Show - May 13 & 14, 2011
Thank-you to all participants of this year's trade show. It was a huge success!
The theme of the Vanderhoof Trade Show 2011 was "Moving Forward". This event is an excellent opportunity to promote your businesses and connect with new customers.
Why Do I Want to Be an Exhibitor?
- Sales
- Create image
- Market research
- Maintain image
- Qualify prospects
- Create customer list
- Relate to competition
- Reach unknown buyers
- Meet buyers face-to-face
- Shorten buying process
- Introduce a new product
- Recruit new personnel
- Improve market share
- Distribute product samples
- Contact potential new customers
- Contact with present customers
- Demonstrate products in action
- Demonstrate non-portable equipment
- Discuss technical issues with customers
- Identify new applications for existing products
- Change buyer's perceptions of your company
Pumpkin Walk - October 31
Held annually on Halloween evening, the Great Pumpkin Walk is sure to please.
Hand-carved pumpkins, Campfires, Trick-or-Treat Candy, Hot Chocolate... and then the Fireworks display that lights up the entire Nechako River Valley. Attended by thousands of residents, the Pumpkin Walk is a safe and convenient place for families to spend Halloween night.
Many business owners and residents volunteer their evening to stoke the campfires and give out candy to the children. The Pumpkin Walk starts at 5:00pm. Vanderhoof's only fireworks display caps off the evening, firing away at 8:00pm.
This event is made possible solely by donations from the generous businesses and individuals of the Vanderhoof area, as well as the countless volunteer hours by friends of The Walk.
