Draft:Ha Ha Ha Kidzfest

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Ha Ha Ha Kidzfest is non-profit society based in Penticton, British Columbia, Canada whose mission is to present world standard performing arts and participatory activities that are entertaining, educational and accessible to children from all social, economic and ethnic backgrounds.[1]

History of the Festival[edit]

The society formed in 2019 with plans to run it's first festival in 2020.[2] The 2020 festival was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[3] In 2021, Ha Ha Ha Kidzfest held a 5 day festival, bringing activities to school groups to participate in.[4] The festival was able to have the first full festival in 2022 at Penticton Gyro Park, with the theme "Around the World in a Festival Day".[5]

Dates, Themes and Performers By Year[edit]

Year Dates Event Theme Headliner Performers
2020 cancelled
2021 June 7-11, 2021 "All Together Now" Flyin' Bob[6]
2022 June 9-11, 2022 "Around the World in a Festival Day" Ginalina

Ache Brasil Kristal Kiran Circus West[7]

2023 June 8-10, 2023 "Imagination in Motion" Will's Jams

Amanda Panda RupLoops Robyn Layne The Hockey Circus Show[8]

2024 June 6-8, 2024 "Where Our Stories Meet" Kif-Kif Sisters

Kellie Haines The Wild Moccasin Dancers Dusty Flowerpot Cabaret Lee Fodi[9]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "HaHaHa Penticton Kidzfest". Ha Ha Ha Kidzfest. Retrieved 19 April 2024.
  2. ^ Eksal, Melanie (Dec 19, 2019). "Childrens' Festival Returning to Penticton - Penticton Herald". The Penticton Herald. Retrieved May 7, 2024.
  3. ^ "CANCELLED: HaHaHa Kidzfest". City of Penticton. 2020-06-04. Retrieved 2024-05-08.
  4. ^ "HaHaHa Kidzfest". City of Penticton. 2021-06-07. Retrieved 2024-05-08.
  5. ^ Mar 28, Chelsea Powrie-; Story: 364256, 2022 / 4:13 pm |. "Ha Ha Ha Kidzfest returning to Penticton this summer - Penticton News". www.castanet.net. Retrieved 2024-05-08.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  6. ^ Apr 1, Casey Richardson-; Story: 329820, 2021 / 8:00 pm |. "The 'HaHaHa Kidzfest' using activity kits to continue celebrations for kids and families across the South Okanagan - Penticton News". www.castanet.net. Retrieved 2024-05-08.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  7. ^ Mar 28, Chelsea Powrie-; Story: 364256, 2022 / 4:13 pm |. "Ha Ha Ha Kidzfest returning to Penticton this summer - Penticton News". www.castanet.net. Retrieved 2024-05-08.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  8. ^ Feb 24, Chelsea Powrie-; Story: 413105, 2023 / 10:53 am |. "Penticton's Ha Ha Ha KidzFest releases lineup of dynamic, engaging performers - Penticton News". www.castanet.net. Retrieved 2024-05-08.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  9. ^ Herald, Special to The (2024-02-22). "Side-splitting lineup for Ha Ha Ha Kidzfest". Penticton Herald. Retrieved 2024-05-08.