MCC Festival for World Relief
Through the Light Magazine, Denbow is grateful to be able to support this great event!
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Join us for the 48th annual MCC Festival for World Relief in Abbotsford on September 15 & 16, 2017!
Support relief, development and peace in over 50 countries as you…
- catch up with old friends
- peruse the arts & crafts sales
- bid on getaways, home services and one of a kind items at the auction – make sure to register ahead of time, as bidding takes place online
- purchase artisan-crafted Fair Trade products at Ten Thousand Villages
- munch on delicious Mennonite foods (did someone say vereniki!?)
- entertain your kids with games and crafts in the Children’s Area
- cycle in the Pedaling for Hope Cyclathon
- explore a real-life refugee tent
- take in the Volvos of Lebanon art exhibit
- learn how you can make an impact in the lives of people around the world
SCHEDULE
Friday, Sept. 16 | 5 pm to 9 pm
5:00 pm DOORS OPEN, all areas open, and bidding for Silent Auction begins
5:00 – 8:30 pm Children’s Area open
6:30 – 7:30 pm Children’ Auction
7:30 – 8:30 pm Live Auction
9:00 pm DOORS CLOSE
Saturday, Sept. 17 (FAMILY DAY!) | 8 am to 2 pm
8:00 – 10:30 am Pancake Breakfast
8:30 am Pedaling For Hope Cyclathon
9:00 am Festival begins; ALL AREAS OPEN EXCEPT FOOD
10:00 am Food Area OPENS
12:00 pm Silent Auction closes – all items MUST be picked up by 2 pm at the Silent Auction area
2:00 pm DOORS CLOSE