Treasureventure breaks new ground with unique adventure festival!
By all accounts it was a success! Feedback from visitors and participants were virtually unanimous in voicing praise for the event. Here's what a few had to say...
"...Just wanted to let you know that we had a blast last weekend! My son brought 8 of his friends. We were there for the 10:00 opening and left at 4:00 but still hadn't done everything so could have stayed longer except for other commitments. Thanks for all of your hard work!
Highlights for them were the Long Point teambuilding, (spent at least an hour making them do it over again and again and then only quit because we made them eat lunch). Surprisingly, they loved the bouncy things even though I thought they might be too old. The bike show they saw twice and some even went back for a third and the guys were great about talking and hanging out with them. When the skies opened up, they were in the barn with the reptiles etc. A few hours there with all things slimy and crawly all over them. The adults enjoyed the bands as we could hear them from various areas as we watched other things. The pie eating contest got lots of great pics. They hung out with the juggler/balloon guy for quite awhile....
...it was a phenomenal day. One of the boys was already putting the pressure on my son to do this for his birthday again next year. We got a bunch of good info about things we would like to do (rafting and zip lining)....
...An awful lot of work for you but we sure enjoyed it. Even the weather cooperated for most of the day. Thanks for all of the help putting our day together and for taking the time to do this.... Hope to be back next year!"
"We had a great time, too bad the rain slowed things down. I hope you do it again next year."
"Just wanted to let you know how much we enjoyed Treasureventure today. There was sooo much to do, we actually ran out of time. Loved the geocaching, panning for gold and the animals. We'll be back next year...with friends too."
"Thanks for putting on this event. I hope the bad weather doesn't discourage you from doing it again next year. I came late in the afternoon with my 2 girls because I work nights every weekend. We had a good time but not enough time to do everything..."
And even this note was nothing more than inspiration for Treasureventure2 – Lost World!
"Unfortunately, I was not able to bring my kids to your event on June 12th due to prior commitments. Is this event an annual one? Do you know approx. when it will be held next year? I would like to mark my calendar so that I can plan to attend it and not miss it..."
We want to thank everyone who participated, supported and attended the event! Treasureventure2 – The Lost World is already in the planning stages! It's all about adventure and inspiration! We'll be posting more comments as they come in! If you missed it this year we look forward to seeing you next year... as for the Weather Channel ... a little more focus on predicting the weather and not so much in creating a little hollywood drama...
Just a sample of some of the exciting events visitors enjoyed despite the rain coming in the afternoon...
- Learn how to Metal Detect and discover REAL Silver and Roman Coins that are yours to keep
- Gold Panning for REAL GOLD flown in from a claim in British Columbia
- Adventure Groups including Royal Botanical Gardens, Eramosa Karst, Parks Canada Discovery Centre, Hamilton Civic Museums and Westfield Heritage Village
- Learn how to Geocache and you might geocache your way to winning a trip for a Family Rafting Adventure
- One of Ontario's tallest Climbing Walls
- Mammals, Bugs, Butterflies, Spiders, Reptiles, Snakes, Birds of Prey, and more...
- Experience the days of Knights and Crusades with an authentic Medieval Jousting Tournament
- 18th Century Queen's Rangers take the field
- Extreme Biketrials Stunt Riding by two of Canada's top riders
- Riding Adventures - powered by Yamaha! Kids learn the thrill of the throttle on Minibikes
- Live Bands! Bluegrass by Rhyme 'n' Reason and Classic Rock by The Relics... Just added! Ragged Glory – A Neil Young tribute band with a "Heart of Gold"
- Historical Collections and Displays featuring portraits of small town life up to 150 years ago including Dundas, Hamilton and Preston
- Kids Adventureland
- Wagon Rides and a Wild West Stagecoach Photostudio
- Antique and Adventure Marketplace
- Contests and surprises throughout the day will keep you guessing……
Kid's, we still have Treasureventure Adventure Passport available featuring exclusive passport stamps! Email for more information on how you can get yours! While supplies last.
Watch this website for dramatic content, Canadian Family Adventure magazine, Treasureventure2 - The Lost World updates and much more!
Location:
Don't Miss this Year's Rockton World's Fair!
October 8,9,10,11, 2010
The Rockton Fairgrounds in Rockton, ON
Located just off Hwy 8 midway between Hamilton and Cambridge
Easy access to both Hwy 401 from the north and Hwy 403 from the south
Unlimited parking available on-site.