WestJet - Festivals

		SunFest - London, Ontario July 3 - July 6, 2008 Hoping for some fun in the sun? Join WestJet at London's SunFest - a celebration of music, culture and dance from around the globe. Hosted in beautiful Victoria Park in downtown London, Ontario, hundreds of thousands of guests gather to enjoy the live entertainment and festivities. View live performances on the WestJet stage and enjoy this eclectic mix of culture and art in a beautiful WestJet destination! www.sunfest.on.ca

		Thunder Bay Blues Festival - Thunder Bay, Ontario ~ July 4-July 6, 2008 Singing the blues? Sing along with some the world's most acclaimed blues musicians at the Thunder Bay Blues Festival. As the official airline of the festival, WestJet will host performers such as The Fabulous Thunderbirds, Big Walter Smith and Coco Montoya. Rock out with festival crowds on our stage and see what the Thunder Bay Blues Festival has to offer. We guarantee you won't walk away down and out! www.tbayblues.ca

		Calgary Stampede July 4^th to 13^th, 2008 Known as "The greatest Outdoor Show on Earth", the Calgary Stampede truly lives up to its reputation. Hospitable Calgarians and Cowboys host visitors from around the globe to enjoy the ten day festival featuring the world's finest and most prestigious million dollar rodeos. The fun continues with cultural exhibits, midway, concerts, casino, stock show, chuckwagon races and firework displays. Come enjoy the WestJet pancake breakfast or take off on the WestJet skyride. WestJet will be joining in all the fun in our very own hometown! www.calgarystampede.com

		Just For Laughs - Montreal ~ July 10^th to 20^th, 2008 Come for a laugh at one of the largest and most prestigious comedy Festivals on earth - Just For Laughs Montreal. Since 1983, this event has brought some of comedy's hottest names to the stage to the delight of over 2 million fans every summer. Join WestJet at the "Les Z'ARQ" stage, an artistic microcosm of street performance companies sharing their art at Pasteur Place. Over 1600 international artists take over more than 24 venues in the heart of the city and continue year after year to crack up visitors of all ages in the biggest laugh-in the world has ever seen!

		Buskers on the Boardwalk - Saint John, New Brunswick ~ July 18-20, 2008 Jugglers and street performers and flame eaters - oh my! That is just the beginning of the fun you will find at the Buskers on the Boardwalk festival in Saint John, New Brunswick. As sponsors of the main pitch, WestJet will be celebrating in the heart of the action on the city's scenic boardwalk. Enjoy live performances throughout the festival or sample some delicious maritime fare. There will be plenty of sights, sounds and smells to take in at this acclaimed festival!

		Just for Laughs Festival - Toronto ~ July 23^th - July 27^th, 2008 Knock Knock - who's there? YOU! Toronto is gearing up to be a part of the fun in the Just For Laughs festival series this summer! Following suit on the huge success of Montreal's Just For Laughs festival, Toronto will showcase some of the worlds most acclaimed comedians! Come visit the WestJet stage in downtown's Dundas Square to enjoy live stand up comedy, dazzling street performers or make some jokes with local WestJetters! WestJet is also hosting the Gala performances - so make sure you get your tickets to enjoy the festival's main acts. Come to Toronto with WestJet and be a part of the laughs this summer!

		Comox Nautical Days ~ August 2nd - 4th, 2008 Nautical Days are held each year on the BC Day long weekend. The festival of family fun is a celebration of the long time affiliation Comox has had with the sea.Weekend highlights include a Build, Bail & Sail, Bullhead Derby, Canoe Jousting, Bathtub Race, Youth Park Party, Ceremony of the Flags, live music, food, crafts and more!New this year is the WestJet Mainstage! It is the place to see all of Nautical Day's great acts and important announcements. http://comox.ca/discover-comox/community-events/nautical-days

		Winnipeg Folklorama August 2^nd to 16^th, 2008 Imagine savouring the tastes of the world - from spicy satays from Indochina to hearty perogies and cabbage rolls from Poland - all at one festival You can sip warm sake at the Japanese Pavilion or swig back a few Guinness at the Celtic Ireland Pavilion. While you fill up on ethnic delicacies, you'll be enjoying a cultural showcase of entertainment including sizzling hot tango dances and energetic polkas, as each of our 40-plus pavilions serve up the best of local and international music and dance. Enjoy the best of Winnipeg's cultural diversity as presented by the 20,000 volunteers throughout the two-week Folklorama festival. Travelling the world has never been so easy and affordable - join us in Winnipeg for the hot summer nights of Folklorama - August 2 to 16! www.folklorama.ca

		The Royal St. John's Regatta - St. John's, Newfoundland ~ August 6, 2008 A national holiday in Newfoundland, Regatta Day is a celebration of the athleticism of the top rowers in the province. Festival-goers, spectators and competitors gather around Lake Quidi Vidi for the day to enjoy fantastic food, excellent music and a great competition! WestJet is excited to present the fastest juvenile men's and women's teams with the 'WestJet Cup' to honour their achievement in their age group. Come and join WestJet in the celebration of sport and culture in beautiful St. John's! www.stjohnsregatta.org

		Victoria Symphony Splash ~ August 3, 2008 Bayview Residences Victoria Symphony Splash is the largest annual symphony event in North America, attracting up to 40,000 Victoria residents and visitors. The unique setting for the performance is on a barge moored in Victoria's Inner Harbour, in front of the picturesque Provincial Legislature. Bayview Residences Victoria Symphony Splash appeals to audiences of all ages; the music performed is a mix of classical and popular selections, and a talented young soloist is featured each year with the assistance of the Leslie and Murray Glazier Young Musicians Fund.The concert concludes with a performance of Tchaikovsky's 1812 Overture, complete with bells, cannons and fireworks. This finale is presented by WestJet! www.victoriasymphony.ca

		Abbotsford International Airshow 2008 ~ August 8 - 10, 2008 Join in with the fans and make sure that on the 2nd weekend in August, you are at the Abbotsford Airport- sweaty, dusty and wide-eyed taking in a living piece of BC History!The family-friendly event has something for everyone to enjoy: spectacular aerobatics, intricate routines, death-defying formations and stunning parachute and pyrotechnic work. The sky is set to amaze with the USAF Thunderbirds headlining alongside the Canadian Forces Snowbirds!On the ground, check out the inside of jets and carriers on display, visit the Autograph Booth to meet your favourite performer, stop at the exhibit booths to learn about joining the aviation community and of course, stop by the brand new WestJet autograph booth and meet one of the many stars of the show! www.abbotsfordairshow.com

		Halifax International Busker Festival ~ August 8^th - 16^th, 2008 In August, Halifax's beautiful and historic 1 km Waterfront features the hilarious, wacky, and breathtaking entertainment that can only be found at the Annual Halifax International Busker Festival. Based on the simple and pure art of busking, 26 of the world's top street performance acts showcased their unique talent and skills in an un gated setting. For 11 days, the Busker Festival features over 700 performances on seven outdoor stages. As an all ages event, the Busker Festival had activities for everyone's tastes children's interactive village, body art, delicious food, beer tent, and much, much more.

		Global ComedyFest - Vancouver ~ September 17^th to 20^th, 2008 The Global Comedy Festival continues to be the biggest and best comedy festival on the west coast! The years combined bigger venues, shows and names make this Festival a true international event, with comic entertainers from all over the world. Join us this year for a highly anticipated performance from the talented and treasured Carol Burnet!!! Past performers include Jay Leno, Martin Short, David Cross, Janeane Garafalo, Margaret Cho and the Trailer Park Boys! The 2008 Global ComedyFest promises to be a spectacular ten-day event, jam-packed with hilarious side-splitting performances. The best in stand-up, improv and showcase comedy will descend on the west coast; invading the Orpheum, The Centre, The River Rock & Boulevard Casinos, The Media Club, The Cultch, Commodore, The Yale and Lafflines Comedy Club. The Global Comedy festival has grown to become a prime destination for talent within the international comedy circuit. Over 100,000 people have attended our shows over the past three years and we continue to make our comedy festival a true jewel of the West Coast.

		Niagara Wine Festival - St. Catherines, Ontario ~ September 19-28, 2008 Vino, vin, wine! There are lots of ways to say it, but no better place to celebrate it than the stunning Niagara region. Sample the sights and sounds of one of Canada's most renowned wine festivals while taking in the beauty of southwestern Ontario in fall season. WestJet is excited to be the official airline of the festival and to celebrate will be sponsoring the main entertainment stage in historic Montebello Park. Cheers to a great festival! www.niagarawinefestival.com

		Okanagan Wine Festival Spring ~ May 1^st to 10^th, 2008 Summer ~ August 7^th to 9^th, 2008 Fall ~ October 2^nd to 12^th, 2008 Winter ~ January 13^th to 18^th, 2009 The Okanagan Wine Festivals are an experience for all who love fabulous wine accompanied by great food and unique events. Okanagan Wine Country is beautiful in winter, spring, summer and fall - all of which host a wine festival. During this festival, experience vineyard tours, lunches, dinners, and events - there is no better way to visit Okanagan wine country. Join WestJet for a wine tasting night and enjoy over 165 events throughout the valley which are focused ???sponsorFestivals.Annual.festival???

		Oktoberfest - Kitchener-Waterloo, Ontario October 10-18, 2008 Prost! It's Oktoberfest and Kitchener-Waterloo hosts the second largest Oktoberfest celebration in the world! Dust off your lederhosen and come enjoy the Germanic festivities. Have a sausage and stein and say hello to the WestJetters in Wilkomen Platz! As a sponsor of over 30 Oktoberfest family and cultural events, it will be easy to find a place to celebrate with WestJet and festival-goers alike! www.oktoberfest.ca

		West of the Rockies Pro Rodeo, Prince George October 17^th to 19^th, 2008 Giddy on down to Prince George for the Annual West of the Rockies Pro Rodeo. Growing in size and stature this rodeo is building quite a name for itself and we are thrilled to go along for the ride! Stop on in and check out WestJet's very own rodeo team! www.westoftherockiesprorodeo.com

		HubCap Comedy Festival - Moncton, New Brunswick ~ February 4-7, 2009 Like having a giggle? Who doesn't? At WestJet, a smile and a laugh go a long way - which is why we enjoy the HubCap Comedy Festival so much! Located in the heart of downtown Moncton, stand-up comedians perform at various local hotspots. WestJet will be hosting headline comic acts at the historic Capitol Theatre. Come and join us for a laugh and see the beautiful sights, sounds and culture Moncton has to offer! www.hubcapcomedyfestival.ca

		Winterlude - Ottawa ~ February 1^th - February 17^th, 2008 Dust off your toque and your skates - WestJet is going to Winterlude! Every February, Canada's Capital Region is host to Winterlude, a celebration of Canada's winter. Three fun-filled weekends of excitement and activity await the whole family! From spectacular ice carvings to an amazing playground made of snow, Winterlude is a great way to take in the best of our Canadian winter. Skate on the world's largest skating rink - right in the heart of Ottawa! Marvel at majestic snow sculptures and glittering ice sculptures and don't forget to visit the WestJet Fun n' Festival Zone!