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Gravenhurst Business Improvement Area

September Board Meeting Date Change

August 24, 2016 gravenhurstbia

Please note the BIA Board Meeting scheduled for Thursday September 29th at 8am will now take place on Thursday October 6th at 8am at the Opera House.

Celebrate Gravenhurst Street Festival & Sidewalk Sale Vendors Wanted!

June 7, 2016 gravenhurstbia

We are looking for vendors for our Celebrate Gravenhurst Street Festival & Sidewalk Sale taking place Friday August 12th and Saturday August 13th. Come and join the fun! To access the Vendor Application please click here.

*MAKE A SPLASH EVENT UPDATE*

May 27, 2016 gravenhurstbia

Make a Splash Street Festival and Sidewalk Sale has been cancelled for 2016 as a result of low confirmed vendor attendance. The BIA strives to make every event successful and enjoyable for our members, vendors and attendees. As a result, the BIA Board of Directors will be re-considering current events and new events this fall. The Celebrate Gravenhurst Street Festival & Sidewalk Sale scheduled for Friday August 12th & Saturday August 13th will run as planned. Please click here to access the revised Vendor Application.

PLEASE NOTE THAT ONLY THE DOWNTOWN STREET FESTIVAL & SIDEWALK SALE PORTION OF THE “MAKE A SPLASH” EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED. ALL EVENTS SCHEDULED TO TAKE PLACE IN GULL LAKE PARK WILL CONTINUE AS PLANNED.

Please direct any inquiries to the BIA Chair, Rosemary King.  Thank you.

Vendor Application Forms Now Available for Make A Splash & Celebrate Gravenhurst

May 10, 2016 gravenhurstbia

Please click here to access the Vendor Application for the following events:

Make a Splash Sidewalk Sale – Saturday July 9th

Celebrate Gravenhurst Annual Street Festival & Sidewalk Sale – Friday August 12th and Saturday August 13th

Annual FRESH Spring Fashion Lifestyle Show – Tickets on Sale Now!

April 13, 2016 gravenhurstbia

Tickets foTickets on Sale Nowr our 2016 FRESH Spring Fashion Lifestyle show are now on sale. You can purchase tickets for $25 at Muskoka Bay Clothing, The Gypsy Market Mews, Stedman’s V & S and our local Scotiabank.

 

 

 

 

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— In fact — If you purchase your tickets from Scotiabank, they will make a donation to the Fashion Show of MATCHING DOLLARS!! So please, please, please go grab your tickets from Scotiabank if at all possible. Pictured in our Scotiabank photo is Gord McNiece, the Branch Manager from Scotia, and he’s super excited about the upcoming show!

 

 

 

 

 

You do not want to miss this spectacular event that celebrates fashion and collaboration between several of the businesses from Historic Downtown Gravenhurst. The evening will feature a silent auction, makeovers and door prizes that will blow you away like the Master Chef BBQ sponsored by Vacation Time Real Estate Inc.!

So what are you waiting for? Mark the date in your calendar – MAY 4TH – and get ready for an unforgettable night on the town!

FRESH Spring Fashion Lifestyle Show
Wednesday, May 4th at the Gravenhurst Opera House
Cocktails 6 PM | Show 7 PM

Summer 2016 Sidewalk Sales Event Information

April 12, 2016 gravenhurstbia

Notice to Potential Vendors, Entertainment Acts and Other Participants in our Annual Summer Sidewalk Sales (Make a Splash – July 9th, Celebrate Gravenhurst – August 12th & 13th): As we work to improve our Sidewalk Sales for 2016 we want to ensure that the transition process runs as smoothly as possible. As a result, our vendor applications will be released a little later than normal but rest assured vendor rates will not be increasing and there will be plenty of opportunity to get involved. Vendor Applications will be available after May 1st on our website – www.gravenhurstbia.com

It’s coming… FRESH: the Spring Fashion Lifestyle Show!

April 8, 2016 gravenhurstbia

It’s coming… FRESH: the Spring Fashion Lifestyle Show hits the Gravenhurst Opera House Stage on Wednesday, May 4th and boy do we have a show planned for you!

The ULTIMATE DOOR PRIZE GIVEAWAY includes a Master Chef BBQ donated by Vacation Time Real Estate Inc., a $200 Shopping Spree at The Market Mews and a $100 Gift Certificate for the Blue Marlin Seafood Market!

Tickets are $25 and go on sale SOON. Like VERY SOON! Tickets will be available at the Scotiabank in Gravenhurst, Muskoka Bay Clothing, the Gypsy Market Mews and Stedman’s V & S. We would like to point out that for any tickets purchased at Scotiabank, that they would make a matching-dollars donation to the Fashion Show, so we are encouraging you to stop in at Scotiabank for your tickets once they go on sale!

Stay tuned for more information including details about the ULTIMATE MAKEOVER, the silent auction, how you can win 2 tickets to the show and more!

FRESH: Spring Fashion Lifestyle Show
Wednesday, May 4th
Cocktails 6 PM | SHOW 7 PM
Tickets $25

Save the Date – Annual Spring Fashion Show – Wednesday May 4th, 2016

February 23, 2016 gravenhurstbia

On Wednesday May 4th, 2016 the Gravenhurst Business Improvement Area presents FRESH, our Annual Spring Fashion Show, at the Gravenhurst Opera House. Remember to save the date! Stay tuned for more updates as planning is well underway.

If you are interested in getting involved please contact Lindsay: 705-644-9392 | info@gravenhurstbia.com

 

February Board Meeting Date Change

February 2, 2016 gravenhurstbia

The monthly GBIA Board meeting has been re-scheduled and will take place on Thursday, February 18th, 2016 – 8am at the Opera House.

Gravenhurst Winter Carnival 2016

February 1, 2016 gravenhurstbia

This year’s winter carnival is a weeklong celebration of winter fun in Gravenhurst! Be sure to pick up a list of events at your local retailers and get out and enjoy the activities taking place from February 15th – 21st, 2016. Only $5 for adults, $3 for children aged 6 to 12 and FREE for children under 5. Please click here to visit the Winter Carnival’s official website.

Gravenhurst Downtown Heats Up the Night! February 18th, 2016 – 5pm-8pm

One of the many events taking place during this week-long celebration is Downtown Gravenhurst Heats Up the Night, Thursday February 18th, 2016 from 5pm-8pm. This event will feature a free weenie roast in the downtown parkette, entertainment and free hot chocolate from participating local merchants. Several stores will be staying open late until 8pm so come join in the fun!

Horse Drawn Wagon Rides – Saturday February 20th, 2016 – 11:30am-2:30pm

The Downtown Gravenhurst BIA is proud to offer Horse Drawn Wagon Rides through the beautiful historic downtown. Rides are FREE with your Carnival button!

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