3rd Annual Vermilion Street Jamboree: A Great Success

Forty-Ninth Avenue between 50th and 51st came alive on September 5 with the much-anticipated 3rd Annual Vermilion Street Jamboree.

“We moved locations this year to just in front of our town office and the Elks Hall, and in a couple of years it will be moved to a new location. We want to highlight as much as we can about Vermilion,” said FOCUS, special programs director, Dawn Riley.

FOCUS orchestrated the event and it delivered a seamless blend of exquisite cuisine and captivating live music, creating an enjoyable experience for all in attendance.

The festivities commenced at 5 p.m., with a Jamboree Rib dinner professionally catered by Mrs. J’s Catering at 6 p.m. The menu featured an array of delectable offerings such as ribs, baked potato with all the fixings, corn on the cob, coleslaw, garlic toast, salad, and dessert. New this year, attendees who sought an adult beverage could have ice-cold beer to enjoy with their meal. On top of that adult beverages were served by Sunset Sips who donated bartending time.

Following the dinner, Sask Steel, performed, delivering a high-energy performance and an opportunity to dance the night away.

In addition to the culinary and musical extravaganza, another new feature to the event this year was a silent auction that featured items generously donated by over 15 local businesses as well as the Oiler’s Foundation, The Edmonton Elk’s, Fantasyland Hotel, and the Royal Alberta Museum.

“We had a record number of sponsors supporting this year’s event, community involvement continues to be monumental to the Jamboree’s success,” said Riley.

Riley emphasized the purpose of the event is to raise funds for all five programs that FOCUS has. Riley commented, “Our Jamboree is our major fundraiser for the year; the funds help ensure we are there to serve the community and the changing needs that some of our individuals have and our family program which is expanding.”

Riley would like to extend a sincere thank you to everyone who attended, whether it was for the supper and entertainment, or just the entertainment portion of the event. “The support from this community and surrounding communities is astonishing! Thank you all so much!” said Riley.