Garlic Festival

Today I had the chance to go to the Garlic Festival. I'm really glad that I had the chance to go since I really enjoy all kinds of garlic products, I especially love the salad and garlic bread. Needless to say, I was really excited to attend. It was slightly raining when I arrived at the festival, but it did not damper anyone's anticipation at all! The crowds were enormous and the rain did not deter anyone from attending! People braved the slightly drizzle to eat the many garlic products and partake in the many activities occurring, both inside and outside.



There was tons of food there and the lines were enormous, which only shows how good the food actually is. I don't know how anyone can choose what to eat since it all smells amazing! And there are so many types of food to choose from, you can be eating all day long!



There was also lots of different entertainment occurring. There was a children's tent for the kids to enjoy all sorts of different activities. There was even a psychic there for psychic readings! But most importantly was the main entertainment: the dancers. I was able to catch two different sets of dancers and they were both amazing. However, the entertainment continues all day, so everyone is able to see different types of dancers, no matter what time they decide to go to the festival.



I had a great time at the festival today since there is so much to see and do! Everyone should definitely go and check it out themselves as it something that should not be missed!

Ontario Summer Games - Day Three

Last Friday was the perfect day to end the Ontario Summer Games in Sudbury! The weather was perfect and there were many exciting games occurring throughout the day. I started off the day by heading over to a girls basketball game at Laurentian University. There were a lot of spectators there and the game was really exciting since it is so fast paced and there is always something happening. It was the best way to start off the last day of the games. After I watched the game, I walked over to the Laurentian track to watch some of the athletics that were occurring. There were a few things happening when I was there, so I was able to watch a few things at the same time. There was the girls shotput, the boys high jump, and the girls long jump. It was interesting to watch all of these at the same time since there is always something interesting happening.




After the athletics, I headed over to the Yacht Club to watch the sailing. It was really interesting to watch and the weather was gorgeous by the water. I ended up talking to people from all over Ontario and they all had great things to say about Sudbury!


The next stop on my list was the field hockey game. I ended up watching the end of the boys game and the beginning of the girls game. It was warm out at this point, but this did not stop the spectators from enjoying the game and loudly cheering for their team. I had never watched a field hockey game in person before, so I'm glad that I had the chance to attend. After this, the last stop of my day was swimming, back at Laurentian. It was the perfect way to end the day as there were many races to watch and the excitement was in the air due to the loud cheering and energy from the crowds.



Overall, the day was the perfect end to the Ontario Summer Games in Sudbury. It was really exciting to have them here and I'm really glad that I had the opportunity to attend. I hope everyone out there had a chance to take in at least one event while they were occurring since it was definitely something you didn't want to miss!

Ontario Summer Games - Day Two!

The Ontario Summer Games are continuing in full force today in Greater Sudbury! This morning Shanna and I headed out to Moonlight Beach to watch some beach volleyball. It was perfect weather for this event since it was a gorgeous day, nice and warm and the sun was shining brightly. This could be seen with the many spectators sitting in the shade, enjoying both the weather and the games. There were a few games occurring at the same time since a couple of the courts were side by side. This made it exciting to watch since you could watch more than one game at the same time.




This afternoon we headed over to Adanac to watch the BMX cycling races. The track that they had set up was amazing and the weather was gorgeous for the races. The races are extremely fast paced and exciting to watch and we had an amazing time! There were lots of parents with their young kids around and you could tell that everyone was enjoying the races.



Overall, we had a great day and I can't wait for tomorrow so I can see even more different sports! To have a look at what's happening tomorrow, head over to the website: 2010 Ontario Summer Games

Ontario Summer Games - Day One!

The Ontario Summer Games have officially arrived in Sudbury! Today was the first day of competition and I was able to go around the city and check out some of the different events happening at the various venues. This morning I went to Cambrian College to watch a game of the boys indoor volleyball that was happening. Right away, from the moment that I entered the gym, I could tell that there was a passionate crowd watching, a trend that continued throughout the day. The spectators were really involved, loudly cheering on the team of their choice and shouting encouraging words. There was a lot of action occurring and it was really an exciting game to watch.


This afternoon, I was able to watch a few different events. First, I headed to the Carmichael Arena to watch some of the box lacrosse that was happening. It was a really fast moving game since both teams were excellent and the score was nearly always tied. When one team scored, a minute or two later, the other team would score. This made it really interesting to watch and it really engaged the crowd as I could hear many parents loudly cheering for their children. After this, I headed to Laurentian University to watch karate and soccer. I managed to watch the end of the karate and see some of the medals being awarded, which was really interesting to watch. Then I headed over to the soccer field to watch some of the girls soccer that was happening. Once again, it was fun to watch since there was a lot of action, and the excitement of the spectators really makes you become even more engaged in the game.

Overall, it was a great day and there was amazing weather for the competitions. I can't wait until tomorrow to watch some more events and see all of what the Ontario Summer Games has to offer! If you want more information regarding the games, check out the website at Ontario Summer Games 2010

Greek Festival

This past weekend, I attended the Greek Festival for the very first time. I was always extremely interested in it, but never had the chance to attend before. Driving to the Hellenic Centre, I could immediately tell that this is a popular event in Sudbury as the parking lot was packed and people were parking on the street! Walking to the centre, I could already hear the music and the voices of many people as they enjoyed what the festival had to offer.

When you walk into the centre, the first thing that you see is all of the amazing food. There were many options to choose from and even before trying anything, you could tell that it would be amazing the smell, and the long lineup of people waiting. In addition to the meal, there were also desserts being sold. This is where I headed to first since I always enjoy my desserts since I have an extremely large sweet tooth. I decided to try the baklava since I had heard about it before and was eager to try it. It was amazing! I would definitely recommend to attend the festival just for the desserts alone!



It was extremely evident that everyone was having an amazing time. One of the women from the ladies group started dancing and a couple of people joined in. It was fun to watch the spontaneous dancing as it truly highlighted the enjoyment that people found from the festival.



Traditional Greek dancers called the Hellenic dancers also performed and I found this extremely interesting to watch since it allowed me to learn more about the Greek culture since I have never seen Greek dancing before. It was extremely well performed and their costumes were really interesting to see as well.



There were also tents set up outside so people could enjoy the warm weather and the amazing view as the centre is right on St. Charles Lake. Many took advantage of this to sit outside and experience Greek food, culture, dancing, and music. Overall, it was definitely interesting to be able to go and be Greek for a few hours!

Dragon Boat Festival

I had the opportunity to check out the Dragon Boat festival today. I was really excited about going to this since it's been a couple of years since I was last able to attend. Luckily, today was the perfect day for the races. There was gorgeous weather for the spectators as it was nice and warm and there was still a breeze coming from the water. When I got there are 9:30 in the morning, there were already tons of people there, which just highlights how enjoyable this event is. The races were already in progress when I got there, however there were still many more to come! So, I was able to watch quite a few. It was interesting to watch all of the different ones since some teams won by quite a bit while other races were extremely close. Overall, there was a lot of excitement in the air.



As you can see, there was quite a bit of activity occurring and there were many booths to check out. Overall, everyone came out to enjoy the races and I met people from other places in Northern Ontario that came to spend a beautiful day in Bell Park and enjoy the festivities. The Dragonboat festival is always a great time and I was really glad that I was able to attend this year!

Gem and Mineral Show

The Gem and Mineral Show is taking place this weekend and I was really looking forward to attending. I have never been to this show before, so I didn't really know what to expect. However, after attending, I will be ensuring that I will be going back next year and I definitely see why it was voted Sudbury's most popular show last year. Ever since I knew I would be attending, I was definitely curious about it since I love jewellery and gem stones, so this is the perfect show for me!

When I arrived, just an hour after opening, the parking lot was already packed! There were people everywhere, heading inside to have a look at the professionals as well as staying outside to see what the locals had to offer. There were a lot of variety with gem stones and jewellery and there is clearly something there for everyone. Aside from the jewellery and gem stones, there are also books and other various rocks to look at and buy. There are also many different activities for kids to participate in, such as panning for gold.

Inside the Carmichael Arena, the booths were occupied by professionals that arrived from all over Ontario and Canada. There were individuals from North York, New Liskeard, and even North Vancouver! The amount of distance that these people travel to attend this show definitely highlights the importance of it. I really enjoyed wandering through all of the booths and looking at all the jewellery and stones. There was such a large variety and I fell in love with so many different pieces! I really had to restrain myself from buying something at every single booth. Now that I know what this show has to offer, I definitely can't wait for next year so I can go again!