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Fantasy of Lights
Registration

WELCOME TO THE 16TH ANNUAL
UXBRIDGE OPTIMIST FANTASY OF LIGHTS
REGISTRATION PAGE

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Dec 2nd, 2023 - Jan 6th, 2024 in Elgin Park.

2023

This year’s Optimist Fantasy of Lights is going to be a very special one!  For the past fifteen years, it has been our honour and privilege to host this event put on by the people of Uxbridge for the people of Uxbridge.

Well, at least it started out being for the people of Uxbridge. The truth is, people are now coming from all around Ontario just to see the Uxbridge Optimist Fantasy of Lights, and several of our exhibitors are from neighbouring communities.

Details

Our Purpose

  • To offer a family oriented celebration of the Holiday Season in Uxbridge
  • Increase public awareness of your business or community group
  • Optimists will collect donations from the public to support their work with the youth of Uxbridge

Key Dates & Times

Display Setup:

  • Saturday Nov 18th: 10am to 3 PM
  • Sunday Nov 19th: 10am to 3 PM
  • Saturday Nov 25th:  10am to 3 PM
  • Sunday Nov 26th:  10am to 3 PM

NOTE: All displays must be set up by 3pm on Nov 26, 2023 or they will not be accepted.

Opening Night:

  • Saturday Dec 2nd at 6 PM

Event Duration:

  • Dec 2nd through Jan 6th
  • 6 PM to 9:30PM nightly

Tear Down:

  • Jan 13th and 14th from 10am until 3pm.

NOTE: It is your responsibility to clear your display out of the park. Date extensions will be made if it is frozen to the ground but it will remain your responsibility to remove it from the park as soon as possible. The Optimist Club assumes no responsibility for any missing or damaged parts of your display.

Event Rules

  • Only LED lights are permitted. This includes any purchased displays and floodlights.
  • Your organization’s name may not be used in the displays. The Optimist Club will provide you with a sturdy visible sign. Everyone passing through will know whose display is whose so your organization will be best served by focussing on your overall display rather than the exposure of your name.
  • No Inflatables.

Event Details

  • There is no fee for participants to have a display in the park.
  • Participants will have a 40’ x 40’ lot on which to create a display. Displays can be made of any materials the participant desires except inflatables, and should be sturdy enough to withstand inclement weather (wind, rain, snow, ice, etc.)
  • Some lots have trees which may be incorporated into the display if desired as long as no damage is done to the tree.
  • Each lot is beside the roadway going through the park and will have access to a central electrical power supply.
  • Any technical specifications will be provided to participants from the Optimists.
  • Snow plowing will be provided on the park roadway before and during the event.
  • Music will be played nightly at the event.
  • The Optimist Club will provide a sign for each display indicating the name of the participant business or organization.
  • The audience will consist of citizens of all ages and cultural backgrounds, so please ensure the messaging is appropriate.
  • The use of the park has been generously donated by the Township of Uxbridge, and as such, we wish to avoid any damage to trees or park facilities.
  • We request that all participants remove their display in a timely manner after the conclusion of the Fantasy of Lights.

Security

  • Optimist staff will be at the park each evening of the event.
  • During off hours, the roadway gate will be closed and locked.
  • Please be aware that we cannot guarantee the safety of your display, therefore the Optimist Club of Uxbridge will assume no responsibility for damaged displays.
  • Should any damage occur to your display during the event, we will contact you so you can repair the damage as required.

Access to the Event

  • Vehicles will enter the park via the Elgin Park Dr. entrance, will drive along the park road beside the displays and exit via Main Street.
  • Parking is not available this year. Check our social media platforms to find out when a Trolley service will be available to transport pedestrians in and out from downtown Uxbridge.

Registration

We require each participant to register and provide contact information.

Optimist Contact Information

The Optimist Club is committed to working with you to make this year’s event even better than previous years! Our committee members as shown below will be happy to speak with you any time concerning this event.

Please contact:

Chris Wilson
416-206-9533
chris.wilson@vibeilluminations.ca

Jan & John Wilson
905-852-4517
optimistFOL@hotmail.com

Brent Lunn
905-862-2592
blunn@motherraw.com

Participants Registration Form for 2023

This form is to register to enter a display. You do not need to register to visit the Fantasy of Lights. Just show up while the lights are on (between 6pm and 9:30pm).

DO NOT FILL OUT THIS FORM UNLESS YOU INTEND TO PUT IN A LIGHT DISPLAY.

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