Embrace your inner Elizabeth Bennet or Mr. Darcy at Port Alberni's Jane Austen Festival. Dress in period Regency costume for a brunch, tea, supper and ball. . . and be part of the official Guinness Book of World Records count!
Regency Style Brunch
When: 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Friday, July 8th.
Where: Rollin Art Centre, 3061 8th Ave.
Tickets: Adult $15, Seniors and under 10 yrs $12 available at Rollin Art Centre 250-724-3412 Reservations can be held by emailing on our contact: janeaustenfest@gmail.com.
Regency Style Afternoon Tea
When: 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Friday July 8th
Where: Rollin Art Centre, 3061 8th Ave
Tickets: Adult $15, Seniors and under 10 yrs $12 available at Rollin Art Centre 250-724-3412
Readings of Jane Austen's Works
When: 7:30 p.m. Friday, July 8th
Where: Capitol Theatre, 4904 Argyle Street
Tickets: - Admission by donation - no reserved seating.
Reservations can be held by emailing on our contact page.
Guinness World Record Count
When: Saturday July 9th: All participants must be in attendance to be registered by 10:00 am
Where: Glenwood Centre
Registration: All participants must be dressed as described in the Guiness Book of World Record Guidelines. Participants will be given a number, have their photo taken and register with name for $5 per person or $10 per family including souvenir gift. Preregistration is strongly encouraged.
Grande Regency Ball
When: Saturday, July 9th at 8:00 p.m. to 12:00 midnight
Where: Alberni Valley United Church Hall, 3747 Church Rd.
A full late evening Regency Style Supper will be served at 10:30 p.m.
Regency attire is required. A cash bar service is provided.
Tickets: $20 available at Rollin Art Centre 250-724-3412 - includes admission and late supper.
Further information on the Jane Austen Festival can be found at the Centennial Belles website:
http://www.centennialbelles.ca/