Photo by Aprile DeAnne McKinnon
HarborFest draws record crowds
About 2,000 Canyon Lakers and their guests gathered Saturday for a day of entertainment, food and fun at the Canyon Lake Fine Arts Guild HarborFest 2023 at Holiday Harbor.
The highly-anticipated HarborFest 2023 featured an impressive lineup of 25 vendors and clubs that gathered to make this year’s event truly spectacular.
HarborFest 2023 turned out to be the biggest and most successful edition to date, attracting a staggering attendance of approximately 2,000 people throughout the day. The event was filled with fun beginning with the vendors and clubs providing booths and food while the kids played in the many games and attractions, including waterslides. Crowds stretched as far as the eye could see, rendering the entire park teeming with festivity.
Voyage had the audience mesmerized by its Journey-authentic sound, including the youngest of its fans. Photo by Aprile DeAnne McKinnon
The day culminated with the Journey Tribute Band “Voyage” Concert on the Holiday Harbor Amphitheater stage. The band had an incredibly realistic Steve Perry sound and those in attendance could just close their eyes and be convinced it was the actual artist on the stage. Phone lights flashed as the band sang some of the most popular Journey songs. It was a concert that seemed to be loved by all.
Hugo Valenti was a dead ringer for Steve Perry, both visually and vocally. Voyage has been hailed by fans and critics alike as the #1 Journey tribute band in the world, performing the music of Journey with chilling accuracy.
The band also featured world class musicians Robby Hoffman, Greg Smith, Lance Millard and Dana Spellman who along with Hugo have brought the show to critical acclaim through the many sold out shows as well as private and corporate events throughout America.
The Voyage Concert was preceded by the cover band Audio Blast who took the stage at 4:00 p.m.
Photo by Mark Jones
The Guild, responsible for orchestrating this remarkable event, worked tirelessly to ensure its success.
“We extend our heartfelt appreciation to our dedicated board, associates, and all the volunteers who contributed their efforts,” Guild President Bonnie Dubbs said. “We are particularly grateful for the audio equipment generously lent by Daryl Ballou. We thank the JWC for their generous donations and unwavering dedication, as well as the CLPOA, Carrie Pratt, and Raven Marcrum for their invaluable support and assistance. These collaborative efforts played an integral role in making HarborFest 2023 an unforgettable experience.”
The Guild also expressed its gratitude to their sponsors, whose generous contributions made the event possible. The sponsors included Kidz Korner Waterslides, Hoffman’s Painting, Underline Energy, David Campbell’s Lighting, Harcourts Properties represented by Dawna Thibodeau, Cindy Cameron and family, Inland Mechanical Construction by Carol and Johnny Sujishi, American Inc House Tattoo Company led by Kristin Suarez, Marsh, Kneaded Therapies, Dave and Jen Nahay, Mark and Gina Lee Allen, and Gigi Sacks, known as Sparkles the Clown Face Painting.
Plans are already underway for HarborFest 2024.
Photo by Sandra Chastain
Photo by Aprile DeAnne McKinnon