FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS AT THE COHO FESTIVAL

What time does it start?

The festival opens at 11 a.m. and closes at 6 p.m.  The Beach Bar opens at 12 noon.  There is on-going entertainment on three stages all day.

How much does it cost to attend the festival?

Admission to the festival site is free. However, you can expect to pay for food (salmon, hot dogs and burgers), beverages (coffee, soft drinks, water, beer, wine, coolers).  There is also a modest charge for the kids bungee ride, bouncy castle and locomotive.

Can I use credit cards or debit cards?

Yes, Coho will have wireless machines this year to take your credit/debit cards.  In addition, there will be two ATM’s on site – one near the barbecue and the other in the Beach Bar.

Do I need money for anything else?

You can buy a membership in the Coho Society for $10 and have your name put into a draw for two nights at Painter’s Lodge on Vancouver Island – and for other prizes.  Also, there will be a raffle for a bike, valued at $800, from Obsession Bikes in North Vancouver.

What do you do with the money you make?

The Coho Festival is our major fundraiser of the year.  Funds go to support salmonid enhancement programs, educational projects and other environmental projects in which we partner.

How do I get to Ambleside Beach?