The success of the Fat Cat Festival - 19 years strong this year - is a testament to the dedication of our volunteer corps, and a reflection on the community spirit which they represent. Thanks to every one of you who helped to create the magic of this wonderful celebration for our region.

In 1990, the Children's Festival Society of Kelowna was organized with a mandate to establish high-quality, professionally produced educational summer festival for children in the Central Okanagan. In 2007 the Festival shifted from a summertime, one-day festival to a two-day festival in June for one very big reason – we wanted to ensure the Festival was an opportunity for children and their families from throughout the region to get first-hand knowledge and exposure to the arts and to allow their creativity and imaginations to blossom. This renewed vision for the Festival led to a very successful event in 2007 and 2008 and we are certain this success will grow in 2009.

The programming for the 2009 Fat Cat Children’s Festival builds on our traditions of world-class performers, from within our region as well as nationally and internationally, but offers significantly more entertainment and hands-on learning opportunities for Okanagan families, as well as for visitors. The Festival is committed to bringing the world to our community stage and we need strong corporate and community partners to help us deliver on this commitment.