SEPT 28th 9:30 AM - 4 PM
Join us at the Salmon Arm North Fair Grounds where businesses are coming together to support families, promoting well-being, education and mental health.
Welcome to the Shuswap Family Expo!
The Shuswap Family Expo is a vibrant and engaging event that brings together families from our Shuswap community and beyond. With a focus on various aspects of baby, child & teen and parent education and wellness, the event will include expert guest speakers, interactive exhibits and demonstrations, family focused exhibitors, a dedicated kid zone and more. We aim to empower families with valuable knowledge and resources to support their children's growth and development.
Welcome to the Shuswap Family Expo!
The Shuswap Family Expo is a vibrant and engaging event that brings together families from our Shuswap community and beyond. With a focus on various aspects of baby, child & teen and parent education and wellness, the event will include expert guest speakers, interactive exhibits and demonstrations, family focused exhibitors, a dedicated kid zone and more. We aim to empower families with valuable knowledge and resources to support their children's growth and development.
Shuswap Family Expo Event Schedule
Saturday, September 27, 2025
Salmon Arm North Fair Grounds
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Doors open
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Meet the Co-Founders
Dr. Taylor Bean
Naturopathic Doctor
Owner of TaylorMade Wellness Clinic
Dr. Taylor Bean
Basketball, to any other sport, is much more than a sport - athletics builds a community to teach athletes work ethic, drive and dedication which carries with them into adulthood. This expo was born out of her passion to highlight areas of sport, arts, agriculture to academics that can fuel and help shape our children for a successful future. Having a passion is what we all dream for our children. Finding it is the challenge. Welcome to the first annual 2024 Shuswap Family Expo. Visit Website
Missy Morrison Charko
Certified Child Sleep Consultant
Owner of Say Yes to The Rest Pediatric Sleep Consulting
Missy Morrison Charko
Missy looks so forward to seeing the Shuswap community come together for this amazing family event! Visit Website
Get Involved
Your involvement will contribute to promoting the importance of child and parent education and wellness in our area, while helping families reconnect with the rich roots of our Shuswap community.
Raffle winners from our Sept 28th 2024 expo: #1938258 (silverback tickets) and #1938596 (Askews basket). Held until Nov 1 2024
Sponsorship Opportunities
Make a lasting impact by sponsoring the Shuswap Family Expo. Gain visibility, build relationships, and demonstrate your commitment to supporting families and children.
Speakers
Inspire and educate attendees as a speaker at the Shuswap Family Expo. Share your knowledge on important topics and contribute to a transformative experience for parents and youth.
Exhibitors
Showcase your products or services to a diverse audience. Offer your expertise, connect with potential customers, and contribute to the expo's success.
Food Vendors
Become part of the vibrant atmosphere as a food vendor. Showcase your culinary delights to expo attendees and contribute to the heartwarming experience.
Together, let’s promote education and wellness, while reconnecting families to the roots of our area!
Key Highlights
Guest Speakers, Interactive Activities, Kids Zone, Special Guests and More!
Exhibitors
Family Focused businesses and programs from the Shuswap.
Resources
Parents and children will gain amazing resources from our exhibitors, who will offer interactive elements for the youth.
Demonstrations
Whether it be cooking, food prep, hair ... parents will be able to learn new skills!
Kids Zone
Bouncy castles, Music, The Salmon Arm Silverbacks, 4H, and engaging activities!
Food Trucks
Come for the food! The Shuswap's favorite food trucks will be on site!
Guest Speakers
Devon Wolfe
School Principal and
School Psychologist
Devon Wolfe
Devon Wolfe has worked with thousands of families in dozens of schools over decades, in Alberta and BC as a teacher, school principal, and school psychologist. She is currently working online from Kelowna through WolfeWisdom.ca in response to the crisis in child and teen mental health. Devon provides workshops and public speaking on a nurture approach for schools and parents to promote Emotional Development. She teaches how to improve relationships with our kids, tune into developmental challenges so kids can cope better, and uses easy, everyday ways to promote emotional stability. Emotional Development is key to Mental Health.
Caitlyn Vanderhaeghe
Health Advocate, Licensed Teacher, Co-founder/CEO of KidStar Nutrients®
Caitlyn Vanderhaeghe
Caitlyn Vanderhaeghe, B.A., B.Ed., is a health advocate, licensed teacher, and the co-founder and CEO of KidStar Nutrients®. KidStar’s mission is to help families raise happy and healthy kids by providing clean, pure, and research-backed nutrients that parents can trust and kids love. Caitlyn's experience spans more than a decade of supply chain management and ingredients sourcing in the natural product industry. She regularly hosts educational webinars and participates in industry podcasts, helping to increase awareness around the risks and symptoms of nutrient deficiencies, like iron deficiency. Caitlyn’s mission is to help educate parents about kids’ nutrition and provide clean nutrients for kids and families.
Jared Aulin
Owner/Lead Instructor at Aulin PROformance Hockey Inc.
Jared Aulin
My name is Jared Aulin and I am the owner and lead instructor at Aulin PROformance Hockey inc. I had a 16-year pro hockey career with stints in the NHL, AHL and top leagues all over Europe, as well as the opportunity to represent Team Canada several times. Some other accomplishments were earning an under 18 Gold medal, World Jr Championship Silver medal and the opportunity to play for Team Canada at the Deutschland Cup as a pro. Throughout my career I experienced the pressures of being amongst the top players in the world for my age, to suffering a career altering shoulder injury and having to battle through all sorts of warranted and unwarranted adversity. At the time it was devastating, but now being in the world of coaching/skill development, I have the ability and experiences to relate to all players in all situations.
Margot L. Denommé, JD
Retired Crown Attorney
Margot L. Denommé, JD
Margot L. Denommé, JD, is an author, speaker, parent, and former Crown Attorney with over 26 years of experience. Throughout her career, Margot has witnessed the devastating effects of low self-esteem and diminished confidence in children. As a mother of two daughters, she became deeply concerned about the unrealistic beauty standards perpetuated by mainstream and social media. Recognizing the link between damaged self-worth, bullying, mental health issues, and future challenges, Margot turned to writing children's stories with a powerful message: true beauty comes from within. In 2013, she launched 'The Celebrate YOU!' Tour, reaching over 150 schools and community groups across North America. Her work focuses on empowering children by promoting confidence, digital etiquette, and online safety.
Most recently, Margot introduced The Family Smartphone Guide, a vital resource for parents navigating the complexities of their children's digital lives. This guide provides practical tools for setting boundaries, understanding online risks, and offers essential insights into the physical, mental, and legal implications of smartphone use.
As a keynote speaker, Margot inspires audiences to protect and uplift the next generation, and she has been featured on CBC Metro Morning, CTV National News, CBC Radio, CHCH Morning Show, Be Kind Entertainment, and the Global Morning Show.
For more information, visit www.raadd.ca or www.CelebrateYOUInsideOUT.com.
Our Valued 2024 Sponsors
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Community Champions
2024 Expo Partner
The Shuswap Family Centre supports families and individuals of all ages, cultures, and socio-economic backgrounds. They provide programs delivered individually or in groups as well as providing a referral service to other services found in the community of Salmon Arm and surrounding areas. They work with individual and family strengths to encourage personal growth, wellness, and positive change, as well as seek innovative and best practices approaches to finding solutions to issues in our community.
Event Details
Event Location: Salmon Arm North Fair Grounds
481 5 Ave SW, Salmon Arm, BC
Event Date: Saturday, September 28, 2024
Event Time: 9:30 AM - 4 PM
Entry: By Donation for The Shuswap Family Centre
Accepted Items: Gift Card, Cash, and Items TBD closer to date based on Centre’s needs.
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