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TORONTO FESTIVALS GUIDE 2010

June 1 - 6 June 12 - 13 the largest Pride celebrations in the world. To- WORLWIDE SHORT FILM FESTIVAL WOOFSTOCK gether with the thousands of individuals, com- Various Locations St. Lawrence Market Neighbourhood munity groups, businesses and participating Every year the Worldwide Short Film Festival Woofstock is the largest outdoor festival for sponsors, we are proud to celebrate the lives produces a compilation CD of independent dogs in all of North America. Quirky and fun, and stories of Toronto’s Queer Communities. Canadian music by Canadian musicians. The Woofstock is a free admission non-stop party Pride Week features 10 days of world class compilation CD is an innovative way for film- that takes place at our hip, newly expanded arts and cultural programming, community makers and musicians to collaborate creatively location, the historic St. Lawrence Market activities, one of the world’s largest street and form working partnerships. The CD is Neighbourhood, home to the world-famous festivals, Pride Parade, Dyke March, Family distributed to over 400 festival delegates. food market as well as the dog-friendly Sunday programming, Blackness Yes and Youth and www.worldwideshortfilmfest.com Antique Market. much more. www.woofstock.ca Pride Week Events include: Pride Week June 4 - 6 2010 Official Launch Party;The Flag Raising WATERFRONT BLUES FESTIVAL June 14 - 20 Ceremony at City Hall; Global Human Rights Woodbine Park NXNE – for Queers; Pride Gala & Awards Dinner; The The premise is simple: continually maintain Various Nightclub Locations Community Fair & Marketplace; Eight live the high standard established since year one Now in its 16th year, North by Northeast Entertainment Stages over three days -Family of The Distillery Blues Festival. They’re and Conference (NXNE) has Pride; The Dyke March; and of course The confident that they’ve hit the mark with the become the Canadian festival destination for spectacular 30th Annual Pride Parade on outstanding 2010 Waterfront Blues line-up of new and emerging talent—unsigned bands, in- July 4 at 2 pm. well-established acts and emerging talent. die favourites, and major-label headlining art- www.pridetoronto.com www.waterfrontblues.ca ists alike. Seen as the most anticipated summer music event in Canada, NXNE has cemented June 19 - 20 June 11 - 20 itself as an essential showcase opportunity for 22nd TORONTO INTERNATIONAL LUMINATO FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS the best in new music. DRAGON BOAT RACE FESTIVAL AND CREATIVITY For five days and nights the NXNE Music Toronto Centre Island Dundas Square and Various Locations Festival offers the hottest music and the fresh- A two-day fun-filled event that brings sports, Now in its third year, Luminato is an annual est music-related ideas—all within a few km team spirit and community spirit to Toronto ten-day celebration of the arts where Toronto’s of each other. NXNE 2009 presented over Centre Island. stages, streets, and public spaces are infused 600 international, national and local acts at 50 The Festival, which started in 1989, entered with theatre, dance, classical and contemporary official festival stages in downtown Toronto’s the international arena in 1993. From the music, film, literature, visual arts, and design. famous club district. More than 250,000 music humble beginning of only 27 teams participat- Luminato embraces three key programming fans attended the festival, with thousands of ing in the first festival back in 1989, it has principles: collaboration, accessibility, and industry professionals taking part in confer- evolved to a much bigger operation over the diversity. ence sessions and thousands more fans at the past two decades. Luminato embraces artistic collaboration concurrent NXNE Film Festival. Organized by the Toronto Chinese Business creating unforgettable moments by bring- Many performers have played NXNE on their Association and the Toronto International ing together artists from different cultures way to major worldwide breakthroughs. Hotly Dragon Boat Race Festival, the Festival in and genres. The festival encourages local, tipped buzz bands and soon-to-be-discovered 2010 will once again expect 180 to 200 teams national, and international artists to discover gems join international touring acts, making with 5,000 athletes. Paddlers of different back- unprecedented creative expressions through NXNE eclectic and exciting. grounds from all over the world will take part unexpected partnerships. The Luminato staff, www.nxne.com in the ancient Chinese tradition and friendly led by CEO Janice Price, partners with the competition. Luminato Artistic Committee, as well as the June 18 - 20 www.dragonboats.com arts leadership of the City of Toronto, to shape TASTE OF LITTLE ITALY the programming offered at the Festival. College Street between Bathurst and Shaw June 25 - July 4 Luminato’s hallmarks include free widely Streets TORONTO DOWNTOWN accessible events, and “accidental encounters Little Italy is one of Toronto’s most popular FESTIVAL with art.” Festival-goers are invited to partici- entertainment areas with a great variety of Ital- Nathan Philips Square & Various Locations pate, explore, and celebrate their own creative ian restaurants, trattorias, bars and cafés. Other The TD has become spirit. cultures have also made culinary inroads and known as one of North America’s premier jazz Luminato embraces and celebrates Toronto’s you’ll find Japanese, Mexican, and Portuguese festivals produced annually by Toronto Down- cultural diversity, and recognizes that creativ- eateries as well. Come enjoy this kick off to town Jazz. What began in 1987 as an eight ity flourishes when cultures join together in a Summer with world music bands performing day showcase of jazz now attracts in excess of spirit of tolerance and respect. on street corners, and tasting tables offering 500,000 loyal patrons annually over 10 days. Luminato is designed to showcase Toronto’s samples of their menus for $1-$5. Attractions include more than 350 perfor- bustling downtown core and the cultural www.tasteoflittleitaly.ca mances with over 1,500 musicians performing renaissance transforming the city’s renowned at approximately 40 locations around Toronto. concert halls, galleries, museum collections, June 25 - July 4 The heart of the Festival is located at Nathan and performing arts companies. Luminato PRIDE WEEK 2010 Phillips Square with an impressive 1,200 seat brings Toronto’s light to the world, and the Various Locations fully-licensed Mainstage Concert Theatre and world’s light to Toronto. Pride Week in Toronto is one of Canada’s outdoor stage, and where many events are www.luminato.com premier arts and cultural festivals and one of offered free to the public. www.torontojazz.com June 30 - July 4 Denis Sullivan, U.S.A; Pride of Baltimore II, of nonstop food and entertainment take over TORONTO RIBFEST U.S.A; Flagship Niagara, U.S.A …and others! Lawrence Avenue East as 200,000 people Centennial Park Also present at the festival will be Toronto’s come together to show their Scarborough spirit Toronto Ribfest, the largest Canada Day homeport vessels: Empire Sandy, Pathfinder, and their incredible spirit for life and all of celebration, is held over the long weekend at Playfair, Challenge, and Kajama. its delicious possibilities. Experience nonstop Centennial Park in Etobicoke. Make Ribfest www.towaterfrontfest.com international talent on two stages. Win fantastic your family destination – there’s fun and prizes. Shop for tasty specials at the diverse excitement for all! In its 11th year, this popular July 1, 3 & 4 merchants of the Wexford Heights BIA. event put on by the Rotary Club of Etobicoke CHIN INTERNATIONAL PICNIC www.tasteoflawrence.com attracts over 100,000 visitors who come to Exhibition Place enjoy live music, succulent ribs and the beer This 3-day event attracts 250,000 people annu- July 9 - 25 tents. Children are delighted with candy floss, ally and remains the largest, free picnic in the SUMMERLICIOUS carnival rides, the climbing wall and pony country. Come and experience the sights and Various Restaurant Locations rides. On Canada Day, a lively fireworks dis- sounds of the CHIN International Picnic….. Now in its eighth year, Summerlicious cel- play celebrates Canada’s birthday at dusk. with free admission, come every day! ebrates Toronto’s restaurant industry and is the www.torontoribfest.com Each day enjoy a star-studded lineup of per- perfect opportunity for foodies to sample the formers from around the world; thousands of best of the city’s eclectic cuisine. July 1 community singers, dancers and performers; Take advantage of the incredible value and SUMMERFEST family fun with Zero Gravity Circus shows, exclusive prix fixe menus offered at 150 of Woodbine Park K-9 Dog Challenges, Jungle Cat Shows, Toronto’s top dining establishments! Vinyl 95.3 radio presents their first Summerfest Midway circus shows; petting zoo, pony rides, www.toronto.ca/special_events.com featuring FREE live entertainment all day long. midway rides and amusements, and much Classic performers like David Clayton-Thom- more! International Shopping Bazaar in the July 3-4 as, Glass Tiger, Five Man Electrical Band, Better Living Building; Miss CHIN Bikini and 13TH ANNUAL CORSO ITALIA The Spoons and a special performance by the Mr. CHIN Competitions; Midweek Cycling TORONTO FIESTA cast of Rock of Ages will celebrate Canada’s Club pro-am cycling races; Maximum Pro St. Clair Ave. W. (west of Dufferin) birthday in style. Wrestling shows; Ontario Boxing Tourna- A wonderful opportunity for the whole family www.vinyl953.com ment; World Cup Soccer Fever; Beer garden, to experience the food and culture of Toronto’s and dozens and dozens of food and beverage own Corso Italia. Over 30 bands will perform July 1, 3 & 10 concessions. Best of all, admission to all events live on street corners, patios and balconies. FESTIVAL OF FIRE and shows are FREE. Featured are a variety of music from classi- Ontario Place www.chinradio.com cal to salsa. In addition, food and beverage For three nights every year the Festival of Fire retailers will offer a mouth-watering selection international on-water fireworks competition, June 30 - July 11 of tastes and flavours, with promotions and choreographed to music, lights up the sky FRINGE FESTIVAL samples of their cuisine. over Toronto’s Lake Ontario, dazzling around “TORONTO’S THEATRE FESTIVAL” www.torontofiesta.com two million spectators. A major international The Fringe is Toronto’s largest theatre festival. pyrotechnics showdown, the festival features Last year it hosted over 150 theatre companies July 2-4 displays presented by competing nations and from around the globe - most from right here HOT SPOT FESTIVAL a grand finale, sending the event out with a in Toronto! With over 29 different venues and Harbourfront Centre bang. The fireworks are launched from a lake 800+ artists, the Fringe of Toronto Theatre This festival is part of Harbourfront Centre’s freighter moored off the south shore of Ontario Festival is Toronto’s largest theatre festival. World Routes Summer Festivals 2010. Place - where the prime viewing and judging Join the excitement and beat the economic Returning for the second year, this festival takes place. Additional entertainment surrounds blues with 59,000 other Fringers as you sit explores the hottest trends and obsessions in each day, with entertainers performing through- back and see Broadways’ next hit, or some- music, food, film and dance that lead the way out the park leading up to the fireworks. The thing wild and wacky - all for under $10. in creativity and innovation around the world. shows start at 10:30 pm, each night. Productions range from dramas to musical This festival enables you to travel the globe www.ontarioplace.com extravaganzas to improv and take place in local and experience how cultural forms become theatres as well as in unusual spots: play- universal symbols, yet remain rooted to local June 30 - July 2 grounds, parking lots and more. A FringeKids! cultures. REDPATH TORONTO WATERFRONT venue hosts eight plays exclusively for children FESTIVAL and families. The festival also hosts a beer tent, July 9 - 11 Toronto Waterfront two outdoor patios and a free nightly Cabaret. TORONTO OUTDOOR ART The TALL SHIPS will once again be coming to www.fringetoronto.com EXHIBITION Toronto, Canada Day weekend 2010. Nathan Phillips Square As the focal point of the Festival, Toronto will July 2 - 4 As the largest outdoor art exhibition in Canada, host tall ships from around the world as the first TASTE OF LAWRENCE the TOAE offers a fresh-air alternative to major port in the Great Lakes United TALL INTERNATIONAL FOOD + CULTURAL conventional art shows and galleries. Approxi- SHIPS CHALLENGE®, a series of tall ship FESTIVAL mately 500 artists participate and over 100,000 races coordinated by the American Sail Train- Lawrence Avenue East visitors attend the exhibition every year. Side ing Association (ASTA). Over the course of the between Warden Avenue to Pharmacy by side, established artists, undiscovered talents four-day Festival Toronto will welcome up to a Savour the flavour of the multicultural tastes and innovative students sell their work directly million visitors to Toronto’s Waterfront. and talents of Scarborough at the 2010 Taste to the public and make lasting connections with Invited Tall Ships include: BRIGG Roald of Lawrence festival. It’s a celebration of art dealers and collectors. Applications from Amudsen, Germany; BARK Europa, The Neth- diversity from throughout Scarborough, across artists working in a wide range of traditional erlands; Freedom Schooner AMISTAD, U.S.A; the GTA and around the world. Three days and experimental art forms are welcome. www.torontoourdoorart.org July 16 - 18 Race Paddock July 15 - August 2 HONDA INDY TORONTO Interactive games & exhibits CARIBANA FESTIVAL Exhibition Place Live Music Various Locations 2.84km, 11-turn temporary street course Stunt teams CARIBANA PARADE - July 31 Racing Series will feature: Toronto Sun Thunder Alley Exhibition Place + Lakeshore Blvd. IZOD IndyCar Series www.hondaindytoronto.com Scotiabank Caribana Festival is an exciting The IZOD IndyCar Series is the premier open- two-week cultural explosion of Caribbean wheel racing series in the United States and July 17-18 music, cuisine, revelry as well as visual and Canada. The series features a diverse field of SALSA ON ST. CLAIR performing arts. In its 43nd year it has become stars with participants from the United States, St. Clair Ave. West , Hillcrest Village, a major international event and the largest cul- Canada, Japan, England, Scotland, The Nether- between Winona Drive And Christie Ave. tural festival of its kind in North America. As lands, Venezuela, Australia, and New Zealand. Salsa on St. Clair is Canada’s largest Latino- Carnival is an international cultural phenom- Firestone Indy Lights Series themed festival and wraps-up the Latino week enon, the great metropolis of Toronto and its Since its inception in 2002, the Firestone Indy in Toronto. Salsa on St. Clair has attracted over environs will come alive as the city explodes Lights has been the premier ladder series for 1 million salsa lovers to the streets of Toronto with the pulsating rhythms and melodies of drivers and teams striving to compete in the since its launch in 2005. Join in on the parade Calypso, Soca, Reggae, Hip Hop, Chutney, IZOD IndyCar Series and the Indianapolis of fun as midtown Toronto’s Hillcrest Village, Steel Pan and Brass Bands. This colourful 500. More than 20 drivers who have competed between Winona Drive and Christie Street will exhibition and display of genius is truly a in the Firestone Indy Lights have raced in the be transformed into a showcase of Latin life. musical panorama that is certain to bring a IZOD IndyCar Series. The festival features: Live Music, Dance Les- pleasing smile to the ancestral titans of Pan NASCAR Canadian Tire Series sons, Latin Flavours, Family Fun. and Calypso music. The NASCAR Canadian Tire Series features www.toronto.ca The Caribana Festival is an expression of Canada’s finest drivers and teams competing Toronto’s multicultural and multiracial society. in a cross-country tour to determine Canada’s July 10 - 11 An increasing number of attendees and par- national stock car racing champion. AFROFEST ticipants come from the US and overseas. The ACURA Sports Car Challenge Queens Park events are planned months in advance. The The 2010 ACURA Sports Car Challenge (To- Afrofest is the African cultural event of the costumes and mas band displays are elaborate ronto) features North America’s top production summer, with plenty to see and do! It is a FREE and oh so delicately worn and designed for car-based championship, the SCCA Pro Racing weekend-long celebration of African culture movement. Move they do, in a breath-taking World Challenge Championships. World Chal- and diversity centred on the non-stop music spectrum of colours that is best reflected in lenge is separated into three classes, GT, GTS and dance taking place on three outdoor stages. the King and Queen Showcase on Parade Day. & Touring Car. Afrofest features world-renowned African No Scotiabank Caribana Festival is complete World Challenge GT Championships music acts, as well as dozens of highly-rated without African Drumming along with the Allowed body styles in this class include: African musical groups based in Canada. With Arts and Crafts displays celebrating “Things coupes, hatchbacks, wagons, & sedans. a bustling African marketplace, food and craft Caribbean”! Manufacturers may include: Porsche, Dodge, vendors, artistic displays, a Children’s Village, In 2010, Scotiabank Caribana Festival season Ford, Lamborghini, Chevrolet, Aston Martin, a drum stage, music workshops, and organized is destined to be six (6) weeks culminating Mercedes-Benz, & Cadillac. fun and educational activities for youth and in the pinnacle of Parade Day (July 31) on World Challenge GTS Championships children, Afrofest provides guaranteed fun for the Lakeshore with a kaleidoscope of mu- Allowed body styles in this class include: the whole family, to people of all ethnicities sic, colourful costumes, theatrical mas band coupes, hatchbacks, wagons, & sedans - fewer and communities. displays, steel bands beating intricate orches- modifications than their GT counterparts. This year Afrofest will celebrate Africa’s First trations coupled with mouth watering feasts of Manufacturers may include: Ford, Dodge, World Cup. The FIFA World Cup of soccer Caribbean cuisine and delicacies. Acura, Mazda, BMW, & Chevrolet. will be held in South Africa, the first time ever Events include: Calypso Tent Music Series World Challenge Touring Car it has been hosted by an African country. The Junior Carnival, “Kaiso 365” Calypso Mon- Championships tournament’s climactic final will be held on arch Finals, “From the Soul” Art Exhibition Allowed body styles in this class include: the Sunday of Afrofest 2010. Music Africa will Caribana Gala After Party, Caribana Gala coupes, sedans, & convertible. seek to capture some of the energy and excite- Clash of Tents, King & Queen Show, Pan Manufacturers may include: Acura, Honda, ment of this event and bring it to the heart of Alive, Caribana Parade, Caribana Tent Mazda, BMW, Volkswagen, Scion, Ford, Toronto. Football/soccer is extremely popu- Villages, Temperature ‘De Festival’, Tropi- Subaru, & Dodge. lar in many African countries, as well as the cal Rhythms - Caribbean Food Festival and Castrol Canadian Touring Car African diaspora and immigrant communities Caribana Lime Championship in North America. Tournaments often function www.caribanafestival.com Features head-to-head competition in two as important ocassions for community-building, unique classes between Canada’s best drivers. when friends and family all come together and July 6 - 11 SCCA Pro Racing Trans-Am Series celebrate with food, music and socializing. JUST FOR LAUGHS FESTIVAL North America’s oldest surviving professional Six African countries (South Africa, Ghana, Various Club and Theatre Locations road racing series brings a rich history and Algeria, Cameroon, Nigeria and Côte d’Ivoire) 6 nights - 100+ comics - 14 venues tradition in its return to Toronto’s street course. qualified for the World Cup. Music Africa Just For Laughs creates a unique Toronto Com- Dating back to the 1960s, this classic series is hopes to feature musicians and performers from edy Festival experience and intends to return best known for competition between American all the qualifying nations, and of course from year after year, spreading the gift of laughter V8 Sedans. many others as well, into the 2010 programme. and expanding the Just For Laughs world. Event entertainment during the Indy includes: www.muiscafrica.org From July 6 to 11, the Toronto Just For Laughs Auto Expo showcasing fine cars & racecars Festival will once again bring the world’s Budweiser Beer Gardens best comedians to Toronto. Since 2007, the Driver & Celebrity autograph sessions Festival has already entertained over 350,000 Pizza Pizza Family Zone visitors with such renowned stars such as Rus- on the international music scene. Stay tuned just 20 minutes to the airport.” Its location sell Peters, John Cleese, Sarah Silverman and for our 2010 headline acts! Bring along friends makes it a virtual mecca for out of town Sugar Sammy. Just For Laughs have achieved and family. Settle in on your beach blanket or tourists. 27 years of comedy festival experience and so chair, or check out our outdoor licensed lounge www.pdictoronto.com have developed a truly distinctive event that is located within viewing distance of the stage! in sync with the Toronto of today. Toronto’s Limited capacity special viewing area for those July 31 - August 2 diversity, tourism base, and top notch ameni- who use wheelchairs/scooters. THE PIRATE FESTIVAL ties assure that the Festival has something for Check out the official website for a full listing Milton, Ontario. everyone’s sense of humour. of performers or download the official program Grab parrots, hooks, and eye patches and get www.toronto.hahaha.com from the www.HOToronto.com ready to walk the plank ye scurvy dogs. Thar www.beachesjazz.com she blows! Landlubbers, sea cap’ns and all who July 16 - 25 share the heart of a pirate be welcome. The BEACHES INTERNATIONAL July 20 - August 14 village stages will be filled from morning ‘til JAZZ FESTIVAL TORONTO SUMMER MUSIC FESTIVAL evening with family friendly shows. There be Queen Street East / Woodbine Park / Kew Edward Johnson Building (Faculty of buxom beauties and wenches on hand, music Gardens/Boardwalk Music) at the University of Toronto and comedy, feats of skill and bravery, sword The Beaches International Jazz Festival has An international classical music festival and fighting, and buried treasure to hunt. grown steadily since that first year of an academy now entering its fifth season, Toronto www.thepiratefestival.com afternoon of Jazz in the park into a world-class Summer Music (TSM) brings world-renowned event that attracts an annual audience of 1 performing artists to Toronto for an unparal- August 28 - 29 million people. Now, in celebration of its 22nd leled combination of performances and sum- GREEN TORONTO FESTIVAL anniversary, Beaches Jazz - voted Toronto’s #1 mer music education. Yonge-Dundas Square music event in a 2006 Toronto Star Decima Poll Programmed by celebrated Artistic Director Bigger, better and greener than ever, this year’s - has been enhanced to include an additional Agnes Grossmann, the TSM Festival offers Green Toronto Festival will transform Yonge- weekend at Woodbine Park to complement the classical music lovers a feast of engaging Dundas Square into a celebration of all things well-established Main Stage concerts at Kew concerts, enriched by master classes, lectures, green! Stroll through more than 100 exhibits Gardens, StreetFest, and Jazz related work- exhibitions and workshops. During four weeks of green products and services, sample some shops. Also new this year is the Latin Square on of programming, Toronto audiences step into scrumptious locally grown food and enjoy live the boardwalk near the Leuty Lifeguard Station. an intimate world imbued with musical energy bands & special guest speakers, all in a car-free and creative activity, a world where classical environment — Yonge Street will be closed to July 16 - 18 music expresses its power to unite body and traffic from Dundas to Queen. WOODBINE PARK soul. www.toronto.ca Be on hand lakeside at Woodbine Park for the The only summer music program of its kind in launch of the Beaches International Jazz Festi- Ontario, the TSM Academy offers instruction July 30 – August 2 val and the kick-off to the Festival’s 22nd year at the highest level to musicians at thethreshold IRIE MUSIC FESTIVAL 2010 celebrations. Multiple outdoor stages featuring of their professional careers through individual Nathan Phillips Square and Queens Park free concerts. Featuring the “New Genera- master classes and string quartet, composition The 9th annual TD IRIE Music Festival is a tion” and “Youth” stages celebrating young and chamber music workshops multi-media extravaganza featuring dance, upcoming musicians that are making an impact. www.torontosummermusic.com visual art, spoken word and of course great mu- Located at the western edge of the Beach com- sic from theCaribbean, Latin America, Africa munity, Woodbine Park is located at the corner July 23-25 and North America. Conveniently located in of Northern Dancer Boulevard and Lake Shore MASALA MEHNDI MASTI the heart of downtown Toronto, taking place Boulevard East (Northern Dancer is between Exhibition Place in three great locations: Queen’s Park, Nathan Coxwell and Woodbine Avenues). Phillips Square and Yonge Dundas Square. July 24 www.iriemusicfestival.com July 22 - 24 MABUHAY FESTIVAL 2010 STREETFEST Metro Toronto Convention Centre, August 5 - 8 Queen Street East Woodbine to Beech Ave. North Building TORONTO’S FESTIVAL OF BEER StreetFest is a Beaches International Jazz It is one of the premier festivals in Toronto and Bandshell Park - Exhibition Place Festival original event showcasing the finest in is the largest celebration of Philippine heritage, A celebration of Canada’s rich brewing history, Big Band, Swing, Dixieland, Smooth, Post- arts and culture in the country. This event has hosted by experts of the brewing craft from Bop, Afro-Cuban, Fusion, Funk, R&B and Soul experienced phenomenal growth in attendance around the country. Featuring more than 200 sounds that Canada has to offer. Upwards of 50 since its inception in 1991. brands of beer on-site, this is Canada’s premier bands entertain you along a closed 2 km stretch It has become a summer destination for the celebration of the golden beverage. of Queen Street East! It’s an annual evening Filipino coummunity, various ethnic groups beerlicious.ca pilgrimage for close to a million folks who and the Canadian mainstream. This multi-event come out to groove to the music and soak in the celebration, held in various venues, begins August 6 -8 ambience. in April and culminates in October with the Festival in the middle of summer scheduled on Danforth Ave., East of Broadview Avenue. July 24 - 25 Saturday, July 24, 2010 at the Metro Toronto GreekTown Taste of the Danforth is one KEW GARDENS Convention Centre, The venue is “located in of Toronto’s signature events, showcasing Continuous free concerts over the weekend the heart of vibrant downtown Toronto, a thriv- Hellenic cuisine and culture. You can enjoy by notable jazz music headliners on the main ing multicultural mosaic. It is within walking mouth-watering Greek cuisine such as souvlaki stage in Kew Gardens, located in the heart of distance to the waterfront, 12,000 hotel rooms, and spanakopita. The festival also offers the Toronto’s Beach community. A unique yearly fine shopping, restaurants and attraction.” The multicultural tastes of the city. opportunity to witness up front and personal, city’s business, financial, fashion and cultural The street festival is in the heart of Toronto’s jazz musicians who’ve created that special buzz districts are minutes from its doorsteps and GreekTown, and attracts hungry mouths from TREat, Dead Snow, Repo! The Genetic Opera, ering 20 different countries, that speak Spanish. all over the world for this renowned street Grace and Black Dynamite. More than 300 local, national and international festival. They come for the food, the entertain- www.torontoafterdark.com performers will be taking part in the festival. ment, the atmosphere, and to be Greek for the www.hispanicfiesta.com weekend! This festival is a must for food- August 20 - September 6 lovers as samples of a variety of the ethnic CANADIAN NATIONAL EXHIBITION September 8 - 12 dishes available at Greek Town restaurants are (CNE) THE JUNCTION ARTS FESTIVAL available for tasting. The event also includes Exhibition Place Dundas St. West from Indian Grove two stages for bands, a Healthy Eating, Healthy Since opening day in 1879, the Canadian to St. Johns Road. Lifestyle Village, a midway, a sports area, a National Exhibition has been a real bargain The Junction Arts Festival proudly promotes Beer Garden, a Martini Lounge and the Greek for families looking for great entertainment, the arts while offering something for everyone. Wines Garden. education and a whole bunch of excitement…. One of the largest art meets street festivals www.tasteofthedanforth.com and it’s no different in 2010! All events are free in North America, the Junction Arts Festival with admission to the CNE. Included are this provides the opportunity to stroll through lively August 13 - 14 year’s presentation of the Canadian Interna- street venues featuring engaging art exhibits, YORK-EGLINTON INTERNATIONAL tional Air Show, MANA: Cirque Fantaisiste, live musical performers at the open-air stages, STREET FESTIVAL the daily CNE Mardi Gras Parade and the strolling performers, and children’s activities. Along Eglinton Ave. West corridor from SuperDogs Show, just to name a few. www.junctionartsfest.com Marlee Ave. to Dufferin Street You can download the CNE brochure from The 3rd Annual York-Eglinton International their official website or at our own website- September 9 - 19 Street Festival offers everyone a weekend of www.HOToronto.com TORONTO INTERNATIONAL hot music and fun activities. Begin your week- www.theex.com FILM FESTIVAL end with music and a sidewalk sale on Eglinton Various Theatre Locations Ave. West. Running from 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 August 31 - September 6 The Toronto International Film Festival ranks p.m., businesses offer great deals and sales to ASHKENAZ FESTIVAL among the most prestigious international film kick off the event. On Saturday, live musi- Harbourfront Centre festivals in the world. For ten days, film lovers, cal performances, dancers, street magicians, Celebrating the city’s Yiddish culture, this filmmakers, industry professionals and media buskers, face painters, a kid zone, and a variety week long event held at the Harbourfront watch the best in new cinema from established of vendors will take over the street and offer Centre is Toronto’s most important Jewish masters and new talent. something for everyone! There’ll be exciting celebration. The 10-acre site comes alive with The Toronto International Film Festival giveaways, kids’ activities, and more. Best of festival productions and works of art created presents one of the world’s largest annual all, admission is FREE! by world-famous artists. With more than 175 showcases of Canadian film with the Canada www.internationalstreetfest.com artisans from 10 different countries, the festival First!, Short Cuts Canada and Canadian Open adds an international flavor to a communal ex- Vault programmes. TIFF receives more than August 13 - 15 perience. Musicians, poets, painters, sculptors, 4,000 submissions and screens more than 300 HOT & SPICY FOOD FESTIVAL actors and dancers come together the last week films annually. It has many programmes in Harbourfront Centre of August through the first week of September which films from 65 countries are screened. Hot, sour, sweet and salty! The Hot & Spicy to celebrate before the sun sets on another sum- TIFF also presents two public screenings of Food Festival serves up diverse hot food and mer. Most events are free of charge. virtually every invited film and at least one flavors from around the globe, and occasion- www.ashkenazfestival.com screening for press and industry. ally pairs a spicy dish with a complementary With more than 1,000 internationally accred- sampling of the hot sounds of the region. One August 26 - 29 ited media, this festival attracts thousands of of the most popular festivals at Harbourfront. BUSKERFEST Canadian and international industry delegates. www.harbourfrontcentre.com St. Lawrence Market As one of the world’s most important cultural Every summer, for 4 days and nights, the events, the Festival consistently strives to set August 13 - 20 streets of the St. Lawrence Market Neighbour- the standard for excellence in film program- TORONTO AFTER DARK hood come to life with laughter, cheering, ming. Audiences are exposed to the work of FILM FESTIVAL aplause and flames when some of the best emerging talent and masters of the cinema craft Bloor Cinema street performers from around the world gather from around the world. Toronto After Dark Film Festival is one of the for the Toronto International BuskerFest. The Festival also serves as a platform for this world’s leading showcases of thrilling cinema. Contortionists, comedians, clowns, magicians, country’s artists to share their stories. Auda- The critically acclaimed annual festival, now musicians, acrobats, aerialist artists, daredevils cious in its selection and supported by the in its 5th Year, showcases new horror, sci-fi, and so many more, all strut their stuff to the strength and intelligence of its international action and cult films from around the world, delight of crowds of all ages. Admission is by audience, the Festival has become the land- including numerous award-winning features donation to Epilepsy Toronto. Playing in the mark destination for the moving image - and is and shorts. Last year’s festival was attended by street has never been so much fun! forging ahead, seeking new ways to engineer a record 9,000 enthusiastic film fans and over www.torontobuskerfest.com creative and cultural discovery through film. 100 members of press and industry. In a poll of One of North America’s premier film events. local filmgoers, Toronto After Dark was also September 3 -6 The Toronto International Film Festival attracts voted Runner-Up for Best Film Festival in the HISPANIC FIESTA worldwide attention and many of the ‘movers City. The 5th annual Toronto After Dark Film Mel Lastman Square and shakers’ in the movie industry. The festival Festival returns to thrill thousands of fans over The 29th Anniversary of Hispanic Fiesta in is held at a variety of venues throughout the 8 amazing nights at the Bloor Cinema with 17 2010 is ready to fill Mel Lastman Square with city. Internationally renowned, this film festival new horror, sci-fi, action and cult movies! In the splendid sounds, tempting treats and color- shows between 300 and 400 films at approxi- the last two years fans at Toronto After Dark ful culture that the Hispanic heritage is famous mately 23 screens in downtown Toronto each got to be the first to see such amazing films for. Hispanic Fiesta will feature the best known year. First formed in 1976, the TIFF features as LET THE RIGHT ONE IN, TRuICK ‘R local & International Hispanic performers cov- blockbuster Hollywood hits, as well as inde- pendent works from Canada and around the South Building Roy Thomson Hall. world. Creativ Festival is trend spotting, inspiration, www.torontochocolatefestival.com www.tiff.net new products, spectacular shopping, hands-on conference workshops, industry experts, how- November 26 - 28 September 11 tos, make ‘n takes, seminars, fashion, style & CANADIAN ABORIGINAL FESTIVAL IMPORTFEST 2010 trunk shows, exquisite displays, meet & greets Copps Coliseum, Hamilton Metro Toronto Convention Centre, (tv hosts, authors, designer and artist), door The 3 Grand Entries in the POW WOW are the North Building pizes and more. It’s where you go to get the spectacular highlight of the Canadian Aborigi- Combine one part glitz and glamour, with one insider tips, trade secrets and stay-in-the know nal Festival. The entire family will enjoy the part sleek and cool design engineering; add on what’s hot, what’s new and what’s next in visually stunning display as nearly 1000 native in some lovely ladies and you have a recipe the world of sewing, knitting, beading, quilt- dancers and drum singing groups from across for the hottest car show in North America. ing, needlework, paper crafts and more! North America join together on the floor of the Showcasing over 400 modified sport compact Cited as “one of the best” in the July/August Copps Coliseum. cars from across North America and hosting ‘03 issue of Vogue Patterns, the Creative Sew- Each of the Pow Wow ceremonies begins with various exhibitors and manufactures including ing and Needlework Festival was established the Grand Entry, when all dancers enter the accessories, performance parts and other car in 1988. Here you can learn how to put your Dance Circle for the first time. The pageantry merchandise; this show has something for every own one-of-a-kind stamp on everything and drama of the Grand Entry make it one of car enthusiast alike. from clothes and curtains to greeting cards the most beautiful traditional Aboriginal cer- www.importfest.com and accessories. From embellishing off-the- emonies and a must see for anyone interested rack-items to constructing custom clothing in native culture and customs. September 26 and jewellery, the Festival is known all over For those not familiar with Pow Wows, it is THE WORD ON THE STREET the world as the premier consumer show for one of the oldest, most important and colourful Queen’s Park creative individuals who craft-it or create-it Aboriginal ceremonies. Celebrate reading, writing, and literacy at themselves. Pow Wows traditionally have been dedicated to Canada’s largest book and magazine festival: www.csnf.com warriors and a way of giving thanks to the Cre- The Word on the Street. Visit any of the 250 ator for all that Mother Earth provides for Her book, magazine, and literacy exhibitor booths October 22 - November 7 people. In short a “Thanksgiving” ceremony. to discover new writers, new publications, and THE TORONTO The Pow Wow is the center piece of the Cana- new talent. Take in readings, ask questions, and CHOCOLATE FESTIVAL dian Aboriginal Festival with visitors from all get your books signed by almost 200 authors, Various Locations parts of Canada and around the world gathered performers, and storytellers. Enjoy great pro- As a Toronto city-wide event, the Toronto- in Hamilton at the Copps Coliseum to witness gramming all day at any one of 18 performance Chocolate Festival is back for its 5th year. This this most beautiful traditional ceremony. All venues, which include a Bestsellers Stage, Chil- is the event where CHOCOLATE is featured peoples of all races and creeds are invited. dren’s Activity Tent, and the Wordshop: The in all its magnificent and tasty forms. Toronto Other highlights of the festival are:The Cana- Place for Writers. Last year more than 200,000 Chocolate Festival will present several delec- dian Aboriginal Awards, Market Place, Fashion people enjoyed The Word on the Street; come table, delicious and simply decadent events. Show, Lacrosse Competition, Traditional see what all the type is about! Included is the world-famous Chocolate Ball Teachings and Workshops. www.thewordonthestreet.ca Gala (October 22), Chocolicious, 911 Choco- www.canab.com late Relay, Dinner with the ChocElite, Luxury October 20 - 24 Chocolate Tours, Hot Cha Cha Chocolate CREATIV FESTIVAL 2010 Nights, High Tea and Chocolate and the all Metro Toronto Convention Centre, new Luxury Chocolate Show (November 7) at GTA & SOUTHERN ONTARIO

Backyardigans, Max & Ruby and Dora the Explorer July 8 - 11 MISSISSAUGA while the Family Fun Village offers everything from MOSAIC SOUTH ASIAN HERITAGE stilt walkers and fire-eaters to exciting water shows, FESTIVAL June 5 - 7 family carnival, interactive sports activities, delicious Living Arts Centre BREAD & HONEY FESTIVAL food and unique crafters and vendors. The variety of The shining stars to grace the main stage this Streetsville exciting events and attractions draw visitors to the year include JOSH, the Canadian Superstars Streetsville’s 37th Bread and Honey Festival is held Mississauga Waterfront Festival from near and far. who have South Asian crowds dancing to their in Streetsville Memorial Park, a natural amphitheatre Headlining this year’s festival are Leela Gilday, most amazing music, Mekaal Hassan Band, site of 30 acres on the Credit River. This year the fes- Michael Rault and Bedouin Soundclash on Friday from Pakistan performing for the first time in tival will take place from June 4 - 6, and as usual, ex- night with The Sadies and Jim Cuddy performing on Canada with Sufi Fusion Music hits like Chal pect the tongue-tantalizing sensations of the locally Saturday night. A full day of entertainment is in store Bulliya and SWAMI from the UK. Gear up for made bread from the local flourmills in Streetsville, for Sunday starting with the Mississauga Future Star another great event with the best in arts, music, the Reid Milling and ADM Milling flourmills. Of Finals, The Sounds of Summer (tribute to the Beach dance, theatre and film. The finest program- course, to go with the local bread, local honey is also Boys and Jan & Dean) and Jersey Knights (the music ming, dedicated volunteers and lots of sheer used. Various forms of music will be featured on the of Frankie Vallie & The Four Seasons). hardwork brought to you some of the biggest main stage Saturday and Sunday from 60’s to rock Weekend Kids Events include Sciensational Sssss- names in South Asian and local entertainment. and Jazz, Pop and Country. There will be events and nakes, Max N’ Ruby, Tim Hollad the puppet tamer, .Mosaic is a celebration of Canadians originat- features for children like the petting zoo located on camp rock, Chris McKool, Dora The Explorer, Jungle ing from south Asia. The festival provides a the fairgrounds, including a rubber duck race through Cat World and Bananas in Pyjamas. Other features platform to established and emerging artists in the Credit River, food concession stands and various include: Petting Zoo & Pony Rides, Tennis Smash traditional and contemporary fields of music, rides. The Bread and Honey Festival begins with the Cage, Mini Tennis, Team K-9 Trick Dog Show, Rock dance, film, theatre, literature, poetry, cuisine, Lions Carnival on Friday with the Mammoth Parade Climbing Wall, Home Depot Kid’s Workshop, Pizza arts & crafts to present their talent to the audi- taking place at 10 am sharp on Saturday June 6th. Nova Pizza Making Workshop, St. Michaels Majors ence from all over GTA. The festival, a non-profit, volunteer-run event, ends Skill Challenge, BMX Skateboard Demo’s, VIA RAIL www.mosaicfest.com at 6 pm on Sunday. Mini Train, Scouts Skills Demonstrations, Oprah the Robot, Pitney Bowes Literacy Tent, Doodlebug & July 16 - 18 June 19 Roundabout Facepainters and Balloon Art. AMACON MISSISSAUGA ROTARY PEEL ECOFEST www.mississaugawaterfrontfestival.com RIBFEST The Britannia Farm Civic Centre Square 5520 Hurontario Street June 26 -27 Get ready for some finger licking fun. The Peel Ecofest is a FREE public celebration of MALTON COMMUNITY FESTIVAL Amacon Mississauga Rotary Ribfest is known environmental action in Peel ... in schools, at Wildwood Park for its famous BBQ ribs, cold beer, live music, home or in the community! Highlights include entertainment, children’s ac- and children’s rides, spectacular performances Ecofest is a rain or shine event. A portion of tivities, BBQ, community displays, youth talent and fun the whole family can enjoy! the festival is under a tent. Please make sure to show and much more! Free admission. Entertainment by The Travelling Bellies, Debi dress for the weather and bring your sunscreen. www.maltoncommunityfestival.com Sander Walker, Frank Cosentino Band, Joe To help keep Ecofest waste free, no bottled Schepis Band and Chuck Jackson. water will be available at the event. Please July 4 at 2:00 pm Ribbers include: remember to bring a reusable water bottle that LITHUANIAN SONG FESTIVAL: Bad Wolf Barbeque/Toronto, Ontario can be filled at the water refill stations. You I AM THE SONG! Bibbs BBQ/Naples, Florida may also consider bringing reusable contain- Hershey Centre Billy Bones BBQ/Fort Erie, Ontario ers or dishes if you plan to have lunch at the In 2010, after an absence of over 32 years, the Blazin BBQ/Paincourt, Ontario festival. Remember your picnic blanket for the IX Lithuanian Song Festival returns to Toronto Bone Daddy’s/Fort Erie, Ontario main stage area. for a special weekend of song and celebration. Camp 31/Brewton, Alabama www.planetfriendly.net Songs, brought from Lithuania as great treasures Crabby’s BBQ/London, Ontario by forefathers and parents, preserved with undy- Gator BBQ/Flint, Michigan June 18 - 20 ing love will again resound in 2010 in the IX Hog’s Gone Wild/Daytona, Florida MISSISSAUGA WATERFRONT FESTIVAL Song Festival. Share in the great joy of one of Kentucky Smoke House/London, Ontario Port Credit Memorial Park Mississauga Lithuania’s cherished traditions. Silver Bullett/Fort Erie, Ontario The 14th Annual Mississauga Waterfront Festival www.lithuaniansongfest.org Thirsty Cactus/Hamilton, Ontario is a hugely anticipated event attracting up to 65,000 Uncle Sam’s/Albuquerque, New Mexico people and reaching more than 1,000,000 through July 7 - 11 Wylde Fire Ribs/Mississauga, Ontario advertising and publicity.Voted one of Ontario’s THE MISSISSAUGA INDIE www.mississaugarotaryribfest.com Top 100 Festivals seven years in a row, MWF has FILM FESTIVAL set new standards for excellence, earning accolades Cine Starz Theattre July 17 - 18 from industry peers, business partners, media and From the star-studed red-carpet Gala on Thurs- PEEL’S ABORIGINAL FESTIVAL attendees. Known for presenting the best in Canadian day night to the award presentation on Sunday, Sunrise to Sunset and International talent, past concert performances the festival itself will be packed with short films J.C. Saddington Park include: Sam Roberts, Jann Arden, Tom Cochrane, and features, drama, comedy and documenta- (Lakeshore Rd. W. and Mississauga Rd. S.) Chantel Kreviazuk, Colin James, Kathleen Edwards, ries, and the nightly after-parties will be jammed This two day FREE family event includes Suzie McNeill and Bruce Cockburn. The chil- with MIFF’s Live Indie Music Series. sunrise ceremonies, heritage entertainers, dem- dren’s stage is home to popular TV stars like The www.miff.ca onstrations and exhibitors, a Native Powwow, Métis Fiddlers, and a vendor marketplace. Jazz musicians of the future. The Junior Jam pavilions located in cultural centres, schools and Maanjidowin is organized by Heritage provides aspiring musicians under 18 with an rec centres around Brampton or you can hop Mississauga, in conjunction with the Mis- opportunity to play with professionals. LaVilla on a Brampton Transit shuttle bus, for free, and sissaugas of the New Credit First Nation, Fine Foods Harmonica Workshop is a fun and travel to Canada, Caribbean, Croatia, Germany, the Credit River Métis Council, the City of interactive workshop offered to kids between 8 Hawaii, India, Ireland, Italy, Macedonia, Myan- Mississauga, Region of Peel through the Peel and 12 years of age. mar, Pakistan, Philippines, Poland and Ukraine. Aboriginal Steering Committee (PASC) and Headlining this year at the Memorial Park www.carabram.org other partners. Mainstage are: Ronnie Hawkins, Downchild, www.peelregion.ca/children/agathering Raoul and The Big Time, Dr. Hook, Elvin July 17 (and November 27) Bishop, Watermelon Slim, Johnny Winter, BRAMPTON ARTS & CRAFTS FESTIVAL July 24 - 25 Mark Hummel’s Blues Harmonica Blowout, The Rose Theatre MISSISSAUGA CHINESE Monkeyjunk and Mark Stafford’s Junior Showcasing talented local artists, artisans, ARTS FESTIVAL Jam. creative crafters, musicians, performers and Living Arts Centre/Living Arts Centre Park www.southsideshuffle.com those that think outside the box. This is a unique Showcasing the very best in Chinese culture, opportunity to have this many creative outlets featuring music, dance, martial arts, lion and September 19 - 20 in one place. This is a great opportunity for dragon dance, feng shui, fashion show, games BRADLEY MUSEUM FALL FESTIVAL residents to meet and greet local artists and to for all ages and delicious Chinese cuisine! Bradley Museum, 1620 Orr Rd. support the arts in Brampton. www.chineseartsfestival.com Saturday’s line-up features country swing www.bramptonartfair.com group My Sweet Patootie, Scottish singer Don- July 31 - August 1 ald McGeoch, and singer/songwriter Kirsten MUSLIMFEST Jones, along with BFC members Neil Sharp, VAUGHAN Living Arts Centre Chris Dube, Sally Campbell, and John Stroud. Don’t miss the fifth annual MuslimFest, a cel- Sunday’s line-up includes bluegrass band June 6 -13 ebration of the best in Muslim arts, entertain- General Store, humourist/guitarist Wendell YORK PRIDE FEST 2010: ment, cuisine and it is the largest event of its Ferguson, guitarist Jason Fowler, plus BFC PRIDE PICNIC + BBQ kind in North America. The two-day festival members Moira and Elena, Gayle Ackroyd, Community Safety Village, includes a Film and Food Festival, an Interna- Laura Thomas, and Dave MacLachlan. Bruce’s Mill Conservation Area tional Art Exhibit, Multicultural Bazaar, talent Both days will include 3 stages - a main stage York Pride Fest is a non-profit community show, puppet show, comedy acts and Kids and 2 workshop stages, plus an additional stage initiative hosting social events in York Region, Carnival with pony rides and carnival games. for performances by the Paddling Puppeteers. which include Canada’s largest regional Pride Through art and laughter MuslimFest builds www.bramptonfolk.ca Week Festival, staged each June to celebrate bridges with all Canadians. Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgendered www.muslimfest.com September 14 - October 8 (LGBT) residents throughout our community. TASTE OF STREETSVILLE yorkpridefest.com September 10 - 12 Queen Street and surrounding areas SOUTHSIDE SHUFFLE www.villageofstreetsville.com June 48 12TH ANNUAL PORT CREDIT’S ILAN RAMON STREET FESTIVAL BLUES + JAZZ FESTIVAL September 18 Joseph and Wolf Lebovic Jewish Community Memorial Park, Lakeshore Road, along the DOORS OPEN MISSISSAUGA Campus, Ilan Ramon Blvd Credit River, Mississauga Various Locations The second annual Ilan Ramon Street Festival, This festival features an abundance of events This year’s Doors Open event focuses on the which will bring together over 4,000 people in the newly re-developed Memorial Park city’s west end. Participating sites are located from one of Canada’s fastest growing neighbor- including our MainStage, Southstage, de Eyre in (west) Port Credit, Clarkson, Erindale, hoods, will take place at the Joseph and Wolf Square, Vendor Village, Food Court and Beer Streetsville, Meadowvale and even newly Lebovic Jewish Community Campus on Ilan Gardens and even more Live Entertainment in annexed land from Milton. Don’t miss your Ramon Blvd (corner of Bathurst and Lebovic the restaurants, pubs, coffee houses, clubs and chance to see inside the hidden gems from Campus Drive, north of Rutherford) in Vaughan outdoor cafes of Port Credit. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday June 8, noon -4 pm. The theme Throughout the weekend and the village of www.mississauga.ca of this year’s Ilan Ramon Street Festival is Port Credit, over 120 Canadian and Interna- “Celebrate Shavout, Israeli Style”. Organized tional acts will perform on a variety of stages by UJA Federation’s Schwartz/ Reisman Centre, and venues. Offering fans that little something the family festival will feature inflatable rides, for everyone. BRAMPTON children’s entertainment, cultural performances, Let’s not forget the Shuffle’s community spirit folk dancing, tractor and wagon rides in addi- with the more than $100,000 generated for Sick July 9 - 11 tion to a barbeque with Israeli food. Kids Hospital at the Sick Kids Jam Stage. Held CARABRAM www.jewishtoronto.com annually at the Port Credit Royal Canadian Various Locations Legion and hosted by Juno nominee, The Carabram is Brampton’s annual multicultural July 31 - August 1 Johnny Max Band, this Friday and Saturday festival. It was first conceived in 1982 and WOODBRIDGE ITALIAN FESTIVAL night venue features a variety of special guest still continues to promote Ontario’s multicul- Ontario Soccer Centre, Martin Grove Rd. appearances from the over 120 performing turalism. Carabram provides an opportunity The Woodbridge Italian Festival is a celebra- weekend acts. Boasting yet another festival for families to “Tour the World” and experi- tion of community and culture, and is made highlight, The Southside Shuffle is proud to ence the rich culture, food, crafts, drink and possible through the generosity and dedication once again present the Sick Kids Southstage. entertainment of different ethnic groups in of various organizations throughout the com- Free to the public, the Southside ShuffleÆs Brampton and the surrounding community munity. The Festival is a two-day spectacular Sick Kids Southstage showcases numerous attracting thousands to this event. Drive to the filled with entertainment, sports, fashion, music, Rhythm and Blues acts as well as Blues and carnival rides and games, an indoor exhibition * Giant Puppet making – Many Hands Art transgender and queer communities through and the participation of thousands of spectators * Chalk Drawing – Bryce Kambara with You cultural activities, fundraising events, social oc- of all ages. Each year, the Woodbridge Italian Me Gallery cassions, a rally in the city core, and a parade. Festival looks to promote new artists within the * Yellow Fish Road – BARC The festival includes outstanding entertain- community and bring the best in entertainment There are even things for your bike to do: ment, a buzzing vendors’ market, food and bev- to the stage. * Bicycle repairs and maintenance – Down- erages, and so much more! Many of the events www.lospecchio.com/woodbridgeitalianfestival/ town Bike Hounds during Pride Week, including the festival event, * Helmet Fitting – Bikes, Blades & Boards are accessible to youth. September 11 with Public Health Festivities include the kick-off Party and Gala BINDER TWINE FESTIVAL Information stations will be set up along the Awards Night on June 11 at the Embassy. Kleinburg route and visitors will receive an Open Streets www.hamiltonpride.com www.bindertwine.ca Passport to fill out throughout the day to guide you to all the events and for a chance to win July 1 - 4 OAKVILLE some great prizes! IT’S YOUR FESTIVAL www.openstreetshamilton.ca Gage Park August 6 - 8 Come down to Gage Park and join the oldest DOWNTOWN OAKVILLE JAZZ June 8 - 12 and biggest Canada Day Festival in Canada and FESTIVAL ANCASTER HERITAGE DAYS one of the Top 50 Festivals in Ontario. Music, Experience a Taste of Bourbon Street…in Ancaster family entertainment, food, vendors and more! Downtown Oakville! Celebrating 18 years of Enjoy the 32nd anniversary of Ancaster Heri- www.hamiltonfolkarts.org great Jazz, incredible shopping and fantastic tage Days with all week celebrations! Events summer dining, be sure to make a visit to include a Parade, Soap Box Derby, Craft Mart, July 15 - 25 Downtown Oakville on this epic weekend. Kids World, Teen World, Strawberry Social HAMILTON’S FRINGE FESTIVAL From grassroots beginnings, thousands of and and evening of Fireworks. Pepper Jack’s Cafe, Hamilton Theatre, people now flock to Oakville to enjoy live out- www.ancasterheritagedays.com B.O.M. and Theatre Aquarius door jazz performances from the finest North The Festival combines the talents and resources American talent. Enjoy cool jazz in the hot sun June 11 - 13 of companies and volunteers allowing new at the Downtown Oakville Jazz Festival. HAMILTON WATERFRONT and emerging artists from around the world to WINGFEST 2010 present inNovemberative theatre to thousands Hamilton Waterfront of people. Hamilton Waterfront Wingfest will include www.hamiltonfringe.ca BURLINGTON the sale of chicken wings from a variety of local restaurants, a carnival for children with August 1 - 2 June 17 - 20 a variety of rides, an original art show where 4TH ANNUAL ICE CREAM FESTIVAL BURLINGTON SOUND OF citizens can view and purchase art, inexpen- At Westfield Village MUSIC FESTIVAL sive boat tours aboard the Hamilton Harbour Experience the fun and nostalgia of ice cream Downtown Burlington + Waterfront Queen, live entertainment all weekend, and a from Pioneer to Victorian times. Live music, 30 years of Burlington’s Sound of Music beverage gardens that will offer beer and wine. horse and wagon rides, face painting, magic Festival! Be a part of this momentous occasion www.hamiltonwaterfrontwingfest.com shows, cotton candy, period crafts, games and for one of Canada’s largest free outdoor music much more combined with living history make festivals and “Burlington’s premier summer June 12 - 13 for the perfect topping for a perfect family event”. The festival includes a Downtown HAMILTON TURKISH FESTIVAL outing. The Breyers Ice Cream Parlour features Street Fest and Parade Gage Park cones and sundaes. Sample hand made histori- www.soundofmusic.on.ca Free live performances will take place.The cal ice creams and related treats. Festival will display Turkish art, folk dance, www.myhamilton.ca July 23 - 25 music and gourmet food, where visitors will BURLINGTON get an opportunity to celebrate, learn, and August 6 - 8 JAZZ n’ BLUES FESTIVAL savour Turkish hospitality, culture, heritage FESTIVAL OF FRIENDS Waterfront and cuisine. Visitors will be able to browse and Gage Park www.burlingtonjazzbluesfestival.ca buy Turkish products, souvenirs and handi- Enjoy the foods of the world, live music, arts crafts, participate in activities for children, & crafts. Major classic acts performing during view many authentic demonstrations and the festival include Richie Havens, Buckwheat HAMILTON performances, sample Turkish cuisine, and do Zydeco, Dr. John, Coney Hatch, Gord Downie much, much more at the Festival. & The Country of Miracles, Flock of Seagulls June 6 www.hamiltonturkishfestival.com and Squeeze. Free Admission! OPEN STREETS HAMILTON www.creativearts.on.ca From 10 am to 3 pm, James Street North, June 18 - 20 from Cannon to Burlington, will be closed to HAMILTON PRIDE 2010 August 13 - 15 automobiles, and open to a festival of people Various Locations BEACH FESTIVAL walking, cycling, rollerblading, watching The Hamilton Pride Festival in the City of Wild Waterworks demonstrations, trying a new activity, listening Hamilton celebrating the diversity, history, and 585 Van Wagner’s Beach Blvd. to music and bands, or shopping in the various achievements of our Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual Fun-filled activities include live music, shops and restaurants along the street. and Transgender Communities during the Caribbean-themed food, limbo & hula contests At various locations along the route, visitors month of June of each year. and volleyball tournaments. Runs from 10 a.m. can join in free events such as: For one week every June, the Hamilton Pride to 8 p.m. Regular park admission applies. * Yoga – Yoga with Ona Festival showcases and celebrates the wonder- www.conservationhamilton.ca * Zumba & Boot Camp - YWCA ful diversity of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, September 11 September 25 August 13 - 15 LOCKE STREET FESTIVAL APPLE FESTIVAL STEWART MEMORIAL CHURCH 175TH Locke Street South (between Queen & Battlefield House Museum & Park CELEBRATION STREET FESTIVAL Dundurn) Fall-time harvest fun in Battlefield Park. Pan- 114 John Street, North Hamilton Locke Street Festival is an annual event with cake breakfast, games, wagon rides, pumpkin In 2010 Stewart Memorial Church is cel- stalls, live entertainment, food and everything decorating, demonstrations, entertainment, ebrating its 175th anniversary with a series you need for a fun-filled family day out. tours of the Museum and Monument, apple of special events. Stewart Memorial Church www.lockestreetfestival.com goodies and enter the ‘Battlefield Bake-Off’. was born out of the bravery of the men and This is a FREE outdoor event. Regular admis- women who escaped slavery in the U.S. and September 12 - 20 sion rates apply to the museum. came to a life of freedom in Hamilton on the APPLE FESTIVAL www.hamilton.ca Underground Railroad. It is a nondenomina- Puddicombe Estate Farms and Winery tional body that has been a place of solace and Come on down for Apple Festival! Apple spirituality, comfort and caring, for generations Festival will be held on September 12, 13, 19, NIAGARA REGION of people who have come through its doors. and 20. Pick your own MacIntosh and Empire www.stewartmemorialchurch.com. apples, apple pies, desserts, fudge and train June 6 rides, wagon rides, children’s fun tent and ANNUAL WILLOWBANK August 20 - 22 more! JAZZ FESTIVAL DUNDAS CACTUS FESTIVAL www.puddicombefarms.com 14487 Niagara Parkway, Queenston Dundas The annual Jazz Festival has been a fixture at Since 1979, the festival has been tirelessly September 17 - 19 Willowbank since 2003, and attracts a broad organized by a group of local volunteers; The 156TH BINBROOK FALL FAIR audience from the Niagara region and beyond. Cactus Festival Committee. It is held annually Many things to do and see for the whole family It takes place on the broad lawns created by the on the third weekend in August, and has con- including Canada’s #1 Demolition Derby. Farm Brights in the 1930s, during the heyday of jazz tinued to evolve and expand year after year. animals, birds of prey, commercial exhibits, as an emerging art form. The festival features www.dundascactusfest.ca midway rides, live entertainment for all ages both established artists and one or two up-and- and more. Plus Sunday is family day! coming newcomers each year. August 27 - 29 www.binbrookagriculturalsociety.org Tickets: $40 general public, $30 Willowbank WINONA PEACH FESTIVAL members. Please no coolers or carry-ins. Winona Park, Barton September 19 Enjoy great jazz music, BBQ by Mark Hand The Festival provides something for all ages. Telling Tales of hospitality-on-hand, Reif Estate wines and including a children’s stage and The ED Smith A Family Festival of Stories silent auction. Fun Factory, which provides family enter- Westfield Heritage Village www.willowbank.ca tainment daily. Arts & Craft section caters Step through Westfield’s Gates of Time into to young and old who take the time to stroll a storybook village where historical figures June 9 -15 through looking and buying the crafts. The mingle with contemporary children’s literary WELLAND ROSE FESTIVAL Main Stage provides different types of enter- stars on this magical day. Plan to attend the 2nd Welland tainment all weekend long. Free Admission. Annual Telling Tales Festival. All ages will find The Rose Festival is the city’s longest-running www.winonapeach.com it entertaining and unforgettable. Sunday Sep- festival, commemorating Welland’s proud tember 19, 2010 from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. heritage as “The Rose City”. This year marks September 3 - 5 Admission is free. its 49th anniversary and features a range of ANNUAL MUSTARD FESTIVAL www.tellingtales.org community activities and the Grand Parade. International Village on Ferguson North The theme of this year’s parade is the 150th Downtown Hamilton, where the Mustard September 24 - October 3 Anniversary of the City of Welland. Festival is held, is also home to some of the AGH WORLD FILM FESTIVAL www.wellandrosefestival.on.ca best restaurants in the region, small and large, Various Hamilton-area theatres and many of them participate in the Mustard International Films for an International Audi- June 9 - 12 Festival, serving up great food, all with a ‘zip’ ence! The AGH World Film Festival show- CHIPPAWA LIONS CLUB CARNIVAL of mustard. Included are 3 days of live enter- cases the best in innovative international and Chippawa Lions Park, Welland Ave tainment, quality Artisans and Crafters, “Free” Canadian cinema. The Festival provides the Along with the midway and games will be a MusTOTS Village - Ferguson Pavillion movie-loving public in Hamilton (and beyond) Fish Fry, Friday only of course, Bingo, and the Kids Carnival, horse & wagon rides, games, access to some of the most critically acclaimed atmosphere only a Lions Club Carnival can prizes, Friends of the Aviary, Reptiles and films, filmmakers and emerging talent! bring. other Exotics, balloons, clowns, face paint- This year, the 2010 Festival is growing to ten www.chippawalionsclub.com ing, candy floss, cold apple cider and popcorn. days with 30-plus feature films, including two Enjoy the FREE family fun. gala screenings. June 11 - 12 www.mustardfestival.ca www.artgalleryofhamiltong.com WELLAND’S DRAGON BOAT FESTIVAL International Flatwater Centre, September 11 September 23 - 26 North Course, Welland HAMILTON PAGAN ANCASTER FAIR The Dragon Boat Festival has become one HARVEST FESTIVAL 630 Trinity Rd. RR #1 Jerseyville of Welland’s most exciting city-wide events, Gage Park Celebrating the 160th Anniversary of the Fair! drawing thousands of competitors and specta- Celebrate the harvest! Pagan Harvest Festival www.ancasterfair.ca tors from around the area. and Hamilton’s 8th Annual Pagan Pride Day at www.wellanddragonboatfestival.com Gage Park! www.ppdhamilton.org June 12 - 27 June 19 the area, and return home with a smile on your NIAGARA NEW VINTAGE FESTIVAL BEAMSVILLE’S ANNUAL face for a day well spent. Niagara Region STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL www.fortieriecouncil.com Wine and food fanatics will be visiting Ni- Beamsville Fairgrounds, Fairgrounds Rd. agara to experience the Niagara New Vintage & Ontario St. July 1 - 5 Festival. Internationally acclaimed wines, Big, Red, Ripe, Juicy Strawberries, a sunny ANNUAL BINATIONAL fresh produce, and a culinary experience day in June, hundreds of families enjoying “FRIENDSHIP FESTIVAL” unique to Ontario are at the centre of this two the great outdoors with terrific entertainment, An international celebration of the culture weekend gastronomic extravaganza. Embrace arts and crafts, and delicious food! Where can and heritage shared by Canada and the USA. a demonstration of what it means to buy local you experience this wonderful annual family Events held in Fort Erie and Buffalo include and realize all that Niagara has to offer. event? At the Beamsville Fairgrounds for the free concerts and a spectacular fireworks From quaint cottage wineries among the 33rd edition of the Beamsville Strawberry display on July 1, highlighting the two national vines to glittering state-of-the-art facilities, Festival of course! And, as always, there is holidays. Crafts, children’s entertainment, Niagara’s wineries offer you an exclusive free admission, free parking and free enter- heritage and cultural displays and an excellent preview of the 2008 vintage. Before you leave, tainment. The Annual Charity Bed Race takes midway. visit the winery boutique to pick up a bottle of place in front of the Grandstand at the Fair- www.friendshipfestival.com Ontario VQA wine to enjoy when you return grounds. The runners are cheered on as their home. Stay awhile and explore Ontario’s wine teams dash to the finish line pushing decorated July 3 country. When sampling the new wines of beds on wheels. Between heats we run the ST. MARK’S CHERRY FESTIVAL Ontario, bring your enthusiasm and a taste for La-Z-Boy Grand Nationals Recliner Race. St Mark’s Church, Byron Street, adventure as this special vintage promises not Two runners are pushing a rider, strapped into Niagara-on-the-Lake to disappoint. a La-Z-Boy, towards the finish line. A sight Events include cherry pies, jams, jewelery, www.niagarawinefestival.com to be seen as some of the teams dress up in baking, childrens fun & games, bbq & refresh- costumes to add to the fun! Food will be avail- ments, grab bag table, church tours, all day en- June 17 - 19 able so come early, grab some dinner, and pick tertainment, silent auction, treasures, yard sale, NIAGARA ITALIAN FESTIVAL the best seat in the house for the evening. The raffle and much more. The highlight of your Battle of Beaverdams Park, Clairmont Fairground is bustling all day long with the ar- day in Niagara-on-the-Lake. Free admission. Street, Thorold rival of approximately 100 vendors including www.stmarks1792.com Mangia! Mangia! Mangia! Immerse yourself crafters, peddlers, business and community in the Italian culture! Join us downtown Thor- displays along with a myriad of activities for July 14 - 18 old to indulge in homemade Italian cuisine the entire family. The Strawberry Idol Contest SUMMERFEST and enjoy live entertainment by the Coro will return while other attractions are still previously Niagara Equestrian Festival Folkloristico Italiano, RSM and the Little Miss being organized. Fort George Commons, and Little Mr. Niagara Italian Festa pageant. www.strawberryfest.ca Niagara-on-the-Lake Great musical line-up scheduled for all tastes, Niagara Equestrian Festival, a hunter/jumper carnival rides for the kids and more. June 26 show, is held on approximately 35 acres within www.niagaraitalianfestival.com POULTRYFEST NIAGARA the even more expansive Commons area of Smithville, Ontario Historical Fort George, located in the very June 18 - 20 Admission is free tor this jam packed day beautiful and charming historic Niagara-on- NIAGARA FALLS ROTARY RIBFEST of food and frolic in Smithville, Ontario - the-Lake (NOTL), Ontario. The specific site Optimist Park, 4751 Dorchester Rd, Canada’s Poultry Capital! is known as the Polo Grounds. Spectators are Niagara Help recognize Niagara’s 100 million-dollar- welcome and there is no admission fee. Teams of “Ribbers” from the United States a-year poultry industry and the spirit of the www.niagaraequestrianfestival.com and Canada will set up their booths, BBQ community volunteers.You’ll be entertained and serve up a load of some of the best award all day with shows, competitions, historical July 17 - August 14 winning ribs found on either side of the border. and educational displays, kid’s activities and NIAGARA INTERNATIONAL The competition is fierce, these great tast- lots to eat!! CHAMBER MUSIC FESTIVAL ing BBQ Ribs are competing to win trophies www.poultryfest.ca Various location and top honours. Truly a family event, there This summer’s season is among the most is something for everyone - Great barbequed June 27 diverse ever presented. It commemorates three ribs with all the fixings, with some Ribbers CRYSTAL BEACH ARTS AND FOLK important musical anniversaries: Franz Joseph cooking up succulent chicken. Music, fun and FESTIVAL Haydn who died in 1809, Felix Mendelssohn entertainment and for the kids - a playground Waterfront Park, Crystal Beach, Ontario who was born that same year and Benny with inflated bouncers, Jurassic Adventure Artists from all over Southern Ontario and Goodman who was born in 1909. There will playground and giant 24 foot slide. What goes Western New York converge on Waterfront be opera and Nova Scotia Celtic music, opera better with ribs than beer? The large beer tent Park to show and sell their work. This juried and cabaret, along with our more traditional will be open Friday, from noon to 11:00 pm show has grown each year and now it is one classical repertoire. Favourite series such as Saturday from Noon to 11:00 pm, and Sunday that over 50 artists mark on their calendars Shaw and Music, Great Pianists, Showcase from noon to 7:00 pm. You can sit inside or each June. Waterfront Park is a beautiful land- of Young Virtuosos and Music and Wine will out, relax and enjoy the entertainment on the scaped park on the shore of Lake Erie which continue, and there will lots more jazz. This nearby stage. Award winning RIBS RIBS provides a magnificient backdrop for this is to celebrate Niagara-on-the-Lake’s recent RIBS Father’s Day Weekend! show. Make a day of it in Crystal Beach. Stroll designation as the home of the Canadian Jazz www.niagarafallsribfest.com through the Art Festival, listen to great music Hall of Fame. Great jazz pianists and compos- by local musicians, find just the right piece for ers, legendary Dick Hyman, performs for the your home or as a gift for someone else, enjoy first time with the festival. lunch or dinner at one of the fine restaurants in July 31 - August 3 each September. More than 30 participating and exhibit on the perimeter of the property CANAL DAYS MARINE HERITAGE wineries open their doors to the world along only. The grounds are an open and beautifully FESTIVAL Niagara’s famous wine route. Or, have the best treed park-like setting. Outdoors “Rain or Port Colborne of Niagara gather for you at the Wine, Cheese Shine”. Enjoy the excitement at Canal Days, the City & Food Experience in Montebello Park, with www.insideniagara.com of Port Colborne’s signature event, a unique dozens of Ontario’s top restaurants, wineries waterfront festival celebrating the commu- and world class entertainment. Tours and tast- October 16 - 17 nity’s marine heritage! Spend the Civic Long ings, concerts, Niagara cuisine, artisan shows, DOORS OPEN Weekend in August among the thousands of wine seminars, family entertainment and one Participating sites include elegant residences people who will fill the streets to listen to live of Canada’s largest street parades, the Niagara and inns, churches containing magnifi- music, shop on Historic West Street along the Wine Festival offers something for every cent stained glass windows, Industrial Age beautiful Welland Canal and visit the Port Col- taste. Selected as Ontario’s Cultural Event of factories, municipal buildings, museums, borne Historical and Marine Museum, home of the Year for three years in a row and as one schoolhouses, and sites that played a role in the first Canal Days. Explore Port Colborne’s of North America’s Top 100 Events by the the Underground Railroad. A wide variety of Hidden Treasures at Lock 8 Park, enjoy the American Bus Association for the second year architectural styles are represented includ- Children’s Area at Seaway Park, indulge your- in a row in 2005. ing 18th and early 19th century stone and log self along Historic West Street , ooh and aah at www.niagarawinefestival.com structures, homes and buildings crafted in the the Boat Parade of Lights and the Spectacular Victorian, Neo-Classical, Art Deco, Italianate Fireworks Display over the Welland Canal, October 1 - 3 and Greek Revival styles, and churches of Ro- cruise Lake Erie on a majestic tall ship, spend NIAGARA FOOD FESTIVAL manesque and Gothic Revival design. Many time at the Kite Festival and Car Show at HH Downtown Welland - of the sites in both the U.S. and Canada are Knoll-Lakeview Park, wander through the Arts East Main and King Streets registered as National Historic landmarks and and Craft Show and Marine Displays on the “The Region’s Tastiest Party!” others played important roles in the history of Museum Grounds, dance to the music in the The Annual Niagara Food Festival invites both countries. Free admission to participating Market Square - everything you’ve come to you to sample local cuisine complimented by sites. expect from Canal Days and more! world-class Niagara wines. A family event www.doorsopenniagara.ca www.canaldays.ca hosted in historic Downtown Welland, com- plete with cooking demonstrations, contests, November 6, 2010 - January 3, 2011 September 4 - 6 evening music concerts and fireworks. Free WINTER FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS MARSHVILLE HERITAGE FESTIVAL admission. Niagara Parks Winter Wonderland Route Heritage Village Park, Wainfleet www.niagarafoodfestival.com Enjoy spectacular illuminations and countless The Marshville Heritage Festival will celebrate festive events at the Niagara Falls Winter Fes- it’s 22th anniversary with opening ceremonies October 8 - 11 tival of Lights, Canada’s foremost illumination at 10 am Saturday at the Log Cabin. During BALLS FALLS THANKSGIVING festival. Ready to shine with over 3 million the festival come and experience: everyone in FESTIVAL CRAFT SHOW & SALE sparkling lights and more than 120 animated period dress; tempting and delicious food; Balls Falls Conservation Area, Jordan displays, including the famous Enchantment over 100 juried artisans & crafters; on-going Celebrating it’s 36th anniversary this unsur- of Disney® displays. From the world’s largest demonstrations; horse & wagon rides; passed fall craft show is held every year on illuminated Canadian-American Flag display entertainment for all ages; concert in the park the Canadian Thanksgiving Weekend at Ball’s and spectacular LED tree lighting to Canada’s on Sunday evening; Saturday 9:30 am-5:30 Falls Conservation Area in Jordan, Ontario. largest, illuminated Menorah display and an pm; Sunday 11am-5:30 pm; and Monday More than 140 artisans and crafters will be angelic Nativity Scene, visitors will enjoy 9:30 am-5 pm. featured, as well as daily live entertainment, many wondrous displays along the 5 km Ni- www.marshvilleher itage.tripod.com children’s attractions and entertainers, heritage agara Parks’ Winter Wonderland lighting route activities and tours and of course Ball’s Falls it- and throughout the City. The illuminations are September 11 self. Enjoy woodworking demonstrations using illuminated from 5:00 pm to midnight. There THE GRIMSBY FESTIVAL OF ART the tools and craftpersonship of a by gone era, is no admission fee to enjoy them but dona- Nelles Blvd., Grimsby Niagara Antique Power Association displays tions are gratefully accepted with all proceeds The Grimsby Festival of Art is a one day and items of interest, Birds of Prey exhibit, used to enhance the lights and displays (a $10 celebration of over 200 fine artists and artisans pony rides and more. When you want to take per vehicle donation is suggested). Enjoy bril- from the Niagara Region and beyond who a break from festival shopping, tour the quaint liant fireworks and a calendar full of festive exhibit and sell original, handmade creations. and historic grounds of Ball’s Falls and enjoy events as the festival captures the magic of the It is one of Niagara’s premier juried art events the fabulous scenery awash with fall colour. holiday season. that takes place on the gracious Nelles Blvd www.conservation-niagara.on.ca/ www.wfol.com and surrounding grounds. Funds raised by the Festival are used to support the work of October 9 - 11 November 19 - 23 Community Living-Grimsby, Lincoln & West VINELAND THANKSGIVING ARTFEST FABULICIOUS! Lincoln and The Rotary Club of Grimsby. Vineland Public School Niagara-On-The-Lake www.grimsby-festival-arts.com 4057 Victoria Avenue, Vineland A renowned and envied collection of Niagara- The Vineland Thanksgiving Artfest was started on-the-Lake’s finest dining establishments will Sepember 17 - 26 in 1992 as a Fundraiser for Vineland Public be serving spectacular lunch and dinner fare Niagara Wine Festival School. This is a juried show with no more at reined-in, mouth-watering, pre-set pric- Montebello Park + Various Wineries than 130 exhibitors. One third of the show ing unique to wine country. Lunch: $20-$25! There truly is no better time to explore the consists of Fine Art, and the balance quality Dinner: $30-$35! Fabulicious! It’s all here. Niagara region than during the 56th Niagara crafts. The Vineland Thanksgiving Artfest has And it will be absolutely unforgettable. As Wine Festival, celebrating the internation- been very successful due to our high standards of Monday, November 2, reservations can be ally acclaimed grape and wine industry of quality. Vineland Thanksgiving Artfest does made directly with each restaurant of your NOT charge admission and exhibitors display choice: Bistro Six-One, Charles Inn, deLuca’s August 20 - 22 skills. Witness the operation of the on-prem- Wine Country Restaurant, Ginger’s Restau- MARKHAM JAZZ FESTIVAL ises sawmill and visit our historic buildings. rant, Grill at the Epicurean, Grill on King, Main Street Steam tractors will be fired up and the antique Hillebrand Winery Restaurant, Old Winery The Markham Jazz Festival brings Jazz to thresher will show participants a glimpse of Restaurant, Peller Estates Winery Restau- Main Street Markham. Jazz at the Farmers’ farm life from the turn of the last century. Live rant, LIV at White Oaks, Restaurant Oban Market on Saturday morning, and Jazz on entertainment, carousel, boat, train and wagon Inn, Pillar & Post. Prince of Wales, Queen’s Main Street Markham all day! Main Street will rides too. Landing, Riverbend Inn, Stone Road Grille, be closed and jazz will be heard at two stages www.markham.ca Terroir la Cachette and Zee’s. presented by the Markham Jazz Festival and at www.niagaraonthelake.com the 6 jazz hot spots on Main Street. September 30 - October 3 www.markhamjazzfestival.com MARKHAM FAIR December 4 - 5 Markham Fair is Canada’s largest 4-day fall ART BY THE FALLS 13TH ANNUAL August 28 & 29 fair with many entertaining and educational CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL DOORS OPEN UNIONVILLE events for all ages. Optimist Hall, Dorchester Rd. at Morrison, Unionville www.markham.ca Niagara Falls www.doorsopenontario.com Enjoy over 50 juried designers and craftspeo- October 8 - 11 ple from across Ontario in this two day event September 6 UNIONVILLE OKTOBERFEST - last minute Christmas shopping at its best! UNIONVILLE HERITAGE & THANKSGIVING WEEKEND Sponsored by the Rotary Club of Niagara & BIG BAND FESTIVAL Music and entertainment all weekend long. Falls, Sunrise, a non-profit organization. Celebrate the fall season and enjoy a day fillled Enjoy the Holiday filled with great food, fun www.insideniagara.com with the sounds of Big Bands. Entertainment atmosphere and festivities with an old Bavarian and historical displays fill the street. flair. Catch a ride on the double decker and www.unionvilleinfo.com learn a bit about Unionville’s first settlers - MARKHAM / Germans! September 10 www.unionvilleinfo.com 11TH ANNUAL AUTO CLASSIC UNIONVILLE Main Street November 27 July 18 The Main Street Markham Auto Classic SANTA FEST - FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS MAIN STREET MARKHAM CARnival! features classic cars, street machines, muscle Main Street Markham A Great Place to shop, dine and stroll through cars, trucks, race cars and exhibits. Over 300 Immediately after the Santa Claus Parade, join the original historic downtown Markham! classic and custom automobiles are descend- the First Santa Festival Day on Main Street, Free Pottery Demonstrations and a free pottery ing upon Markham Main Street! Trophies will followed by the Festival of Lights! This 24th lesson from Village Pottery Studio. Markham be awarded for the best vehicles in various festival will be like no other! Main Street Teen Arts Council Music & Lyrics Contest categories. Live entertainment, great food and Markham will be the place to be right after the Winners on the Main Stage at 12 noon fun for the entire family. Everyone is invited to Santa Claus Parade! Even Santa, as busy as he Visit Busker’s Alley at the Church Street Par- join in on the fun! is at this time of year, will be making a special kette and support the local upcoming talent! www.mainstreetmarkham.com effort and has promised to be there! Face painting by TwinBytes. Free live enter- After the Santa Claus Parade, Santa will be in tainment on Main Street! Located at Mains September 11 his castle built by the Centre for DREAMS, Mansion and Carlaw Music and The Artisan MILLIKEN MILLS where you can visit him and get your picture Pub and The Duchess of Markham. CHILDREN’S FESTIVAL taken! Main Street will be closed to traffic so Enjoy DeeJay Al Fisher with hits from the Markham Civic Centre that everybody can safely enjoy the street party. 50’s, 60’s,70s’ - whatever decade you want! Markham’s largest children event - featuring There will be lots of food, entertainers wander- www.markham.ca entertainment, crafts and activities. ing the street, carollers, fiddlers, strolling musi- www.markham.ca cians, concert bands, magicians, a street BBQ, August 2 a petting zoo and all kinds of treats. All of the UNIONVILLE SIMCOE DAY FESTIVAL September 18 businesses on Main street will be open late to Festive Music all weekend long. Enjoy the THORNHILL VILLAGE FESTIVAL celebrate the beginning of the Holiday Season, holiday with entertainment and a sidewalk Every year, Thornhill comes together to cel- and they have specials for the season. Main sale. Unionville’s quaint and charming Main ebrate all this community has to offer! Come Street Markham’s magical geese are all over Street will be closed to traffic this Civic Holi- cheer on the parade, hear the music, savour the street and they have delayed going south day Monday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. and will be the foods, and shop the more than 200 arts and for the winter just to be at the party, and they open to pedestrians only. Shop at the charming crafts vendors on historic streets. will be out in their party outfits! boutiques for sidewalk sale specials and relax www.thornhillhistoric.org www.mainstreetmarkham.com at outdoor patios. The nearby Bandstand offers free performances beginning 11 a.m. and the September 25 - 26 December 3 music continues all afternoon on the Main ANNUAL APPLEFEST UNIONVILLE OLDE TYME Street Unionville. Double decker bus rides are Markham Museum CHRISTMAS CANDLELIGHT PARADE offered from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. There’s plenty of Join in Markham Museum’s salute to the won- Unionville’s Annual Old Tyme Christmas and parking nearby. derful apple! The Museum operates its own Candlelight Parade is an unforgettable event www.seetorontonow.com apple cider mill and offers samples to visitors. that will leave you infused with the spirit of The orchard is open for picking! Visitors can Christmas. participate in a variety of hands-on activities www.unionvilleinfo.com for children of all ages as well as showcase a wonderful array of pioneer handicrafts and December 3 - 5 Juried festival featuring artisans displaying thrilled audiences of over 4,000 – This is your UNIONVILLE OLDE TYME their original works for sale, fun for the whole chance to enjoy it live in Aurora! 2010 AJF CHRISTMAS family along the banks of the Holland River. offers a Beer/Wine Garden – 2 performance Join the merchants for an old fashioned Christ- Voluntary donations accepted at entrance to as- stages providing you nonstop entertainment. mas experience, including Friday evening’s sist Lions Foundation Projects. Proceeds from July 29th Pre-JazzFest Celebration at new candlelight parade & late night shopping, car- this event will benefit the various Lions special Aurora Cultural Centre riage rides, Santa Train & more! charities including Lions Camp Kirk Founda- www.aurorajazzfestival.com www.unionvilleinfo.com tion for children with learning disabilities and Lions Quest, a drug awareness program August 21 brought to children within our schools all over GARLIC IS GREAT FESTIVAL Canada. Farmer’s Market, Doug Duncan Dr. RICHMOND HILL / www.e-clubhouse.org (Between Water St. & Timothy St.) Newmarket NEWMARKET July 1 Cooking demonstrations, live entertainment, KANATA SUMMER FESTIVAL garlic vendors and much more. Children under June 12 - 13 CANADA DAY 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Subject WINDFALL ECOLOGY FESTIVAL Fairy Lake Park, Water Street to change. Fairy Lake Park, Water St. and Richardson Park, Newmarket www.newmarket.ca A celebration of sustainability in the Region. All day event includes 15TH Annual Canada The festival will be an information destination Day Pancake Breakfast Kanata Celebrations, August 26 - 29 for green ideas, home energy conservation, Big Air Competition (Extreme Bike Show) , NEWMARKET JAZZ & BLUES local and organic food demonstrations and Ribfest , Canada Day Fireworks Extravaganza FESTIVAL sampling, health and wellness presentations, and Rookie Tournament. Market Square, Newmarket cycling workshops and more. A must attend www.newmarket.ca www.newmarket.ca for the whole family, this annual production appeals to the whole family. Beginning at July 17 - 19 September 18 10:00 am each morning... Bring the family and NEWMARKET FIDDLE & STEP DANCE DOORS OPEN NEWMARKET 2010 wend your way through the natural setting of FESTIVAL Enjoy free activities, tours and explore New- Fairy Lake Park. Enjoy fun activities for the Town of Newmarket and Vince’s Market market’s rich heritage during Doors Open kids, live entertainment, prominent speakers, www.yorkregion.com Newmarket. Many of Newmarket’s interesting great food and much more! architectural, cultural and historical sites will Free admission – free parking. BBQ & Dance open their doors to residents and visitors dur- www.windfallcentre.ca Friday, July 17 ing this fun and educational experience. Many Newmarket Seniors’ Meeting Place, of which will host special tours and other June 12 474 Davis Dr. activities. HERITAGE VILLAGE FESTIVAL BBQ dinner, featuring fiddling and step danc- www.newmarket.ca Richmond Hill ing, live entertainment, DJ dancing and cash The annual Heritage Village Festival will be bar available. All ages are welcome. September 18 held again this year on Yonge Street between THE 6TH ANNUAL CHILDREN’S Major Mackenzie Drive and Crosby Avenue. Fiddle & Step Dance Competition HEALTH FESTIVAL The heart of old Richmond Hill will be trans- Sat. July 18, Newmarket Community Centre, 6775 Yonge St. at Mulock Dr. formed into a festive pedestrian mall where 200 Doug Duncan Dr. Newmarket artisans and community groups will tempt you, Begins at 9 a.m. Competition is open to all Enjoy a fantastic and fun event for the children inform you and transform you as you enjoy fiddlers and step dancers. Public is welcome and their families. Visit the many booths to arts, crafts, children’s activities, horse wagon to attend and watch all day. Awards and finale learn valuable health and wellness information rides and delectable tasty treats. Free admis- at end of competition. $7 per person, children and ways to keep your children safe as they sion to all! Heritage Village Day is organized under 10 free. play and grow. Meet your favourite life size by Arts Richmond Hill. cartoon character. Bounce in a bouncy castle, www.richmondhill.ca Fiddle & Step Dance Outdoor Concert slide the giant slide or navigate the obstacle Sun. July 19, Market Square, Botsford St. course. The event features a free BBQ lunch June 12 at 2 p.m. Inclement weather, Newmarket Com- and samples of a variety of healthy snacks, DOORS OPEN RICHMOND HILL munity Centre 200 Doug Duncan Dr. Come drinks and organic foods donated from local 2nd annual Doors Open Richmond Hill event out and enjoy Irish Dancing, Square Dancing, companies! The first 750 children will receive takes place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Many featuring Anam Cara. Bring your own chair. a free quality cotton tote “loot bag” filled with intriguing cultural, historic and religious sites Free admission! information, valuable offers and coupons, within Richmond Hill will open their doors snacks and fun kid items. There will be a huge to the public. Even long-time Richmond Hill July 30 prize draw of over 100 prizes for kids who residents will likely learn something new AURORA JAZZ FESTIVAL complete an event passport. Enjoy the hunt and about their hometown after visiting Doors Aurora Town Park have a chance to WIN one of 5 new bicycles, Open sites. AFJ 2010 is a great weekend of music in the many toys, games, books or other children’s www.doorsopenontario.on.ca. park. Enjoy live music: fusion, Latin, con- items. ChildFind will be offering their Kid- temporary jazz; Big Band; Rock; Folk; Soul; Check Safety Program. June 19 - 20 Motown and pop. www.mychiro.org 13TH ANNUAL FAIRY LAKE ARTISANS Friday July 30 – 8 pm Band Shell presents FESTIVAL The Sounds of Motown: Sounds of Motown Fairy Lake Park (Water St.) Newmarket featured at Casino Windsor, March 2010 September 25 - 26 The lights will be on every night from 6 p.m. June 26 - 27 ANNUAL NEWMARKET HERITAGE to 9 p.m. STREETS ALIVE! FESTIVAL www.newmarket.ca OUTDOOR ART CELEBRATION Various Venues Downtown Orillia The Newmarket Heritage Festival, now in its The Festival of Banners will be launched off 12th year, is a celebration of the arts, culture, by “Streets Alive!”, a weekend full of paint- history, and community spirit—rooted in a BARRIE / ORILLIA ing and entertainment in Downtown Orillia. small New England mill town. The event has During the celebration, 12 artists will paint grown from a one-tent festival to a weekend June 10 - 21 specially sized banners in a “live” outdoor set- that includes multi-cultural music and dance, BARRIE JAZZ & BLUES FESTIVAL ting in the downtown core. These banners will artisan demonstrations, historic walking tours, Various Barrie and area locations be voted on by the public, and the top 4 artists narrated boat tours, kayak excursions, a model ‘A’ Television Presents The KOOL FM Barrie will be awarded prize money. Their banners railway, hands-on children’s activities, fine Jazz And Blues Festival for Twelve Days in will be added to the Festival of Banners collec- arts and crafts, strolling performers, vendor June. An eclectic mix of Jazz and Blues music tion and prominently displayed throughout the booths, international foods and more. The is performed by some of the best Canadian city for all to enjoy. festival is organized by a small group of dedi- Artists in over 30 nightclubs, bistros, cafes, In addition to presenting this impressive cated volunteers, who spend all year planning bars, libraries and public facilities throughout display of artistic talent, Streets Alive! will for the weekend. Known as the Seacoast’s the City of Barrie and Region. Almost all animate the street and entertain the crowds favorite international block party, the festival concerts and shows are free and open to the with music, performance artists, craft displays, has gained a reputation for its eclectic mix public. There is plenty of parking for many of and plenty of hands-on activities. of entertainment and activities, as well as its the activities, and Barrie can be reached via www.orilliastreetsalive.ca friendly atmosphere. GO Buses and Trains, and Highways 400 and The festival has three venues: Main Venue is Hwy. 11. June 29 - July 1 located at the corner of Main Street (Route www.barriejazzbluesfest.com PROMENADE DAYS 2010 108) and Elm St. in a large paved area Downtown Barrie, Waterfront Parks adjacent to the Newmarket Public Library. June 10-13 Memorial Square, Farmers Market The Main Tent, Workshop Tent, Artisan Tent, ABORIGINAL FESTIVAL Fun, excitement and entertainment are what Children’s Tent, library, and vendor booths Sainte-Marie Among the Hurons Promenade Days are all about! This is Bar- are located here. Waterfront Venue is located Highway 12 East Midland rie’s largest street festival. Enjoy Downtown at the end of Water Street in Schanda Park Join Sainte-Marie’s staff and share a tribute Barrie’s longest standing Canada Day family and along the Lamprey River. The kayaking, to Canada’s First Nations with special on-site weekend. Great main stage entertainment in boat rides, climbing wall, juggling workshop, activities, Aboriginal music, and displays. Memorial Square. Restaurants and street patios casting workshops and barnyard animals are www.saintemarieamongthehurons.on.ca will be throughout the event area . all located here. Downtown Venue includes Entertainment, buskers, rides, gams, food and the American Legion (Model Trains), the gal- June 11 - 13 fireworks display. lery at Ampers& Studio (Historic Newmarket ORILLIA SPRING BLUES FESTIVAL www.downtownbarrie.ca. Exhibit), the Newmarket Engine House (Tiger Downtown Orillia #1 Historic Handtub), the Community Church A weekend of exciting live blues. July 9 - 11 (Veterans Exhibit and Harvest Supper), and The event will host a main stage outdoor event MARIPOSA FOLK FESTIVAL: the Stone School Museum. in downtown Orillia all weekend. Featured 50th ANNIVERSARY www.heritage-festival.org this year are Chuch Jackson and the All Stars, Tudhope Park, Orillia Shawn Kellerman Band, Johnny Max Band, North America’s longest running folk festival October 3 Paul Reddick Band, Steven Henry Band, Erin features an incredible weekend of music! TASTES OF THE HILL: McCallum, David Rotundo Band, The Steve Emporium, artisan’s village, folkplay area for A MULTICULTURAL Strongman Band and Harrison Kennedy. kids, food, beer tent & more. FOOD FESTIVAL www.orilliaspringblues.com www.mariposafolk.com Richmond Green Sports Centre, 1300 Elgin Mills Road East June 12 July 8 - 11 On Sunday, October 3, the Town of Richmond ECOFEST BARRIE 9th ANNUAL RIBFEST AND CRAFT Hill is hosting its 3rd annual Tastes of the Heritage Park, Barrie Waterfront BEER SHOW Hill multicultural food festival. With many www.ecofestbarrie.ca Memorial Square, Downtown Barrie vendors available, festival-goers can enjoy The 9th Annual Ribfest and Craft Beer Show a sensational variety of foods from some of June 16 - August 25 is set for another tasty weekend. A great line Richmond Hill’s finest establishments. From 3ND ANNUAL LAWN CHAIR up of Rib Teams and Craft Brewers will surely Chinese, Japanese and Persian to Italian, In- LUMINATA temp your taste buds. The Rib Teams get fired dian, Thai and Greek, there’s sure to be some- Heritage Park, Lakeshore Drive up on Thursday July 8th and will keep cooking thing to perk up your palette! Bon appetit! The Lawn Chair Luminata - Waterfront Series until Sunday July 11th - (11 am - 11 pm each www.richmondhill.ca 2010 brings together arts and entertainment, day except Sunday 11 am - 7 pm). The Craft the waterfront and the Downtown core to Beer Show starts Friday July 9th and runs until December 11 -31 create the perfect venue for all families and Sunday July 11th (11 am - 10 pm, Sunday - FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS friends to enjoy. This collaboration of theatre, noon - 6 pm) Fairy Lake Park, Water St. music and film and art all set in Heritage park Special Events - The Celebrity Cook Off - Mayor Van Bynen will ‘flip the switch’ and in Downtown Barrie, is an outdoor series Thursday July 8th 7pm. Cheer on your favorite turn on all of the light displays. Enjoy a free scheduled throughout the summer that is ac- celebrity team from The City of Barrie, The hot chocolate, supplied by Tim Hortons, and cessible to all. Enjoy the Lawn Chair Luminata County of Simcoe, Barrie Police, Barrie Fire, enjoy a train ride on the Tim Hortons Express. and of course bring your lawn chair. Barrie Paramedics and local media groups.The www.tourismbarrie.com Rib Team judges will decide who has the best locall rib sauce! August 13 - 15 September 16 - 19 People’s Choice Award - Sunday July 11th at BARRIE CARIBFEST CARNEGIE DAYS noon: This time it’s the ‘people’s choice’. Find Centenial Park and throughout MacLarenArt Centre, Barrie out who has the best ribs and pulled pork at the Downtown Barrie This festival draws on the origins of the show decided by a local judging panel of rib Enjoy the sights, sounds and tastes of the Centre’s building as Barrie’s public library and pulled pork enthusiasts. Caribbean. The activities will extend through- and celebrates the legacy of Scottish-born www.downtownbarrie.ca out downtown Barrie on the second day, when American philanthropist Andrew Carnegie the costume parade will wind its way through (1835-1919), who spent over $56 million to July 16 - 18 downtown streets, along Lakeshore Drive to build 2,509 libraries throughout the English- ANNUAL ORILLIA Centennial Park, the location of the main stage. speaking world. Carnegie Days is a free SCOTTISH FESTIVAL There will also be smaller events at various four-day arts festival inspired by the gallery Join the celebrations with Ceilidh at Legion downtown locations, leading up to the festival, building’s origins as a 1917 Carnegie Library. Friday & Sunday; 20 band parade Downtown, including a Caribbean Dinner and Dance The Festival coincides with Doors Open Bar- pipe & drum competitions, entertainment & Cruise on the Serendipity Princess. rie (September 19) and includes exhibitions, vendors at Couchiching Beach Park Saturday; Downtown Barrie will come alive with this public projects, lectures, authors’ readings, Steak Fry both nights. colorful display of costumes and parades as video screenings and workshops at the Ma- www.ontariotravel.net the masqueraders dance to pulsating Carib- cLaren and throughout the city of Barrie bean rhythms along the parade route. The www.maclarenart.com July 20 - 25 magnificently colorful costumes coupled with ORILLIA LEACOCK the sounds of Caribbean music will present a September 16 - 19 SUMMER FESTIVAL spectacle that is sure to amaze. NEW MUSIC FEST Leacock Museum Although the costume parade will be a major Various Locations, Barrie, Ontario Ontario’s largest summer literary event! Over part of the attraction for the event, equally im- The 3rd annual Barrie New Music Fest is a 25 award-winning authors & emerging fiction, pressive is the line up of reggae, calypso, steel four day live music festival scheduled for Sep- non-fiction & poetry writers, readings, dinners pan and soca musicians who will be perform- tember 16 - 19, 2010, in support of develop- & special events. ing on the main stage. ment of independent musicians in the region. www.leacockmuseum.com www.caribfest.ca The NMF 2010 will feature over 110 indepen- dent live touring artists/bands performing a July 24 - 25 August 27-28 series of concerts/showcases with 12-15 live 8TH ANNUAL BLUEBERRY PANCAKE RAILWAY COUNTRY AND BLUEGRASS music venues. The 2010 New Music Awards FESTIVAL AND SILENT AUCTION FESTIVAL ceremony will include over twenty different Barrie Hill Farms, KOA Kampground, award categories for independent musicians 2935 Barrie Hill Road, Barrie 139 Reive Blvd., Cookstown Nationally. Barrie Council 1626 Knights of Columbus and (East side of Hwy 89 Cookstown Exit off www.newmusicfest.ca Barrie Hill Farms are co-hosting their 8th Blue- Highway 400) berry Pancake Festival to raise funds for the Showtime September 17 - 18 new Simcoe-Muskoka Regional Cancer Centre, 5:00 p.m. - Friday, August 27th ANNUAL ORILLIA as part of the opening of the blueberry picking 12:00 noon - Saturday, August 28th BEATLES CELEBRATION season at Barrie Hill Farms. Meal includes Performing Artists: Jason McCoy, Downtown Orillia pancakes, sausages, coffee or juice. Cost $7.00 Amanda Nichole Wilkinson, Larry Cordle, A jam-packed festival celebrating the world’s per adult, $4.50 per child under 10. The Higgins, Jetty Road, The Hill Brenders, greatest band! Beatle tribute artists & bands www.barriehillfarms.com Shari Lynn, Deric Ruttan, Northern Sons, Hon- Downtown and in venues throughout Orillia, eyGrass and the Canucky Bluegrass Boys. celebrity interviews, Beatles museum and July 30 - August 2 *Free On-Site Parking *Bring Your Own Lawn Beatles marketplace. ROTARY-LIONS ANNUAL FUNFEST Chairs www.orilliabeatlescelebration.com Couchiching Beach Park, Orillia, www.railfest.ca Midway, vendors, games of chance, great fun September 17 - 19 for the whole family! August 27 - 29 SIMCOE COUNTY www.orillia.com ANNUAL BARRIE FAIR QUILT, RUG & CRAFT FAIR Steam Show Grounds, Cookstown Simcoe County Museum, July 30 - August 2 The annual Barrie Fair and Horse Show is a 1151 Hwy 26 Minesing 40TH ANNUAL KEMPENFEST family focused event targeting families of all The Simcoe County Quilt, Rug and Craft Barrie’s Waterfront Parks ages. The event presents agriculture in an en- Fair is a wonderful showcase of heritage One of North America’s largest outdoor arts tertaining, educational fashion with farm ani- crafts from many different craft guilds of and crafts festivals including an antique show, mals, horse shows, arts & crafts, flowers, fruits the region. Beautiful quilting, embroidery, food, and entertainment. & vegetables, grandstand attractions, musical spinning, handweaving, and rug hooking www.kempenfest.com entertainment and a spectacular midway with will be on display and for sale by the guild rides & games. members who handcrafted them.The Simcoe August 6 - 8 www.barriefair.ca County Arts and Crafts Association Members ORILLIA WATERFRONT FESTIVAL Boutique is a must see as well with folk art Port of Orillia & Couchiching Beach Park August 28 painting, knitting, beadwork, and more for Boats, cottage & outdoor products, artists, BARRIE DRAGON BOAT FESTIVAL sale. Discover new skills at one of the hands fashion show, musical entertainment, water ski Heritage Park, Barrie on demonstrations, talk to the experts and get shows & fun activities for all ages! Hilarious Enjoy dragon boat racing, cultural and com- advice, or simply shop for some unique gifts cardboard boat race on Sunday. mercial exhibits, participate in children’s for yourself or others. Centuries ago, these www.orillia.com activities and much more. crafts were passed on from generation to gen- www.barriedragonboatfestival.ca eration as everyday life skills. These skills are fering a diverse range of craft and food items. to experience European, Asian and Carib- now used to create beautiful works of art out Admission to the show is included in the price bean cultures and foods without having to get of enjoyment and not just necessity.Stop by the of regular admission to the historic site. on a plane. Fiesta Week starts each year on Merchant Mall to purchase your own supplies www.saintmarieamongthehurons.on.ca Father’s Day with the Fiesta Parade (start- to take home, and visit the museum grounds ing at 12:30 p.m.), immediately followed by to view some of the permanent displays and October 15 - 24 the Fiesta Concert in Memorial Park. The heritage buildings. Enjoy one of the many 13TH ANNUAL BARRIE rest of the week you can sample the food and homemade sandwiches and goodies for sale by FILM FESTIVAL entertainment at the various pavilions located the members of the Grenfel United Church. Imperial 8 Cinemas, 55 Dunlop St. W., around Oshawa. Show hours are 9:30a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Fri- Barrie www.fiestaweek.ca day, Saturday and Sunday. Featuring independent and Canadian films, The Simcoe County Museum is located at Festival Gala and Director’s Brunch. June 26 - 27 1151 Highway 26, Minesing, minutes north of www.barriefilmfestival.ca MÉTIS HERITAGE CELEBRATION Barrie. Oshawa Memorial Park www.simcoe.ca The Oshawa Metis Council anticipates OSHAWA / AJAX over 2000 guests for their 3rd annual Metis September 17 - 18 Heritage Celebration. Oshawa and surround- ORO WORLD’S FAIR June 12 ing area families are all invited! Metis, Oro-Medonte Fairgrounds, 7th Line ANNE FESTIVAL native, aboriginal or not; all are welcome! & 15/16 Sideroad, Hawkestone Historic Leaskdale Church We are planning a wide variety of entertain- Midway, demo derby, truck & tractor pulls, Old fashioned fun for the family. Games, sto- ment, music, dance, interactive activities and horse & pony shows, antique power show & ries, crafts and Anne look alike Contest. demonstrations throughout the day. Featuring: tool display, school fair, amateur talent show www.lucymaudmontgomery.ca - award winning artists - fiddlers, drummers, & more! jiggers, singers - artifiacts and sacred medi- www.oroworldsfair.com June 11 - 12 cines - aboriginal gifts - story telling - games PICKERING VILLAGE JAZZ FESTIVAL - demonstrations September 24 - 25 Old Kingston Road, Pickering Village www.oshawametiscouncil.piczo.com 1ST ANNUAL GREAT CANADIAN 2 Stages! Bring along your lawn chair and BEAVER RACE & FESTIVAL catch all the shows! Good Music! Good Fun! July 1 Heritage Park, Downtown Barrie Good Eats! MUSIC BY THE BAY FESTIVAL This annual festival is a celebration of being www.pickeringvillagejazzfestival.com Liverpool Road South & Millennium Canadian with an emphasis on the iconic Square, Pickering beaver. Come out and take part in this family June 27 The Music By The Bay Festival is the ultimate event which will consist of a Beaver Race & ANNUAL STELLAR experience, spotlighting new and emerging Beaver Lane on September 25th, along with LITERARY FESTIVAL artists under the age of 21. Taking place along entertainment all weekend long. Parkwood Estate Liverpool Road South and at Millennium Beaver Lane will take place from 10 am - 4 A one day event, celebrates established and Square in Frenchman’s Bay on the shores pm. You will witness a display of exhibitors, emerging Durham Region / GTA writers, poets, of Lake Ontario in Pickering, Ontario. This artisans and vendors that are all representative readers, story tellers, script writers; screen annual 1-day music blowout features stages of the beaver, being Canadian and both. This writers; songwriters. Just as musicians need lis- offering live music from 1:30-dusk (last year, event will also feature Canadian Mounties, teners, so do our poets and writers. Something Canada Day Celebration attendance topped road hockey with NHLers, a Beaver Tail ven- for everyone! This is not a book fair in which 30,000). Backline provided; just plug in and dor and more. Bring the whole family to this the primary objective is to sell books. This is play. The festival celebrates diversity in music Canadian celebration and watch the Beaver a celebration/festival for everyone in the com- and features a variety of local, regional and Race too! It’s free for the whole family. munity in an informal atmosphere encouraging national performers in genres including ev- www.barriebeaverfestival.com discussion and conversation among all of those erything from alternative, country, R&B and in attendance. No Entry Fee. reggae to blues, zydeco, rock n’ roll, pop, and September 25 www.stellarliteraryfestival.com more. This year’s Music By The Bay Festival ORILLIA DRAGON BOAT FESTIVAL will be held on July 1, as part of Pickering’s Couchiching Beach Park June 12 - 13 Canada Day Celebrations and will continue A parade of colourful dragon boats and friend- PEONY FESTIVAL to provide exciting entertainment for all ages ly, competitive atmosphere create a fun and Oshawa Botanical Gardens and musical tastes. There are a variety of exciting racing event! Cultural exhibits and A celebration of Canada’s largest contemporary restaurants and shops in the area plus children children’s activities with the proceeds to The peony collection. The festival times are 10:00 and families will enjoy the Waterfront Park Community Foundation of Orillia and area. am - 4:00 pm on both days. Admission is free making Frenchman’s Bay a summer destina- www.dragon-boats.com and don’t forget to bring your camera. tion. Pack a lunch, bring the dog and plan to www.ovbgoshawa.ca spend a day by the bay. This is a free event. October 9 - 10 www.musicbythebayfestival.com THANKSGIVING HARVEST FESTIVAL June 20 - 26 Sainte-Marie Among the Hurons, Midland FIESTA WEEK July 9 - 10 Celebrate the Fall Season with the Thanks- Memorial Park and various pavilions. OSHAWA INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL giving Harvest Festival and the return of the Oshawa Oshawa Valley Botanical Gardens popular Arts & Crafts Show and Sale. Harvest Fiesta Week could simply be described as “A Durham’s largest and most inclusive, global activities and displays, the history of corn, Taste Of Durham”. It’s an annual week-long arts festival. Over 30 pipe and drum bands Native foods, and more! The quality Arts & Multicultural Family Festival that gives the from across Canada in sanctioned competition Crafts Show features outstanding artisans of- residents of Durham Region the opportunity along with ethnic groups. Experience the maj- esty, passion and stirring sounds of the very best pipers and band ensembles. Best of all, Many of the participating sites are normally There will be nominal fees for some activities, this event is free to the public - area residents closed to the public, making your visit a rare pumpkins, food and beverages. Don’t miss and visitors alike - so join us for all or part of treat. out on Pumpkinville. An annual event hosted the weekend’s festivities. www.townofajax.com by the Town of Ajax (Recreation & Culture). www.oshawainternationalfestival.com There are lots of exciting activities for the September 18 - 19 whole family, including: Activities & Crafts July 24 - 25 FALL ART FESTIVAL (Hosted by the Ontario Early Years Centre), NORTHERN ANIME FESTIVAL Camp Samac, Oshawa Face Painting, Food and Beverages at the Durham College Oshawa Art Association members Art show Pumpkinville Grill, Haunted House, Inflatable NAF is an annual convention for all who & sale. Fri, Sat and Sun. 10 am to 5 pm each Rides, KenJen Petting Zoo, Marshmallow enjoy anime & manga, video games, and other day. Paintings and prints by local artists. This Roast, Pumpkin Patch and Pumpkin Carving various things from or inspired by Japan’s pop is a free event. Contest, Spooky Science Experiments (Hosted culture. There are many exciting events for www.oshawaartassociation.com by Girls Inc.) The Librarians have gone batty all you enjoy, such as panels and workshops, at Pumpkinville! Visit the Ajax Library tent gaming room, special guests, video rooms, September 25 - 26 to create your own bat or spider bracelet and costume contests, & more! DOORS OPEN OSHAWA don’t miss the West Coast Lumberjack Show www.northernanime.ca Doors Open is a province-wide celebration of (Showtimes: Noon and 3 p.m.) community heritage designed to create access, www. townofajax.com August 7 awareness and excitement about our heritage. CELEBRATE AJAX BY THE LAKE Doors Open provides residents and visitors October 3 Rotary Park, Ajax with a unique opportunity to explore and FALL FAMILY FESTIVAL Experience Ajax’s waterfront like never enjoy sometimes hidden and always interest- Pickering Museum Village before with events taking place at various lo- ing places and spaces in our cities, towns and Pickering Museum Village Foundation’s an- cations along the waterfront. Grab a passport villages - all free of charge! nual fundraising event with music, children’s at any location and check out the interactive www.oshawa.ca activities, amazing raffle, 4th Annual Rubber activities for the whole family. Duckie Race and more fun for the whole fam- Activities will include: A Taste of Ajax, Kite October 16 from 11 ily. This is a free event. flying, entertainment and much more. PUMPKINVILLE cityofpickering.com FREE (Nominal fees may apply for food and Greenwood Conservation Area (Located beverages). Ajax residents and visitors are in- north on Westney Road, north of Taunton vited to “Celebrate Ajax” at 4 different venues Road.) Ajax across the beautiful waterfront. As part of the event, the Town will host a Movie in the Park down the road at Rotary Park. www.townofajax.com

August 27 - 29 AUTOFEST Downtown Oshawa Deliriously Decadent Enjoy live entertainment and over 400 classic cars during this free community event. En- tertainment starts at 5pm and ends at 10 pm. 17 Days Road closures apply from 2 pm on. www.downtownoshawa.ca POWERED BY CHOCOLATE September 11 - 13 OSHAWA ROTARY RIBFEST Lakeview Park Come to Durham’s original, largest and most successful Ribfest, the 8th annual Oshawa Rotary Ribfest hosted by the Rotary Club of Oshawa. All proceeds from Ribfest are used by the Rotary Club of Oshawa to support children and youth activities and services in the community. www.oshawaribfest.com

September 18 DOORS OPEN AJAX Town of Ajax Doors Open Ajax welcomes residents and visitors to tour and explore heritage and other October 22 - November 7, 2010 sites of interest, hear local stories, view col- lections and experience a history they often never knew before. No pre-registration or tickets are required and admission is FREE. www.TorontoChocolateFestival.com