Festival Guide

SPONSORS MAKE IT
HAPPEN!
The City of Markham and Markham Pan Am
Host Committee would like to thank the
following sponsors. Through the generous
support of these companies, we’re able to
enjoy MARKHAM GLOBALFEST along with
many other community celebrations and
activations.
GREETINGS FROM MAYOR FRANK SCARPITTI
With the 2015 Games, Markham is welcoming top
international athletes and officials to our city.The
Pan Am / Parapan Am competitions will offer aweinspiring sport performances at our outstanding
Markham Pan Am Centre and award-winning
Angus Glen Golf Club.
This is an incredible opportunity to showcase
everything Markham has to offer: fine restaurants
and shops, our vibrant main streets, world class
cultural venues and community centres, and our
extensive system of park and trails. A destination hub for excitement will
be Markham Globalfest, our open-to-all outdoor festival, taking place
right outside the Markham Pan Am Centre at 16 Main Street Unionville
South. With over 95 shows and 600 local, national and international artists
performing over 9 days, this is York Region’s largest-ever multicultural
festival in support of Canada’s largest ever sport competition.
Celebrate the Cultures of the Americas! There is fun for the whole Family.
Visit Markham.ca to learn more and mark your calendars our Pan Am Torch
Relay celebration on June 27; and Markham’s nine-day street festival –
Globalfest, from July 11-19. Look forward to seeing you there. Don’t miss
these once-in-a-lifetime opportunities.
Yours truly
DON’T FORGET TO FOLLOW
ALL THE ACTION ON OUR
SOCIAL MEDIA APPS!
Frank Scarpitti
Mayor
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Markham Globalfest Special Festival Guide
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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About the Pan Am / Parapan Am Games.....................4
About Markham Globalfest ........................................5
Experience the Americas!
How to get there........................................................6
Markham Globalfest ..................................................7
About Markham Pan Am Centre ...............................16
York Region Festival Alliance ...................................17
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July 11-19
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Festivals & Events in York Region ............................18
ABOUT PAN AM / PARAPAN AM GAMES
This July & August 2015, the world’s third largest international multisport Games will be in Markham! Only the Olympic Summer Games
and Asian Games are larger than the Pan Am/Parapan Am Games.
You can be part of the action and watch history unfold in 36 Pan Am
sports and 15 Parapan Am sports. Over 30 of this summer’s sports
are qualifiers for the Rio 2016 Olympics and Paralympics.
Markham Competition Dates:
South American , Caribbean &
Fiesta Mexicana
M O N DAY, J U LY 1 3
Future Stars of York Region
T U E S DAY, J U LY 1 4
The Best of York Region / GTA
Indie / Rock
ABOUT THE FESTIVAL
Summer 2015 brings to you and your
family the best in entertainment - York
Region’s Largest Multicultural Festival,
the Markham Globalfest.
Celebrate the Pan Am / Parapan Am
Games in Markham during this 9 day
Festival, to be held right outside the
Markham Pan Am Centre on Unionville
Maintreet South!
Through live stage and street
entertainment, Artisans Village and
Global Food – experience the cultures
of the Americas & Beyond.
T H U R S DAY, J U LY 1 6
Celebrate Markham Diversity:
Asia & China
Golf: July 16 - 19
Golf takes place at Angus Glen Golf Club.
All other competitions take place at Atos Markham Pan Am Centre
*During the Games, the Markham Pan Am Centre will be known as the
“Atos Markham Pan Am Centre”.
Atos is the scoring system provider for Pan Am and Olympic Games.
S U N DAY, J U LY 1 2
Celebrate Markham Diversity:
South Asia & India
Badminton: July 11 - 16
Para Table Tennis: August 8 - 13
South American & Caribbean
Extravaganza
W E D N E S DAY, J U LY 1 5
Water Polo: July 7 - 15
Table Tennis: July 19 - 25
S AT U R DAY, J U LY 1 1
Weekends: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Weekdays: 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Tickets
from
$20
Half price tickets for
persons under 16 or 65+
TORONTO2015.org/tickets
F R I DAY, J U LY 1 7
Jazz & Roots Made in America:
Louisiana
S AT U R DAY, J U LY 1 8
I am Canadian!
S U N DAY, J U LY 1 9
Fireworks at nite!
July 17-19
10:00 P.M.
ALL THE INFORMATION!
www.markham.ca
Family Day & Music of Hollywood
*** ARTISTS AND PROGRAMS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE.
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OPENING
WEEKEND
S AT U R DAY
July 11
SOUTH AMERICAN &
CARIBBEAN EXTRAVAGANZA
Globalfest kicks off with sensational performances from some of the
biggest and most exciting names in music and dance!
Celebrating the music from South America and the Caribbean, the
opening day of the Festival will showcase Caribbean dance, Cuban
music and the soulful vocals of famed Canadian musicians Jarvis
Church and Jully Black.
PERFORMANCES:
11:00 AM
4:00 PM
GREAT COMMUNITY
ENTERTAINMENT
FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY!
BALLET CREOLE
1:00 PM
7:00 PM
ONTARIO STEEL BAND SHOW
2:00 PM
OPENING CEREMONY
3:00 PM
SOUL2SOLE SALSA
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5:00 PM
TIPICA TORONTO
JARVIS CHURCH
8:30 PM
JULLY BLACK
Veterans of the Canadian
hip hop, soul and
R & B music scene,
Jarvis Church and
Jully Black will treat
the crowd to two
performances, where
their soulful voices and
unique musical styles
will merge, creating an
unforgettable musical
experience for all!
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F R I D AY
T H U R S D AY
July 17
July 16
CELEBRATE MARKHAM
DIVERSITY: ASIA & CHINA
Discover an evening of multicultural events, spectacular entertainment,
fabulous food, and fun for the whole family!
PERFORMANCES:
6:00 PM
OPEN CEREMONY
The Deep South comes to Markham with this lineup of toe-tapping
Cajun and New Orleans style jazz and roots music. Take a trip to
Louisiana with this unforgettable evening of lively and swinging
entertainment.
PERFORMANCES:
6:30 PM - 10:00 PM
5:00 PM
SPECIAL APPEARANCE BY JONAS M.
& AVIV COHEN
6:00 PM
THE GRAND ILLUSION OF NEIL CROSSWELL
THE BREATH-TAKING ACROBATIC
& CIRCUS SHOWS
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JAZZ & ROOTS MADE IN
AMERICA: LOUISIANA
SWAMP GIRLS COOKING SHOW
FOREST HUVAL’S BAYOU TECH
CAJUN BAND
Fireworks
at nite
Showtime: 10:00 pm
7:00 PM
EQUINOX JAZZ ORCHESTRA
MARTIAL ARTS AND TAEKWONDO SHOWS
A jazz music experience like no other, this group will take you from the up
tempo jazz of New Orleans to the smooth crooner style of New York City.
MULTICULTURAL DANCE PERFORMANCES
8:30 PM
GAMES & PRIZES GALORE
This Louisiana roots/rock band brings the party to the next level with their
energetic and uplifting Cajun original sound and rhythms!
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MOJO & BAYOU GYPSIES
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S U N D AY
July 12
M O N D AY
July 13
OPENING
WEEKEND
FUTURE STARS
OF YORK REGION
SOUTH AMERICAN, CARIBBEAN
& FIESTA MEXICANA
Join us for a jubilant day of Mexican, South American and Caribbean
entertainment! Mariachi band and traditional dances, Latin and
Caribbean music at its best take over the Pan Am site with this
feast of culture!
PERFORMANCES:
5:00 PM
GREAT COMMUNITY
ENTERTAINMENT
FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY!
JORGE LOPEZ MARIACHI
MEXICO AMIGO AND THE
MEXICAN FOLK BALLET
FARRUCAS LATIN DUO
1:00 PM
LOS MORALITAS BAND
2:00 PM
THE SAMBA SQUAD
3:30 PM
JANE BUNNETT &
MAQUEQUE CUBAN BAND
WITH SPECIAL GUEST ELIANA CUEVAS
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PERFORMANCES:
11:00 AM
12:00 PM
MARKHAM GLOBALFEST
Don’t miss your chance to catch York Region’s rising stars! The best
of the region’s talent have been exclusively selected for this jam-packed
evening of non-stop local entertainment.
This traditional Mexican mariachi band
with dance performance will lift your
spirits and have you dancing to the festive beat.
7:00 PM
QUIQUE ESCAMILLA
Mexican Canadian singer and Juno Award and
Canadian Folk Music award winner takes the
stage to perform an incredible set of Mexican
flavoured folk music.
8:30 PM
MESSENJAH
Reggae Band
5:00 PM
SCHOOL OF ROCK
Students of Markham’s rock music school perform.
6:00 PM
BEST OF OPEN MIC #1
Local talent step into the spotlight in this open mic jam session; musicians have been handpicked by an expert panel to showcase the best in Markham’s entertainment scene.
8:00 PM
BEST OF CELEBRATION OF THE ARTS
Metroland Media’s annual arts celebration selects its top talent to perform and brings back
celebrity Alumni.
9:00 PM
BEST OF YORK REGION #2
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W E D N E S D AY
T U E S D AY
July 15
July 14
THE BEST OF YORK REGION
GTA INDIE | ROCK
Exciting names in indie and rock music take over the Globalfest stage
with show-stopping performances from some of the best talent
in the region.
PERFORMANCES:
Experience the traditions and customs of India and beyond with this
explosion of South Asian culture! Bollywood comes to Pan Am with a
spectacular celebration of dance and music.
PERFORMANCES:
5:00 PM
5:00 PM
GREAT COMMUNITY ENTERTAINMENT
FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY
MENAKA THAKKAR DANCE COMPANY
6:00 PM
THE TONE DOGS
7:00 PM
THE GLENN MARAIS BAND
8:30 PM
TRIBUTE TO MOTOWN
WITH GEORGE ST. KITTS BAND
An exciting 16 artists on stage perform the best of the motor city in this invigorating and fun
tribute to the music of Motown.
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CELEBRATE MARKHAM
DIVERSITY: SOUTH ASIA & INDIA
MARKHAM GLOBALFEST
6:00 PM
GOA AMIGAS
7:00 PM
AUTORICKSHAW
8:00 PM
SHIAMAK DAVAR BOLLYWOOD DANCE
9:00 PM
JOSH BAND
Indian fusion rock band that combines the sounds of India with world music influences from
the Western world and beyond.
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S A T U R D AY
July 18
Fireworks at nite
Showtime: 10:00 pm
GRAND FINALE
FIREWORKS
Showtime: 10:00 pm
I AM CANADIAN!
Canada is the star of this phenomenal day of entertainment! With an
eclectic roster of folk, roots and pop music & dance, the performances
celebrate the diversity and talent of this great nation and its citizens.
PERFORMANCES:
5:00 PM
GREAT COMMUNITY
ENTERTAINMENT
FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY!
DEVIN CUDDY BAND
THE MIKE BURNS BAND
2:00 PM
DANI STRONG BAND
3:00 PM
JACK DE KEYSER
BLUES BAND
4:00 PM
KAHA:WI DANCE THEATRE
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July 19
FAMILY DAY &
MUSIC OF HOLLYWOOD
Bring the whole family to this fun day of music, dance and
entertainment culminating with the best music from Hollywood
blockbusters!
PERFORMANCES:
11:00 AM
1:00 PM
S U N D AY
Son of beloved Canadian musician Jim Cuddy,
Devin has carved a name for himself as a
talented singer/songwriter who has a style
all his own.
6:30 PM
LA BOTTINE SOURIANTE
11:00 AM
4:30 PM
GREAT COMMUNITY
ENTERTAINMENT
FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY!
LEAHY NEXT GENERATION
1:00 PM
7:00 PM
MARKHAM CONCERT BAND
10 piece French Canadian roots band will rock
the crowd with their powerful and inspirational
music.
2:30 PM
8:30 PM
3:00 PM
SHAWN DESMAN
A true Canadian pop star Shawn Desman stepped
onto the scene in the early 2000’s with dance hits
“Get Ready”, “Shook” and “Spread My Wings”.
The upbeat tempo and rhythm of his pop/dance
music is irresistible, and will pump up the crowd
and energize the street!
SAAT SOUTH ASIAN
DANCE SHOW
MAGIC SHOW
3:30 PM
FIDDLEFIRE WITH
CHRIS MCKOOL AND
THE SULTANS OF STRING
6:00 PM
SPLASH N’BOOTS
THE TREVOR LEBLANC
INTERACTIVE SHOW
8:00 PM
MUSIC OF HOLLYWOOD
& A TRIBUTE TO STAR WARS!
Illustrious conductor Kerry Stratton and the
Toronto Concert Orchestra perform some
of the timeless hits from movie classics
throughout the decades!
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ABOUT MARKHAM
PAN AM CENTRE
The field of play is in Markham!
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YRFA Collaborative Partners:
• York Region Arts Council
• Taste of Asia Festival - Federation of
Canadian Chinese in Markham (FCCM)
• First Nations Legacy Pow Wow
• Caribbean & South Asian Showcase
Hosting four of the Pan Am/Parapan
Am Games competitions, the world’s
third largest multi-sport competition,
the Markham Pan Am Centre is a
bustling athletic hub.
Athletes will compete for Gold,
Silver and Bronze Medals in Pan Am
badminton, table tennis, water polo
and Parapan Am table tennis at the
Markham Pan Am Centre.
Situated on 2.4 hectares, it is
impressively built to international
competition standards and has
achieved Leadership in Energy and
Design (LEED) Gold certification.
The Pan Am / Parapan Am Games
are a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity
for Markham and York Region
residents to cheer on top athletes
right in our backyard.
FEATURES:
• FIRST OLYMPIC SIZE (50 METRE,
10 LANE) SWIMMING POOL IN YORK
REGION
• 33,000 SQ FT GYMNASIUM WITH
12.5 METRE (41 FT) HIGH CEILINGS
FOR INTERNATIONAL BADMINTON
AND VOLLEYBALL
• ADJACENT WARM-UP HALL
GYMNASIUM
• TWO-LEVEL FITNESS CENTRE
SPRAWLING OVER 5,000 SQ FT
WITH STRENGTH, CONDITIONING,
CARDIO EQUIPMENT
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YRFA Steering Committee:
Chair - Dr. Ken Ng (FCCM)
Dr. Emmanuel Abara (Arts Richmond Hill)
Shaen Armstrong (Stouffville Strawberry
Festival)
Tim Arnott (Kleinburg Binder Twine Festival)
Mona Babin (AFRY)
Joan Crosbie (Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville)
Patty Fleetwood (Feast of Fields)
Sandi Folkes (CariVaughan)
Denise Jones (Jambana)
Judy Marshall (Aurora Chamber of Commerce)
Christine Matthews (Markham B.I.A.)
Judi McIntyre (Markham Jazz Festival)
Cathy Morton (Mount Albert Sports Day)
Denise Sheedy (Eaglewood Folk Festival)
Ranji Singh (Caribbean & South Asian
Showcase)
Annabel Slaight (Splash Festival)
Suzanne Smoke (First Nations Legacy
Pow Wow)
Sher St. Kitts (Newmarket Jazz Festival)
Tasha Veer (King City Craft Beer & Food
Truck Festival)
The York Region Festival Alliance (YRFA)
is inviting you to experience York Region
culture.
We are a new collaborative of festival
organizations across York Region that
aims to bring you dynamic multicultural
and festival experiences.
We live in a region that is rich in culture.
York Region is home to over 200 ethnic
groups, with 60 languages spoken and
boasts a vibrant cultural sector that
includes hundreds of festivals and
events.
You can browse through many of our
upcoming festivals and events in the
following pages. For a full list of York
Region events, please visit yorkscene.
com.
We are pleased to partner with the City
of Markham and Markham GlobalFest
in this inaugural festival guide. Enjoy
the celebrations and share our exciting
news!
Dr. Ken Ng
Ranji Singh
Suzanne Smoke
Nancy Bodi
The YRFA is a branch of the York Region Arts
Council and has been made possible due to
the generous support of the Ontario Trillium
Foundation.
YRFA Staff:
Nancy Bodi, Director
Alex Karolyi, Programming Manager
(Artistic Producer, Shadowpath Theatre)
An agency of the Government of Ontario
Un organisme du gouvernement de l’Ontario
F E S T I VA L S
& EVENTS
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Festivals & Events
June
Fri. June 26 - Sun. June 28, Wed. July 1
Stouffville Strawberry Festival
Stouffville Memorial Park
A wonderful weekend of fun, food, and friends. Giggles Comedy
Night, Blackboard Blues Band, Red Berry Cafe, Crafters Market,
Ecumenical Church Service, a full roster of Entertainment and
Activities for the Kids, and much more!
www.strawberryfestival.ca
Sat. June 27 & Sun. June 28
CIBC Taste of Asia Festival
Kennedy Road & Steeles Avenue, Markham
Discover a vast variety of entertainment, activities and Asian cuisine
with over 150 street vendor booths.
www.taste-of-asia.ca
Sat. June 27 & Sun. June 28
Caribbean & South Asian Showcase
Newmarket Riverwalk Commons, 200 Doug Duncan Drive
Experience authentic music, dance, and food!
www.ranjisinghfoundation.org
July
Wed. July 1
Unionville Canada Day Celebration
Unionville
Enjoy the festivities in historic Unionville!
www.unionvilleinfo.com
Markham Canada Day Celebrations &
Fireworks
Milne Dam Conservation Area
www.markham.ca
Kanata Summer Festival
Fairy Lake, Newmarket
www.newmarket.ca
Vaughan Celebrates Canada Day!
Mackenzie Glen District Park,
220 Cranston Park Avenue, Maple
www.vaughan.ca
IN YORK REGI ON
Aurora Canada Day Parade & Celebrations
Lambert Wilson Park
www.aurora.ca
Richmond Hill Canada Day Celebrations
Richmond Green Park, 1300 Elgin Mills Road East
www.richmondhill.ca
Georgina Canada Day Celebrations
The ROC & Georgina Pioneer Village,
26479 Civic Centre Road, Keswick
www.georgina.ca
East Gwillimbury Canada Day Celebrations
Mount Albert Lions Community Centre
www.eastgwillimbury.ca
Fri. July 10, July 17 & July 24
Pan Am Fridays!
Live entertainment, street sale and more!
www.mainstreetmarkham.com
Sat. July 11 & Sun. July 12
Purple Turtle Arts Festival
The Briars Resort, Jackson’s Point, Georgina
Come see original paintings, sculptures, photography, pottery,
jewellery, woodcraft, native art, and more.
www.purpleturtlearts.ca
Sat. July 11
Teddy Bear Fair Family Fun Festival
Brooks Farms, 122-141 Ashworth Road, Mount Albert
Enjoy fun activities for kids in support of The Markham Children’s
Cancer Recovery Project. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Sun. July 19
Around the World Multicultural Event
Newmarket Riverwalk Commons, 200 Doug Duncan Drive
Spend the day exploring the music, dance, story-telling and
delicious foods of various cultures.
www.newmarket.ca
Fri. July 24 - Sun. July 26
Night It Up!
Markham Civic Centre, 101 Town Centre Blvd.
Discover this unique night market, taste ethnic foods and enjoy live
entertainment.
Civic Center, 19000 Leslie Street, Sharon
Woodbridge Fair Grounds, 100 Porter Avenue, Vaughan
Watch professional rib teams from across North America compete!
Enjoy live entertainment, the beer garden, and children’s fun zone!
Experience great food, music, rides, games and vendors!
www.richmondhill.ca
Sat. July 25
Sutton BIA - Festival on High
Entertainment, food, and fun for the entire family along High Street
in Sutton. Catch live music and vendors in Market Square, and don’t
forget our annual duck race at the Black River dam! 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
www.suttonbia.com
Fri. July 31 - Mon. August 3
TD Newmarket Jazz+ Festival
F E S T I VA L S & E V E N T S
www.woodbridgeribfest.com
Sun. August 9
42nd Antique and Classic Car Show
Witchurch- Stouffville Museum, 14732 Woodbine Avenue
Join us as Exhibitors from across southern Ontario display their
prized antique & classic cars.
www.townofws.ca/museum
Thu. August 13 - Sun. August 16
Markham Jazz Festival
Experience first class music and entertainment! A weekend filled
with great artists, food and atmosphere.
Wander from venue to venue, soak up the party atmosphere, the
jazz music, and the historic beauty of the villages of Unionville and
Markham.
www.newmarketjazzfestival.com
www.markhamjazzfestival.com
august
Fri. August 14
Rotary Club of Richmond Hill
Beer Tasting Festival
10268 Yonge Street, Richmond Hill
Sun. August 2 & Mon. August 3
Jambana: The One World Festival
www.jambana.com
Mon. August 3
Last Lap Lime
Woodbridge Fair Grounds, 100 Porter Avenue, Vaughan
Celebrate Guyanese culture through entertainment, food, drink and
‘liming’!
www.lastlaplime.com
Main Street Markham Farmers’ Market
May 9th – Oct 10th (Every Saturday 8 a.m. – 1 p.m.)
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Hear some of Canada’s great Rock and Country acts with tasting
mouth watering ribs and chicken. Family fun all weekend. Free
admission!
Richmond Green Park, 1300 Elgin Mills Road East
3 p.m. to Dusk
www.eastgwillimbury.ca
Memorial Park, Whitchurch-Stouffville
Fri. August 7 - Sun. August 9
Woodbridge Ribfest
Hear internationally acclaimed bands, artists and JUNO Award
winners. Feel rhythms of Reggae, World Beat, Salsa, Asian/South
Asian flavours, Soca, R&B, Jazz and Gospel, Dance and Comedy.
Fun for the whole family!
Sat. July 18
Sharon Car Show featuring Whatever Slicks
Fri. August 7 - Sun. August 9
3rd Annual Stouffville Country Ribfest
Fri. July 24 - Sun. July 26
Richmond Hill Ribfest
Thu. July 16
Downtown Food and Music Frenzy
www.whitchurchstouffville.ca
www.suttonfair.com
www.stouffvillecountryribfest.com
Markham Fair Grounds, 10801 McCowan Road, Markham
Experience York Region’s largest food truck festival in Downtown
Stouffville.
Discover a true Country Fair! There is something for everyone in the
whole family!
www.nightitup.com
www.cancerrecovery.ca
Downtown Stouffville
Thu. August 6 - Sun. August 9
Sutton Fair & Horse Show
Sample a variety of Ontario craft beer and food at the Centre for the
Performing Arts. 6 p.m. to 11 p.m.
www.rotarybeertasting.com
Sat. August 15
Splash Festival Beach Bash
De La Salle Park, Metro Road, Georgina
Enjoy one of Lake Simcoe’s very best beaches. Play on the beach,
picnic, enjoy live music, and experience a wealth of fun water
sports, art, and learning for kids of all ages.
www.splash.ca
Sat. August 15
Garlic is Great Festival
Newmarket Riverwalk Commons, 200 Doug Duncan Drive
Experience cooking demonstrations, live entertainment and garlic
vendors. Free admission. 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
www.newmarket.ca
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Sat. August 15
4th Annual Painted Perch Festival
Sun. August 30
Weaving Words Festival
An afternoon and evening of fun and excitement, crafts, face
painting and live music. Check out the handcrafted perch and vote
for your favourite design. Local Vendors and artisans, great food and
refreshments.
10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Jackson’s Point Parkett, Georgina
www.jacksonspointbia.com
Sat. August 15
Sharon Classic Car Show
with The Pepper Shakers
Civic Center, 19000 Leslie Street, Sharon
3 p.m. to Dusk
Sharon Temple, Sharon
www.weavingwords.ca
september
Mon. September 7
Unionville Heritage Festival
Main Street, Unionville
Learn about the history of Unionville. Walking tours, entertainment,
re-enactments, market booths and more.
Sun. August 16 - Tues. August 18
Richmond Hill Times Square Summer
Carnival
www.unionvilleinfo.com
Enjoy free entertainment, fun and games and live performances by
folk, hip hop, classical and rock singers/bands!
www.onrichmondhill.com
Sat. August 22
RBC Markham-Unionville Children’s Festival
Markham Civic Centre, 101 Town Centre Blvd., Markham
Enjoy Ontario’s largest annual children’s festival with a wide variety
of entertainment, play zones, crafts and other outdoor activities for
children aged two to 12. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
www.markham.ca
Sat. August 22 & Sun. August 23
CariFestival
Woodbridge Fairgrounds, 100 Porter Avenue, Vaughan
Celebrate Caribbean cultures! Experience authentic Caribbean food
and entertainment experience. Fun for the whole family!
www.carifestival.com
Sun. August 23
Taste of the Hill: A Multicultural Festival
Richmond Green Park, 1300 Elgin Mills Road East
Learn about cultures from around the world; try international foods,
make crafts from different places andexperience entertainment you
have never seen before. 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
www.richmondhill.ca
Sat. August 29 & Sun. August 30
Eaglewood Folk Festival
7130 Old Homestead Road, Pefferlaw, Georgina
26th Event! Experience grassroots folk/roots music in a cozy country
setting. Workshops and concerts. Limited tickets - by online early!
After hours campfire song circles. Bring your own lawn chair. Dogs
welcome!
www.ewfolk.ca
Celebrate the arrival of autumn with vintage farm equipment, food,
crafts, artisans & vendors, historical demonstrations, FREE hot apple
cider, live music and more.
www.georginapioneervillage.ca
www.eastgwillimbury.ca
Times Square (Highway 7 & Leslie), Richmond Hill
Sat. September 19
Georgina Pioneer Village Harvest Festival
Sat. September 12
Kleinburg Binder Twine Festival
8 Nashville Road, Kleinburg
Experience an exciting day filled with unique crafts, great
entertainment, Olde Tyme activities and good food.
www.bindertwine.ca
Sat. September 12
Chippewas of Georgina Island
2015 Pow Wow
Sibbald Point Provincial Park, Georgina
Drumming, Dancing, Hoop Dance Demonstration and more!
www.georgina.ca
Sat. September 12 & Sun. September 13
New’bark’et
Lions Park, 424 D’Arcy Street, Newmarket
Enjoy demos, BBQ, shows and Tail-Waggers along with Gotcha!
Doggie Divas photo booth! Great fun and surprises! 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
www.newmarket.ca
Sun. September 13
Markham Auto Classic
Main Street, Markham
Enjoy live music, food and craft vendors as you walk through classic
cars! Features over 300 classic cars! 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
www.mainstreetmarkham.com
Sun. September 13
Schomberg Street Gallery
Browse through and shop for original art as you experience Main
Street, Schomberg.
www.schombergstreetgallery.ca
Sat. September 19
Doors Open Markham
Sat. September 19
Uptown Keswick Harvest Festival
Keswick, Georgina
Join the merchants of Uptown Keswick for a fall family fun day,
including vendors market, BBQ’s and lots of kids activities.
www.georgina.ca
Sat. October 3
Holland Marsh Soupfest
Ansnorveldt Park,
18997 Dufferin St, Ansnorveldt (Holland Landing)
Savour delicious soups from a variety of local restaurants, caterers,
culinary schools made from ingredients grown locally in the Holland
Marsh.
www.hollandmarshsoupfest.ca
Sat. October 10 - Mon. October 12
Woodbridge Fall Fair
Woodbridge Fairgrounds, 100 Porter Avenue, Vaughan
Enjoy a traditional fall fair. This year’s theme “Come Home To The
Fair” means a warm welcome and remembrance for the history of
the fair.
Sat. September 19
Thornhill Village Music Festival
www.woodbridgefair.com
Enjoy great food, beer garden, music, battle re-enactments and
more. 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Coldcreek Conservation Area,
14125 11th Concession, Nobleton
Streets of Historic Thornhill
www.thornhillfestival.org
Fri. September 25
Biindigen Welcome Festival
Georgina Art Centre & Gallery, 149 High Street, Sutton
“Biindigen” is Ojibwa for “Welcome”.Join us for a Gathering of ALL
Nations Art & Artists! 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
www.gacag.com
Sat. September 26 & Sun. September 27
Applefest at Markham Museum
Take a stroll through our heritage apple orchard; enjoy live music,
fresh cider and more!
www.markhammuseum.ca
Thurs. October 29 & Fri. October 30
Cold Creek Haunted Forest
Come if you dare to the Cold Creek Haunted Forest. Enjoy a Tractor
Ride filled with spooky scenes or explore the inflatable maze,
perfect for all ages.
www.coldcreek.ca
Sat. October 31
Trick or Treat on Main Street
Scary characters & store owners will be handing out treats or tricks
for those who dare to come! Also Costume contests! 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.
www.mainstreetmarkham.com
november
Sun. September 27
Newmarket Buskerfestival and
Street Art Celebration
Fri. November 13 - Sun. November 15
Arts Richmond Hill Music Festival
Newmarket Riverwalk Commons, 200 Doug Duncan Drive
Bayview Hill Community Centre,
114 Spadina Road, Richmond Hill
Watch outdoor buskers and stage performers including juggling,
magic, puppetry, music, comedy, theatre, face painting, balloon
twists, caricatures, clowning, dance, music and circus stunts. Free
admission.
Hear talented youth perform! A piano, string, woodwind, and vocal
competition, with the winners awarded scholarships and featured
at the winter gala.
www.newmarket.ca
october
Thurs. October 1 - Sun. October 4
The Markham Fair
Experience one of Canada’s oldest country fairs and a wide variety
of entertainment, fun, and friendly competition.
www.markhamfair.ca
www.artsrichmondhill.org
Sat. November 14 & Sun. November 15
Reel Asian International Film Festival
Enjoy a unique showcase of contemporary Asian cinema.
Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts.
www.reelasian.com
Fri. November 20
Richmond Hill Festival of Lights
www.artsrichmondhill.org
Learn the History of Markham. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
www.mainstreetmarkham.com
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Sat. November 21
Festival of Lights
Sat. November 28
41st Markham Santa Claus Parade
www.georgina.ca
Marching bands, floats and more!
Georgina Civic Centre, 26557 Civic Centre Road
Main Street, Markham
www.mainstreetmarkham.com
Sat. November 21
Old Fashioned Christmas
december
Georgina Pioneer Village,
26557 Civic Centre Road, Georgina
Fri. December 4
Festival of Lights Tour
www.georgina.ca
Sun. November 22
SantaFest
Whitchurch-Stouffville
3100 Major Mackenzie Drive West, Maple
www.whitchurchstouffville.ca
www.santafestinmaple.com
Fri. December 4
35th Annual Unionville Old Tyme Christmas
& Candlelight Parade
Fri. November 27
31st Festival of Lights
Main Street, Markham
www.unionvilleinfo.com
Fireworks, Christmas Tree lighting, live music and more!
7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Sat. December 5
A Main Street Christmas
www.mainstreetmarkham.com
Main Street, Schomberg
www.amainstreetchristmas.com
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We are globally connected: half of us are immigrants who speak more than
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