NIAGARA SUMMER CONCERT SERIES JACKSON TRIGGS, NIAGARA-ON-THE-LAKE I AUG 11-SEPT 8
Make the stars and vineyards your backdrop for an evening of unsurpassed award-winning wines, gourmet food, and the performing arts. Staged in an openair amphitheater, Jackson Triggs’ world-class winery hosts a now locally famous Summer Concert Series – presented annually from June through September. Aug. 11: The Trews Acoustic Aug. 12: Rheostatics Aug. 18: The Sheepdogs Aug. 19: Rootstock - featuring Torquil Campbell (STARS) & Ron Sexsmith Aug. 25: Blackie and the Rodeo Kings August 26: Bahamas Sept. 7-8: The Jim Cuddy Band
NIAGARA ON THE LAKE PEACH FESTIVAL NIAGARA-ON-THE-LAKE I AUG. 12-13
Celebrating the sweetest member of Niagara’s agricultural family, Niagara-onthe-Lake’s two day Peach Festival is not to be missed. A buffet of everything peaches, restaurants, amateur bakers and professional chefs all come together to try their hand at elevating the region’s famed fruit. Peach pies, peach ice cream, jam and many other peach related treats are available to purchase and take home or try on premises as you enjoy live entertainment, salsa music and local wine and craft beer. You can also enjoy peach inspired menus at a number of Niagara-on-the-Lake’s 17 signature kitchens.
SEPTEMBER TORONTO INTERNATIONAL BUSKERFEST WOODBINE PARK, TORONTO I SEPT. 1-4
Witness some of the most spectacular and jaw dropping street performers in North American as they take over Toronto for North America’s largest street performer festival. Comedians, contortionists, musicians, magicians, fire jugglers, acrobats, aerial artists, sword swallowers, clowns and daredevils all come together in celebration of the alternative performing arts. Comedy clubs on street corners, fearless and spontaneous acrobatics and a dash of the unbelievable; this can all be witnessed during four days and four nights of non-stop, action-packed, fun-filled entertainment. Festival admission is by donation to festival organizers, Epilepsy Toronto, collected by our volunteers at the main entrances to the festival. Each performer collects their own remunerations by passing a hat after their performance, which goes directly to that performer or act.
TORONTO INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL TORONTO I SEPT. 7-17
One of the world’s leading public film festivals, this nationally acclaimed event has become the biggest and brightest public film festival on the planet. For the 42nd year, the festival will host world premieres, cutting-edge film, galas and industry extravaganzas – all which come together to make TIFF the illustrious annual event it is – and the one that cannot be missed. The festival annually draws some of the biggest stars on the planet and has been known to predict Oscar winning films months before the event. In 2016, 397 films from over 80 countries were screened on 28 screens throughout downtown Toronto venues and drew an estimated 480 000 attendees – over five thousand of whom were industry professionals. Whether you’re a cinephile or just love to see the celebs, TIFF is the place to be. Visit their website for ticket pricing and schedules [yet to be announced at time of publication]. >>
FIGMENT TORONTO DUFFERIN GROVE PARK, TORONTO I AUG. 19
Toronto’s best annual participatory art festival. Free and appropriate for all ages, participants must prepare their minds to truly emerge themselves in interactive art from all disciplines. This non-profit rain or shine event is held annually in Dufferin Grove Park, transforming the park into a showcase for art and activities in every medium available; with the goal to create a large-scale collaborative artwork. This art event aims to change and redefine how all ages interact with art by creating an event that is artist, volunteer and community focused.
CANADIAN NATIONAL EXHIBITION EXHIBITION PLACE, TORONTO I AUG. 18 – SEPT. 4
Let’s go to the ex! This annual fair has become a favourite over the years and the best way to wave goodbye to the summer with the entire family. Toronto’s Exhibition Place becomes filled from corner to corner with midway rides, street buskers, live music and innovative food trucks [fried mac and cheese on a stick? Yes please]. There will also be a craft beer festival, celebrity chef demonstrations, international acrobatic performances and so much more – you will definitely need to visit for multiple days! The National Trade Centre will also once again feature an International Marketplace with goods spanning the globe along with innovative products. There will also be traditional horse shows, dog shows and more to entertain both young and old. The 68th annual Canadian International Air Show (CIAS) will once again grace the Toronto airways and soar over Lake Ontario for Labour Day weekend with another awe-inspiring show featuring thrilling performances.
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FAN EXPO CANADA Metro Toronto Convention Centre I AUG. 31 – SEPT. 3
Anime otaku, sci-fi fanatics and gaming groupies unite for four days of celebrating all things pop culture. Fan Expo Canada is the largest comics, sci-fi, horror, anime and gaming event in Canada and the third largest in North America. Packed with exciting familyfriendly activities and celebrity guests, fans interact with the likes of Patrick Stewart (Star Trek: The Next Generation), Richard Dreyfuss (Jaws), Stephen Amell (Arrow), Ian Somerhalder (The Vampire Diaries), Danai Gurira (The Walking Dead), and more. The convention centre is also jam packed with vendors selling everything from collector items to ninja stars, posters and replica figurines. The pop culture extravaganza annually draws over 125 thousand fans to the ticketed event. Tickets range from $25 to $65 dollars and can be purchased online or at the box office.
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