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 MARKHAM GLOBALFEST

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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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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

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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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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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11:00 AM

12:00 PM

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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 MARKHAM GLOBALFEST

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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. 10 3

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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. MARKHAM GLOBALFEST

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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! MARKHAM GLOBALFEST

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ABOUT MARKHAM PAN AM CENTRE The field of play is in Markham!

E R A U YO ! D E T I INV 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 16

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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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in Cennal CCnties AND THEN SOME.

Families and businesses thrive in York Region York Region is Ontario’s 2nd largest business centre with 48,910 companies “Best region to live in Canada” - Mowat Centre

We are globally connected: half of us are immigrants who speak more than 100 languages. Among the highest educated in Canada, our workforce is prime for innovation and technology-based sectors. We offer competitive business costs and the right conditions for economic growth. We are building healthy and livable communities where families and businesses flourish.

AND THEN SOME.

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With many exciting activities, eateries and sceneries, plan a golf

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vacation that all your friends and family can enjoy. Visit CentralCounties.ca/golf and GolfinOntario.ca to learn more. .  

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For Markham’s Globalfest and visitors for the Games