THE CABBAGETOWN BIA ANNOUNCES SCHEDULE
THE 39th ANNUAL CABBAGETOWN FESTIVAL
September 12 & 13, 2015
Saturday & Sunday – Free & All Ages
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The 39th annual Cabbagetown Festival will highlight live outdoor music and entertainment on Saturday September 12 and Sunday September 13. The festival officially begins Saturday at 11 a.m. with a special Opening Ceremony to follow at 2 p.m. outside the TD bank (on the northeast corner of Parliament Street and Carlton Street) and will remain open until 10 p.m. The fun continues Sunday at 11 a.m. until 7 p.m. Check http://www.cabbagetownto.com for full details and other community events.
Over the two days, the streets will close down to showcase what the community has to offer. Pedestrians will enjoy delicious food from local restaurants, one-of-a-kind artisan vendors, Blair’s Run, a Children’s Fun Zone, a free morning of pancakes, Highway 11 Cruisers car club, Nick’s Family Buskers, Silver Elvis, clown Mighty Mike, a Doggy Photo Booth and more!
This year’s line-up of musical performers will include the sounds of jazz, R&B, funk, Big Band and Latin music. With over 30 bands performing at 13 participating venues along Parliament Street, the weekend promises to bring an eclectic mix of artists sure to satisfy everyone’s musical tastes.
SATURDAY, SEPT. 12
Opening Ceremony
2 p.m.
The festivities will take place on the northeast corner of Carlton Street and Parliament Street. Agenda to be issued at a later date.
Children’s Fun Zone
11 a.m. – 10 p.m.
Sunday, Sept. 13, 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.
A special place just for kids – to have fun and express their creativity, returns to Parliament Street and Gerrard Street after its successful inaugural year. A children’s fun zone is presented by Astro Amusements, “The finest in midway entertainment for festivals, fairs and street parties!”
Musical Performances
597 Parliament Street
12 p.m. – 7 p.m. Filipino Centre Showcase
Nettleship’s Hardware, 576 Parliament Street
12 p.m. – 6 p.m. Nicks Family Buskers
6 p.m. – 11 p.m. United Soul
Pizza Pizza, 581 Parliament Street
12 p.m. – 6 p.m. Implications
6 p.m. – 11 p.m. Samba Squad
Rexall, 539 Parliament Street
12 p.m. – 6 p.m. Imbayakunas
6 p.m. – 11 p.m. Imbayakunas
Bill Morneau Office, 527 Parliament Street
12 p.m. – 6 p.m. Jim Heineman
St. James Town Delicatessen, 516 Parliament Street
12 p.m. – 6 p.m. Discovery through The Arts
6 p.m. – 11 p.m. Project Phoenix
Starbucks, 492 Parliament Street
12 p.m. – 6 p.m. Saishubi
6 p.m. – 11 p.m. MOKA
TD Bank, 493 Parliament Street
12 p.m. – 6 p.m. Toronto All-Star Big Band
6 p.m. – 11 p.m. Johannes Linstead
The Epicure Shop, 473 Parliament Street
12 p.m. – 6 p.m. Silver Elvis
6 p.m. – 11 p.m. Tubro Street Funk Band
Stout Irish Pub, 221 Carlton Street
12 p.m. – 6 p.m. Snooky Tymes
6 p.m. – 11 p.m. TBC
Cabbagetown BIA Office, 237 Carlton Street
12 p.m. – 6 p.m. Vincent Soars
House of Parliament, 454 Parliament Street
12 p.m. – 6 p.m. TBC
6 p.m. – 11 p.m. One King
Wing Machine, 443 Parliament Street
12 p.m. – 6 p.m. Cabbagetown Steve and The Blues Machine
6 p.m. – 11 p.m. Zed Head with Neil Chapman and The Fogman
Local Guest, 424 Parliament Street
12 p.m. – 6 p.m. Skinny Kitty
6 p.m. – 11 p.m. Patrick Tevlin
Linda McQuaig Office, 419 Parliament Street
5 p.m. – 10 p.m. Tdot Batu
NOTE: bands and times are subject to change without notice. All performances rain or shine.
Highway 11 Cruisers car club
11 a.m. – 10 p.m.
Sunday, Sept. 13, 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Two locations – Carlton Street and Parliament Street
Welcome all genres of vehicles from classics to modern, tuners and euro no matter. Mitch Markowitz, the co-creator and cast member of the classic and comically creepy kid’s 1971 television program The Hilarious House of Frightenstein, will be on site. Mitch is regularly seen at our events posing for pictures and offering autographs to the number of fans of the ever-popular show that come out to meet him.
SUNDAY, SEPT. 13
The 36th Annual Blair’s Run
Corner of Carlton Street and Parliament Street
Registration: begins at 8 a.m.
Race time: 9 a.m.
Join us for the annual mini-marathon that has been part of the Cabbagetown Festival in support of the Cabbagetown Youth Centre for 35 years. It is a 2 km jog or walk around the neighborhood that welcomes runners ages two to 70+ from local streets and all over the GTA. The Awards and prize give-away will follow at the finish line.
For further information: http://blairsrun.com
Free Pancakes
11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Parliament Street & Spruce Street
Children’s Fun Zone Continues!
11 a.m. – 7 p.m.
A special place just for kids to have fun and express their creativity, returns to Parliament Street and Gerrard Street.
Musical Performances
597 Parliament Street
12 p.m. – 7 p.m. Filipino Centre Showcase
Nettleship’s Hardware, 576 Parliament Street
12 p.m. – 4 p.m. Nicks Family Buskers
3 p.m. – 7 p.m. United Soul
Pizza Pizza, 581 Parliament Street
12 p.m. – 4 p.m. Implications
4 p.m. – 7 p.m. Samba Squad
Rexall, 539 Parliament Street
12 p.m. – 7 p.m. Imbayakunas
Bill Morneau Office, 527 Parliament Street
12 p.m. – 6 p.m. Jim Heineman
St. James Town Delicatessen, 516 Parliament Street
12 p.m. – 4 p.m. Discovery Through The Arts
4 p.m. – 7 p.m. Project Phoenix
Starbucks, 492 Parliament Street
12 p.m. – 4 p.m. Sashubi
4 p.m. – 7 p.m. MOKA
TD Bank, 493 Parliament Street
12 p.m. – 4 p.m. Toronto All-Star Big Band
4 p.m. – 7 p.m. Johannes Linstead
The Epicure Shop, 473 Parliament Street
12 p.m. – 3 p.m. Silver Elvis
3 p.m. – 7 p.m. Tubro Street Funk Band
Stout Irish Pub, 221 Carlton Street
2 p.m. – 7 p.m. Snooky Tymes
Cabbagetown BIA Office, 237 Carlton Street
12 p.m. – 6 p.m. Vincent Soars
House of Parliament, 454 Parliament Street
12 p.m. – 4 p.m. TBC
3 p.m. – 7 p.m. One King
Wing Machine, 443 Parliament Street
4 p.m. – 7 p.m. Zed Head with Neil Chapman and The Fogman
Local Guest, 424 Parliament Street
12 p.m. – 4 p.m. Skinny Kitty
4 p.m. – 7 p.m. Patrick Tevlin
Linda McQuaig Office, 419 Parliament Street
2 p.m. – 7 p.m. Tdot Batu
NOTE: bands and times are subject to change without notice. All performances – rain or shine.
COMMUNITY EVENTS
In addition to presenting the Cabbagetown Festival, the Cabbagetown area entertains many community events. Confirmed to dates:
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9
The 23rd Annual Cabbagetown Short Film and Video Festival
Ada Slaight Hall in Daniels Spectrum, 585 Dundas Street East – doors open at 7 p.m., screenings start at 8 p.m.; tickets $15.
For details visit: www.Cabbagetownshortfilmandvideofestival.com
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 11 – SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 13
The 26th Annual Cabbagetown Arts and Crafts Sale
A juried Arts and Crafts show is held in Riverdale Park.
Friday: 1 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Saturday: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Sunday: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
For details visit: www.cabbagetownartandcrafts.org
Cabbagetown Theatre Company
Families will have the chance to enjoy live theatre performances. Taking place all weekend long, the 30-minute performances will take place in the beautiful chapel at the Necropolis, on Winchester Street across from Riverdale Park. Performance Schedule: Friday, Sept. 11: 7:30 p.m./
Saturday, Sept. 12: Noon, 1 p.m., 2 p.m., 3 p.m., 4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 13: Noon, 1 p.m., 2 p.m., 3 p.m., 4 p.m.
For complete details: http://cabbagetowntheatre.com
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 12
Find A Treasure At St. Peter’s Anglican Church
10 a.m. – 4 p.m., 190 Carlton Street at Bleecker Street
Everyone welcome to the annual yard sale and BBQ with free drinks!
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 12 – SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 13
The Riverdale Farm Fall Harvest Festival
9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Sunday, Sept. 13: 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
From a day-long corn roast to a big city barn dance, enjoy the delights of the Riverdale Farm.
For details visit: www.toronto.ca/parks/featured-parks/riverdale-farm
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 12 – SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 13
Walking Tours of Historic Cabbagetown
1 p.m., 2 p.m. and 3 p.m.
Tours leave from the corner of Sumach Street and Winchester Street.
A 45-minute walking tour conducted by knowledgeable local residents/members of the Cabbagetown Preservation Association.
Sprucecourt School
Arts and crafts booths located in a more informal space at the corner of Carlton and Sumach Streets.
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