Toronto Buskerfest

Posted January 13, 2009 by admin in Ontario Attractions Blog | No comments yet

Welcome to the wacky and wonderful world of BuskerFest. For four days, every August, a collection of the highest skilled and most entertaining street performers gather in the St. Lawrence market to bring the thrill of world class street theatre to Torontonians.

Buskers are gutsy street performers who fly by the seat of their pants – sometimes literally! They boldly take their astonishing talent right into the audience where spectator participation ensures every show is just a little different.

Witness some of the most energetic and creative entertainment imaginable -  from the magical art of transforming chunks of candy into intricate dragons, to the high-flying antics of pogo acrobatics, to the bizarre culinary spectacle of a bologna sandwich being prepared… by foot! With their quick wit and stunning acts of the incredible, these performers know how to draw a crowd.

Generally regarded as the last of the major festivals in the Toronto summer season, this year’s BUSKERFEST anticipates well over 500,000 spectators, and will feature eight stages and an eclectic array of street performers from across Canada, the US, England, Australia, Hungary, Sweden, the Netherlands, Argentina and Japan.  Come and witness comedians, contortionists, musicians, magicians, sword swallowers, fire jugglers, acrobats, aerial artists and a few other feats that no words can describe!

Between sets, sample a bevy of gastronomic delights or stroll the avenue of artisans and take in the sights and sounds of roving musicians, stilt walkers, human statues, chalk artists and much, much more.  For the kids, lessons in magic and balloon twisting, and after dark, the streets are ablaze with fire, and the already offbeat comedy, gets a little more twisted.  4 days and 4 nights of continuous, non-stop, side-splitting hilarity, noon ’till midnight, August 21st to the 24th, in the historic St. Lawrence Market neighbourhood – along Front Street, between Church and Jarvis.

Admission is by donation in support of
Epilepsy Toronto – dedicated to the promotion of independence and quality of life for people with epilepsy and their families throughout this community.

Time and Location:  August 27th -30th 2009  starting at 12:00pm

FRONT STREET (Downtown Toronto) between Church and Jarvis, adjacent to the St. Lawrence Market. Includes Market Lane, Market Square, and Berczy Park.

Website:  www.torontobuskerfest.com