B uskers Festivals are amazing events as they generate tremendous economic spin off for the host towns and cities with hundreds and even thousands of people visiting these areas to watch these amazing the street performers from all over the globe. Not only is it great for hotels, restaurants and bars but other retail sectors also see the spin off with increase visitor presence. These festivals are also a great way for local, national and international businesses to advertise at these events to promote their brand and make these events possible at the same time. These festivals are set for different ages levels with the more family friendly events during the day and then more adult appropriate content for the evening performances truly offering something for everyone to enjoy. These are our top busker festivals picks for 2019, all will offer something for all with amazing venues to enjoy the spectacular performers.
Buskers in the Burg PICK: # 10 When: September 28th – 29th, 2019 Where: Ellensburg, WA, USA
Why: This amazing two-day event will have the whole family smiling and a great way to end the summer with a whole plethora of activities for all on Friday and Saturday. Buskers in the Burg festivities take place downtown and center on the corner of 4th Ave and Pearl Street. This is a family-friendly event and activities include an art parade, a straw maze, pumpkin painting, pony rides, bounce houses, luminary show and of course amazing buskers!!! For more information visit: http://buskersintheburg.org/
Downtown Victoria Buskers Festival PICK: # 9 When: July 3rd – 7th 2019 Where: Victoria, BC, Canada
Why: Like you need a reason to visit beautiful Victoria, BC, but if you do this amazing event is only in its second year and offers five-days of family- friendly entertainment that showcases quirky and unique street talent from around the world as Victoria becomes a hub of busking talent with performers coming from far and wide – with a good dose of some home- grown Canadian talent thrown in. The Downtown Victoria Buskers Festival is committed to being low impact. The 2017 DVBF was a Carbon Neutral Festival and they are committed to keeping it green for 2019 and beyond! For more information visit: https://downtownvictoria.ca/downtown- victoria-buskers-festival/
Top 10 Buskers Festival s Pi cks of 2019 —Taking it to the Streets
By Calli Gregg
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