What many spectators don't realize is that this world class festival not only supports a local charitable organization, Epilepsy Toronto, it is actually organized and run by them and is their largest fund raiser of the year. So, if the amazing talent at the festival was not enough to attend then the fact that you will be supporting Epilepsy Toronto and we can’t think of a better reason to attend. For more information visit: http://torontobuskerfest.com/ Follow on Twitter: @BuskerFestTO Follow on Facebook: @BuskerFestToronto Follow on Instagram: @buskerfestto
Halifax Busker Festival PICK: # 1 When: July 31st- August 5th 2019 Where: Halifax, NS, Canada Our selection for the top pick for 2019 is… ★ Why: Well for six amazing days in early late July and August, the Halifax Busker Festival explodes across Halifax's beautiful and historic downtown. Halifax also offers many other attractions and venues for festival goes to attend before and after each day’s events making it an experience like no other as festival goers have a unlimited supply of restaurants, pubs, shops and spectacular views of the Halifax Harbour and for that reason it has been selected as our top pick for the 2nd consecutive year. The festival features hilarious, wacky, and breathtaking entertainment that can only be found at the annual Halifax Busker Festival that is back for its 33rd year with spectators sure to be treated to mind blowing shows from the world's top street performance artists as they showcase their unique talents and skills with acrobatics, music, visual arts, comedy, fire shows, and so much more. There is truly something for everyone fromtheyoung to the young at heart. With family friendly performances by day and more adult focused entertainment by night with stages all along the beautiful Halifax Waterfront. For more information visit: https://buskers.ca/ Follow on Twitter: @BuskersHFX Follow on Facebook: @HalifaxBuskers Follow on Instagram: @buskershfx There are many amazing buckers festivals to choose from for this summer. So, we hope that our top 10 busker festival picks can surely give you a couple of ideas if you are looking to sponsor one of these events or just planning on taking the family out to watch some of the best street entertainers from all over the world that come to these events to share their performance with you and your family and friends. Knowof an amazing festival that wemight havemissed, then reach out to us at festivals@spotlightbizmag. com and put the spotlight on your favorite festival for 2020’s list. Remember to tag us on social media (Twitter @ spotlightbizmag / Facebook @spotlightbizmag / Instagram @spotlightonbizmag) and use # Top10Buskerfests so that we can share your experience with our readers.
27th Annual Buskers on the Bay Festival PICK: # 4 When: July 16th – 21st, 2019 Where: Saint John, NB, Canada Why: Well for starters Buskers on the Bay Festival is one of the oldest festivals in Canada and unique to New Brunswick and a signature event for the region. The event hand selects the cream of the crop of professional street theatre artists and performers from every corner of the globe, delivering a truly international festival that is a feast for the senses! Seeastoundingacrobatics, hear uproarious laughter mixed with musical marvels, smell scrumptious scents of delectableeats, be touchedby impeccable artistry and get a taste of the incredible energy that earned a Hospitality Legacy Award. For more information visit: http://marketsquaresj. com/buskers-on-the-bay/contact-us-buskers/ Follow on Twitter: @BuskersOnTheBay Follow on Facebook: @buskersonthebayfestival Follow on Instagram: @buskersonthebay 35th Edmonton International Streetfest PICK: # 3 When: July 5th – 14th, 2019 Where: Edmonton, AB, Canada Why: What is not to like; unicyclists, puppeteers, tightrope walkers and acrobats unleash their outlandish street theatre acts during six lively summer days. Watch dancers spin innovative body tales and mimes pull laughs out of thin air. Run into roving character actors whose gig is launching an improv interaction…with you! Every July more than 60 international, national and local artists fuel a daily juggernaut of 150 zany outdoor performances when the International Street Performers Festival turns Dr. Wilbert Mcintyre Park into busker central. A creative whirlwind of acts – witty and wonderful, kooky and comical or just plain silly - this is the best of entertainment and art on a street level with family-friendly variety shows. Admission - you decide by honoring the 'Pass the Hat' tradition just make sure that it folds nicely. For more information visit: http://edmontonstreetfest.com/ Follow on Twitter: @YegStreetFest Follow on Facebook: @EdmontonStreetFest Follow on Instagram: @EdmontonStreetFest
Toronto International Buskerfest PICK: # 2 When: August 30st – September 2nd, 2019 Where: Toronto. ON, Canada
Why: Because it's spontaneous, it's outrageous; it's fun, funny and fabulous - there is literally something for everyone at the Toronto International BuskerFest for Epilepsy. The festival features spectacular circus artistry, non-verbal shows that can be understood by all, and one-of-a-kind entertainment that will have youquestioningyour veryeyes.Music,magicand mime; feats of the impossible, and the ridiculous performedby comedians, fire jugglers, acrobats, aerial artists, clowns, daredevils, beat boxers, break-dancers and much more. Four days of non-stop, action-packed fun!
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SPOTLIGHT ON BUSINESS MAGAZINE • JULY 2019
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