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Head to Warden Avenue to the Birchmount Road section of Lawrence Avenue to experience the biggest street festival in Scarborough.
Credit: Wexford Heights Business Improvement Area
The festival, which begins on Friday evening, will feature mouthwatering cuisine from all over the world. Talk about travelling the globe daily through delicious and unique food creations.
With over 150 street vendors, you’ll be spoilt for choice. From exotic international flavours to the best local eats, there’s something for everyone. Prepare to embark on a culinary journey where you can sample dishes that will transport your taste buds to different corners of the globe.
It’s not just about the food,there’s entertainment galore, including midway rides and amusements, kids’ workshops, and Ultimutts Stunt Dog Show ( Sat, July 5: 1:30 pm, 4:30 pm and 6:00 pm & Sun, July 6: 1:00 pm, 3:00 pm and 5:00 pm. )
The main stage will showcase the nation’s best tribute bands and local talent, accompanied by the soothing bubbles of the Main Stage beer garden. Performers include headliners Aeroforce, Elton Rohn, and Motown Mania, alongside artists like Sugar, Sonic Square, and Alessia Cohle.
The Family Stage offers cultural showcases, dance groups, and the Rising Stars Talent Contest, sponsored by JDance Studio. Highlights include performances by the La Majeur School of Music, Scarborough Music Theatre, and the Ultimutts Stunt Dog Show.
In the Busker Zone, expect engaging performances from Hala on Stilts, Kiki Totally Outrageous, and multiple Moira Blaise Movement shows. Children can also meet princess characters like Barbie, Ariel, Elsa, and Rapunzel.
Festival-goers can also enter for a chance to win an all-inclusive trip for two to Antigua & Barbuda, with other prizes available.
Credit: Nick Wons/ Wexford BIA
The free festival runs Friday, July 4 to Sunday, July 6.
The food, music and cultural festival hours are 6 p.m. – 11 p.m. on Friday, 11 a.m. – 11 p.m. on Saturday, 11 a.m. – 8 p.m. on Sunday.
If you are heading to the festival, remember that Lawrence Avenue East between Warden Avenue and Birchmount Road will be closed to vehicle traffic from 10 a.m. Friday until 1 a.m. Monday. So plan your trip accordingly.
