Kitchener 
Events Description
The 18th Annual Waterloo Arts Fest is Saturday, September 11, 2021 from 12:00 pm to 7:00 pm and features local bands playing a great mix of music, local handmade art vendors, CLE’s best food trucks, and an exciting mix of innovative and interactive art experiences for all ages. At the Waterloo Arts Fest, you can roll up your sleeves, get your hands dirty and give art a try.
This community event is produced by Waterloo Arts, a nonprofit art center whose mission is to enrich the neighborhood culturally and economically by creating a stimulating arts environment through exhibits, performances, special events, and educational programming for people of all ages. In addition to orchestrating this festival, Waterloo Arts manages an art gallery, public art projects, a community arts center and artist studios.
The Waterloo Arts District is home to the Beachland Ballroom and a plethora of art studios, galleries, shops and eateries.
During the festival we want people to feel like they are on a lively city street in their favorite metropolis. Some of the things you can expect are:
- Multiple festival and venue stages with bands playing an eclectic mix of music from polka to hip hop. There is something for everyone!
- Street Performers: Stilt Walkers, magicians, giant puppets, and aerial performers
- Art and Food Vendors: Vendors selling original work and local nosh.
- Art Activities for All Ages: You can roll up your sleeves and give art a try with many artist-led activities and demonstrations – weaving, ceramics, painting, paper making, etc. We like to have open-ended creative activities where visitors can experiment with new materials and artistic techniques.
- Fine Art Exhibit: The Waterloo Arts Juried Exhibit will be on view in three galleries throughout the event as well as other exhibits in other galleries in the district.
Who is it for?
all ages
Free – There is no fee to enter the event and enjoy the many stages of music and interactive art activities for all ages and street performers. A variety of food and drink is available for purchase from area vendors, food trucks and district venues and visitors will enjoy shopping from local artists and merchants.
WHEN & WHERE
Date:
Saturday, September 11, 2021 | Noon to 7:00 PM
Venue & Address
Waterloo Arts & Entertainment District
(Cleveland on Waterloo Rd between E.161st St and Calcutta Ave)
Festival stretches ½ mile on Waterloo Rd from Calcutta to E 161st Street.
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