As we begin to find the mornings a little bit cooler, that dreary thought streams through our mind " Oh No! The summer is over!" But fear not, the summer is not over just yet, there are still lots of summer celebrations happening throughout the end of August is our wonderful city and we should all take advantage of them!
First and foremost, August 20th marks the first day of The Canadian National Exhibition which runs until September 6th.
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Friday, August 20 – Monday, September 6, 2010 |
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Exhibition Place, Toronto, Ontario |
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Summer Event |
| Summary |
With a petting zoo, casino, shopping and giant midway, the Ex isn’t so much a festival as it is a mobile theme park. The action-packed two-week event officially closes with the Air Show on Labour Day weekend. Summer is not over yet, so let’s go to the Ex! |
| Website |
www.theex.com |
This Saturday August 21st, you can celebrate Ukranian Independance day with the rest of Toronto. Enjoy the traditional and not so traditional foods and festivities of the Ukrainian culture.
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Saturday, August 21, 2010 | 11am – 11pm
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Centenial Park, Etobicoke, ON |
| Summary: |
Come celebrate Ukraine's Independence Day with host Alicia Markson. This is an Annual Festival and Celebration organized by The Ukrainian Canadian Congress- Toronto. This event that embraces and celebrates the multicultural dimension of the GTA and everyone is invited – Free admission and parking. There will be a live entertainment program - outdoors at the main stage.
-Concert featuring Ukrainian folk dancing ensembles and vocalists.
-Flavours of Ukraine food court with plenty of Perogies and Kobassa
-Children`s playground and crafts area
-Soccer tournament , chess tournament and a vendor`s Bazaar
-Beer gardens
-Live band and Outdoor Dance from 8pm to midnight |
| Phone number: |
416 323 4772 |
| Website: |
www.ucctoronto.ca |
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If your looking for some truly entertaining entertainment, you can always check out BUSKERFEST from Thursday AUgust 26th to Sunday August 29th.
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Thursday, August 26 – Sunday, August 29, 2010
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In support the Epilepsy Toronto, this wacky and wonderful weekend event gathers most skilled and entertaining street performers in the city’s beloved St. Lawrence Market area. Buskers are gutsy magicians and acrobats who take entertainment to the next level with heart-stopping stunts. |
| Website: |
www.torontobuskerfest.com |
| Sponsor: |
CTV Toronto |
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