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Saturdays in the Park
Enjoy the morning at the Market on Broadway, mingling with friends and merchants and picking up some farm fresh produce, freshly baked bread and treats, or some delicious, locally-made cheese. Afterwards, stroll over to Alexandra Park, spread your blanket under a tree and enjoy a picnic lunch while watching some wonderful entertainment. These free concerts will provide residents and visitors alike with the chance to relax and take in the sounds of summer, where talented performers will be gracing the stage of the gazebo behind Town Hall:
Saturday, August 23rd
Whirly Gig (11:00am; 1:00pm) a traditional celtic ensemble band. Magic in the Park with Keith Hunter
Saturday, August 30th
Erich Rock (11:00; 11:40am; 12:20; 1:00pm) a 20 year veteran of stage, radio and television, Erich has performed across North America in tribue shows to the Eagles, Fleetwood Mac and Garth Brooks. The Sandstorm Dancers (11:40am; 12:20pm) Magic in the Park with Keith Hunter Petting Zoo & Pony Rides
1:15pm-3:15pm – The Time Catchers - In the mood for folk, blue grass styled music and ballads?
Join us for Saturdays in the Park from 11:00am to 1:00pm during the month of August, and experience the small town charm of Downtown Orangeville on a summer weekend!
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Saturdays in the Park
Enjoy the morning at the Market on Broadway, mingling with friends and merchants and picking up some farm fresh produce, freshly baked bread and treats, or some delicious, locally-made cheese. Afterwards, stroll over to Alexandra Park, spread your blanket under a tree and enjoy a picnic lunch while watching some wonderful entertainment. These free concerts will provide residents and visitors alike with the chance to relax and take in the sounds of summer, where talented performers will be gracing the stage of the gazebo behind Town Hall:
Saturday, August 2nd
Will Devonshire (11:00am; 1:00pm) an eclectic musician who performs everything from Marley to Zeppelin to Floyd to Hendrix ; and classical too! Magic in the Park with Keith Hunter Crafts & face painting from the Perfectly Pampered Prince & Princess
Saturday, August 9th
The Houseplants (11:00am; 1:00pm) these singer/songwriters have roots in pop, folk & jazz.
Saturday, August 16th
Erich Rock (11:00am; 12:30pm; 12:30; 1:00pm) an accomplished vocalists who plays acoustic, electric & bass guitar, and has played with such bands as April Wine, Moist & Eddie Money. Theatre Orangeville¹s Young Company (12:00 ; 12:30pm) ; a peak into the lives of a theatre troupe of classical fairy tale characters!
Saturday, August 23rd
Whirly Gig (11:00am; 1:00pm) a traditional celtic ensemble band. Magic in the Park with Keith Hunter
Saturday, August 30th
Erich Rock (11:00; 11:40am; 12:20; 1:00pm) a 20 year veteran of stage, radio and television, Erich has performed across North America in tribue shows to the Eagles, Fleetwood Mac and Garth Brooks. The Sandstorm Dancers (11:40am; 12:20pm) Magic in the Park with Keith Hunter Petting Zoo & Pony Rides
Join us for Saturdays in the Park from 11:00am to 1:00pm during the month of August, and experience the small town charm of Downtown Orangeville on a summer weekend!
For a complete schedule of all the happenings in Downtown Orangeville or for more information visit:
www.discoverbroadway.ca
Streets will be hopping for closing ceremonies!
The Downtown Orangeville BIA will be hosting the 39th Annual Founders’ Fair celebration on Friday, July 11th and Saturday, July 12th in the downtown area.
The event will close in style with an old-fashioned street dance on Broadway, featuring performances by the Brokenjoe Trio and the Campfire Poets.
The streets will be rocking at the Broadway Grande Main Stage on Saturday night from 7:00pm to 10:00pm as the Brokenjoe Trio entertain the crowd. With a unique blend of original and traditional material, Brokenjoe conveys a ‘sitting around the kitchen table’ feel with a relaxed and friendly looseness. Whether it’s an old time ballad or an up-tempo original, Brokenjoe brings a healthy does of humour and an energetic performance. And what makes this acoustic trio unique is that nobody plays the drums!
At the Meridian Stage (First Street and Broadway) the Campfire Poets will be performing from 7:00pm to 10:00 pm and will entertain the crowd with five decades of upbeat party songs, great musicianship and a whole lot of fun! With classics like “Brown Eyed Girl” and “Mustang Sally” to modern classics like “What I Got” and “Home for a Rest”, it’s no wonder crowds love them! Their repertoire includes selections from Credence Clearwater Revival, Steve Miller, Big Sugar, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Blue Rodeo, Eric Clapton, Great Big Sea, Bob Marley, Muddy Waters, ZZ Top, U2, Spirit of the West, Willie Nelson, Sam Roberts, Pink Floyd, Tragically Hip, Bedouin Soundclash and more.
The night sky will provide the perfect backdrop as A Different Spin entertains with their evening fire show at Mill Street and Broadway, and Mill Street’s Family Fun Zone will remain open throughout the evening to entertain the youngsters. On Broadway, Rory the Gnome will be strolling the streets and will be happy to make you a balloon character, or stop by the Information canopy across from the Broadway Grande Main Stage to get a caricature sketch from “Caroline’s Caricatures”.
Bring a lawn chair and take to the streets to soak up the festive community atmosphere and warm summer breezes at Downtown Orangeville’s 39th Annual Founders’ Fair. Starry skies, family fun, great music, neighbours and friends in the heart of Downtown Orangeville – what more could you want on a summer weekend in Ontario!
For a complete schedule of Founders’ Fair activities and performances, or for more information visit:
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Performances & entertainment highlight opening ceremonies!
The Downtown Orangeville BIA will be hosting the annual Founders’ Fair celebration on Friday, July 11th and Saturday, July 12th in the downtown area.
Opening ceremonies take place on Friday, July 11th beginning at 7:00 pm with the Town of Orangeville’s Official Town Crier, Betty Kading, ringing in Mayor Rob Adams to officially declare the opening of the 39th Annual Founders’ Fair. For the rest of the evening visitors will be entertained by some great live performances, guaranteed to thrill young and old alike.
The headline performer for this year’s opening ceremonies is Danny Marks, an iconic rocker who was a founding member of Capital Records group, Edward Bear, is the recipient of the Toronto Blues Society’s lifetime achievement award, and is in his fifth year hosting Jazz FM91’s Saturday night blues show, “bluz.fm”. On Friday evening he brings to our Broadway Grand Main Stage his talents as guitarist, vocalist, band leader and songwriter and will keep the streets hopping until 10:00 pm.
On the Meridian Credit Union Stage crowds will be entertained from 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm by Orangeville’s own, The Houseplants! The local band features singer/guitarist Perry Joseph and singer/piano player Gordon Shawcross. Come out and hear this fabulous home-grown band who have been featured on CBC Radio 3’s Breaking New Sound!
Organizers of the weekend celebration are thrilled to welcome the return of Grand Valley resident and area favourite, Elias Repka who, as a member of A Different Spin, will amaze with their fast-paced and entertaining fire and circus show. The four members of the troupe will entertain young and old alike with their fire skills, as well as performing all types of circus tricks including juggling, partner balancing, stilt walking, unicycling, gymnastics, magic, diabolo and glass walking.
Celebrate the warm summer evening breezes and the founding of Orangeville, with at the opening ceremonies of downtown Orangeville’s 39th annual Founders’ Fair.
For a complete schedule of Founders’ Fair activities and performances, or for more information visit:
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Mark Crocker, internationally acclaimed ventriloquist, on stage for Founders’ Fair
The Downtown Orangeville BIA will once again be hosting the annual Founders’ Fair celebration on Friday, July 11th and Saturday, July 12th in the downtown area.
As part of this gala weekend organizers are proud to present one of North America’s best ventriloquists, Mark Crocker on stage at the Broadway Grande Main Stage all day Saturday, July 12th, acting as our emcee and performing throughout the day himself.
For three decades, Mark has had success entertaining audiences with his unique ability and the broad cast of characters he uses to delight audiences. Whether he uses a "magic marker" and a whiteboard, one of his puppets or even audience members, Mark delivers versatility, skill and most importantly, lots of laughs. Mark's list of credits is as versatile as his shows. He has shared the stage with such notables as Jim Carrey, Long John Baldry, The Good Brothers, The legendary Crowbar, and King Biscuit Boy, CBC icon David Broadfoot, Patrick McKenna (Red Green Show, Traders), Singing Sensations Carol Baker, Ian Thomas, Jim Cuddy (Blue Rodeo), and the Trailer Park Boys.
As a sought after master puppeteer, his work has been seen in a variety of programs, such as a national Barq's Rootbeer commercial, Cooking with Comics, the Doc Series with Billy Ray Cyrus, and Comedy at Club 54, to name a few. Mark's big screen debut came with the film "Silence" from Universal Pictures (Directed by James Wah, director of Saw 1 & 2).
Mark Crocker's special blend of stand up comedy delivered through ventriloquism creates a wonderful mixture of old versus new and is certain to entertain audiences of all ages on Saturday, July 12th.
Celebrate summer and the founding of Orangeville, with downtown Orangeville’s 39th annual Founders’ Fair! Bring your family and friends and enjoy the festivities.
Complete schedule of Founders’ Fair activities and performances >
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Family Fun at Founders' Fair
Downtown Orangeville will once again be hosting the annual Founders’ Fair celebration on Friday, July 11th and Saturday, July 12th in the downtown area.
On Saturday morning, from 8:00 am to 1:00 pm the Market on Broadway will be joining in the festivities. Along with the fabulous regular selection of seasonal produce, organic foods, flowers and plants, it is Customer Appreciation Day at the Market, so be sure to drop by for a visit, and take home some great local treats!
Internationally acclaimed ventriloquist and crowd favourite Mark Crocker will be the host and emcee at our Broadway Grand Stage all day on Saturday, so be sure to stop by and see Mark, his puppets and his unique “magic marker” in action.
Visit the gazebo at Alexandra Park, beside the Town Hall, on Saturday at 11:00 am when Theatre Orangeville’s Musical Young Company will be performing music from their upcoming production of “Clowns”.
Families are invited to visit our FREE FAMILY FUN ZONE on Mill Street where entertainment and activities will be designed strictly for the younger set.
The FAMILY FUN ZONE will feature the Boston Pizza rock climbing wall, an exotic petting zoo, pony rides, a bouncy castle, buskers, children’s musical entertainment and other performances at the Deck Pub & Grill – all just for kids!
Throughout the weekend a variety of family friendly entertainment will be showcased including Miss Jenni and Company, a live musical group performing fun, interactive music for kids of all ages, the Sandstorm Belly Dancers, the Double Toe Cloggers, Whirlygig Entertainment, A Different Spin, Circus Jonathan, Dr. Q. Medicine Man, strong man demonstrations, as well as entertainment by local performers including dance, martial arts, kickboxing and birds of prey demonstrations. Stop by the Perfectly Pampered Prince and Princess for face painting or have your caricature drawn at the Information canopy across from the Broadway Grande Main Stage.
Bring the entire family, be entertained in our FREE FAMILY FUN ZONE and celebrate the founding of Orangeville at the 39th annual Founders’ Fair!
Check out the photo gallery>
Celebrate summer and the founding of Orangeville, with downtown Orangeville’s 39th annual Founders’ Fair! Bring your family and friends and enjoy the festivities.
For a complete schedule of Founders’ Fair activities and performances, or for more information visit:
www.discoverbroadway.ca
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Canadian Strong Man Muscles into Orangeville
The Downtown Orangeville BIA will once again be hosting the annual Founders’ Fair celebration on Friday, July 11th and Saturday, July 12th in the downtown area.
As part of this gala weekend celebrating the founding of Orangeville, organizers are proud to present a STRONG MAN demonstration sponsored by Popeye’s Supplements Orangeville, featuring Canadian strong man Jamie Aszmies, who will be performing at the Wellington entertainment area on Saturday, July 12th at 12:15, 1:45, 3:15 and 5:00 pm.
Standing in at 6’8” tall and weighting 390 pounds, Jamie has represented Canada in international strong men competitions and has been seen on the Outdoor Life Network demonstrating his skills in a competitive forum.
Over his years in competition Jamie has competed in a variety of strong men events including the farmers walk (carrying two, 250 pound cylinders), deadlifting (720 pounds), tire flipping (930 pound tires), the truck pull (he’s pulled a 50,000 pound fire engine), log lifting (240 pound pole), overhead keg press (225 pounds) and atlas stones. To add to his credentials and to assist in his fitness regime, Jamie has also trained as a professional fighter, and studied kickboxing and mixed martial arts.
Come out on Saturday, July 12th to see one of Canada’s top strong men in action, as he demonstrates his skills at the Wellington entertainment area.
Celebrate summer and the founding of Orangeville, with downtown Orangeville’s 39th annual Founders’ Fair! Bring your family and friends and enjoy the festivities.
Complete schedule of Founders’ Fair activities and performances >
Check out the photo gallery >
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Birds of Prey - Fly into Orangeville
The Downtown Orangeville BIA will once again be hosting the annual Founders’ Fair celebration on Friday, July 11th and Saturday, July 12th in the downtown area.
As part of this gala weekend celebrating the founding of Orangeville, organizers are proud to present Charles Linton and his Birds of Prey demonstration. Flying demonstrations will be held on Saturday, July 12th at 11:00 am and 1:00 pm (weather permitting). The audience will be treated to an interactive demonstration of medieval and modern falconry using well-trained raptors. At the same time, audiences will be introduced, in an interactive and entertaining way, to these birds of prey, their natural habitat and how to identify these majestic birds.
Come out on Saturday, July 12th to see these powerful and majestic birds in action, flying high over Downtown Orangeville.
Check out the photo gallery >
Celebrate summer and the founding of Orangeville, with downtown Orangeville’s 39th annual Founders’ Fair! Bring your family and friends and enjoy the festivities.
For a complete schedule of Founders’ Fair activities and performances, or for more information visit:
www.discoverbroadway.ca
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Downtown Orangeville hosting the annual Founders' Fair celebration
Downtown Orangeville will once again be hosting the annual Founders' Fair celebration on Friday, July 11th and Saturday, July 12th in the downtown area.
The 2008 Founders' Fair is taking its direction from the original Fair celebrated in 1970. A festival atmosphere will prevail, and activities throughout the weekend will celebrate the heritage of Orangeville. Young and old will be entertained, with a myriad of activities beginning on Friday evening at 6:00 pm.
Broadway will be closed from Wellington Street to First Street, and so will Mill Street, starting at 4:00 pm on Friday evening until midnight on Saturday. Downtown shopkeepers will be offering special sales & products throughout the celebration, entertainers and local musicians will be performing on stages located throughout the downtown area, and buskers will be performing and strolling along the streets entertaining visitors of all ages.
Opening ceremonies take place beginning at 7:00 pm on Friday evening with area favourite Elias on Fire and his troupe, A Different Spin along with Danny Marks performing at the Broadway Grande Main Stage until 10:00 pm. At the Meridian Credit Union Stage, Orangeville's own The Houseplants will entertain crowds until 10:00 pm.
On Saturday, the weekend gala celebration continues with our Market on Broadway, dance, martial arts, kickboxing and birds of prey demonstrations, buskers and a strong man show. At the Broadway Grande Main Stage internationally recognized ventriloquist Mark Crocker will perform and be the emcee for the day's activities. The FREE FAMILY FUN ZONE on Mill Street will feature the Boston Pizza rock climbing wall, an exotic petting zoo, pony rides, crafts, a bouncy castle, children's musical entertainment and so much more!
On Saturday, shoppers will delight in an old-fashioned Penny Sale taking place throughout the downtown area. Pick up your "spot the orange dots" card, for only $0.25 (that's just twenty-five cents), and see if you can win one of the many items being offered by downtown merchants.
To close out the festivities a Saturday Night Street Dance is planned from 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm featuring the Brokenjoe Trio at the Broadway Grande Main Stage and the Campfire Poets and the Meridian Credit Union Stage.
Celebrate summer and the founding of Orangeville, with downtown Orangeville's 39th annual Founders' Fair! Bring your family and friends and enjoy the festivities.
For a complete schedule of Founders' Fair activities and performances, or for more information visit:
www.discoverbroadway.ca
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