Markham Village Music Festival

The Markham Village Music Festival covers the entertainment gamut. From Bollywood dancers, to hard rockers, from children’s dance to big band, there’s something for every taste. The Festival is a giant street party, as Markham Road closes to traffic from Hwy 7 to Parkway/Bullock. It’s two kilometres of non-stop entertainment.

The festival kicks off Friday, June 18 when Main Street Markham closes at 6 p.m. There’s food to die for as vendors from our various ethnic communities bring out their best. Local pubs and restaurants are extending their patios into the street, and showcasing their own culinary specialties. From 6 until 8 p.m., there are a number of cultural groups entertaining the crowd. At 8 p.m., four headliner acts take to the various stages, The Grayceful Daddies, Uptown Swing Band and Project Phoenix.

On Saturday, June 19, the fun doesn’t skip a beat, as the music continues with five stages throughout the Village continuing to offer free, live entertainment. With more than 20 bands, the variety of music on Saturday includes jazz, rock, pop, swing, big band, folk, blues and more. The Carlaw Youth Stage features a number of young, local bands. The Markham Farmers’ Market will be in their usual Robinson Street location, where they will be offering great produce, baked goods and crafts.

On Saturday, dozens of one-of-a-kind craft booths will line Main Street. This year vendors are featuring jewelry, woodwork, bird feeders, art, garden accessories, clothing, soaps and candles. Main Street merchants join the celebration by offering lots of in-store specials.

Starting Friday night, kids will enjoy the Children’s Village in Morgan Park with thrilling rides and games. Saturday only, there’s a petting zoo and free swimming at Morgan Pool.

For further formation, including information on individual performers,
visit the Markham Village Music Festival website at
www.markham-festival.org 

Images of Markham Village Music Festival on Friday, June 19, 2009

Fuego Flamenco	Tarana Dancers
Makedonka Dancers
Makedonka Dancers	MainStreet Dance
Project Phoenix	Grayceful Daddies
Uptown Swing Band