Big on Bloor festival

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“Culture is a vital way to build and sustain engaged, healthy communities which is why festivals like BIG on Bloor are so important.” ~ Andrew Cash, MP (NDP Member of Parliament for Davenport)

“BIG on Bloor festival is one of Canada’s most original festivals and this year it will be a showcase for some of Canada’s most important cultural institutions. I’m proud to be involved and encourage you to support and enjoy the festival. I look forward to seeing you there”. ~ Ana Biola, Councillor for Ward 18

Now in its fifth year, Toronto’s BIG ON BLOOR FESTIVAL returns for a two-day extravaganza in the west end of the city on Saturday, July 21 @ 1-9 pm and Sunday, July 22 @ 12-6 pm. Some of the finest artists, musicians and craftspeople in the city will occupy Bloor Street from Dufferin to Lansdowne. For more information and updates please visit http://bigonbloor.com/festival/

BIG on Bloor is a fun, free, all-ages, all-encompassing festival which will include a wide range of musical, artistic and engaging family activities and exhibitions. Artists and vendors are invited to entertain, showcase and sell their wares throughout the weekend during a host of featured events such as “Savour Bloor” – special-in store events, a food court and multicultural culinary treats – and the BAAF(Bloor Alternative Art Fair) – contemporary art, performance and interactive art, as well as collaborative efforts from art institutions, collectives, galleries and art educators. Side by side, established and emerging talented contributors bring a vibrant mix of art practices to Toronto’s Bloordale Bloor Street. Not to mention an awards ceremony that celebrates the achievements of local citizens. Elected officials, Councilor Ana Bailao of Ward 18, Jonah Schein, Member of Provincial Parliament, and Andrew Cash, Canadian Member of Parliament, will present awards to outstanding individuals in the community..

Fast becoming known as one of Canada’s most original and innovative festivals, this year it will feature “Culture Works,” an initiative that will promote some of Canada’s most important cultural institutions, organizations and collectives to bring their programming to the street and enhance Toronto’s cultural scene. Contributors such as The Gardiner Museum of Ceramic Arts, The Toronto Zoo, Ontario Science Centre, Canada Textile Museum, The Royal Ontario Museum and many others offer free events to see, touch, learn and participate in! 

Stay tuned for more updates in the upcoming weeks when the festival will announce the artists, the stages and more special attractions!

BIG on Bloor gratefully acknowledges the generous support of the Bloordale BIA, Ontario Tourism and Nestlé Canada among others.

VOLUNTEERS WELCOME!

We’re always looking for good volunteers to help out. For more info and to sign up, please visit http://bigonbloor.com/festival/sign-up/

WHAT: BIG on Bloor Festival 2012 (an initiative of the Bloordale BIA)

WHERE: On Bloor St. and in various venues from Dufferin – Lansdowne

WHEN: Saturday, July 21, 1-9 pm, Sunday, July 22, 12-6 pm

TICKETS: Free! All-ages welcome

WEBSITES: http://bigonbloor.com/festival/