Celebrating the Arts: A Taste of Culture happens next weekend in EG!

Celebrating the Arts: A Taste of Culture happens next weekend in EG!

All roads lead to East Gwillimbury (EG) next weekend for the ultimate art, culture, food, and music extravaganza; Celebrating the Arts: A Taste of Culture (TOC). Admission is free for this two-day event experience presented by Rice Group which takes place on Friday, August 9 from 5 to 10 p.m. and Saturday, August 10 from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the EG Civic Centre (19000 Leslie Street, Sharon). This promises to be an unforgettable two days of fun for the entire community.

“I’m thrilled to invite our community to join us for Celebrating the Arts, A Taste of Culture next weekend in EG,” says Mayor Virginia Hackson. “It’s a wonderful opportunity to highlight arts and culture in our community, enjoy delicious food and live music while having some fun.”

There’s a little something for everyone at TOC. Whether you’re an art fan, foodie, music lover, or simply looking for something fun to do close to home, TOC is the perfect event for you and your family to enjoy, featuring:

NewRoads Automotive Stage - Enjoy two days of awesome performances starting on Friday evening from MUDMEN, Samba Squad, Mega Magic - Mike D’Urzo (international award-winning magician & mentalist), and headliner performance by Petty Nicks: Canada's Ultimate Tribute to the Music of Tom Petty and Stevie Nicks. On Saturday, enjoy performances by the Queensville Players, Hong Luck Lion Dance Show, Ginalina - Family Folk Music, the sensational Glenn Marais, and headliner performance by Tributes to Taylor Swift & Shania Twain.

Enbridge Gas Food and Beverage Zone - This area will showcase a variety of sweet and savoury food vendors. Food for purchase includes, Smash N Grab Burger Co., Big T's Smokehouse BBQ, BeaverTails, TJ’s Tasty Treats, So Juicilicious Raw Pressed Juice + Hand Crafted Frozen Treats, Big Z’s Food Truck and York Region’s Tap’d In Water Trailer (don’t forget your reusable bottle). Guests who are 19+ will have the perfect pairing for their food with craft beer from Little Beasts Brewing Co.

CIBC Kids Zone - Children will enjoy a variety of activities, games, and entertainment including the CIBC Kids Zone stage featuring live performances, Creative Lego Club and Giant Blocks, inflatables, face painting, caricatures, demonstrations by On-Site Education Inc.

Artisan and Community Market - Shop for unique local artisan goods from over 20 vendors and visit with local organizations and groups, including EG’s Fire and Emergency Services team and the Arts and Culture Advisory Committee.

To view the event schedule, vendors, and event details, visit www.eastgwillimbury.ca/TOC. Follow us on Facebook (@TownofEastGwillimbury), X (@townofeg), or Instagram (@eastgwillimbury) for updates on Town events.

For more information:

Bethany Lee, Director of Communications and Customer Service

blee@eastgwillimbury.ca