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Celebrating our 40th Year at Spencer Smith Park 

The Burlington, Ontario Sound of Music Festival is a FREE summer music event with entertainment for every generation. Several stages along Burlington's beautiful waterfront and downtown present a variety of music, carnival, Children's Village, Downtown Streefest and a free music education program for children.

The Festival features several music genres including jazz, folk, pop, big band, country, blues, Latin, and children's music. From new and emerging artists to Canadian icons and fan favourites, the Festival offers a musical line-up second to none.

Sound of Music Festival is proud to have earned and received Festival and Events Ontario’s ‘Festival of Distinction’ designation ranking us amongst the best events in Ontario. The Festival has also been the recipient of the ‘Grand Pinnacle’ from the IFEA (International Festival and Events Association). The Grand Pinnacle is the IFEA’s highest award (divided into four budget categories) reflecting the best overall festival or event in the world.

Fun for the whole family!

Celebrating its twenty third year, The Medicine Hat JazzFest is a widely recognized world-class festival that has taken its place alongside the other great jazz festivals in Western Canada.

You will find an eclectic mix of venues, from the signature concert at the Downtown Bus Terminal Parkade to the intimate and quaint atmosphere of the late night clubs.

There is both free and ticketed events as well as a number of educational events including workshops, jams, a youth stage featuring the up and coming jazz musicians from Medicine Hat and a concert for elementary school children.

Just some of the past performers include Arturo Sandoval, Paquito diRivera, Bobby Hutcherson, Lee Konitz, Monty Alexander, Olver Jones, Downchild Blues Band, Powder Blues, Maraca, Ivana Santilli, and Paulo Ramos.

It’s the moment you walk down the forested path and see Snowberry Stage. It’s dancing with your toes in the soft grass. It’s kicking back on your tarp with your hat tipped over your eyes, listening to the music while the sun warms your cheeks. It’s running into old friends and making new ones. It’s discussing the music, in-depth and openly. It’s taking the time to enjoy each other’s company and appreciate the things that are truly important in life.

The Winnipeg Folk Fest is the culmination of everything great about the local folk community. For four days every July, thousands gather at Bird’s Hill Park to celebrate and enjoy exceptional music with  friends and family. You’re home at the Winnipeg Folk Fest. There is a little something for everyone with a range of roots, world music, indie-rock, electronic, country, Celtic and Americana genres. Many of the 75+ artists in the lineup are playing in Manitoba for the very first time!

2019 Winnipeg Folk Fest, July 11-14

A fun camping weekend!

The 15th annual SaskPower Windscape Kite Festival will once again take flight in Swift Current, Saskatchewan on June 22 and 23 2019. This world-class event attracts kite flyers, enthusiasts and fun loving people from across the globe to one prairie field to enjoy an exciting weekend of kiting and family fun. This year kite artists and performers are coming from Colombia, The Philippines, Italy, and all across USA and Canada.

The skies above Swift Current will fill with a colorful array of some of the most unique kites in the world. This free admission festival features beautiful handmade art kites, giant creature kites, speeding kite buggies, screaming stunt kites flying in tandem, and an one hundred kite train soaring to the skies.

Free flying lessons are provided. At Windscape, everyone can experience the thrill of flying in the vast Saskatchewan air space with some of the world’s best kite artists and performers.

Kids of all ages will enjoy balloon sculpting, the bubble station, juggling tent, mystery sandpile, bol racing, face-painting and ongoing kite workshops. There is also a Kite Store with many kinds of kites for all skill levels.

Please join us for the SaskPower Windscape Kite Festival in Swift Current on the Southwest Hill. The festival begins on Saturday, June 22 at 10:00 am and has no admission charge. It runs Sunday until 5:00 pm.