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Beach Celtic Festival 2012 (and 2011) in Kew Gardens of Toronto

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Updated for the 2012 and 2013 Beach Celtic Festival

(Updated Sept. 2, 2013). Please refer to my new “The 2013 Beach Celtic Festival in Toronto” for this year’s dates and times.

(Updated July 30, 2012). The “9th Annual Beach Celtic Festival” is slated for Sept. 8-9, 2012. Admission is still free. The Ferriers, and Don Graham, return as performers.

The Annual Beach Celtic Festival

Where can a Celt, or a wannabe Celt, find the “only outdoor ceildh” in Toronto? Head for Kew Gardens in Toronto’s Eastern Beach community on Sept. 10 or 11, 2011.

"Old House in Kew Garden" by John Vetterli
“Old House in Kew Garden” by John Vetterli

Gaelic Music at the Beach Celtic Festival

The most obvious aspect of Gaelic culture will be the music. Drawing from Irish, Scottish and Welsh traditions, the entertainers include Don Graham, Syd Simpkins, and the Ferriers.

Celtic Pride in Culture within Toronto’s Beach Celtic Festival

The culture and history emphasis will range from Irish dancing to history lessons about the Titanic, which was built in Dublin.

Since the festival will be at Kew Gardens in the Beach, food and drink will be plentiful. Will there be authentic Gaelic cuisine? You may have to judge for yourself.

Where is the Beach Celtic Festival held?

The Beach Celtic Festival is held in Kew Gardens, on Queen Street East between Waverly Road and Lee Avenue.

Just think of Toronto’s Eastern Beaches neighbourhood, or “The Beach” as locals call their home.

How Can I Find the Beach Celtic Festival?

The easiest way to get to the Beach Celtic Festival is to take public transit. Catch the TTC’s Queen Streetcar eastbound, but do not accept a short turn.

Another transit approach is to take the Bloor-Danforth subway to Woodbine or Main, and then take a southbound bus. The 64 Main bus will drop you at Wineva, leaving you with a short walk west. The 92 Woodbine South bus has a stop at Queen and Woodbine; you will have a slightly longer walk.

Use the Martin Goodman trail by bicycle, roller blade or sneaker power to arrive at the south side of Kew Gardens. As you travel eastbound, you pass the unmistakable elevated swimming pool. The tennis courts are the next major landmark just before the covered pavillion at the southern boundary of Kew Gardens.

Driving your own car is the most frustrating way to approach The Beach. That is partly due to the congestion on Queen Street, but largely due to limited parking.

When is the Beach Celtic Festival open?

(Updated July 30, 2012). The 9th annual Beach Celtic Festival runs on Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 8 and 9, 2012. The hours are from 9am until 7pm on both days.

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What does the Beach Celtic Festival cost?

Admission to the Beach Celtic Festival in Toronto is free.

References:

Details about the events were found in the Beach Metro Community News (Sept. 6, 2011) and the Mirror (Sept. 8, 2011).

TTC route information came from its online web site.

I live and run in the area, so the Martin Goodman Trail is part of my personal knowledge.

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Disclaimer: DeHaan Services has no relationship to the organizer(s); I am not reimbursed for writing this article.

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How to Find Toronto Buskerfest 2011

Buskerfest 2012 in Toronto in August (Updated July & Aug. 2012; Aug. 2013)

(Updated Aug. 3 and 19, 2013): In 2013, Toronto Buskerfest will move from the St. Lawrence Market to Yonge Street, for Aug. 22-25 2013. See “How to Find the 2013 Toronto Buskerfest” for the new venues. So the locations are out-dated in the rest of this article.

The annual summer event known as Scotiabank Buskerfest will return to Toronto for August 23-26, 2012 in the St. Lawrence Market district. Expect an amazing assortment of artistic acts.

BuskerFest 2012 also is mentioned in “Toronto Ashkenaz Festival 2012 at Harbourfront or BuskerFest?“, since it’s easy to schedule visits to both.

Most of this article is unreviewed and unchanged from last year and should be reasonably accurate; there’s a link to the Toronto Buskerfest official site farther down the page.

The Rest was in the Past: Toronto Buskerfest 2011

We expect it to return in August 2012.

What is Buskerfest in Toronto?

In its twelfth year in 2011, it claimed to be North America’s largest street festival for buskers, performers, magicians, musicians, dancers and entertainers of almost any ilk. Someday I expect to see “interactive street ballet”; take a note, Karen Kain!

"Fireboy, a Busker in Toronto Buskerfest 2009" by Loozrboy
“Fireboy, a Busker in Toronto Buskerfest 2009” by Loozrboy

The long history of “busking”, or performing in public places while hoping for donations, has been somewhat twisted in Toronto. For some years, the TTC (Toronto Transit Commission) has been licensing buskers in selected subway stations. Purists may despise organized busking, which normally is one of the last bastions of truly free enterprise. (Running afoul of “aggressive panhandling”and “squeegee kid” laws do make these, and similar pursuits, difficult as routes to long-term self employment).

How to Get to Toronto’s Scotiabank Buskerfest

(This section is out of date beginning in 2013). It is convenient to take a bus along Jarvis Street to Front Street, or as close as it will take you in case of road closures. For the rest of us, please check the next paragraphs.

For out-of-town visitors, consider taking a Go Train to Union Station. Once there, find your way out the main doors; the Royal York Hotel should be directly to the north, across Front Street.

Those already in Toronto with easy access to the subway should head for Union Station, too.

Walk east, away from the CN Tower (more than a tourist attraction, it’s a great landmark!), along Front Street. Cross Bay Street and Yonge Street. The next intersection is Scott Street, the western border of the Scotiabank Buskerfest on Thursday. The St. Lawrence Centre for the Performing Arts is at this corner.

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Dates and Times for Toronto’s Scotiabank Buskerfest in 2011

The dates for Toronto’s Scotiabank Buskerfest are Thurday, Aug. 25 through Sunday, Aug. 28, 2011.

Thursday and Friday start at noon, and end at 10 and 11pm respectively.

Saturday and Sunday start at 11am, but end at 11 and 8pm respectively.

Program Notes for Toronto’s Scotiabank Buskerfest in 2011

Take note of the childrens’ programme, called “Buskerplay for Kids“. Go to the north side of Front at Jarvis.

This blog entry cannot possibly do justice to the variety of acts.

“Epilepsy Toronto”, The Charity Connection for Toronto’s Scotiabank Buskerfest in 2011

Epilepsy Toronto is the charity benefiting from the Bank of Nova Scotia’s sponsorship plus public donations at the Scotiabank Buskerfest in Toronto.

Your Money

Yes, you may donate to Epilepsy Toronto; you may pay for specific shows; and you should indeed tip the buskers at Toronto’s Scotiabank Buskerfest, as they will encourage you to do.

Toronto Buskerfest’s Official Site

See the official site for Scotiabank Buskerfest here. This annual summer event has become a must-see Toronto attraction for the last weekend of August.

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Two Toronto Events for Aug. 5-7, 2011

These Events are in the Past: Taste of the Danforth 2011 and Harbourfront in Summer 2011

We expect Taste of the Danforth will return in its familiar manner in 2012.

Harbourfront hosts a wide variety of cultural and seasonal events, but we do not have a crystal ball advising us on their Winter 2011-12 or 2012 seasons.

Taste of the Danforth in August 2011

The “Taste of the Danforth” is the grandfather of Toronto’s “Taste” events, as far as I know.

This stroll-and-eat street event is held every summer on the weekend following the August civic holiday (“Simcoe Day” in Toronto). Walk along Danforth Avenue, buy food from the participating restaurants, watch your children do fun things, get coupons, and watch everyone else do the same.

Take the Bloor-Danforth subway to either the Broadview or Donlands stations. Starting from Donlands allows you to sneak up on the event, because it really only starts at Jones. By contrast, the Broadview station is always packed and busy. If you like splashing yourself for ten minutes before swimming, start at Donlands. If you dive right in, begin at Broadview.

One of the delicious ironies of Pilaros Taste of the Danforth is that it is held in “Greektown”, is dominated by Greek cuisine, but you can get sushi and other foods from the Far East and Middle East. The neighbourhood has evolved over the years, with new restaurants moving in and competing successfully with the predominant Greek fare.

My tip: Bring one bottle of water so you can stay hydrated; wear your sunscreen and baseball cap.

The Bare Facts for Taste of the Danforth 2011

Begins on Friday August 5, 2011 at 6pm. Please leave at midnight.

Saturday and Sunday start at noon. Leave at midnight on Saturday and 8pm on Sunday.

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Expect huge crowds on the street. Do not even think of driving towards this festival.

Harbourfront Hosts “What’s Classical?” in 2011

The Harbourfront Centre on Queen’s Quay will host “What’s Classical?“, a festival of music, from Aug. 5-7, 2011.

Friday night starts at 6pm; Saturday and Sunday start at noon.

Please just click their link, above, and scroll through the many, many events.

Bonus Note: The Dream in High Park 2011

The 2011 Canstage production for The Dream in High Park is Shakespeare’s “The Winter’s Tale”.

Take the Bloor-Danforth subway to the High Park station, and walk south-east for 20 minutes to get to the ampitheatre (very near the Grenadier Restaurant). Or take the College 506 or Queen 505 streetcars.

I’m always impressed by Sanjay Talwar’s performances.

The Bare Facts for The Dream in High Park 2011

Began June 4; runs Tuesday-Sunday at 8pm until Sept. 4. The gate opens at 6pm; pay what you can but they appreciate $20 bills.

Apologies

Although I had originally planned to keep Toronto updated on its own events via this blog site, this function has been sadly neglected over the past months. If anyone cares deeply, please leave a comment. Thanks.