Spe c Sum ial Com mer m Fest unity iv Guid al e

Dear friends,

2012 Community Festival Guide

Enclosed you will find a list of many of our community festivals taking place this year. Further information can also be found at: http://windsorite.ca/festivals/ or by calling the City of Windsor at 311. You will also find enclosed a Canadian flag for your own use which can be placed in your window or brought to the Canada Day Parade here in Windsor this July 1. It is my hope that you, your family and friends can participate in some of our local festivals this year. More information on our local Canada Day celebrations can be found at: www.summerfestwindsor.org, and I have included contact information and website links for the Windsor festivals on the back of this flyer. I hope to see many of you around the city this summer and please do not hesitate to contact my office at 519-255-1631 should you have any further questions on this guide. Have a safe and relaxing summer.

Brian Masse M.P. (Windsor West)

SUMMERFEST 2012
Summerfest 2012 runs from June 13July 1. Some highlights include:
June 16July 1: Buskers on the Midway (Riverfront) June 2223: 1812 Commemoration with a visit from Tall Ship Appledore IV. Includes re-enactments, story tellers, first nations drummers, ship tours and more. Full schedule available online. June 25: 54th Annual Target Fireworks (fireworks begin at 10:06 p.m.) July 1: Happy Canada Day! Parade begins at 11:00 a.m. with giant cake cutting at 1:00 p.m. at Fred Thomas ParkWyandotte & Glengarry. July 1: Symphony of Sound and Light. This new event will rebroadcast the June 25 fireworks on a 70-foot screen with musical selections chosen for this event. (Festival Plaza). For a comprehensive list of events, or for more information, visit: www.summerfestwindsor.org

Courtesy of:

Brian Masse M.P.

www.brianmasse.ca

Festival Guide 2012

Some Upcoming Windsor Festivals:
Carrousel of the Nations Windsor Elvis Fest
Food, performances and activities. Various locations. (519) 255-1127 www.carrouselofnations.ca Celebrating the work of Elvis, classic cars, live performances. Roseland Golf & Curling Club. (519) 254-1108 www.windsorelvisfest.com Activities for the whole family, folklore & Organetti performances & Bocciofila Tournaments. Events take place at the Ciociaro Club. (519) 737-6153 www.ciociaroclub.com

June 1517 & June 2224, 2012 June 2224, 2012

St. Onorio Festival

July 8, 2012

Dragon Boat Festival

Waterfront Park, Tecumseh. Participate or watch these exciting races raising money for breast cancer research. (519) 739-9588 www.internationaldragonboatsfestival.com Annual blues music festival promoting local, regional & international artists (Festival PlazaRiverfront). E-mail: louise@thebluesfest.com or visit: www.thebluesfest.com/bluesfest_windsor_home.htm Day long festival of hardcore rock and metal music. Windsor Armouries (353 Freedom Way) www.ticketscene.ca/events/6406

July 1215, 2012

Bluesfest International

July 1315, 2012

Windsor Shockwave Fest

July 15, 2012

Emancipation Celebration

Various locationssee website for details or call 519-800-0870. Childrens village, talent competitions, Gospel fest, walkathon and more! www.emancipationday.ca

August 36, 2012

Windsor-Essex Pride Festival

Festival Plaza. The event includes parade, theatre, music, art and entertainment. www.wepridefest.com (519) 971-0950

August 912, 2012

Windsor Ribfest at Festival Plaza Madonna di Canneto Festival Balloonapalooza

10 ribbers, 100 exhibits, music festival & 40 food tents. www.canadasbiggestparty.com/festivalsontario_005.htm Celebration honouring Madonna with mass, kids activities, food, music, sports & a candlelight vigil. www.ciociaroclub.com (519) 737- 6153

August 1619, 2012 August 19, 2012

Parade of kids balloons, artists, live music, midway & train ridesall downtown! www.balloonapalooza.ca 519-252-5723

August 2526, 2012

Olde Sandwich Towne Festival

Journey back in time and celebrate history with a medieval village, car show, entertainment, buskers and food! www.santaparade.org (519) 254-2880 Tecumseh Corn Ruthven Apple Some Upcoming County Festivals Festival Festival August 2326 Leamington Tomato Festival Sept. 2930 Essex Fun Fest August 1719 July 1215 Sunsplash Festival Blueberry Social & Lost Arts Festival Harrow Fair Belle River John R. Park Homestead August 30Sept. 2 July 2022 August 12

September 79, 2012

WINE EVENTS! The Shores of Erie Festival, takes place September 69. For other tours and events at Essex County wineries visit the new EPIC Website at: www.epicwineries.com.