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Vol. 13 No. 18
Kemptville Buskerfest is back bigger than ever
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The 2025 Kemptville Buskerfest—presented by Urbandale Construction— is just around the corner, and we can not wait to have you experience the two-day spectacle we have planned for those in Kemptville and from beyond. You read that correctly: Kemptville Buskerfest has expanded into a two-day event. On Friday, May 16, we are starting the magic early with a family-friendly “Fabulous Friday” preshow at the North Grenville Curling Club (200 Reuben Cres, Kemptville), with a bursting program of busker workshops, busker shows, dance performances, and finally a DJ glow dance
party. Doors open at 5 p.m., and admission is FREE! After a glow-ious night of family fun, it is time for the grand fiesta. On Saturday, May 17, starting at 10 a.m., Prescott Street in Downtown Kemptville will be filled to bursting with all kinds of acrobatic feats, precision juggling, singing, dancing, pogo sticking, unicycling, magic tricks, balloon artistry… and we're told that there have even been sightings of a Silver Elvis. Onto our fourth year of hosting Kemptville Buskerfest, we intend on delivering on our promise of a bigger, better, and entertaining festival, year after year. This year, we have added even more food options,
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more vendors, and more local talent to show visitors that the event and the community have so much to offer. What started as a quiet idea between 2019 and 2020, times of extreme uncertainty,Kemptville Buskerfest has grown into something truly extraordinary: a gathering that celebrates creativity, Canadian and international talent, and the shared spirit of North Grenville. Every year, our volunteers on the planning committee put in literally thousands of hours to bring this spectacle to life. We are so proud of, and grateful to, our volunteers that we wish we could name every one of them, but there's only so much space in the newspa-
per. To now be seen as a signature event in Kemptville, and even an awardwinning festival (Ontario BIA Association award and North Grenville Civic Award), is something we do not take for granted. It is a reflection of the incredible people who live here, the businesses who support us, and the volunteers and performers who bring it all to life. If, after the festival, you feel inspired to get involved, come chat with one of us; we would be happy to have you on our planning team. Of course, none of this is possible either without the support of our generous sponsors, including our returning title sponsor Urbandale Construction, the Municipality of North Grenville, and the continuously growing list of 20+ sponsors. It is thanks to them that we get to host a free festival for all to enjoy, supported by shuttles, golf carts, freebies, gear, and amazing performances. We hope to see every one of you here! Hop in the car, drive to the North Grenville Municipal Centre parking lot and then catch the free ATS shuttle to Downtown Kemptville to enjoy simply the most wonderful day of the year (sorry Santa). For more information such as busker lineups, venue map, and frequently asked questions, visit kemptvillebuskerfest.ca.
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