Weston Village

 MAINSTAGE LOCATED AT LITTLE AVE PARK

OFF WESTON, NORTH OF LAWRENCE

Performers

12 noon - 1:00p.m. Pablo Terry and Sol de Cuba

Pablo Terry has had an illustrious career as one of the top flute players in the world.  Not only has he made a huge career in Cuba and Canada but has performed throughout the world with some of the top Salsa artists.  Pablo and his band are not just known for their musical and vocal talents but are recognized as amazing entertainers who engage with their audience in a way that very few bands are capable of.  But don’t take our word for it, come out and see them on August 28^th. Their website is www.soldecuba.ca

1.00 p.m - 1.15 p.m. The Ensemble - Hip Hop, Jazz Fusion Band - Young but amazingly talented - you're sure to be hearing about these trio in years to come.

1:15 - 2:00p.m.  Dirty Dishes

Often compared to the famous Dixie Chicks, this amazingly talented all-girl trio plays a mixture of folk, country and gospel and are well known in the Weston area.  They are regular performers at the Dundas Square Busker fest and at the Canadian National Exhibition as well as at the Weston Farmers' Market.  You won’t be able to stop toe-tapping while these girls are entertaining. Their website is www.dirty-dishes.ca

2:00 - 2:15p.m

Formal Opening of the Festival with speeches from our Municipal, Federal and Provincial political representatives as well as the Board of Management of the Weston Business Improvement Association, the main sponsors of the Festival.

2:15 - 2.: 45p.m.  So You Think You Can Dance Competition

Organized by two of Weston’s premier teenage focused agencies, Frontlines and Urban Arts, teenagers from the Weston area and outside will compete in the final heat of the “Best Dance Group” competition.  The teenagers have been working hard on their performances and the final six will compete for the last phase of the competition on our main stage.  You’ll be amazed at the talent of these young people.

2:45  to 3.00 p.m. York Active Living Centre Dance Presentation - Dancing the Charleston.  When you see this group dance, you'll never think about getting older in the same way again!!

3:00 - 4:00p.m.  Elmer Ferrer Band

Elmer Ferrer is widely recognized as one of the world’s best modern guitarists.  Critics have compared his guitar skills to people like Jimi Hendrix and Stevie Ray Vaughan.    Elmer and his band will  entertain you with one of the most exciting performances you have seen, a performance that has already been played in front of audiences of 90,000 people. Website address for Elmer and his band is: www.elmerferrer.com

4:30 - 5:00p.m.  The Two Elvis's

Elvis impersonators abound and on our main stage you will see one of the youngest (12 years old) impersonators and one of the more seasoned Elvis impersonators, both of whom have won awards at the Elvis Festival in Collingwood.

5:00 - 6:00p.m.  Devon Irie and the Foundations Band

Devon is well known in the Caribbean community as well as on the international circuit as one of the top Reggae and Calypso artists in Canada.  Devon has won several awards and has performed at some of the most prestigious Caribbean festivals.  Devon has a style all of his own and if you love Reggae, you must see Devon and his band.

6:15 - 6:45p.m.  Faduma Nakruma

Acclaimed Somali, actress, singer, performer, Faduma Nakruma who has just completed an American tour will grace us with an amazing performance.  Well known in the Somali community and no stranger to Weston, Faduma’s voice is a pure delight.

7:00 - 8:00p.m  Samba Squad

Over the past ten years Samba Squad has evolved from a small drumming school to one of the most sought after bands for festivals and concerts in North America and around the world.  Their sound is indescribable. The sixteen member band is masters of percussion and their vocal abilities are equally impressive.  As a closing act, you will be left so energized after their performance that you will be begging for more. Check out their website at:  www.sambasquad.com

8.00 - 8.45 p.m. Trulee Odd's Final Show - this time doing a fire-eating show unlike anything you have ever seen.

* We have a packed program at the mainstage.  Some performances may run over time, so please bear with us if that happens.  We will do our best to stay on schedule.