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is presented by Durham Tourism

durhamfestival.ca

WHEN Thursday, August 13—Sunday, August 16 2015.

What Durham Festival is a celebration of culture showcasing food, concerts, cycling, innovation, performances and creative expression of all kinds.

This is Durham like you’ve never seen it before: united within a lively celebration of the diverse communities that call our region home. The four festival pillars are connection, inclusion, collaboration and unity.

Who Everyone is welcome to take part! In this first year, the festival team is led by Durham Tourism and a small committee with extensive support from Durham’s eight municipalities along with local organizations and businesses. Smaller festivals and events are encouraged to join in!

Why This is our chance to offer visitors a glimpse into the best Durham has to offer. With millions of eyes on the area as Ajax, Whitby and Oshawa host aspects of the Pan Am/Parapan Am Games, Durham Festival will begin as the games come to a close, keeping the momentum alive.

Introducing Durham Festival!

Planning is underway! Stay tuned for our full event roster of exact dates, times, locations and events.

Meanwhile, here’s just a taste of what’s in store:

Elevation2015A lifestyle event on road cycling at the Ajax Convention Centre.

Picasso's Picnic in Clarington

It’s a celebration of Youth in the Arts. Come to the Visual Arts Centre of Clarington, for a complete Arts experience and stay for the day.

Woodland Disco & Night Market in Oshawa The lush ravine trails will be lit up with excitement! Eat and dance the evening away.

Whitby Waterfront CelebrationCome on down to the lake for family fun, live entertainment and fireworks at dusk.

Taste Ajax Delight in goodies from local restaurants, explore bike paths, gourmet foods trucks, craft beer, and an artisan market.

Performance in PickeringExperience the magic of Dusk Dances in the Park and Driftwood Theatre in the Square, plus have fun along the Waterfront Trail.

North Durham VillageLearn about our historic downtowns. Then, take a rural tour northward and experience it for yourself!

Ride4United Way Gran FondoHop in the saddle for this epic bike ride and fundraiser that will get you moving across the region.

There are several ways to get involved:

Ways to get involved!

Sponsorships Find out how your business can partner with Durham Festival to provide essential support, engage employees and reach your audience.

Take part Are you an artist, entertainer or part of an organization? Submit your creative idea for Durham Festival programming.

Volunteer Donate your time, energy and skill alongside like-minded people. Have fun and make a difference in your community.

Check out the festival blog at durhamfestival.ca Get the latest news and share with friends.

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Connect with Durham Festival

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We’d love to hear your questions and suggestions! Please contact us any time.

Kerri King Tourism Manager Regional Municipality of Durham kerri.king@durham.ca Office: 905-668-4113 x 2606 Cellular: 905-431-5988

Alison KahnertEvent Manageralison@durhamfestival.ca289-927-5920

Brenda Brown Partnership Developmentbrenda@durhamfestival.ca905-767-7097

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Thank you for your interest

We hope to hear from you soon!

A celebration of culture & creativity in Durham Region