Summer Arts Fest 2024

IT'S TIME FOR THE THIRD ANNUAL - SUMMER ARTS FEST!!

TICKETS ON SALE NOW!!

Returning once again - Theatre Orangeville's Summer Arts Fest is growing and we couldn't be more excited to share this years' lineup with you! Our annual summertime event will once again be held at the beautiful Mount Alverno Luxury Resorts. Join us from August 16th through 18th for some fantastic programming that celebrates arts, culture and all things theatre (and beyond)!

Of course it wouldn't be Summer Arts Fest if we didn't bring back some of your favourites - alongside some exciting new activities and a simplified KidsFEST ticketing structure - This weekend-long festival has become a Dufferin County favourite!

We really think attending Theatre Orangeville's Summer Arts Fest needs to be on your radar this August - Read on and we're sure you'll agree!

Here's a rundown of what you can expect...

Friday August 16th, 2024

North(519) Best of Fringe - RETURNS!

EVENING - Ticketed Event

WHAT IS IT?

Our Friday night opening event at Summer Arts Fest will feature not one, but TWO shows from The Toronto Fringe Festival. Held inside the intimate barn at Mount Alverno, you're welcomed with LIVE patio music, drinks and ambiance, before taking in your first show of the evening. We encourage you to take advantage of our two-show ticket deal and see BOTH Fringe shows for one low price.

In between the shows, we'll once again greet you on the romantically lit patio for music and refreshments.

JUST ANNOUNCED - The two shows joining us from the Toronto Fringe Festival are; Stiff & Sons and bol, brown boy, bol (speak, brown boy, speak)!

7:00pm - Stiff & Sons

Meet the Stiffs. Your average family running a funeral home teetering on the edge of bankruptcy. In a bid to keep their business afloat, they start orchestrating "accidental departures" for unsuspecting individuals. As their scheme brings unexpected success, the fate of the Stiff family hangs precariously in the balance as greed, love triangles, dreams of Hollywood and possessed puppets weave together in this darkly comedic tale.

After a successful run at the 2023 Simcoe County Theatre Festival, Stiff & Sons made its Toronto debut at the 2024 Toronto Fringe Festival with a Dora Award Winning cast and director, and is now joining us!

8:30pm - bol, brown boy, bol (speak, brown boy, speak)

In this cheeky, heartfelt solo show, a lost millennial GTA brown boy speaks up about the impact of Canadian racism on his identity by weaving storytelling with the rhythms of tabla - a Northern Indian percussion instrument.

Come for the unique blend of storytelling and classical tabla performance. Stay for the musical throwbacks, the playful humour, and a post-show community dialogue with us. Leave feeling seen.

This is a debut theatre production from Creator/Director Nawaaz Makhani, Director/Producer Tiffany Wu.

Tickets on sale NOW!! Call our Box Office to ask about our 2 for $30 deal and see BOTH awesome Fringe shows!!

Stiff & Sons

bol, brown boy, bol (speak, brown boy, speak)

IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO BUY TICKETS TO BOTH at the discounted rate, please call our box office directly at 519-942-3423

Want to learn more about Toronto Fringe? https://fringetoronto.com/fringe/about

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Saturday August 17th, 2024

IT'S TIME FOR KidsFEST!!

DAYTIME - Ticketed Event

WHAT IS IT?

This year we have built a super-fun filled day for families of all ages, shapes & sizes! 'Kids' from ages 2-99 can take advantage of all KidsFEST activities for just $5 per person (Kids 2 and under are FREE!). That's right - one price, a multitude of endless outdoor & indoor Summer Arts Fest FUN!

We're bringing back some of your KidsFEST favourite entertainers - Artsploration is bringing their 'fun-bus' back for all things arts & crafts, Storytime with Fay & Fluffy returns once again to read stories and entertain kids of all ages AND we've brought back The Great Steverino to thrill us with his magical and mystical tricks and games.

NEW FOR 2024 - Don't miss DuffleBag Theatre presenting Peter Pan. If you've seen a DuffleBag show you know the kids won't want to miss the chance to get into the story and help it come to life. Join us for a meet & greet with Princesses and a Sing-Along with them too! You've seen her magical creations on our stage, but did you know our dear friend Candice Jeromkin can also create magic with her face painting skills? And last but certainly not least - your little ones won't want to miss our Baby Rave! Just what you're thinking, babies, kids, music, lights and dancing fun!

WHAT'S THE SCHEDULE? (We're so glad you asked!)

11:00am - 11:30am - Princess Sing-Along

11:45am - 12:45pm - DuffleBag Theatre presents Peter Pan

1:15pm - 2:15pm - Storytime with Fay & Fluffy

2:15pm - 3:00pm - Baby Rave

ONGOING AFTERNOON ACTIVITIES:

• Artsploration - Various activities + Art Bus
• Princess Meet n' Greet
• Arts n' Crafts with Kait
• Face Painting with Candice
• Wandering Magic with The Great Steverino!
• AND MORE!!

Tickets on sale NOW!!

Buy tickets to KidsFEST

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Saturday August 17th, 2024

WHO'S UP FOR SOME DRAG MUSIC BINGO??

Drag Music Bingo with performances from Troy Boy Entertainment - RETURNS!

EVENING - Ticketed Event (19+ EVENT)

WHAT IS IT?

Music, Drag and Bingo, oh my!

Fluffy Souffle is back with their unique twist to bingo as our host and MC. Alongside local favourite Troy Boy Entertainment, who promises to bring the party (as always).

This event has SOLD OUT in previous years... So hurry and grab your tickets now. You can also buy a table (6 seats) and ensure you and your gang all get to enjoy the fun together! Be sure to save the date, call your crew and get your tickets before they're gone!

Tickets on sale NOW!! Please note this is a 19+ EVENT!!

Buy tickets to Drag Music Bingo

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DON'T MISS (BEFORE) Drag Music Bingo FREE LIVE MUSIC WITH Cherry Chapstick!!

EVENING - FREE Event

WHAT IS IT?

Join us from 6:30 - 8:00pm to hear the soothing sounds of local favourites Cherry Chapstick. Offered for free, this event will also allow the audience to purchase some chilling drinks and refreshments from Mount Alverno Luxury Resorts.

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Sunday August 18th, 2024

MORE EXCITING PROGRAMMING ANNOUNCEMENTS TO COME - STAY TUNED!!