Festivals in
Oakville, Ontario
  

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*Please note all dates and locations for 2012 Oakville festivals remain to be confirmed;
unless otherwise stated. These are approximate dates based on previous year.

October 20
Roots of Freedom Festival
Meeting Place Theatre
www.rootsoffreedomfestival.com

The Canadian Caribbean Association of Halton (CCAH) in partnership with the Oakville Museum welcome you to this unique opportunity to enjoy music, dance and story-telling...

The "Roots of Freedom Festival" is a two-day event held in Oakville, building upon local Black history and heritage.

The Festival:

• includes artists, volunteers, local resources, and citizens from various sectors of Oakville and the Region of Halton.
• involves participants from the education community, community organizations, members of the community - from Oakville, Halton Region, and beyond.
• complements and builds upon the mandate, role and past activities of the Canadian Caribbean Association of Halton (CCAH).
• focuses on local Black history and heritage within the context of the diaspora and impact of slavery -- an important part of Halton's history that many are unaware of.
• provides facilitated opportunities to integrate Black history into school curicula.

Benefits to the community:

• better knowledge of the slave trade, its impact and legacy, while generating pride and awareness of the contributions of the early Black community who settled in Oakville via the Underground Railroad.
• heightened awareness of the Oakville Museum's Black History exhibits, the Underground Railroad, within and beyond the Halton Region.
• appreciation for the talented local writers and performing artists who use traditional art forms to address contemporay issues.
• greater pride and self-awareness for Black youth who become informed about the history of Halton's Black community and its relevance today.
• harmony and inclusiveness among all members of Halton's community.

October 30, 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM
5th Annual Wholistic Family Fair
Oakville Conference Centre, 2515 Wyecroft Rd., Oakville

Fifth annual family fair, held at Oakville Conference Centre (Bronte Rd & QEW)with lectures * panel discussions * vendors * products * testing * analysis * Silent Auctions, with proceeds to Wellspring Halton-Peel and Big Brothers Big Sisters Peel.

Cost: 2 (Early Bird 9:30-10am) $10, Child -6 Free
Phone: 905-842-1362 or 416-564-9800

The merchants of Downtown Oakville invite all of those with little kids to bring their small and scary ghosts and goblins to the 15th annual Tiny Tots on Parade! This is a safe, entertaining holiday event for the little ones to enjoy. Festivities begin in Towne Square at 10:00a.m.

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August TBA
Downtown Oakville Jazz Festival

Experience a Taste of Bourbon Street... in Downtown Oakville! Celebrating 20 years of great Jazz, incredible shopping and fantastic summer dining, be sure to make a visit to Downtown Oakville on this epic weekend. From grassroots beginnings, thousands of people now flock to Oakville to enjoy live outdoor jazz performances from the finest North American talent. Enjoy cool jazz in the hot sun at the Downtown Oakville Jazz Festival.

Visit the Downtown Oakville website for details.

September TBA
FAMILY HERITAGE FAIR

Join the Trafalgar Township Historical Society at their Family Heritage Fair at the Palermo Schoolhouse, 2431 Dundas Street from 10am – 2pm. For more information visit www.trafalgartownshiphistory.ca

September TBA
Autumnfest & Giant Sidewalk Sale
Bronte Village

Come out and celebrate the arrival of the fall harvest season with a twist! Enjoy the crisp autumn air and the colours of fall in picturesque Bronte Harbour Village by the Lake on Saturday, September 24. Lakeshore Rd. W. will be closed between Bronte Rd. and East Street.

Bring walking shoes, folding chairs, and the family down for a FREE, fun-filled fall day of activities, food, fun and music for all ages, no admission charge.

• The Lions Club will kick-start the day with their famous pancake breakfast on the street, from 8-11am.
• The focal point of the day is the GIANT SIDEWALK SALE 10 – 6pm.
• Visit the friendly merchants and service providers and shop for end of summer bargains, fall or pre-Christmas treasures. Bronte is the shopping and dining center of West Oakville.
• FREE entertainment and kids' activities are scheduled between 11am. and 2:30 pm.
• Music will be provided on several staging areas by various performers including those from CJ's Café in Bronte, Retro Rock Lounge and others to be announced.
• Bronte special events wouldn't be complete without the much-beloved and traditional Horse and Wagon Rides.
• Other autumn-themed kid's activities will be available including inflatables at a small fee per child.
• A display of classic cars will line Lakeshore Rd. Visit and talk to the proud owners.
• Come to Bronte and enjoy the atmosphere, a day by the lake and enjoy family fun and entertainment.

Do you have a passion for history, heritage or architecture? Curious about the interiors of what's normally hidden from public view, in some of Oakville's finest buildings? Historical, arts and cultural buildings will be throwing open their doors to welcome you to this free event!. Many of the participating sites in Oakville will offer special activities such as guided tours, exhibitions and demonstrations.

With its rich history and heritage, Oakville is an ideal location for visitors to explore. The town has an abundance of heritage properties that tell a multitude of colourful stories. But it's also a town with significant artistic and cultural resources, fostered by individuals and groups passionate about what they do, understanding, as they do, the value arts and culture brings to the quality of life in Oakville. Here's your chance to explore where these people live, work, play and create

Telephone: 905-845-6601, ext. 5019
E-mail: Susan Crane, scrane@oakville.ca
Websites: www.oakville.ca or www.oakvillehistory.org