Sunfest (London, Ontario)
| Sunfest | |
|---|---|
 The band Marta Elena y Su Orquestra performing at the main stage in 2023, in front of curtain with the festival's logo | |
| Genre | Food, Art, Music, Entertainment |
| Frequency | Annual |
| Location(s) | Victoria Park, London, Canada |
| Years active | 1995[1]–present |
| Attendance | 275,000 |
| Website | Official Web Site |
Sunfest is an annual Canadian festival of food, culture, art, and music that takes place in London, Ontario, Canada, in July. The festival venue is Victoria Park and is typically held the weekend after Canada Day.[2] During Sunfest, music from various cultures is performed on the main bandstand in the park and 4 other stages. The rest of the park is covered with craft vendors selling their goods. A key part of the festival is the large number of food stands selling foods from all different ethnic backgrounds.
Sunfest was first proposed for 1994, but insufficient funds were raised. In 1995 $40,000 was raised, enough for the festival to be held that year.[1] The festival started with just 3000 visitors.[3] In 2014, Sunfest attracted more than 275,000 visitors.[4][2]
References
[edit]- ^ a b Reaney, James Stuart (2015-07-08). "Lazo shines on Sunfest 20th glorious time, Saturday". London Free Press. Retrieved 9 July 2023.
- ^ a b Belanger, Joe (2014-07-04). "Sunfest draws more than 250,000 to Victoria Park". London Free Press. Retrieved 4 May 2016.
- ^ Harrietha, Ben (2023-07-07). "Sunfest comes back to Victoria Park for its 29th year". Global News. Retrieved 9 July 2023.
- ^ Lovie, Natalie (2014-07-07). "20th Edition of Sunfest Breaks Attendance Record". AM 980. Retrieved 4 May 2016.
External links
[edit]- Sunfest official website
- Video - Past Performances
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