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The 9th Annual Festival is Almost Here!!
 The Orangeville Blues and Jazz Festival is the place to be June 2 - 5, 2011, and it's almost that time of year again...
Now entering its 9th consecutive year, the Orangeville Blues and Jazz Festival has established a well-earned reputation as "the place to be in the first weekend in June" and has recently been recognized as one of Ontario's Top 100 Festivals by Festivals and Events Ontario.
In 2010, this award-winning Festival attracted over 30,000 visitors to The Hills of Headwaters region. For 2011 it will offer an expanded program of events that will include something for everyone. The sections below will guide you through this year's highlights.
This spectacular event would not be possible without the generosity of its many sponsors or the tireless efforts and countless hours logged by its army of volunteers. And this year's Festival is guaranteed to be the best yet!
We look forward to seeing you from June 2 to 5, 2011. You do not want to miss it!!
PS Be sure to bring a non-perishable food item in support of the Orangeville Food Bank. Food donations can be made at various sites available throughout the Festival area. |
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Thursday, June 2nd - Opening Night Gala!
The 9th Orangeville Blues and Jazz Festival will officially kick-off on June 2nd at 6:30pm with the highly anticipated Opening Night Gala at the Best Western PLUS Orangeville Inn & Suites. This year's gala will feature an impressive line-up of blues and jazz talents, including Ryan Grist, Leisa Way, Danny Marks and others. This is a gated event and it is sure to sell out. Tickets can be purchased in advance for $30 at BookLore in Orangeville or by calling the Festival Office at 1-888-792-5837 TOLL FREE. Tickets can also be purchased at the door - if any remain - for $35. |
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Friday, June 3rd - Blues, Jazz and Classic Cars Friday's festivities will begin with a full slate of entertainment at various venues throughout Orangeville and the surrounding area - including new Festival additions Hockley Valley Resort, The Deck Pub & Grill, The Edge Wine Bar & Grille and Fionn MacCools. The Orangeville BIA will also be running a Blues and Jazz No Tax Sales Event at participating merchants AND a FREE shuttle service to and from the downtown Festival area on FRiday and Saturday. Broadway Garden, the licensed open-air venue introduced in 2010, will open for business at 8:30pm when Trouble & Strife take the stage joined by renowned guitarist David Gogo. They will be followed by Canadian blues legend Paul James who will close out the program for the evening. $10 per person cover charge applies, and patrons must be 19 years or more to enter. Also, back by popular demand is an expanded version of the Blues Cruise on Broadway classic car show. This year's event will start at 5pm and will feature over 300 cars and 12 bands playing live on the streets of downtown Orangeville. And, as always, this event is family-friendly and FREE. |
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Saturday, June 4th - Music, Motorcycles and Downchild Blues Band!
From 8:00am until 1pm on Saturday you are encouraged to visit Market on Broadway where hundreds gather each week to purchase and indulge in the many wonderful foods grown and produced throughout the Hills of Headwaters region. At 8:00am there will also be a FREE pancake breakfast courtesy of Investor's Group.
During the Festival there will also be over 50 vendors selling a wide variety of products, including many new "international food" vendors.
Next door to the Festival vendors, at Alexandra Park, Re/Max - Discover Broadway Main Stage will offer its first day of FREE open-air concerts. Performances will begin at 12:10pm and will feature a tremendous line-up of local and internationally-renowned artists, including Heather Katz, Swamp Cabbage, The Johnny Max Bigger Band and Shakura S'aida, among others.
For those looking for a quieter scene, the TD Canada Trust Acoustic Tent will offer two days of performances by artists such as Michael Pickett, David Braid, Matt Brubeck and Mississippi blues man Sherman Lee Dillon.
Also starting at 12:00 Noon, Mill Street will be of interest to motorcycle buffs as the 2nd Annual Orangeville Blues & Bikes event kicks off. This event has been expanded this year to include a Vintage Motorcycle Show (courtesy of the Canadian Vintage Motorcycle Group) and a "Show & Shine" event hosted by the Orangeville Chapter of the Canadian Motorcycle Cruisers in support of the Orangeville Coping Centre.
Throughout the day, venues throughout the area will feature live entertainment and, as if this wasn't enough, starting at 8:15pm Broadway Garden will be the venue for a special concert featuring Sab & The Family Band the legendary Downchild Blues Band!!
CLICK HERE for ticket info. |
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Follow us on Facebook
 If you are not already aware, the Orangeville Blues and Jazz Festival is on Facebook, and you are invited to join us as we count down to the 9th annual Festival which will take place from June 2 - 5, 2011 inclusive. We also encourage you to visit our website ( www.objf.org) to stay up to date with events and developments related to this year's big event. In the meantime, we would like to thank you for your interest in (and support of) our Festival. Stay tuned for more... |
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