Estival Program Highlights

The Programming is ongoing, but we already have quite a line-up for Port Hope Estival, scheduled for July 30th & 31st - August 1st 2010.

Here are some of the features;

Bandshell at Memorial Park*

*Alcoholic beverages are available at this venue

There is quite a line-up scheduled for this stage. Day performances include blues/rock, country, toetapping bluegrass, jazz, folk and dixieland.

Evening Concerts:

There will be a free concerts (sponsored by Cogeco) Friday night at 7:00pm. Our featured performers will be "The Crisis Kings and Lead Sled Rocket". These seasoned groups will blow you away with their rock covers & original numbers. Remember this is a free show, but there are limited seats, so either arrive early or be prepared to stand and watch from a distance.

Saturday nights special concert will open at 7:00pm with a performance by the talented Trish Robb. Juno nominated Cuff the Duke will follow and the featured act will be Stephen Fearing. Tickets are $25 at the gate, however if purchased in advance, include your Saturday admission (a $7 saving).

Music and variety acts will continue all day Sunday and lead straight into our evening farewell performance by LeE HARVeY OsMOND starting at 6:45pm.

Lent's Lane Sidestage:

This tent, located near Walton and Ontario Streets, will feature live musical performances and variety acts throughout the day both Saturday and Sunday. It is outside the park and therefore free of charge.

Parade Highlights

Beginning at 11:00am on Saturday July 31st, our Estival parade is no ordinary small town parade.  The route starts at Pine and Walton, moves along Walton and ends at Queen and Augusta.