2010 FESTIVAL PROGRAM
As we work on creating and fine-tuning our 2010 festival schedule, here's a taste of what the festival includes:
OUTDOOR SHOWS
Daily - 11:30 am - 11 pm
Sir Winston Churchill Square
Daily schedule onsite at the Information Station.
KIDS' WORLD
Daily - 11:30 am - 6 pm
Sir Winston Churchill Square
Performances, play and activities for the young and young at heart.
BE YOUR OWN BUSKER
Daily Workshops and Showcases
11:30 am - 5:30 pm
ATB Financial Big Tent on Sir Winston Churchill Square
Showcase your talents! From juggling to hip hop to face painting ... learn from the best on the street.
TROUPE DU JOUR
Daily at 10 pm
The Steps, Sir Winston Churchill Square
Family-friendly group shows featuring "the best of the fest"; each night a different cast...and the occasional special guest!
CLOSING GROUP SHOW
The final Sunday of StreetFest at 3 pm
Sir Winston Churchill Square
Your last chance to catch festival faves from around the world!
PAYMENT FOR ALL WORKSHOPS AND NON-TICKETED PERFORMANCES : PASS THE HAT
STEPS TO STREETFEST… THE HOW TO’S & DID YOU KNOW’S OF THE FESTIVAL
The Artists
StreetFest is a curated festival. This means all of the artists you see on our site are performing at the exclusive invitation of our Artistic Producer Shelley Switzer, who works year-round to bring you the best of the best. We all have a role to play: we invite them, they perform and you pay them.
Festival Site
Our main festival site is Sir Winston Churchill Square at 99 Street and 102 A Avenue. It’s the heart of downtown in Edmonton’s Arts District, right in front of City Hall.
Access
StreetFest is open to the public and wheelchair accessible. Entrance is free
and all outdoor performances are in the pass-the-hat tradition.
Getting Here
The LRT and ETS Buses stop near Churchill Square. Transit Info: 311 or 780-496-1600
Parking
Underground parking is available at the Stanley A. Milner Library, The Citadel Theatre and City Hall. Many outdoor parking lots are within two or three blocks.
On-Site Info
Check out our Information Station for Festival Guides, information and a chance at a raffle prize.
Daily Performance Schedules
The fun begins at 11:30am and ends with a Troupe du Jour variety show at 10pm daily. Our schedule is as flexible and unpredictable as our artists – it’s the nature of our art form. Performances will be adapted to suit the weather and crowds. We will do our best to predict a schedule through the day. Check for updates at the Information Station.
Rain or Shine
StreetFest offers shows every day – rain or shine. Schedules will be adapted, but no matter the weather, the shows go on. To get the latest, go to the Information Station on site.
Money
We’ve all got to make a living. Street performers work hard to make you smile, so please reward them. We encourage you to put cash into their hats. Change is available at the Information Station.
Common Sense Rules
Sunscreen, hats, sunglasses and comfortable footwear are in high fashion at StreetFest. Please supervise your children at all times. Bottled water is available for purchase. Vendors sell a wide range of festival-style snacks and beverages. Warning: if your cell phone rings during a show you may be shamed mercilessly. Please turn off your phone during performances. Videotaping performances is not permitted.
And if you’re coming with a group, ensure all children or others requiring supervision are easily recognizable – matching hats, shirts or wristbands work wonderfully. Daycares, take this opportunity to teach children how to pay for art – load ‘em up with loonies! And be sure to take in the fun at Kids’ World and Be Your Own Busker in the ATB Financial Big Tent.
If you need assistance, just ask. We’re here to help!
STREETFEST INFO:
780-425-5162
www.edmontonstreetfest.com
