NEWS RELEASE
DOWNTOWN ORILLIA
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On Friday and Saturday, Downtown Orillia will transform into a Night Market and giant Summer Block Party with fun for all ages.
Back again by popular demand is Downtown's Night Market on Friday night from 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. in the Orillia Public Library and Opera House block of the main street.
"Meet up with friends, enjoy the ambiance, listen to the sound of great music on the street, grab a treat from your favourite vendor or artisan and then make your way down the street into one of our 20 restaurants!" says Courtney Thompson, Event & Marketing Director for Downtown Orillia.
Make a weekend of it and come back downtown on Saturday for the Downtown Summer Block Party beginning at 9 a.m.
Showcasing a fusion of on-street art, mouth-watering street eats, kids' zone complete with giant bouncy castles, fun water features, on street games, fire and juggling street performers plus amazing music throughout the downtown.
Don't forget about all the sizzling sidewalk sales and discounts that Downtown Orillia is known for plus much, much more!
Phenomenal artists such as the Steve Henry & Band, The Imbayakunas, Mountain of Wolves, Isabella Hoops, Samantha Windover, The Little Big Band, Hobo Jam, Kobbler Jay and the Neema Children's Choir along with amazing local artists will be positioned throughout Mississaga and Peter Street all day long with Johnson Crook taking the main stage near Dollarco at 12 p.m.
“There will be lots of fun for the whole family at this awesome summer themed event. Check out the kid and family zones featuring bouncy castles, obstacle courses, water fun, plus face painting for the kids,” says Thompson. "Visit the Artisans Village on Peter Street and shop for amazing summer sidewalk deals that you'll only find at downtown shops.”
Thompson is thrilled with the excitement and interest this fun summer event creates and enjoys watching it grow every year.
"The Summer Block Party is the perfect family-oriented downtown event and promises to have a little bit of something for everyone. We are anticipating a great two days in Downtown Orillia!” says Thompson.
For more information, to become a vendor or for a block party program visit downtownorillia.ca.
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