August 2008 at the Market

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Corn Roast
August 2, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
South Market, Farmers' Market (North Building)

It's that time again: Ontario corn season! Come and enjoy free hot buttered roasted corn on the cob.

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Buskerfest 2008
The Toronto International Street Performers Festival
August 21-24 (hours below)


  • this year, Buskerfest stretches all the way to Yonge Street: more stages, more performers!


  • second annual "FIRE IN THE SKY" takes place Friday at 10 p.m. (rain date Sat. Aug. 23rd). Proceeds to Epilepsy Toronto. Don't miss what's sure to be the 'hottest' show in town.


  • gala performance, Sunday at 6:30 p.m. All proceeds fto Epilepsy Toronto
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Schedule      Thursday, August 21st noon to 10 p.m.
Friday, August 22nd noon to 11 p.m..
Saturday, August 23rd 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Sunday August 24th 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Location      Front Street, Church Street, Market Street, Market Lane Park, Wellington Street, Berczy Park

Sponsored by Epilepsy Toronto and the St. Lawrence Market. There's more information at the Toronto Buskerfest website (requires Flash).

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Art & Artefact
Fine and Decorative Art from the City of Toronto’s Collections
Market Gallery, to October 19, 2008

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Rarely seen fine and decorative art from the City of Toronto Fine Art Collection and the Museum and Heritage Services Collection. More details on the Gallery page.

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Still to come in 2008

September 26-28
COMMFFEST
The not-for-profit Community Film Festival showcases a wide variety of local, national, and international films. See www.commffest.com for more information.
North Market
October 25
9 a.m.
Halloween Celebrations
The Market celebrates Halloween with pumpkin decorations and more.
South Market, Farmers' Market (North Building), Market Lane Park
October 25
9 a.m.
Halloween Celebrations
The Market celebrates Halloween with pumpkin decorations and more.
South Market, Farmers' Market (North Building), Market Lane Park
November 1
8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
St. Lawrence Market's Anniversary (est. 1803)
Tenants, farmers, vendors, neighbourhood businesses and Market friends celebrate this important event with Tastes of the Market, displays, historical information, etc.
South Market, Farmers' Market (North Building)
Nov. 16 - Dec. 30
various times
Old Town Toronto Christmas
Experience Theatre and Cavalcade of Lights, in conjunction with the National Ballet’s performance of the Nutcracker, and other theatrical venues throughout the area of Old Town Toronto.
St. Lawrence Market Neighbourhood & Sony Centre
TBA
11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Citizenship Ceremony for 200 new Canadians
By invitation only
North Market
TBA
6:30 p.m.
Cavalcade of Lights - Lighting Up Ceremony
The St. Lawrence Market Neighbourhood joins the City of Toronto and lights up the festive season with the Cavalcade of Lights.
South Market, St. Lawrence Market BIA
Dec. 1-24 Toy Drive
Toy box for donations
St. Lawrence Market Foyer

To see what's happened at the Market in past, go to: MARKET NEWS ARCHIVES