Visitors GuideWhat started out as an idea to promote local music and stimulate activity on George Street has turned into a 20-year-old tradition that has surpassed everyone’s expectations. The George Street Festival was created based upon the need to do some pre-Regatta activities, so Molson Canada (then Carling O’Keefe), Browning Harvey and local radio station OZ FM got together and pitched the idea to club owners in the area.
20 years later and the event is known across the Province and the country. This year’s festival begins July 29 with Buddy Wasisname and the Other Fellas and wraps up on August 4 with a free concert featuring Friends of Jack. The highlight of the festival is Newfoundland’s own Great Big Sea, who performs Saturday, July 31. Tickets for this event are limited and have to be purchased before the show at Mile One Stadium. They cost $25 apiece.
Tom Loder, Marketing Director with the George Street Entertainment District said Saturday will definitely be the flagship day for the festival this year. “It’s the 20th anniversary and we wanted to have entertainment that reflects the magnitude of this festival and what it is all about. So, we combined the day with some strong local talent and with some new, up-and-coming bands from across Canada – and, of course, top it off with Great Big Sea,” he said.
For more information on the George Street Festival call 754 4771 or visit www.georgestreetfestival.com. You can also get the complete listing of acts in the Events section of this web site under the George Street Festival listing.
