You won’t want to miss this event! The first ever Busker Fest is coming to Pembroke on August 9th and 10th. Starting off on Friday from 7:00 p.m. till 9:00 p.m. at the Pembroke Amphitheatre and Saturday from 11:00 a.m. till 6:00 p.m. on the main street downtown Pembroke.
What is Busker Fest? Well, it is the name of traveling festivals of busker street performers. Buskers in the festivals visit a series of host cities each summer. Host cities often shut down one or more blocks of a prominent downtown street for the festival. A Busker is a person who performs music or other entertainment in the street or another public place for monetary donations.
MyFM sat down with Joanna Els, Board Chair Planning Committee for Busker Fest to talk about the event and what people can expect.
Audio PlayerThis event is free to attend and has been created by a wonderful team of volunteers and sponsors said Els.
Audio PlayerEls pointed out that when they were developing Busker Fest, she wanted to make sure that this was an event that is inclusive to everyone. She made sure there is something for everyone of all ages, with face painting stations, balloon art, a car show and so much more. Els wants to thank everyone who has played a part in getting Busker Fest ready and supporting this event.
Audio PlayerBusker Fest starts on August 9th at 7:00 p.m. and is free to attend! To find out more information about the Festival head to Home | Downtown Pembroke Bu (pembrokebuskerfest.ca) to find more details.
(Written by: Emma Butler)