Article and Photo by Jason Setnyk
Kemptville, Ontario – Get ready to be amazed and entertained as Kemptville Buskerfest returns for its second year. Presented by Urbandale Construction, the free single-day festival will take place on Saturday, May 20th, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. in downtown Kemptville, with Prescott Street closed from Rotary Park to the former North Grenville District High School.
This year’s Buskerfest promises to be even more exciting than the first, with a wide range of breathtaking circus acts, including acrobats, magicians, jugglers, and fire breathers, alongside talented musicians, artists, comedians, and much more. Attendees of all ages will find something to enjoy, with a kids’ zone, unique market vendors, the Kemptville’s Got Talent showcase, local restaurants, and businesses, 7 food trucks, and all the interactive entertainment you can handle!
To make attending the festival even easier, free parking is available at the North Grenville Municipal Centre (285 County Road #44), and a free shuttle service will be provided to take guests to and from the festival site.
As an added bonus, the first 500 guests will receive a free Buskerfest tote bag, so make sure to arrive early!
Kemptville Buskerfest 2023 is set to showcase an impressive lineup of headline acts, including Skye The Guy, Campfire Circus, Spring Action Trampoline, The Yoshi Show, WackyChad!, Aerial Antics, Kevin Smith Illusionist, and Brad The Balloon Guy. The event will also showcase local talent, including Rob Barclay, Tripoly Trio, Rowan Meyer, Donnie Higgins, Heather Bennett, Jillian Brady, Yuki of BOSS Thai, and Kemptville Infinity.
For more information about Kemptville Buskerfest, including a full schedule of events, visit their website. Don’t miss out on this exciting and free event in the heart of downtown Kemptville!