Festive in the Forest City

Name Date Location & Web Admission Description
London Bicycle
Festival
May 25 — June
9
Various locations in London
londonbicyclefestival.tumblr.com
Varies by event From bike tours to film
screenings to lectures and
so much more, this festival is
for real cycle-paths!
Fringe Festival June 6 — 17 Various venues in London
londonfringe.ca
Backer buttons are
$5 and must be
purchased in order to
attend Fringe shows —
tickets for each show
are $10 (ticket packs
may be purchased)
Fringe is an annual festival
of stage, music, film and
other visual art forms to
showcase local and national
talents. Over 40 plays,
poetry readings, spoken
word performances and
more will take place.
Fiesta London!
Mexican Festival
June 10 Covent Garden Market
fiestalondon.lajornada.ca
Free This festival brings Mexican
food, culture, music and
more to downtown London.
Check out the third annual
Jalapeño Eating Contest for
some spicy fun.
Nuit Blanche 9 p.m. June 16
to 3 a.m. June
17
Various locations in London
nuitblanchelondon.ca
Free Nuit Blanche takes art out
of galleries and brings it to
sidewalks, parks, alleys and
more. Discover a whole new
side to London in this night
of artistic experience.
London's
International
Food Festival
June 22 — 24 Victoria Park
canadasbiggestparty.com
Free Take your taste buds around
the world without leaving
London! This festival also
features rides, musicians,
dancers and a beer garden
Caliente Festival
Hispano
June 30 Victoria Park
calientefestivalhispano.com
Free This festival brings together
over 20 Spanish cultures —
experience them all through
dance, music, food and
more.
Sunfest July 3 - 5 Victoria Park
sunfest.on.ca
Free One of London's most
popular festivals, Sunfest
celebrates the cultures,
food, music and more from
around the world.
Bluesfest July 13 - 15 Corner of King and Clarence
Streets
thebluesfest.com
Single-day pass: $25;
three-day pass: $40
You won't be blue at this
festival. Performances from
Mark Farner, Big Brother
& the Holding Company,
Bobby Rush and many more.
This is a 19-plus event.
Home Country
Folk Festival
July 20 - 22 Victoria Park
homecounty.ca
Free This festival is in its 39th
year, it and doesn't plan
to stop anytime soon.
Performances by Cuff the
Duke, Joel Plaskett, Maz and
many more! There will also
be glass, handmade crafts,
fine arts and more for sale.
Rock The Park July 26 - 28 Harris Park
rockthepark.ca
One-day pass: $63;
two-day pass: $99
Legends such as Slash and
Steve Miller Band will be
performing at this concert
you don't want to miss.
Rock The Park is in its 10th
year, and it raises money for
Bethany's Hope Foundation
in progressing research for
Leukodystrophy.
Ribfest August 2 - 6 Victoria Park
canadasbiggestparty.com
Free Get your rib on at Victoria
Park! This festival includes
live music, beer and, of
course, plenty of barbequed
meat.
Pawlooza August 18 The Plunkett Estate (9282
Elviage Dr.)
pawlooza.com
Free, $10 for parking Pawlooza is one of
Canada's largest festivals
for animal lovers. Get ready
for everything dog: 175
vendors, pet psychic shows,
a top model contest, trick
demos, obedience classes,
pet first aid demos, trail
walking, dock diving, an
agility area and more.
Festa Italiana August 26 - 28 Covent Garden Market
festaitaliana.ca
Free This festival includes Italian
cuisine, a beer and wine
patio, dancing under the
stars and much more! Get
a taste of Italy without going
there!