Thursday, April 25, 2024

Festival of Friends 2017 lineup announced

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The Festival of Friends has announced its 2017 lineup as the event returns to Hamilton’s Gage Park for the first time in six years.

Juno award-winning band July Talk, country legend Terri Clark, indie-pop darlings Stars, Kathleen Edwards, and Scott Helman are among the performers.

The festival is returning to Gage Park after a six-year stint at the Ancaster Fairgrounds. “We’re so happy to present a diverse group of musical acts that are all Canadian. It means so much to us to be back at Gage Park again. We’re looking forward to a spectacular event!” said Robert Rakoczy, General Manager of the Festival. “We’re sure there will be something for everyone at the festival.”

The free event runs August 4 to 6 and will include craft and food vendors, midway rides, a haunted house, an escape room, and pony rides.

For the full schedule and details, click here.

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