East Gwillimbury’s Celebrating the Arts, A Taste of Culture (TOC) is back for 2024! #TOC2024, presented by the Rice Group is the ultimate event that connects the community through arts, culture, food and heritage.

Admission is free for this two-day event experience. This promises to be an unforgettable two days of fun for the entire community. 

Thank you to our sponsors!

Rice Group
Enbridge
CIBC Private Wealth - The TK Investment Group
NewRoads Automotive Group

Details

Dates: Friday, August 9 from 5 to 10 p.m., and Saturday, August 10 from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Location: Civic Centre, 19000 Leslie Street, Sharon
Admission for #TOC2024 is free! Guests can enjoy various activities and more at: 

CIBC Kids Zone

Enjoy fun activities, games and more in the CIBC Kids Zone, featuring: 

  • Creative Club Lego and Giant Blocks
  • Inflatable obstacle course, slide, and games provided by PartyTyme Amusements
  • Facepainting (11 a.m. to 5 p.m.)
  • Cartoonist - Michael McDonnell (12:30 to 4:30 p.m.)
  • Battle Demostrations by Knights in the Classroom 
  • Queensville Players

Enbridge Gas Food and Beverage Zone ($)

This area will showcase a variety of sweet and savory food vendors. featuring: 

Alcohol Beverage Vendor:

Food Vendors:

 

NewRoads Automotive Group Stage Performance Schedule:

Friday, August 9

Time 

Performance

Location 

5 p.m.

DJ Demeanor - Welcome!

Main Stage

 

Official Opening - Jacob Charles

Main Stage

5:15 p.m.

Mayor Welcome

Main Stage

5:30 p.m.

MUDMEN

Main Stage

6:45 p.m.

Mega Magic - Mike D'Urzo - International award-winning magician and mentalist

2nd Stage

7:30 p.m.

Samba Squad

Main Stage

8:30 p.m.

Duo Fire and Light Show with Zoe Stardust and Bella Magic

2nd Stage

9 to 10 p.m.

Petty Nicks - Ultimate tribute to the music of Tom Petty and Stevie Nicks

Main Stage

Saturday, August 10

11 to 11:45 a.m.

Queensville Players

Main Stage
11:45 a.m. to Noon Welcome Speeches Main Stage
Noon to 12:30 p.m. Hong Luck Lion Dance Show IFO Main Stage
12:30 to 1 p.m Musical Performance: Chinese Tradition Meets Pop Main Stage
1 to 1:30 p.m. Ginalina - Family Folk Music 2nd Stage
1:30 to 2 p.m. Tiiu Strutt 2nd Stage
2 to 3 p.m. Ginalina -  Author Reading, Songs, Stories, and Art Kids Zone Stage
2 to 2:30 p.m. Hong Luck Lion Dance Show IFO Main Stage
2:30 to 3 p.m. Knights in the Classroom  Off Stage
3 to 4:00 p.m. Queensville Players 2nd Stage
4 to 5 p.m. Glenn Marais Main Stage
5 to 6 p.m. Zoe Stardust  - Bubble & Fire Show 2nd Stage
6 to 6:30 p.m. DJ Demeanor Off Stage
6 to 6:30 p.m. Knights in the Classroom Off Stage
6:30 to 8 p.m. Tribute to Taylor Swift and Shania Twain Main Stage

Artisan and Community Market

Shop for unique local artisan goods from over 20 vendors and visit with local organizations and community groups

  • J. Art Studio
  • Pottery by Soph
  • All Things Thai
  • Rainbow Sweets
  • Yakira
  • Creative designs by Chelsea
  • Bradford Comics 
  • Mama’s Knotty Monkeys
  • The Princess Lily Series
  • Enchantments by Luiza
  • T's Freeze Dried Treats
  • Partner Dogs Canada
  • The Queensville Players
  • Knights in the Classroom
  • Sharon Temple National Historic Site and Museum
  • Arts and Culture Advisory Committee 
  • EG Fire and Emergency Services 

Become a #TOC24 Vendor 

Vendor Applications are closed. Please email tpattison@eastgwillimbury.ca if you require assistance.

Questions about TOC 2024?

If you have any questions, please email the Events team.