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© Unionville Festival 2012

It’s that time of year again! Started 42 years ago to protect our treasured village heritage, Unionville Festival has become a must-do summer event for thousands of Ontarians and visitors alike.

We gather on the first weekend in June to see friends, shop the stores and stalls along Main Street, listen to great music, eat well and soak up the fun everywhere.

This year marks a special partnership between the Festival Committee and the Unionville BIA to share organizing duties and double the enjoyment for everyone. A big thank-you to all who donate their time, energy and support to make this an unforgettable event.

• Mayor Frank Scarpitti, Ward 3 Councillor Don Hamilton, members of Town Council and the staff of Markham

• The merchants of Main Street

• Our generous sponsors

• Our many dedicated volunteers

• You – our residents and visitors!

Join us and help bring this party to life!

Paula Roberts2012 Festival Chair

Road Closures – Thanks for your patience!Friday• Main St. from Carlton to Fred Varley Dr. – 5 p.m. to 11 p.m.

Saturday• Carlton from Chambery to Wembley – 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.• Main St. from Bridle Trail to Library Lane – 7 a.m. to 11 a.m.• Main St. from Library Lane to Hwy 7. – 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.• Main St. from Carlton to Fred Varley. – 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Sunday• Main St. from Carlton to Fred Varley – 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

PleaSe noTe: Residents of Maple Lane and Eckardt will have in/out privileges to Hwy 7 only. Residents of Carlton Rd. (from Pomander to Wembley) will have in/out privileges at Carlton and Wembley barricade only.

Getting HereGo regularly serves the Unionville Go Station (www.gotransit.com) and parking is free. Plus, York Region Transit and VIVa routes are easy to follow. (www.yorkregiontransit.com)

Thank you! to all our sponsors for their generous and continuing support!

M A R K E T I N G & D E S I G N S E R V I C E S

R O B E R T H Y L A N D & A S S O C I A T E S Handyman Connection

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Cece Pastor

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Welcome!Our Sponsors

Join us!

FRIDAY, JUNE 1

7 pm – 11 pm

Street Fest

Main Street “Bed-lam” Kick off Festival weekend by cheering for your fave as the beds fly down Main Street in support of Markham Stouffville Hospital. Then hear great sounds at both ends of the street. See Music, Music! (inside) for performers. Welcome to Unionville!

Quincy Bullen Band

Festival Parade on Main Street 10 a.m.A fun tradition! The largest parade in York Region starts at Library Lane and heads south to Hwy 7. Cheer on the marching bands, pipe bands, clowns, Krazy Kraft racers and colourful floats.

This year, the Governor General’s Horse Guard regiment rides in honour of the Queen’s Jubilee.

Pet Contest 11 a.m.Bring your pet and compete for bragging rights. No registration needed. Just show up and show off!

Hot-air Balloon Rides 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Float above the town, weather and ground conditions permitting.

Sponsored by

Re/Max all-Stars Realty Inc.

away to the Races 1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.Wear your fastest running/hopping shoes for potato sack races, three-legged dashes and more!

Karaoke Contest 11:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.“Unionville Idol” Kids Karaoke returns, complete with stage, microphones and plenty of talent. Sponsored by the Forrestall Group of Companies.

angus Glen Golf ZoneTake the challenge and see how you swing. For kids and adults.

Family Treasure Hunt 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.A Festival highlight sponsored for 11 years by The Roberts Group–Dominion Lending Centres. Form a family team and hunt for our hidden celebrity throughout Unionville. Find all the locations and return to Crosby Park before 1 p.m. Draw grand prize: $500 in loonies, plus other prizes! Participating families receive a gift bag. Pre-register at www.unionvillefestival.com and click on Sunday, Treasure Hunt.

Limited entries. Don’t wait to sign up!

11 a.m. – 3 p.m.

FunZone by the Rinks all dayNon-stop fun between Crosby Arena and the Curling Club. Back again by popular demand – Rock Climbing Wall, Jousting and Silver Knights Basketball. New this year – Circus Obstacle Course. Tickets for all: $2 each or 3 plays for $5.

This year’s timed Festival Races start at Crosby Arena and end on Main Street. Sign up online until May 31 at www.blackflyrunning.com. Pick up race kits at Crosby Arena on Friday (5–8 p.m.), Saturday (10 a.m.–4 p.m.) and on race morning (7–8:15 a.m.). No in-person registration on race morning.

Festival 5K & 10K 8:30 a.m. sharp

a play date for kids of all ages! Games, contests, play area, craft zone, karate demos, face painting and lots of giveaways. Proudly sponsored by

Friday, June 1on Main Street6:30 p.m. Markham Stouffville Hospital Bed Races7 – 11 p.m. Quincy Bullen Band John Park Comedy Juggler

Millennium Bandstand 6 p.m The Trevor Show8 p.m. Bed Race Awards8:30 – 10:30 p.m. Cece Pastor & Word of Mouth

Saturday, June 2Toogood Pond11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Melody Ranch Band

Crosby Park1:30 – 7:30 p.m. King of Nothing The Tonedogs Danny Marks The Jack De Keyzer BandStarbucks12:30 – 4:30 p.m. Oui B. Jamin

The Rock/Stairs1 – 5 p.m. Trading Hearts

Blacksmith’s Bistro Driveway1:30 – 5:30 p.m. Project Phoenix

Millennium Bandstand1 – 3 p.m. Pierre Elliot Trudeau High School Band3:30 – 5:30 p.m. Markham Concert Band

Sunday, June 3on Main Street Rob Christian Band George Olliver & Gangbuster Tim Holland Puppet TamerMillennium Bandstand11 a.m. Dan the Music Man1 and 3:30 p.m. FindingRhythm Drumming Circle2 p.m. Not Affiliated Big Band4 p.m. MGB Rocks

at Toogood Pond 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. After the parade, come to Toogood Pond

to watch hilarious Krazy Krafters paddle for prizes and glory. Chip and putt with Angus Glen Golf, too. Check the website for details.

Rubber Duck Race 2:30 p.m.Watch mobs of ducks surge along Bruce Creek for cash and prizes! Purchase tickets ($3 or 2 for $5) at Carlton and Main. Race starts at the Main St. bridge. Organized by the Knights of Columbus, St. Justin Martyr Church.

Fireworks at Toogood Pond DuskJoin neighbours and friends along the banks of Toogood Pond to witness this stunning Festival favourite!

Village Market all dayAnother treat! Shop to your heart’s content at dozens of craft and food booths up and down Main St. and Carlton Rd.

MARKHAM

BIKe IT! HIKe IT! DRInK IT!Leave you car at home and bike to town! Our free Bike Valet Service will care for it while you stroll and play. Curling Club parking lot; no motorized vehicles.9:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

Kids, discover the amazing trails around Toogood Pond on interactive walks. Stamp your “Hike it!” passport at four stations and receive a prize at the end. Parking lot of the Varley Art Gallery. 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

Thirsty? Bring your reusable water bottle to Markham’s Water on Wheels trailer to sample our tap water and learn how safe and cost-effective it is!

All day by the FunZone

Concert 1:30 – 7:30 p.m.A perfect way to start summer – rock and blues in Crosby Park! Catch two-time Juno winner Jack De Keyzer, broadcaster Danny Marks and Markham favourites King of Nothing and The Tonedogs.

CRoSBY PaRK ConCeRT & BeeR GaRDen

Beer Garden noon – 8 p.m.Food and non-alcohol drinks, plus beer and wine for those 19+ in the licensed section. Wrist bands in effect. Last call 7 p.m. All are welcome!

Music,Music,Music!

Saturday JUNE 2

Sunday JUNE 3 FAMIlY

FUN DAY in CRoSBY PaRKMain Street Mania all day

The Merchants of Unionville welcome you back to the street for another day of fun and entertainment. Again this year, the Stiver Mill Farmers’ Market moves to Main Street to offer fresh treats of all kinds. Kids will find games in the park behind the Millennium Bandstand. Stroll the shops and hear great music all along Main Street as you rediscover what a remarkable place this is! (See Music, Music! for performance times.)

Danny Marks

The Tonedogs

Rob Christian