Kingston Visitors Guide 2008 - (Page 20) Royal Military College Sunset Ceremony and Commissioning Parade, May 14 and 15, 613-541-6000, Ext. 6484 or www.rmc.ca. Visitors welcome. Up The Garden Path Studio and Garden Tours, 1000 Islands Parkway, May 17-19 and May 24-25, 613-659-3874 or www.tiarts.org. Studios and gardens open to the public. Music Lovers’ House Tour, Kingston Symphony, May 24, 613-546-9729 or www.kingstonsymphony.on.ca. Musicians perform as you tour a series of homes and churches. JUNE Beat Beethoven Run, Kingston Symphony, June 1, 613-546-9729 or www.kingstonsymphony.on.ca. A race accompanied by a Kingston Symphony performance of Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony. Kingston Grassroots Music Festival presented by TOMMfest, Lake Ontario Park, June 13-15, 613-546-4291, Ext. 1706, featuring the Abrams Brothers. For more info visit www.kingstontommfest.com. Dragon Boat Festival, Emma Martin Park, June 14, www.dragonboats.org. Exciting races, entertainment and family activities. Doors Open Kingston, various locations, mid June, 613-544-5400, Ext. 1359 or www.firstcapitaldays.ca. Visit more than 30 sites throughout Kingston showcasing amazing architecure and design, historical collections and landmark buildings. Antique and Classic Car Show, Odessa Fairgrounds, June 14-15, 613-389-2557. Featuring cars from the '20s to the '80s, plus crafts, antiques and more. First Capital Days Celebrations, various locations, June 15-July 1, 613-548-4415 or www.firstcapitaldays.ca. Two weeks celebrating the culture and heritage of Canada’s first capital. Folklore celebration, mid-June, passports at the Tourist Information Office, 613-548-4415. A multicultural celebration with entertainment and wonderful ethnic delicacies. Teddy Bear Picnic, Lake Ontario Park, June 21, 613-5469696. Bring your children and their teddy bears for a full day of fun in support of the Sunnyside Children’s Foundation. Global Fusion, Lake Ontario Park, June 22, 613-546-4291, Ext. 1706. A showcase of cultural dance, music, song and ethnic displays celebrating Kingston’s cultural diversity. FanFayr Arts and Crafts Show, Confederation Park, 20 visitor guide 2008 | www.kingstoncanada.com June 28-30, 613-549-7706. More than 90 artists offer a wide variety of unusual and beautiful creations. JULY Canada Day Celebrations: Downtown Kingston, 613548-4415; Fort Henry, 613-542-7388; Bellevue House, 613-545-8666. Music in the Gardens, Lions Civic Gardens, July-August, Wednesday and Sunday evenings, weather permitting, 613-546-4291, Ext. 1706. Enjoy a variety of local and visiting entertainers. Fort Henry Sunset Ceremonies, Wednesdays, 613542-7388 or www.forthenry.com. Experience the pomp and pageantry of the British Military of 1867 with music by the Drums of Fort Henry and the Drill Squad and Artillery Units. Sky is the Limit Festival, City Park, July 5-7, 613-5494141, Ext. 244 or www.skyfestival.ca. A fun-filled day of activities and events for the whole family, presented by the Kingston City Police. Kingston Buskers Rendezvous, July 10-13, Tourist Information Office, 613-548-4415 or www.kingstonbuskers. com. Four days of jugglers, acrobats, dancers, singers, magicians, comedians and more. Canadian Guitar Festival, Loughborough Lake, July 17-20, 613-544-2267; www.canadianguitarfestival.com. Showcasing some of the best of Canada's guitar players. Taste of Kingston, Confederation Park, July 19, 613548-4415. Taste your way through the weekend sampling the cuisine of Kingston’s best eateries. Live entertainment. Tchaikovsky’s 1812 Overture, Kingston Symphony at Fort Henry, July 18-19, 613-542-7388 or www.forthenry.com. A fabulous concert with guest performers, live cannon and fireworks finale. Fort Henry Tattoo, July 26, 613-542-7388 or www.fort henry.com. Military tattoo featuring world-class military bands from across Canada. AUGUST K-Town Triathlon, Swim-Bike-Run, August 3, 613-5422410 or www.ktowntri.com. Long- and short-course events plus a duathlon and team events. http://www.rmc.ca http://www.tiarts.org http://www.kingstonsymphony.on.ca http://www.kingstonsymphony.on.ca http://www.forthenry.com http://www.skyfestival.ca http://www.kingstontommfest.com http://www.dragonboats.org http://www.kingstonbuskers.com http://www.kingstonbuskers.com http://www.firstcapitaldays.ca http://www.canadianguitarfestival.com http://www.firstcapitaldays.ca http://www.forthenry.com http://www.forthenry.com http://www.forthenry.com http://www.ktowntri.com http://www.kingstoncanada.com
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