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Artfest

Saturday, May 24 & Sunday, May 25
11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Esplanade Park

Celebrate creativity and community at Artfest, in Esplanade Park! This two-day festival showcases the vibrant work of emerging and local artists, artisans, independent authors, and performers, offering something for everyone.

This year’s festivities are extra special as we celebrate Pickering’s 25th Anniversary with the theme, "25 Years of Creative Roots," a tribute to the city’s rich cultural and artistic heritage. Join us for a weekend of creativity, connection, and celebration!

Explore:

Live performances
Diverse Artisan Vendor Market
Pickering Garden Club sale
Variety of delicious Food Trucks
Live Paint Battle each day
Public Art Unveiling on May 24

Meet Our Performers

Pickering Community Concert Band

Sky Clear Trio

Pete and Anna

B.E.N.T

Broadtree

Swing Street

Sam and Pepper

Stefan Palicki

Saxophonist Florin Clonta

Arun Pal One-Man-Band

Denise Lester Dance Academy

We Litty Dance

Synergy- Raymond Wilson

Poetry in the Park

Photography Policy

Photos and video may be recorded at this event by designated City photographers & videographers. These materials may be used in future City of Pickering education, advertising, and other internal/external promotions, without compensation.

Any questions related to the collection of this information should be directed to the City Clerk, One the Esplanade, Pickering, ON L1V 6K7, 905.420.4611.

Pet Policy

For the safety of all attendees, we encourage any dogs that do not do well with people, crowds, loud noises, or other dogs to be left at home.

Please note, all dogs entering any City event must comply with the Responsible Pet Ownership By-law (6811/07) and the Dog Owners Liability Act.

Dogs that have characteristics similar to a Pit Bull (under the act) must wear a muzzle.

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One The Esplanade
Pickering, Ontario
Canada L1V 6K7

905.420.4620

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