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Limestone City Blues Festival
August 21 - 24, 2008
The Limestone City Blues Festival is held in August. Some of the best blues and jazz music around can be heard at more than 15 venues in downtown Kingston. For die-hard jazz fans, or for those wishing to experience the doleful sound that has influenced countless musical genres, this four day event is a must.
Limstone City Blues Fest Admission
A $10 admission bracelet is good for all four days of the blues festival including:
- Daily afternoon concerts in Confederation Park
- Thursday Night’s opening concert in Confederation Park
- Friday Night’s Princess Street concert (Barrie & Division)
- Saturday Night’s concert in Market Square
- “In The Clubs” - Nightly concerts in more than 15 participating downtown clubs (must be of legal drinking age for licensed venues)
- Sunday Brunch Blues
Kingston Blues Festival Bracelets are available at:
- The Tourist Information Office, 209 Ontario Street
- Indigo Books & Music, 259 Princess Street
- S&R Department Store, 27 Princess Street
- MotoSport Plus, 291 Dalton Avenue
BONUS – with the purchase of a $10 blues bracelet you will receive a $10 Blues Bucks Voucher valid a bunch a great downtown businesses!
For updates during the festival stop by our Information Tent located in Confederation Park open from 1:00pm to 6:00pm daily. Be on the lookout for your official Limestone City Blues Festival merchandise!
Summary of Some of Kingston's major events:
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Buskers Rendezvous
The annual Kingston Buskers Rendezvous is a four-day celebration where toop-notch entertainment is the nucleus.
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First Capital Day
First Capital Day is a celebration held June 15th that commemorates Kingston's place in Canadian history as the nation's first capital
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Fanfayr
Held annually since 1982, Fanfayr features arts and crafts designed by Southern Ontario and Quebec craftspeople.
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Kingston Sheep Dog Trials
This annual two-day event in August sees approximately 100 border collies pawing their way to the ranks of top sheep dog.
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