What's On in August 2010

Throughout August 2010 - Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival - One of Canada's largest professional Shakespeare festivals. Held in Vancouver's Vanier Park, the festival offers Shakespeare plays, related dramas and several special events.
1 to 14 August 2010 - Folklorama began in 1970 as a one time multicultural event to celebrate Manitoba's Centennial.
2 August (Monday) 2010 - Civic Holiday in Ontario, Manitoba, Nunavut and Northwest Territories - First Monday in August
2 August (Monday) 2010 - New Brunswick Day in Brunswick - First Monday in August
2 August (Monday) 2010 - Natal Day in Prince Edward Island, Nova Scotia - First Monday in August.
5 to 8 August 2010 - Edmonton Folk Music Festival - An annual event that began in 1980.
5 to 8 August 2010 - Lunenburg Folk Harbour Festival
5 to 15 August 2010 - Halifax International Busker Festival - Featuring Canadian and international performers. Shows include acrobatics, music, visual arts, comedy, fire shows, and more.
12 to 15 August 2010 - Brigus Blueberry Festival
13 to 15 August 2010 - Abbotsford International Airshow
To be confirmed 2010 - Victoria Fringe Theatre Festival - Featuring live comedy, drama and dance from around the world.
To be confirmed 2010 - The Pirate Festival - Held at Fort York, Toronto, the festival is held on weekends and includes music, comedy and entertainment.

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