Buskerfest returns to the Sault this Friday

The 2nd Annual Buskerfest will be kicking off this Friday, August 4th beginning at 3:30 pm.

Last year's event was such a success that the organizers had to step it up another notch to prove that this event will be sticking around for many years to come.

Performing this year will be:

Dan the One Man Band - What more can we say about Dan? Other than his name is pretty self-explanatory...oh yeah, and that he rocks...and that he is one of the returning artists from last year's event. I guess we had a few things to say about him.

Brian Wilson (AKA The Cow Guy) - All-purpose juggler,
balancer, comedian, fire guy and fine fellow. For those who didn't catch his act last year, it is not to be missed.

Junkyard Symphony - As we all know, recycling is the way of the future. The Junkyard Symphony has reall taken it to heart and will be performing a musical act on all recycled materials.

Mr. Bunk (pictured above) - Puppeteer, stunt comedian, magician,and slack-rope walker. Yes, you've heard of a tight rope walker. Well, Mr. Bunk is a slack rope walker. Not only is this cat very funny, he is great at improv. A must see!

Spring Action - Take trampoline champion Heather McManus (from the 2004 Olympics) and surround her by a troupe of like-minded individuals and you have yourself a bouncy good time.

Ash and Rubin - This duo perform native story telling and dance.

And to show that local buskers are getting in on the action...Ryan McFarling - Local illussionist and all around
nice guy.

This year's Buskerfest will be taking place in Queenstown Square 1.

Times for the event are:
Friday Aug. 5th - 3:30- 10:00 pm
Saturday Aug 6th - 12:00-10:00 pm
Sunday Aug. 7th - 12:00-5:00 pm

Food and refreshments will be available on site, as well from local Square 1 merchants.

Sponsors for Buskerfest 2005 are: PUC, YMCA Job Connect, Lucidia, Q104 and 100.5 FM, SooToday.com, Water
Tower Inn, ASCU, Elks Lodge, O'Neil, DeLorenzzie,
Cresswell & Ostroski Law Firm, The Glass Shop, East
End Husky, Christie Camper Sales, Checker Cab,
Boniferro Mill Works, Lyons Timber Mart, Home
Furniture, Downbeat Lounge, EPOH, Echo Tech, Gran
Festa Ristorante, EvOlution and the merchants of
Square 1.