Help bring the Buskerfest magic to life

NEWS RELEASE

SAULT STE. MARIE
BUSKERFEST COMMITTEE

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Sault Ste. Marie Buskerfest Committee seeks new festival partners for 2012 event taking place August 10, 11 and 12

Buskerfest 2012 title sponsorship position still available

SAULT STE. MARIE - Plans are set, dates are confirmed, and an all-star international line up of performers is scheduled for the ninth annual Sault Ste. Marie Buskerfest, taking place August 10, 11 and 12, 2012.

This year's roster, all first-timers to the Sault festival, brings professional street performers from the United Kingdom, New Zealand, Australia, and the United States, plus Sault Ste. Marie's own Scott Kaija performing as Hiccup the Clown.

Buskerfest 2012 is primed to be the best yet, but we need your help to bring the magic to life.

In addition to our dedicated repeat festival partners, the Sault Ste. Marie Buskerfest Committee is also seeking a new corporate title sponsor for the 2012 festival and beyond.

The festival's title sponsor benefits from a number of promotional and advertising opportunities while demonstrating the company's commitment to this community and its citizens.

If you or your company is interested in partnering with this unique and engaging event - the only of its kind in Northern Ontario - please contact Donna Hopper, Sault Buskerfest Committee General Manager, at 705-542-4543 or email [email protected].

To download our partnership information package, visit the sponsors page located on the official Buskerfest website.

The deadline for festival partnership confirmation is Thursday, June 29, 2012.

The Sault Ste. Marie Buskerfest Committee would like to extend its heart-felt thanks to those who have already committed their support of Buskerfest 2012, including the Sault Ste. Marie Airport Development Corporation, Sault Ste. Marie PUC, Lucidia, Loplops Gallery-Lounge, Algoma University, Community First Credit Union, Henderson Metal, EPOH, Sault College Employment Solutions, RE/MAX, Brookfield Renewable Power, USW Local 2724, and Stones Office Supply.

About the Sault Ste. Marie Buskerfest

Since 2004 the Sault Ste. Marie Buskerfest Committee has proudly presented the City’s most unique and engaging annual festival, hosting professional street performers from around the globe for three days of free family entertainment.

Newly designated as a not-for-profit organization, we are committed to providing necessary aid to our partners through community awareness and financial support.

The festival’s revenue is shared with a local charity in need.

Our partner for 2012 is St. Vincent Place men’s shelter.

For more information about St. Vincent Place, visit www.vincentplacessm.ca

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