Sunfest is an annual
Canadian
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festival of food, culture, art, and music that takes place in
London, Ontario
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,
Canada
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, in July. The festival venue is
Victoria Park and is typically held the weekend after
Canada Day
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.
During Sunfest, music from various cultures is performed on the main bandstand in the park and 4 other stages. The rest of the park is covered with craft vendors selling their goods. A key part of the festival is the large number of food stands selling foods from all different ethnic backgrounds.
Sunfest was first proposed for 1994, but insufficient funds were raised. In 1995 $40,000 was raised, enough for the festival to be held that year.
The festival started with just 3000 visitors.
In 2014, Sunfest attracted more than 275,000 visitors.
References
External links
Sunfestofficial website
Video - Past Performances
Music festivals established in 1994
World music festivals in Canada
Music festivals in Ontario
Festivals in London, Ontario
1994 establishments in Ontario
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