July 10, 11, 12 & 13, 2008
Traffic Stoppin' Performances!

Daytime Performances
July 10, 11, 12 & 13: 11am - 6pm
Buskers perform for you everywhere throughout the streets of downtown Kingston - you can't miss 'em!

Princess Street Performances
July 10, 11 & 12 1pm - 3pm
We close Princess Street to traffic (between Bagot and Wellington Streets) to make room for some unbelievable circle shows. So...pick a spot on the curb or just stand in the crowds to catch some amazing afternoon entertainment!

Ontario Street Performances
July 10 & 11: 6pm - 10pm
July 12: 3pm - 10pm
July 13: 11am - 6pm
Ontario Street is closed to traffic to make way for a ton of spectacular shows and performances on the street and throughout Confederation Park. You're sure to take in some extraordinary displays of sight and sound!

Busker Play
St Andrew’s Church Lawn
July 10 & 11: 11am - 1pm

Princess Street between Clergy & Sydenham
July 12 : 11am – 1pm
We close Princess Street to present 3 days of fun especially for the kids -clowns, jugglers, music, theatre, face painting, and so much more!

Children's Tent
July 10, 11, 12 & 13 : 1pm - 6pm
Just look for the big white tent in Confederation Park and that's where you'll find four full days' worth of wildly entertaining children's performers, programming, and workshops, suitable for kids of all ages!

The Rocking Horse Workshop
July 10, 11, 12 & 13 : 11am - 1pm
Bring the kids by the Children’s Tent in Confederation Park to make their very own Jester Hat. The Rocking Horse staff will be on-hand to help everyone make their own unique creation! Join in the fun!

Grand Giggles Matinee Show
New Location - Memorial Hall, City Hall
July 11 : 2pm
Secure your seat today for this crowd-pleasing stage presentation of our best Busker highlights! A show for all ages, guaranteed to keep everyone giggling. Tickets on sale at S&R Department Store (613) 548-4457. Adults $8, Seniors/Kids $6 (group rate available).

NEW! 20th Anniversary Celebration
Springer Market Square
July 11 : 10pm  
2008 is the 20th Anniversary of the Kingston Buskers Rendezvous!

What started as an addition to the annual Downtown Sidewalk Sale has developed into one of the top street performers’ festivals in Canada.

To celebrate this momentous occasion, Anti Gravity Toronto will be performing their Xtreme Theatre in Springer Market Square on Friday July 11th at 10 pm

A show not to be missed!

Presented by Tir nan Og

Fire Show
The Hub (Princess Street, between Division & Barrie Streets)
July 12 : 10pm
A red-hot display of burnin' Busker talent, featuring the best of 2008's Buskers who are highly skilled in the art of fire performance. This show is not to be missed!

Grand Finale
July 13 : 6pm
Make your way to Confederation Park for this true sampling of the festival's fun and talent! It's your final opportunity to see some truly astounding performances.