City of Brantford to host Culture Days on the Trails event on September 21

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A group of people walking along the SC Johnson Trail during the Culture Days on the Trails event

BRANTFORD, ON – The City of Brantford is excited to host the second annual Culture Days on the Trails event on Saturday, September 21, 2024 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. along a section of the SC Johnson Trail. The rain date for this event will be Sunday, September 22.

Trail users are invited to walk along a 2.6 km stretch of the SC Johnson Trail between the Hardy Road parking lot and Lafayette Avenue and attend twelve free mini-concerts and performances featuring painters, musicians, and dancers. Altitude Coffee Roasters will be on-site with their full-service coffee shop trailer, featuring hot and cold beverages. Parking will be available at the parking lots on Hardy Road and at the Glenhyrst Art Gallery of Brant. On-street parking is also available on Parkside Drive, between Dufferin Avenue and Preston Boulevard.

This year’s list of performers includes:

  • Alicia-Lynn Morin – Painter
  • Calm Canopy – Musician
  • Chris Strei – Musician
  • David A. Moses – Musician
  • James N. Wilson – Musician
  • Jay Patel – Musician
  • Paromita Kar – Dancer
  • Patti Giroux – Painter
  • Piano Escape – Musicians
  • RedSky Breaks – Dancer
  • Rising Hedons – Musicians
  • Sumeda Mongia – Dancer

“We are thrilled to take part in the nationwide Culture Days celebration with our second annual Culture Days on the Trails event, said Kara Davey, Manager of Tourism, Culture and Sport.  “This year, twelve local painters, musicians and dancers will activate a section of the SC Johnson Trail to celebrate Brantford’s beautiful trail system and the vast array of talent in our community.”

Attendees are also invited to visit the Grand River Arts Festival happening on the grounds of the Glenhyrst Art Gallery of Brant on the same day. The Grand River Arts Festival is a celebration and exhibition of visual arts, music, and theatre. The event will include 50+ exhibiting artists who will sell their works, 16 theatre performances participating in the 10-Minute Play Competition, The Grand Impressionists painting competition, Brantford Potter’s Guild sale in the Gardener’s Cottage, performance art by Big Cityyy Arts, food trucks and all-day musical performances on the main outdoor stage.

For more information about Culture Days on the Trails, visit www.discoverbrantford.ca/CultureDays.

About Culture Days

Culture Days is a national celebration of arts and culture. Millions of people across the county attend these events, coming together to recognize the importance of arts and culture within local communities. Learn more about Culture Days at www.culturedays.ca/en/events.

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Media Contact:

Chelsey Tobin | Tourism Marketing Specialist, Economic Development, Tourism & Cultural Initiatives | City of Brantford | 519-759-4150 ext. 5048 | ctobin@brantford.ca