Entertainment - Burlington, Ontario, Canada
So much music, so much fun. Every year in June, music takes over Burlington Downtown and Waterfront. The largest local music event of the year features an eclectic combination of emerging artists, blasts from the past and current performers. A mix of free and ticketed shows continue all over town for nine days. Activities include the Sound of Music Club Series, Grande Festival Parade, Downtown Streetfest, Children's Village, carnival and vendors. Bring the whole family, you'll find something for everyone. soundofmusic.ca\\Sound of Music Festival is proud to have earned and received Festival and Events Ontario's ‘Festival of Distinction' designation ranking us amongst the best events in Ontario. The Festival has also been the recipient of the ‘Grand Pinnacle' from the IFEA (International Festival and Events Association). The Grand Pinnacle is the IFEA's highest award (divided into four budget categories) reflecting the best overall festival or event in the world. The Festival has also been recognized in other IFEA categories:\Best Sponsor Partner, Gold\Best Sponsorship Program for Individual Sponsor, Gold\Best Volunteer Program, Gold\Best Environmental Program, Gold\Best Educational Program, Gold\Best Social Media Site, Silver\\JUST HOW BIG IS SOUND OF MUSIC?\• well over 200,000 visitors annually\• 100 acts over 10 performance areas\• Over 1.6 km long\• 9 days long\\ACCOLADES\• Voted as one of the Top 100 Festivals in Ontario by Festivals & Events Ontario (FEO) since 2000\• FEO Achievement Award for Best Promotion\• Winner of Best Local Attraction\• FEO Achievement Award for Best Greening\• Leader in "Green Initiatives" including compost and recycling, shuttle service and bike corral\• Started in 1980 and has grown steadily to become one of Canada's largest free music festivals\• Run as a successful not for profit corporation since 1997
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