We are entering the second half of August, which means fall is creeping closer. Here in Hamilton, there are still several street festivals, live music preformances and sports events going on this weekend. From the Dundas Cactus Festival and Boots in the Creek to Pride at the Pier, there's something happening in nearly every corner of the city.
Here's a sampling of events happening in the city between Aug. 21 to 23
Jeffery Tram · CBC News
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We are entering the second half of August, which means fall is just around the corner.
If you are looking to make the most of the rest of the summer in Hamilton, the city has a lot to offer including several street festivals, live music and sports events. From the Dundas Cactus Festival and Boots in the Creek to Pride at the Pier, there's something happening in nearly every corner of the city.
Here's a look at what's going on in The Hammer from August 21-23.
Pride at the Pier
- Pier 4 Park, 64 Leander Dr.
- Friday, Aug. 21 and Saturday, Aug. 22
Pride Hamilton is bringing its We Belong celebration back to the waterfront.
The two-day event includes more than 100 queer-owned local vendors, food trucks, family-friendly activities, drag performances, and live music.
Friday's event runs from 5 to 11:30 p.m., while Saturday's event runs from 11 a.m. to midnight. Admission is free.
Dundas Cactus Festival
- Downtown Dundas, King Street West
- Friday, Aug. 21 to Sunday, Aug. 23
The annual Dundas Cactus Festival returns for three days of live music, cultural performances, vendors, and family activities.
The festival has multiple stages spread throughout downtown Dundas. Friday's lineup includes Tomi Swick and the Strummers Union, while Saturday features a Team K9 Dog Sport Show, Six Nations Smoke Dancers, LEASH: A tribute to Pearl Jam, and the Red Astro Chili Peppers.
Sunday brings performances from Lily Sazz, the Canadian Orpheus Male Choir and others.
It's free to attend.
Boots in the Creek
- Downtown Stoney Creek, King Street East
- Friday, Aug. 21 and Saturday, Aug. 22
Country music takes over downtown Stoney Creek for this free, two-day street festival.
Boots in the Creek features live music, food, drinks, local businesses, and performances along King Street East. The festival runs from 5 to 11 p.m. on Friday and 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. on Saturday.
Concession Street Sidewalk Sounds Night Market
- Concession Street, between Upper Wentworth Street and East 25th Street
- Friday, Aug. 21, 6 to 9 p.m.
Concession Street is turning into an outdoor music venue and night market Friday evening.
Sidewalk Sounds features performances from Hamilton musicians, alongside local vendors, and activities. The free event runs from 6 to 9 p.m. and is part of a series of Friday night events running through September.
The Road to Supercrawl Finals
- Bridgeworks, 200 Caroline St. N.
- Saturday, Aug. 22 at 7:30 p.m.
The Road to Supercrawl comes down to its final night, with five artists competing for a spot on Supercrawl's main stage.
Siobhan Bodrug, Ariana Fig, Joshua Pascua, Dumb Crush, and the Greenhouse Collective will perform for the final.
The winner also receives a recording package from Grant Avenue Studio, while all five finalists are offered a spot on the Grant Avenue Studio Stage.
Admission is free with an RSVP.
Authors in the Park
- Victoria Park
- Sunday, Aug. 23 at 7 p.m.
Now in its 6th year, over 50 Hamilton writers and publishers will be gathering in Victoria Park on Sunday to share their books and stories.
The event takes place between 1 and 5 p.m. and is free to all.
Forge FC vs. Pacific FC
- Hamilton Stadium
- Saturday, Aug. 22 at 7 p.m.
Forge FC is back at Hamilton Stadium Saturday night to take on Pacific FC.
The Canadian Premier League match offers another chance to catch Hamilton's soccer club at home as the regular season heads toward its final stretch.
Hamilton Cardinals vs. Guelph Royals — Latin night
- Bernie Arbour Stadium
- Friday, Aug. 21 at 7:35 p.m.
The Hamilton Cardinals host the Guelph Royals Friday night in a game billed as Fiesta Cardenales.
For baseball fans looking for a summer night at the ballpark, first pitch is scheduled for 7:35 p.m.
Hamilton Cardinals vs. Toronto Maple Leafs — Barbie Day
- Bernie Arbour Stadium
- Sunday, Aug. 23 at 4:05 p.m.
The Cardinals are back at Bernie Arbour Stadium Sunday afternoon, this time hosting the Toronto Maple Leafs for Barbie Day.
The game gets underway at 4:05 p.m.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Jeffery is a reporter with CBC Hamilton. He previously worked as a reporter at CBC Saskatchewan in Regina, and was an associate producer at CBC Toronto. You can reach him at jeffery.tram@cbc.ca.
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