Toronto Ukrainian Festival Rocks with Haydamaky

In its 13^th year, the Toronto Ukrainian Festival, September 18-20, 2009, continues to be one of the most anticipated events of the season, and especially so this year as it presents Ukraine s Kozak Rock Band Haydamaky in the Bloor West Village on Saturday Evening, September 19^th, 2009 (see www.haydamaky.com).  Thanks to the large in part financial support of the Ministry of Tourism - Celebrate Ontario 2009 Program, we are delighted to present one of Europe s most popular bands , says Jurij Klufas, Festival President. According to Oleksandr Yarmola, Haydamaky band leader "Our mission is to make contemporary Ukrainian culture "cool", trendy, fashionable, adopted into other world cultures and to gain for young Ukraine the widest possible recognition throughout the world." Haydamaky are currently working on their fifth CD.

Discover Ukrainian culture in Canada and share the Ukrainian spirit at North America's Largest Ukrainian Street Festival - your opportunity to experience Ukrainian culture and hospitality at its best.  As always, there will be non-stop entertainment with Ukrainian performers from the Greater Toronto Area, Canada, the USA and Ukraine which will include dancers, vocalists and musicians. Do not miss the youth segment on the Grand Stage at Jane Street! And if you wish, join the Street Dance at the evening Zabava on both Friday and Saturday Nights.

You will find vendor kiosks featuring delicious authentic Ukrainian food, beverages and beautiful souvenirs. Discover interactive pavilions and more. This year, you can also enjoy shopping at the Sidewalk Sale presented by local Bloor West Village businesses. There is a midway and attractions for kids and youth. Take in the colourful parade on Saturday morning at 11am.  A new attraction this year is the Art Show & Sale organized by the Ukrainian Association of Visual Artists of Canada. Make sure to visit CFRB Radio 1010's remote broadcast booth, broadcasting live from the Festival. This festival is a wonderful experience for the entire family!

To  best way  to get to the Festival is by taking the TTC Subway and exit at either Jane or Runnymede Station.

For more information, visit www.ukrainianfestival.com which includes a list of host hotels.

Call message line 416.410.9965.