Ontario’s Largest Multicultural Festival Celebrates its 27th Year with
Toonie Tastes, and the War of 1812 Encampment
Where can you watch folklore dances from the four corners of the earth? Indulge your palate with culinary dishes from 60 different cultures? Purchase art, artifacts and fashion from around the world, and travel back
in time to the War of 1812 — all in the course of three days? Carassauga Festival of Cultures, Canada’s second largest multicultural festival, gears up for its 27th celebration taking place throughout Mississauga on May 25, 26 and 27, 2012. This year will see 26 pavilions feature spectacular performances, exotic cuisine and festive activities for visitors of all ages.
“Every year Carassauga introduces new features to enhance the visitor experience and 2012 is no exception,” says Heather Grand, Carassauga Chair. “This year we’re thrilled to present 60 cultures, introduce exciting new attractions and showcase the newest member of the Carassauga family, a mascot who will have a large presence throughout the Festival.”
WHAT’S NEW IN 2012
Pavilions
In addition to the many popular pavilions returning this year including four original Festival participants; Croatia, India, philippines and Portugal, Carassauga welcomes the return of Serbia to its multicultural landscape.
Toonie Taste
Carassauga’s most appetizing activity has a tasty new feature. ‘Toonie Taste’ will offer visitors an opportunity to sample
diverse ethnic cuisines, by selecting small taster plates for only a Toonie. Delicious full meal selections will still be available, but the choice is yours!
War of 1812 Encampment
In celebration of its bicentennial and to commemorate Canada’s involvement in the War of 1812, Carassauga is proud to present the War of 1812 Encampment at the Canada pavilion, located outdoors at the Hershey Sports Centre.
New Mascot
2012 marks the arrival of Carassauga’s new mascot who will join the Festival’s kick-off ceremony on May 19 at Mississauga Celebration Square. The public is invited to participate in naming the mascot, visit www.carassauga.com for details and the
chance to win a Flipcam courtesy of Foresters, proud sponsor of KidsZone.
JRDN Concert
Carassauga is proud to present 2012 JUNO nominee, R&B Hip Hop artist, Jordan Croucher in a live concert performance on May 25 at the Hershey Centre, at the Canada Pavilion.
Carassauga Singing Star Contest
Share the excitement as talented amateur solo singers vie for the title of Carassauga Singing Star 2012.
Passports
Passports entitle visitors to unlimited entry to all pavilions during festival hours. Passports are available for $10 in advance or $12 at the door. Children 12 & under are free, when accompanied by an adult Passport holder. Passports are sold throughout GTA at retail outlets, community centres, libraries and at all pavilions.
Free Transit
Passport holders and accompanied children 12-and-under ride free on Carassauga shuttle buses and regularly-scheduled MiWay, the new Mississauga Transit bus routes, during Festival operating hours. All buses are wheelchair accessible and air conditioned.
Festival Hours
Friday May 25 – 7:30 PM – 12:00 AM
Saturday May 26 – 1:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Sunday May 27- 1:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Hershey Sports Centre ( parking lot) , (on north side of Hershey Centre Main Area)
5500 Rose Cherry Place (North of Matheson, one block east of Kennedy), Mississauga, ON
For more info visit: http://www.carassauga.com/
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