In 1979 under Mayor Ann Sloat's leadership, a group of incredible volunteers started what has become the premier FREE event of the Ancaster community. Betty Fraser, James Pearson, Connie Pitz, Charlie Moss, & Viola Brennon brought the community together for a festival and sidewalk sale, and almost 50 years later we’re still doing it. In 2014 we incorporated under Ontario’s Not-for-Profit Corporations Act, and appointed a Board of Directors, corporate officers and an operating committee,

all of whom volunteer their time. 

We thank all of our great sponsors who help to make this event a success each year.