THE CELEBRITY STAGE
- Second City: Join Second City for hilarious, interactive comedy
- Stage West: A tribute to Neil Diamond and Tom Jones
- Toronto Symphony: Enjoy the Toronto Symphony's stellar brass quintet's lively performance
- So You Think You Can Dance Canada: Meet some of the top winners from last season
- A Taste of Beauty: Smashbox Cosmetics Celebrity Makeovers
- Jesse Labelle: Jesse Labelle is a critically acclaimed singer/songwriter. He recently made waves with his chart-topping single, "Perfect Accident". Jesse's sound is a cross between John Mayer and Rob Thomas, and he's been winning the hearts of fans across the country on tour with Faber Drive, The Arkells, and Tom Cochrane.
- Alyssa Reid: Alyssa Reid's acoustic version of Justin Bieber's "One Less Lonely Girl" turned into a YouTube epidemic. Her debut single is called ‘If You Are' and her sound is best described as soul infused pop. She just completed a cross-Canada tour on Muchmusic's SodaPOP festival with Emily Osment.
- Frank D'Angelo with his 15-piece R&B band energizes The Taste of the Danforth
- Zero Gravity street performers
- Opa Dancers of London
- Jeanine Mackie: Enjoy phenomenal R&B and jazz
- Daniel Cannis: Broadway music
- The Imbayakunas: Music from Ecuador
- Sol De Cuba: Music from Cuba
- Jorge Miguel: Flamenco music
- Yiannis Kapoulas with Ena K'Ena: Amazing Greek music
- Arkadia - Lively Greek music
THE BROADVIEW STAGE
Featuring an eclectic array of music and lifestyle-related programs and performances, including:
- Swamp Dawgs - the blues and rock
- Batkucada Carioca Samba & Grupo Afro-lusophone Dancers - Brazilian dance and music group
- Souls of Steel Orchestra
- Daniel Barnes Trio - jazz at its best
- Rock'n Blues Butcher Band - get rockin'
- Embrujo Flamenco Dancers
- Argentine Tango Milonga
- Dancing On The Danforth
- Felinity - hoops
- Free NIA classes
- Hannan's Bellydancing
- Taste Mob Flash Dance - learn the choreography and join the Taste Mob Flash Dance
THE GREEK STAGE
Featuring traditional Greek dancers, singers and musicians, including an opportunity for the audience to learn Greek dancing. Some of the performers include:
- Parea - music
- Arabesque Dance Company - bellydancing
- Yiannis Kapoulas with Ena K'Ena - music
- Greek Style M. - music
- Yia Mas - music
- Levendia X - dancing
- Arkadia - music
- Alexandros Hatzis - music
- Knossos Cretan Association Dancers - dancing
THE SPORTS ZONE
Including challenges created by Toronto's professional sports teams. Lots of chances for people to test their skills and win prizes:
- Toronto Maple Leafs - visit the Leafs' Mobile Dressing Room
- Toronto Argonauts - test out your football-throwing arm at the Argos' Football Toss
- Toronto Blue Jays - test out your baseball prowess in the Blue Jays' batting cage and pitching cage
- Toronto FC - amazing soccer challenges
- Toronto Rock - lacrosse challenges at its best
THE KIDS' FUN ZONE
Offering fun-themed activities including:
• The Centre of Gravity Circus Training Studio - The "You Can Try It" Circus - kids from 5 to 14 can try out the classical area circus hoop
• The Olympiada featuring:
- Dress like an Ancient Greek
- Build the Acropolis
- Ancient art
- Learn Greek dancing
• The Toronto Zoo - experience the amazing "Touch Table" and meet Toronto Zoo's mascot - Explorer Bear™
• The CNE brings you Alex the Beaver plus free children's tickets to The Ex
• The East York Mirror Kids' Activities Tent - giveaways and contests, colouring and crafts
• Free Owl Kids Magazines
• The Tennis Pathways Fastest Serve Zone - clock the speed of your serve
BEER, WINE & SPIRITS GARDENS
There will be two Carlsberg Beer & Spirits Gardens and one Wine Garden to help keep thirsty patrons refreshed.
CONTESTS, PRIZES AND FREE SAMPLES FROM A HOST OF EXHIBITORS
• Free samples and coupons from Smashbox Cosmetics
• Free samples and coupons from Lacoste
• Free samples and coupons from riceworks Gourmet Brown Rice Crisps
• Free samples of Astro Yogurt Smoothies
• Free samples from Hidden Valley Ranch
• Free samples from Coke
• Free samples from Sensodyne
• Free restaurant coupons from Dine.To
• Win prizes from Cheetah Power Surge
• Great deals from FIDO
OPPORTUNITY TO WIN AN AMAZING TRIP
Opportunity to win an Aegean Splendour Trip For Two to Glorious Greece, courtesy of Transat Holidays
FOOD, FOOD AND MORE FOOD!
And, of course, dozens and dozens of tasty food stations from Danforth's amazing array of multi-ethnic cuisine.
CHARITY FUNDRAISING
The PILAROS TASTE OF THE DANFORTH is a proud supporter of the Toronto East General Hospital. On Friday, August 6th, at 1pm as part of our "pre-show", celebrities, politicians, members of the media, and corporations will be kicking up their heels with "Beds On Wheels" at the 5th Annual Danforth Dash Bed Race, in support of the Toronto East General Hospital Foundation. To-date this event, which is hosted by the Pilaros Taste Of The Danforth, has raised in excess of $100,000 towards the Hospital's expansion campaign and the purchase of new electric hospital beds for TEGH. In addition to supporting the "Danforth Dash" over the years the Taste Of The Danforth has raised more than $1 million in support of our community hospital, Toronto East General. The event takes place on Danforth just east of Broadview. To enter a team or for more information, contact Justin Van Dette at 416-469-6218
