Old Market Square is the heart of the festival, teeming with entertainment and activity from noon to midnight. Locals and visitors converge to this cultural hub located in the city’s historic Exchange District, as it comes alive with incredible music, talented street performers, tasty food options, beverage pavilions and merchant vendors.
Featured street performers: The Circus Firemen, Reuben DotDotDot and Hannah Cryle
For a complete schedule of all performances on the outdoor stage CLICK HERE.
Open daily from noon to midnight, a diverse range of food trucks and vendors offer choices to satisfy hunger before, after or in between shows. Enjoy local offerings like Better Than Baba’s, Fired Up Wood Fired Pizza, Habanero Sombrero, India Palace Restaurant, KYU Grill, Lemon Heaven, Little Bones Wings, Mini O’s Mini Donuts, Nucci’s, Sidewalk Sizzler, Stella’s Catering and more! Sit, relax and quench your thirst at the Okanagan Spring Beer Tent and Liquor Mart Patio. Seating is open to anyone looking to grab some shade, enjoy a bite to eat, or sit and enjoy the entertainment. After seeing a show on the outdoor stage at Old Market Square, you can wander over to our vendor court on Arthur St. and browse the wide variety of intriguing items available from these vendors: Amethyst Crystal Ore and Boulders, Bookman, Innova Art, Craft & Design, Kirkatures, Leda & Spark, Little Dear Apparel, LT Cosmetics, Mehndi/Henna Tattoos by Aruna, Naked Guru/Fimoman, Nimis Creations, Olgas Jewellery, Stunning Creations, and more!
The festival provides public washrooms at Old Market Square inside the Okanagan Spring Beer Tent and on King Street beside the Red River College Paterson GlobalFoods Institute. We encourage Fringers to be conscientious and use festival facilities in lieu of surrounding businesses. Since our beverage pavilions and food vendors only accept cash, ATMs are available inside the Info Tent in the Red River College Courtyard, inside the beer tent and outside the entrance to the Liquor Mart Patio.
Get into the spirit of the Fringe and support the talented street performers and line-up of great local bands on the Outdoor Stage. During performances, toss in some cash when they “pass the hat.” Since access to Old Market Square is free, our performers rely on the donations they receive from generous audiences like you – so make sure to give back and say thanks!
PHOTOS BY LEIF NORMAN