Truro Buskerfest
Thursday August 8 – Saturday August 10, 2024
The Truro Buskerfest Festival is coming back to Downtown Truro on August 8 – 10, 2024. Comedy fans, music lovers, acrobatic enthusiasts, foodie fanatics – all are welcome to explore the captivating curiosities that can be found at the Truro BuskerFest. Three days of non-stop, action-packed fun for all ages, all happening in Civic Square!
Presenting sponsor:
Government of Nova Scotia
Event sponsors:
Inn on Prince Hotel
Performance Schedule
Friday, August 9th 2024
1:00 PM
Gracie B
2:00 PM
Fraser Hooperrs
3:00 PM
Ruby Rubberlegs
4:00 PM
Gracie B
5:00 PM
Fraser Hooper
6:00 PM
Ruby Rubberlegs
7:00 PM
Gracie B
8:00 PM
Fraser Hooper
9:00 PM
Serpentine Studios
Saturday, August 10th, 2024
3:00 PM
Fraser Hooper
4:00 PM
Ruby Rubberlegs
5:00 PM
Gracie B
6:00 PM
Fraser Hooper
7:00 PM
Ruby Rubberlegs
8:00 PM
Gracie B
9:00 PM
Serpentine Studios
Meet Our Buskers
Ruby Rubberlegs
Gracie B
Gracie B, aka “The Thunder from Down Under,” returns with a hilarious twist this year. As an Aussie lifesaver, she ensures beach safety with a comically absurd “Safety Demonstration.” Amid her serious dedication to saving lives, she also brings beachside joy with circus acts, hula hooping, quirky magic, and tons of family fun!
Fraser Hooper
Fraser Hooper traded a successful career in menswear for a dazzling act that’s charmed audiences worldwide. For three decades, his award-winning comedy, inspired by silent clowns, blends mime, audience interaction, slapstick, and eccentric dance. From Europe to Australia and Canada, Hooper’s performances captivate all ages at major street, theatre, and clown festivals.
Buskerfest Activities
Non-Profit
Carnival Games
Local non-profit organizations will be offering you a chance to win great prizes when you participate in Carnival Games!
Halimac Axe Throwing Truck
Axe Throwing
Our friends at Halimac Axe Throwing will be setting up a mobile axe throwing station in Civic Square.
Family Fun Entertainment
Balloon Animals
Get a custom-made balloon animal from the talented artists at Family Fun Entertainment.
Family Fun Entertainment
Face Painting
Pick one of the beautiful face paint designs from the arts at Family Fun Entertainment.
Vineeta Rajani
Henna Tattoos
Vineeta uses natural and organic henna paste to create intricate pieces of art on your skin.
The Truro Buskerfest midway will open in Civic Square in Downtown Truro from 1pm – 9pm on Friday, August 9 and Saturday, August 10. Come on down and try your luck at non-profit Carnival Games, Mobile Axe Throwing from Halimac Axe Throwing, or watch in wonder as our buskers take the stage. There are activities for everyone at the Truro Buskerfest.
Buskerfest Food Trucks
PIZZA
Sticks and Stone Woodfired Pizza
Sticks and Stone Woodfired Pizza offers a a variety of a neo-neapolitan a Nova Scotian twist!
HAWAIIAN SHAVED ICE
Shaved Ice
Offering 55 flavours of Hawaiian-style shaved ice.
DESSERTS
BeaverTails
BeaverTails specializes in fried dough pastries that are individually hand stretched to resemble a beaver’s tail, topped with sweet or savoury ingredients.
MEXICAN TACOS
Chula Vista
Food Truck bringing the flavours found in every corner in the North of Mexico and across the border.
SWEETS & TREATS
Not Your Grandma’s Kitchen
Bespoke sweets and treats created by a Beatles singing, butter slinging, Pastry Chef.
DEEP FRIED CHEESECAKE
Barnyard Grill
Farm Fresh. From our Farm to your Plate, with plenty of creative dishes you have got to check out.
Vendor booths and food trucks will be open from 1pm – 9pm at Civic Square in Downtown Truro on Friday August 9th and Saturday, August 10th. Come get a delicious bite to eat while you watch the busker performances and shop a variety of vendors including press-on nails, purses, artisan creations, and more!
Event sponsors:
Inn on Prince Hotel