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About
the Kingfest Music Festival
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Great music,
delicious food, unique shopping and relaxing fun –
all in a beautiful green setting – is what Kingfest
Music Festival is all about. Kingfest premiered as
an outdoor festival June 2007 in King Township (just
north of Toronto) drawing over 4,000 visitors and a
stellar response from visitors, performers, artists,
sponsors, volunteers and the community. Born out of
two smaller indoor events 2005 and 2006, Kingfest
expanded into a multi-faceted festival experience,
with multiple outdoor stages, an artisan village,
children’s activity area and a diverse food and
beverage offering. Kingfest celebrates great
Canadian artists - local, emerging and established -
from a range of music genres, offering unparalleled
musical entertainment for music lovers of all ages.
What’s more is that Kingfest is about community –
the festival is managed exclusively by volunteers
who believe that events like Kingfest contribute
meaningfully to one’s quality of life. Also,
Kingfest is in support of important community
causes, such as Habitat for Humanity, which provides
affordable, low cost housing for those in need.
Kingfest Music Inc. is a non-profit organization
whose heart and spirit lies in the hands of its many
dedicated volunteers.
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Kingfest Vision,
Mission and Values |
Vision:
To connect the community through music and be
recognized as one of Ontario’s alluring music
festivals.
Mission:
We aim to create an unparalleled total music and
festival experience for the family and
individuals of all ages living in York Region,
the GTA and surrounding areas. Kingfest will
foster connectivity and goodwill through
sensational music of multiple genres that
celebrates community and top Canadian and local
artists, with a philanthropic bent.
What we seek to accomplish:
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To build and sustain a first rate music and
cultural event for the entire community of York
Region and beyond, in an enchanting natural
setting.
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To deliver a supreme festival sensory experience
through music, food offerings and unique
shopping.
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To inspire appreciation for music, arts and
culture within our community.
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To engage and connect sectors of the community
in an inclusive, participatory manner and rouse
community goodwill
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To enhance the social and economic well being
and quality of life in our community.
Our Values:
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Support our community and serve its best
interests.
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Respect diversity, transparency and open
communication.
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Model and embrace a philanthropic attitude.
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Balance prudence, caution and logic with
optimism, imagination and plausibility.
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Be accountable for the impact of our activities
to all of our key stakeholders and efficiently
use our human and financial resources.
Kingfest Board of Directors
Patrick Gossage -
Chair
Nancy Bodi - President
Leah Springford -
Past President
Gerry Baird
Heather Boccia
Brad Gilliland
Brian Featherstone
Connie Sheldon
Jennie DeMedicis
John Futhey
John Stephenson
John Switzer
Margaret Honsberger
Marilyn Karamaritis
Shannon Collier
Steve Bodi
Steve Pellegrini
Sue England
Artistic Director
Randi Fratkin
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