Downtown Oakville's Sizzling Summer Events

Oakville, ON – Kick off summer with the annual Downtown Oakville Sidewalk Sale June 17th -19th. Put on your walking shoes or stilettos and prepare to shop for fabulous quality items at great prices. A tradition for than three decades, the annual Sidewalk Sale showcases Oakville’s unique shopping district with more than 200 shops, boutiques, galleries and restaurants – many locally owned – featuring clothing, jewelry, gifts, artwork, health and beauty and more.

After some sizzling shopping, shoppers need not go hungry or thirsty with fare offered at some of the best restaurants in the GTA. Come early and often during this special 3 day shopping extravaganza.

July wouldn’t be the same without a stroll Downtown Oakville during Midnight Madness July 16th. Over 50,000 people attend this annual community event that is fun for the whole family. Experience live music on every block; enjoy great food, fantastic shopping, entertainers and demonstrations. Be sure to book the date on your calendar as summer isn’t complete without experiencing Midnight Madness Downtown Oakville style.

Kerith McLeod, Branch Manager, Scotiabank Oakville Main Branch says “We have been proud to be the title sponsor of Midnight Madness for over 10 years. We believe that this is an important opportunity for merchants and businesses in the Downtown Oakville BIA to showcase their products, services and give back to the community.”?

Special thanks to the sponsors of Sidewalk Sale and Midnight Madness: Budd's Chevelot, Global TV, Scotiabank, Scotia McLeod, Halton Trafalgar Travel

Downtown Oakville is transformed to Bourbon Street during the annual Jazz Festival August 6-8th. Thousands flock to enjoy the sophisticated and diverse jazz performances from local, regional, and international musicians. Delight in the smooth sounds as the music comes to the streets while enjoying some shopping, outdoor patios and restaurants in Downtown Oakville. Joseph Diodati, Committee Chair of the Jazz Festival promises “to enhance this year’s Jazz Festival by making it bigger and better while retaining the integrity and classiness of the event.”

Small town charm . . . big city jazz!

For information on where park, shop, dine or things to do and see, visit: www.oakvilledowntown.com

The Downtown Oakville Business Improvement Area (BIA) was established in 1978 through an initiative of the local business community and with the approval of the local Municipal council. Today the downtown Oakville BIA represents over 450 shops and services.

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