Concession BIA

06/02/2026

We're excited to welcome back HULA Wahines to StreetFest this Saturday, June 6th! The adult Hawaiian dance company will be performing throughout the street during the festival.

Also performing on the street:
⚔️ Dueling Weapons Academy of Renaissance Fencing
🎸 Noise Pollution Rock School

Concession Street will be closed to vehicles from Upper Wentworth to East 25th and lined with merchant sidewalk sales and vendors selling delicious food and family-friendly creations.

The kids will love:
🎨 FREE Face Painting
🏰 FREE Access to Inflatable Bouncers

Don't miss:
🛍️ Artisan Alley
🌟 Young Entrepreneurs Alley
🍴 Outdoor Dining
🎶 2 Stages of FREE Entertainment (at Upper Wentworth at East 25th Street)
🎭 Interactive Entertainment Throughout the Street
🥫 Community Food Drive
🎈 Kidz Fun Zone

For more info, including a full schedule of live music performances, please visit https://www.concessionstreet.ca/streetfest-2026.html

06/01/2026

Experience a magic show from Ron Guttman, performing on our BIA Stage (Upper Wentworth) at 1pm this Saturday, June 6th at StreetFest! 🪄🎩

Also at our BIA Stage, enjoy:
11:15am: Gryphon Vocal Ensemble
11:45am: Urban Zoo
12pm: Beni White
1:45pm: JUMPSATIONS - Rope Skipping Extravaganza
2:30pm: Urban Zoo
3:40pm: Zumba with Valerie
4pm: STEPS DANCE STUDIO 25
4:40pm: Urban Zoo

Plus our main stage (at East 25th Street):
11am: The Boom Babiez
12pm: Patti Payne
1pm: Canuckleheads
2pm: Brian Melo
3pm: Tim Gibbons and the Swampbusters
4pm: Low Down Dirty Mojos
5pm: Trickbag

Plus Tex Rexman ongoing on the street!

We'll also have entertainment along the street from:
🌺 HULA Wahines
⚔️ Dueling Weapons Academy of Renaissance Fencing
🎸 Noise Pollution Rock School

For a full schedule of performances and events, please visit https://www.concessionstreet.ca/streetfest-2026.html

See you on Saturday from 11am-6pm!

05/30/2026

The BIA is currently seeking gardening enthusiasts and community volunteers interested in participating in the planting program! 🌱

The BIA’s pollinator planting initiative is underway. This project is being led in partnership with Green Venture, a local non-profit organization. Our goal is to plant pollinator-friendly and native plant species with the City of Hamilton providing water support. Green Venture will oversee the planting, weeding, and ongoing maintenance of the pollinator and native plant beds.

Email [email protected] to learn more!

05/29/2026

NEXT WEEKEND!

☀️ Saturday, June 6th is the annual Concession StreetFest from 11am-6pm! ☀️

The day will feature entertainment for the whole family, local musicians, magic, dance performances, comedy, Renaissance fencing, and more! Plus, the street will be closed to vehicles from Upper Wentworth to East 25th and lined with merchant sidewalk sales and vendors selling delicious food and family-friendly creations.

The kids will love:
🎨 FREE Face Painting
🏰 FREE Access to Inflatable Bouncers

Don't miss:
🛍️ Artisan Alley
🌟 Young Entrepreneurs Alley
🛒 Concession Street Merchants Sidewalk Sale
🎪 Vendor Marketplace
🍴 Outdoor Dining
🎶 2 Stages of FREE Entertainment
🎭 Interactive Entertainment Throughout the Street
🥫 Community Food Drive
🎈 Kidz Fun Zone

Bring the whole family and celebrate community, creativity, local business, food, music, and fun for all ages!

For more info, including a full schedule of performers, please visit https://www.concessionstreet.ca/streetfest-2026.html

05/28/2026

05/28/2026

Census Canada is looking to hire employees for temporary positions through to July to cover the Concession Street neighbourhood. If you're looking for work, this is a great opportunity!

Visit Census.gc.ca or call: 1-833-830-3109

05/26/2026

☀️ StreetFest is coming up on Saturday, June 6th from 11am-6pm! ☀️

We're excited to bring you another great line-up of local musicians, magic, dance performances, comedy, Renaissance fencing, and more! Plus, as usual, the street will be lined with vendors selling delicious food and family-friendly creations.

The kids will love:
​🎨 FREE Face Painting
🏰 FREE Access to Inflatable Bouncers

Don't miss:
🛍️ Artisan Alley
🌟 Young Entrepreneurs Alley
🛒 Concession Street Merchants Sidewalk Sale
🎪 Vendor Marketplace
🍴 Outdoor Dining
🎶 2 Stages of FREE Entertainment
🎭 Interactive Entertainment Throughout the Street
🥫 Community Food Drive
🎈 Kidz Fun Zone

Concession Street will be closed to vehicles from Upper Wentworth to East 25th. Bring the whole family and celebrate community, creativity, local business, food, music, and fun for all ages!

For more info, including a full schedule of performers, please visit https://www.concessionstreet.ca/streetfest-2026.html

05/25/2026

One coffee turns into five hours of fun at The Bloom Coffee and we're not mad about it! Whether you just need a caffeine hit or are looking for a sit-down meal, why not bring some friends and enjoy some games (and a break from screens) at the same time? Open 7 days a week for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Visit UberEats to see their menu. 🎲

05/24/2026

Summer Symphony Ensemble registration is open! If you're looking for an artistic outlet or want to continue playing music during the summer break, The Summer Symphony Ensemble at The Zoetic could be your place to make music this summer. No audition required!

This year's theme is Symphony by the Sea, where the repertoire will be focused on seaside adventure, paradise, and sunshine. (You can leave song recommendations on their site, too!)

Visit summersymphonyensemble.weebly.com or scan the QR code to check out website for more details about the season and how to register.

If you are in need of an instrument, they recommend asking to loan one from your school or to check out Long and McQuade's rental options. Please reach out to Summer Symphony Ensemble if you are experiencing any additional barriers to joining, as they'll try their best to accommodate.

05/23/2026

Founded in 1967 by Rick Joslin, Joslin's MMA (Mixed Martial Arts) knows their stuff! The studio teaches children's jiu jitsu and karate, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, striking (boxing, kicking, Muay Thai), and MMA (mixed martial arts). If you're starting out, try one of their programs for a good skills foundation, while more seasoned athletes can join with a membership.

Visit joslinsmma.com to sign up for a free class. Head instructor Jeff Joslin is ready to coach!