Earlier this week the Port Credit Business Association hosted an evening to announce the complete list of summer events in Port Credit.  And it's a long list.

The 2010 Mississauga Waterfront Festival -- which opens tonight at 5pm in Port Credit Memorial Park -- ushers in what is guaranteed to be a busy summer around town.

Bedouin Soundclash headlines Friday night with a 9:30pm performance on the Main Stage.  Opening are Leela Gilday (7pm) and Michael Rault (8pm).  The grounds close at 11:30pm.

Saturday Jim Cuddy is on the Main Stage (9:30pm) following The Sadies (8pm) with the park again closing at 11:30pm.

Sunday the Festival is open from 10am to 7pm with a variety of musical acts on the Main Stage and in the park.

Paint the Town Red

On Canada Day Port Credit will celebrate two birthdays: Canada's 143rd and Port Credit's 175th!  They'll be a full day of activities at Port Credit Memorial Park (yes, there's cake!), a parade throught Port Credit and fireworks to end the day. www.paintthetownred.ca

Port Credit Art Show

The weekend of July 16th-18th Credit Village Marina at the mouth of the Credit River will once again play host to the annual outdoor art show and sale.

Port Credit Buskerfest 5

They're back.  And some of them are on stilts.  The weekend of August 20th-22nd the 5th edition of Buskerfest is back in Port Credit.  Fire shall be eaten and chainsaws are sure to be juggled.

Port Credit In-Water Boat Show

It's the 20th anniversary for this ever popular in (and out) of water boat show and sail.  Power or sail you're certain to be impressed with the selection of new and used vessels for sale.  Port Credit Harbour Marina, 1 Port St. E. www.portcreditboatshow.ca

The Southside Shuffle (aka The Port Credit Blues and Jazz Festival)

With over 120 Canadian and international acts the Shuffle has grown to become one the the premier jazz and blues fests in Canada.  This year the Shuffle takes place the weekend of September 10th - 12th.  Do not miss the Street Shuffle on Saturday afternoon when Lakeshore Rd. is closed to traffic and the music (and dancers) take over the street.  www.southsideshuffle.com

Port Credit 175 Celebrations

In addition to all of the above, it's PC's 175th and we're partying like it's 1835.  For a complete list of all events please visit www.portcredit175.ca.

It's going to be a very busy summer in Port Credit and one you're certain to enjoy.

The Southside Shuffle kicked off last night in Port Credit Memorial Park with Blackburn, Roxanne Potvin and The Funk Brothers on the main stage.

Today the Shuffle takes it to the street with Lakeshore Rd. E. from Hurontario to Stavebank closed completely to traffic from 12 noon until 8pm.

From 2pm until 6pm the "Lakeshore Shuffle Alley" will have over 20 bands playing at various venues.

To help you find your way, please check our map of Port Credit -- which includes the location of the various municipal parking lots in town.

The 2009 Tim Horton's Southside Shuffle (aka The Port Credit Blues and Jazz Festival) kicks off this Friday at 7:30pm at Port Credit Memorial Park when Blackburn takes to the main stage. Roxanne Potvin follows at 8:30pm.   And at 10:00pm The Funk Brothers return to the Shuffle for their second year in a row.

On Saturday, Lakeshore Road will be closed between Stavebank and Hurontario for the FREE "Shuffle Alley" -- with dozens of live bands playing from 2:00pm until 6:00pm.  If you are going to be anywhere near Port Credit next weekend, don't miss this one!  The full schedule is available on the Southside Shuffle's Web site.

Saturday night's headliner is none other than Lighthouse, on the main stage at 10:00pm.  Opening up for Lighthouse are Manteca at 7:30pm and David Wilcox at 8:30pm.

On Sunday, Treasa Levasseur will be on the main stage at 4:00pm.  Colin Linden follows at 5:30pm and Downchild and Friends close out the show starting at 7:00pm.

Throughout the weekend, additional free shows will be taking place on the Southside Shuffle Southstage, at Dave de Eyre Square (both located in Port Credit Memorial Park) as well as most clubs, pubs and restaurants in Port Credit.  And don't miss the Mississippi Jamstage in the Port Credit Legion on Front St. N.  The Jamstage is open each night from 10:00pm until 3:00am and you never know who is going to sit in.

Please visit the Southside Shuffle Web site for ticket information.

And try to get some sleep tonight and tomorrow night -- you're going to need it.

Plenty of festivities commemorate Opening Day

(Toronto, ON) The Canadian National Exhibition (CNE) announced today that admission to the fair on Friday, August 21, 2009 will be just $1.75 in celebration of the 175th Anniversary of the City of Toronto. The CNE has planned a number of festivities for this special day. In addition to the full 2009 roster of daily attractions (www.TheEx.com), Opening Day will feature free birthday cupcakes for the first 175 people, special ride coupons for $17.50, a variety of concessions and games for $1.75, and the Toronto Song Contest Finals.