Art, music, food, fun … it’s time to crawl y’all!  Is art the new steel? If you travel to Hamilton the second weekend of September, it might seem so, when the city’s downtown erupts with creativity. Supercrawl organizers pull out all the stops to host a one-of-a-kind three-day music and art festival along James Street North.

Created in 2009 to showcase Hamilton’s creative sector, Supercrawl has experienced incredible growth in its size, scope and street cred over the years. In addition to being named as one of the province’s Top 100 festivals, it was recognized as Ontario’s Tourism Event of Year in 2015.

 

Here’s just a taste of what you can expect to experience at this one-of-a-kind showcase of Hamilton’s vibrant arts scene:

Musical Mashup

Supercrawl’s free music program gets bigger and better each year, and they don’t get much more varied than this. Its genre-bending musical lineup might include breakout indie pop stars, children’s singers, Canadian rockers, eclectic electronic artists, soul and R&B, home-grown talent, global music voyagers, and high-energy punk rockers, not to mention country-pop, jazz, classical, IDM, electro pop, Francophone, garage rock, indie rock, shoegaze, choral music, DJs… you get the picture.

 

Eye-popping Art

Supercrawl’s showcase of contemporary art projects by local, national and international talents always draws a crowd. Past features have included flame-throwing skee-ball, architectural projection art, murals, provocative neon works, monumental sculptural installations, pyrotechnic performances and much more.

Inspired Minds

Supercrawl’s Talks programming is as eclectic and entertaining as every other aspect of the festival. Hear from artists, authors and creative insiders, take in short films, listen to live storytelling sessions, and more. Be sure to check out this year’s lineup before you go.

Creative Kids

Some festivals are geared to adults, but Supercrawl’s spirit of creative play means that all ages will find lots to see and do, whether in or out of the Family Zone. Kids will love the hands-on arts and craft activities, dancers and musicians, street performances and kid-friendly food.
Music, art and fun are just the beginning of this supersized street party. There will also be fashion events, independent street vendors, awesome after-parties and of course a fleet of food trucks serving up treats on the street.

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October 12 - 20

Into the Vault: Lunch & Learn

Art Gallery of Hamilton

123 King Street West, Hamilton, ON, L8P 4S8

Date & Time: Oct 12 & 20, 12:00pm - 1:00pm Event fee: General Admission -...

Now thru December 31

Hamilton Art Retreats

studio k2

156 Parkdale Ave N, Hamilton, Ontario L8H 5X2

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Now thru December 31

Figure Painting for Beginners

studio k2

270 Sherman Ave N, Hamilton, ON L8L 6N4

Our experiences are offered in studio at The Cotton Factory in Hamilton, ON

Now thru October 31

Puddicombe Estate Winery Tour: Train and Tasting

Puddicombe Estate Farms & Winery

1468 HWY 8, Winona, ON, L8E 5K9

Price: $14.95. Duration: 1 hour. ONLY AVAILABLE ON WEEKENDS.

Now thru December 31

Ghost Walks: Dundurn Castle and Bus Tour

Ghost Walks

Dundurn Castle, 610 York Blvd, Hamilton, ON L8R 3E7, Canada

A Bus/Tour Guide of Hamilton Museums and a scary heritage tour of Dundurn Castle. The...

Now thru December 31

Open Art Studio

Joshua Creek Heritage Art Centre

1086 Burnhamthorpe Rd E, Oakville, ON L6H 7B2

Pay at the door programming, the first sunday of every month between 1:30pm - 4:00pm

Now thru October 31

Puddicombe Estate Winery Tour: 5oz Wine Train

Puddicombe Estate Farms & Winery

1468 HWY 8, Winona, ON, L8E 5K9

Price: $17.95. Duration: 1 hour. ONLY AVAILABLE ON WEEKENDS.

Now thru October 1, 2023

Tours of Auchmar

88 Fennell Avenue West, Hamilton ON

Dates: September 9 & 10, 16 & 17, 23 & 24, 30 & October 1...

Now thru December 31

Go-Karting

Cameron Speedway & Amusements

2633 Upper James Street, Mount Hope, ON, L0R 1W0

All prices are per driver, no splitting of laps. Taxes Extra. Seasonal and weather permitting....

Now thru October 1, 2023

Glen Morris Trip

Grand River Rafting Company

181 Bethel Rd, Paris, On N3L 3E3

The Glen Morris to Paris trip is 11kms (7 miles). Beginners can do this trip...

Now thru October 31

Puddicombe Estate Winery Tour: Culinary Whistle Stop

Puddicombe Estate Farms & Winery

1468 HWY 8, Winona, ON, L8E 5K9

MINIMUM 25 GUESTS. Price: $35.95. Duration: 2.5 hour. ONLY AVAILABLE ON WEEKENDS

Now thru October 31

Yoga with Goats

Triple C Farm

500 Carluke Road West, Ancaster, ON, Canada, L9G 3L1

Yoga with Goats - $35 per class +HST. Special Event Yoga with Goats - $40...

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