Downtown Cobourg Sidewalk Sale starts Thursday

The 49th annual Sidewalk Sale in Downtown Cobourg is just days away. From August 3rd to 6th, blocks of extended storefronts and street vendors on King Street will be offering days filled with live entertainment, family fun, and summer sales.

“Each day will bring something new to enjoy and explore. From inflatables to sandcastles, Latin music to the best of Canadian rock, there’s something that everyone will love,” said Paige Montgomery, DBIA Coordinator.

On Thursday, the hours are 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.

• There will be live music from The Imbayakunas and The Farrucas Duo.

• The Shelter Valley Folk Festival Songwriter’s Showcase starts at 6 p.m.

• There will be a sandcastle on King Street.

Friday, hours are 8 a.m. to 9 p.m., and the inflatables include The Brave Knight and a 40-ft. obstacle course.

Saturday, hours are 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

• Kids’ activities include face painting and free balloon animals.

• 3M Dance Works will provide a flash mob.

Sunday, hours are 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

• There will be live music, as Trilogy performs A Salute to the Best of Canadian Rock.

• Food trucks on Second Street include Funnel Cake Dreams, Smoke’s Poutiniere, Justice Burgers, Harbourlight Delights, and Squeezy’s lemonade (and more).

For a complete list of the DBIA 2017 calendar of events, visit www.downtowncobourg.ca.