The Armenian Youth Federation of Toronto invites residents to break the ice this winter by coming out to a Winterfest celebration this weekend (Feb. 3 to 5) in North York.
Last year's inaugural Winterfest attracted more than 2,000 people, and a larger and more exciting festival will take place this yearFriday night's headliner is Lebanese-born Canadian musician Karl Wolf, performing his hit songs Yalla Habibi, Africa and Ghetto Love. Armen Aloyan, California-based Armenian singer will be headlining the festival stage on Saturday and performing for the first time in Toronto. Another first-timer to the Canadian stage is the up-and-coming Armenian singer from Washington, D.C., Krisdapor Arabian, performing both Saturday and Sunday night. There will be familiar performers returning to the festival stage such as the one-man-band Armen at the Bazaar, Toronto locals Karina Es, the Dark Dance Company. Toronto DJ Armo Kidd will keep the crowd energetic between sets spinning the latest music in hip-hop, R and B, reggae and house music. Saturday's entertainment will also feature singer Khoren Mouradian, a community favourite. Sunday's events will conclude with children's entertainment duo Hoy Lari, followed by the Hamazkayin Erepuni Dance Group. The festival will once again feature a hockey tournament on Saturday with the finals on Sunday. Throughout the weekend, there will be several other attractions such as an outdoor skating rink, fire buskers, magicians, a kids' zone, Canadian and Armenian foods and other fun activities.Founded in 1934, the Armenian Youth Federation of Canada works to advance the social, political, educational and cultural awareness of Armenian-Canadian youth.For more information about Winterfest, visit www.ayfwinterfest.com or their Facebook page at www.facebook.com/ayfwinterfestThe event will be taking place on the grounds of the Armenian Youth Centre at 50 Hallcrown Place at Victoria Park and Sheppard avenues in North York.