HAMILTON, ON, Aug. 4 /CNW/ - This weekend is about friends, family and music as musicians from around the world will be coming together at the 35th Annual Festival of Friends. Presented by TD for the first year, the festival promises to bring headlining artists including Gord Downie, Richie Havens, Coney Hatch and more.

In addition to a diverse range of music and art, attendees will enjoy various exhibits and activities for all ages. The TD Comfort Crew will also be roaming the crowds handing out giveaways and entering festival-goers into a contest to win preferred seating right on stage to enjoy their favourite musicians up close.

    When:   August 6, 7 and 8th
            12:00 noon to 11:00 p.m.

    Where:  Gage Park
            Hamilton, Ontario
            L8M 1N6

    What:   Musical performances
            Art Exhibits
            Children's activities
            A Midway
            Giveaways

    Who:    Jiuliano Ciardelli, District Vice President, Hamilton,
            TD Canada Trust
            Sophia Aggelonitis, MPP Hamilton Mountain
            Mayor Fred Eisenberger

For further information: Tashlin Hirani, TD Bank Financial Group, O: 416-982-3375, C: 289-237-9364, tashlin.hirani@td.com