Pembroke’s downtown and waterfront hosted some amazing talent when Ottawa Valley Buskerfest returned for its second year, bringing with it a whirlwind of music, artistry, and street performances. Thousands of residents and visitors packed into Pembroke Waterfront Park on Friday, Aug. 22 and even more filled Pembroke Street West on Saturday, Aug. 23 to enjoy a festival that is becoming a signature summer event for the city.

Buskerfest kicked off Friday evening at the waterfront with the “Luminous Launch Party” with families, friends, and even their four-legged companions gathering for an evening of entertainment. Local dancers and gymnasts warmed up the crowd before fiery busker acts lit up the Riverwalk Amphitheatre stage with high-energy stunts. The night’s showstopper, however, came whe

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