Juno Award-Winning Artist to Join Markham’s 225th Anniversary Celebrations

MARKHAM, ON – September 16, 2019 – Markham Mayor Frank Scarpitti will reveal the exciting entertainment lineup planned for Markham’s 225th anniversary celebrations, that will include well-known Canadian artists and multicultural performances.

Join us at the Markham Museum for a special announcement outlining what guests can expect on the evening of September 28 at the #Markham225 Main Stage during Applefest later this month.

Admission to Applefest is free this year, in honour of #Markham225. Guests can enjoy the usual “stars” of Applefest, such as access to the Markham Museum’s current exhibitions, Blacksmith Shop, Cider Mill, rides and games, tasty apple treats, and countless family-fun activities on the historic museum grounds.

What:
Markham’s 225th Anniversary Celebrations – Special Announcement & Event Showcase

When:
Wednesday, September 18, 2019
10:00 – 11:00 AM

Mayor Scarpitti to provide an exclusive media tour of the historic museum grounds, following the announcement. On-site interviews with accredited media will be available.

RSVP to request an interview and confirm your attendance.

Where:
Markham Museum
9350 Markham Road
Markham, Ontario

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Markham Mayor Frank Scarpitti's Office: Lama Nicolas, Senior Communications Advisor at lnicolas@markham.ca or 416.671.2890.

For all other media inquiries / interview requests for the City of Markham: Maxine Roy, Advisor, Communications and Media Relations at mroy@markham.ca or 647.200.8718.

About Markham: Markham, an award-winning municipality with over 355,000 residents and the largest of nine communities in York Region, is home to over 400 corporate head offices and more than 1,500 high tech and life science companies. Markham is a leader in attracting foreign direct investment with more than 210 foreign companies located in the City. Founded in the 1790s, today Markham is Canada’s most diverse community and enjoys a rich heritage, outstanding community planning and services, and a vibrant local economy. Markham has received the Excellence Canada Gold Award for Organizational Quality & Healthy Workplace, and multiple heritage and environmental awards.

About Markham Museum: Markham Museum connects the history of Markham to today’s new ‘settlers’ by examining our environment and the tools we use to adapt to our changing world. The 25-acre Museum site offers: exhibits, school programs, public programs and events, private event venues and research facilities. In 2011 the Museum opened a new collection and exhibition hall. Meeting LEED Gold standards, the new building includes a large temporary exhibition hall and a smaller permanent installation called "What is Markham? Discover our Evolving Community" in the south gallery. This exhibit explores the layers of settlement and the resulting changes that Markham has experienced. The Museum is receiving national attention for its unique way of connecting with its community.