Photos By Adele Ashley

HOPE IN THE STREET

Guelph’s Biggest Street Party

SEPT 20, 2024

Event Sponsors

FOOD AND MUSIC FESTIVAL IN THE HEART OF THE CITY

Hope in the Street is an annual music street festival designed to bring the whole community together, and help to support those in the Guelph community who are affected by poverty and food insecurity.

Funds raised through the Hope in the Street event directly benefit Hope House, a non-profit organization located in the downtown core of Guelph which enables them to meet many of the city’s needs.

Through various programming and services, Hope House offers a community that welcomes and encourages people to come and receive immediate relief and ongoing support.

Entry by cash donation.

Donate to Hope House

VOLUNTEER FOR HITS!

Hope in the Street is a family-friendly, inclusive Guelph-centric food and music festival designed to bring the whole community together. Attendees will enjoy a great lineup of live music, and a delicious Guelph-centric pub experience, complete with beer, spirits and food from amazing hometown restaurants. There is even a children's area with games and activities.

Entry by cash donation.

HERE'S WHAT TO EXPECT

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Musician Lineup

Entertainment Sponsored by: Devine & Associates | Sun Life

https://www.mrjandthegroovygang.com/
Mr. J is an elementary school music teacher in Guelph ON with a passion for performing great music for families. Mr. J and the Groovy Gang are a band with original songs written for everyone. They bring the most amazing live performance that is sure to leave everyone smiling, clapping and dancing along.
https://theimagineifband.com/
5 piece Progressive Soul/Roots/Blues band.
Coming Soon…
An enticing flavour of jazz, rock, country, reggae, R&B, Gospel, funk and soul - all packaged in HOPE and INSPIRATION. That's what you'll hear when you xperience muzic. With a roster of talented session musicians and powerful singers; Xperience Muzic provides a musical offering that is rare, refreshing and reviving. Get on your feet, get ready to dance and get ready for the Xperience!
https://www.devearchermusic.com/home
When describing the solo sounds of D'eve Archer, many are not only impressed by her diversity with instrumentation, but are amazed by her techniques to fuse multiple genres together to make harmonious sounds that will leave you wanting more. In her own words D'eve goes on to describe her music;
"It's not just about what you are playing for your audience, it's about what you are giving them. Every time I step on stage, whether it be in a large arena, or a small intimate lounge, I aim to share my heart, my mind, and my soul with everyone in that venue.
https://lividmusic.bandcamp.com/

Food Vendors

www.lazafandb.com
Serving at the festival: Ice pops, samosas, ice cream, carbonated drinks & lemonade.
Our products are made from high quality and healthy ingredients in small batches in our hometown of Guelph, Ontario. The results are deliciously simple and intensely flavourful.
www.barmasonrestaurant.ca
Serving at the festival: walking tacos!
Whether you’re looking for a great spot for date night (gorgeous, rustic atmosphere AND sharable menu options), a place to host an event, or a new favourite watering hole (can you say crafted cocktail?), we hope you’ll try Bar Mason.
Seasonally inspired menus, a relaxed atmosphere, friendly and approachable wait staff—we really do have it all.
www.thebollywoodbistro.com
Serving at the festival: - Samosas, chicken lollipop, onion bhaji, butter chicken, chana masala and mango lassi.
At The Bollywood Bistro, we consider our Indian Restaurant an art form. As our family has been passing down recipes for years, we bring those recipes to you. We know your family time is important so let us do the cooking while you enjoy the ambiance and character of our establishment. Enjoy a delicious meal and make it a memorable night with some great friends!
We are serving various and authentic Indian cuisine, that includes Hot Soups and Side Orders, Hot Appetizers, Rice Specialties, Vegetarian Specialties, Tandoori Specialties (Indian-style barbecue), Seafood Specialties, Chicken Specialties, and Lamb Specialties.
www.lostaviatorcoffee.com
We source our beans directly from the finest smallholder farms around the world. Direct trade means we have control over the quality and social sustainability of our beans. We work directly with our producers to ensure the highest quality is delivered, from farm to cup.
www.sugoonsurrey.com
Serving at the festival: - Truffle Casarecce, Mortadella & Burrata, Tiramisu
We’re taking a casual fine-dining approach meaning that we want to present ourselves beautifully but in a way that is approachable to everyone. We pride ourselves on our amazing food and above-and-beyond service. The Sugo on Surrey team is committed to treating our guests as if they were guests in our own home. We are looking forward to sharing our new home with you soon!
www.thenguyens.ca
Serving: Mango salad, spring rolls, bubble tea.
Fantastic Family operated Vietnamese deliciousness. Friendly decor, great service and low prices. Momma Nguyen even runs her own cooking courses on her website. Eat here and be happy. Highly recommended.
~ Happy Customer
www.thehoneygrazers.com
We will be serving: Cup-cuterie, Graze box, Mini Desserts, Pop & Lemonade.
Our grazing creations are not your average charcuterie board. Our Graze Boards, Boxes and Table options are unique, colourful and delicious and we gaurantee they will be the highlight of any event. Our creations are good for all kinds of events including, house warming gifts and parties, birthdays, date nights, picnics, cocktail parties, weddings, kids parties, corporate functions, baby showers, engagement parties, you name it; we’ll make the food at your party an Instagram-worthy display!
The Honey Grazers is bound to take your event to the next level and leave your taste buds happy.