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Groove to the rhythm of reggae at Rastafest in the Little Jamaica area of Eglinton West, celebrating Jamaican culture through the universal language of music. Come together with friends and family to celebrate unity and diversity at outdoor concerts, featuring the legendary Johnny Clarke on August 16th and Mutabaruka on August 17th.<\/p>\n

Rastafest<\/h2>\n

Date:<\/strong> August 16-17, 2025
\nTime:<\/strong> Saturday 5:00 PM – 11:00 PM, Sunday 3:00 PM – 9:00 PM
\nVenue:<\/strong> Reggae Lane Parking Lot
\nAddress:<\/strong> Eglinton Ave. West & Oakwood Ave., Toronto
\nWebsite:<\/strong> www.rastafest.tv<\/a><\/p>\n

\"Calendar<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false,"gt_translate_keys":[{"key":"rendered","format":"html"}]},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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