This year's Pilaros Taste of the Danforth has loads of fun and family-friendly activities to engage and entertain Torontonians.

The programs, the exhibitors and performers are still being finalized but the following is a "Taste" of what is to come:

1. THE CELEBRITY STAGE

Check www.tasteofthedanforth.com for updates and announcements as to the performers and schedules.

2.THE DANFORTH SHOWCASE STAGE

Featuring an eclectic array of music and lifestyle-related programs and performances from around the globe

• Joy of Dance (Dancing)
• Hannan's Bellydance (Belly Dancing)
• Formation Showcase
• Satin Dolls (Jazz Music)
• Madison Violet (Canadian Folk Music)
• Julian Taylor Band (Rock)
• Nia (Dancing)

Sarah Skinner & the Sisters of Salome (Belly Dancing) Ginga (Dancing) Elana Harte (New Country/Rock Music) Jennifer Brewer (Folk Music) Original Gentlemen (Dancing) Swamperella (Cajun Music) Afro Lusophone (Dancing) Urbanesque (Dancing) Souls of Steel (Music) Tyler Ellis and The Eddy Line (Folk Music) Artists in Motion (Dancing) Santerias (World Music)

Check www.tasteofthedanforth.com for updates and announcements as to the performers and schedules

3. THE ASTRO ORIGINAL GREEK STAGE

Featuring traditional Greek dancers, singers and musicians, plus Astro Original Greek Yogurt cooking demonstrations presented by "The Three Greek Sisters"
- www.3greeksisters.com/threesisters.php

There will also be an opportunity for the audience to learn Greek dancing.

Some of the other amazing performers include:

• Galaxy Orchestra
• Arabesque Dance Company (belly dancing)
• Epohi
• Michalitsa
• Eros
• Levendia X
• Arkadia

Check www.tasteofthedanforth.com for updates and announcements as to the performers and schedules.

4. THE SPORTS ZONE

Including challenges created by Toronto's professional sports teams. Lots of chances for people to test their skills and win prizes:

• Toronto Maple Leafs - visit the Leafs' Mobile Dressing Room
• Toronto Raptors - test your basketball skills
• Toronto Argonauts – Have your photos taken the Toronto Argos Cheerleaders and see if you are up to the Grey Cup “Arm Chair Quarterback” Challenge
• Toronto FC – enjoy the TFC Soccer Lounge and see the Canadian Championship Trophy
• Toronto Rock – meet the Rock cheerleaders and enjoy lacrosse challenges at its best

5. THE TORONTO STAR KIDS' FUN ZONE

Offering fun-themed activities including:
• The Toronto Zoo - experience the amazing "Touch Table" and meet Toronto Zoo's mascot - Explorer Bear™
• The East York Mirror Kids' Activities Tent - giveaways and contests, colouring and crafts

6. THE "PARANORMAN" EXPERIENCE

• The "Inner Hero" ParaNorman Puppet Show – Follow this engaging story about bullying with Aunty B and Tommy. Learn to care, learn to share and let your Inner Hero shine through
• A spooky movie calls for some seriously spooky face painting designs. Have a talented artist turn you into a ghost, a zombie or a witch at ParaNorman Monster Face Painting
• Dr. Dreadful’s Edibles ParaNorman Play Lab
• Enjoy a “taste” of ParaNorman with a Tim Horton's Green ParaNorman Ice Cream Sample

7. "THE EXPENDABLES 2" PHOTO OPPORTUNITY AND STUNT SHOW

• When your photo is inserted into the movie poster, which character will you be playing? Sylvester Stallone, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Jean-Claude Van Damme, Chuck Norris, Bruce Willis, or Jet Li? Receive your complimentary souvenir photo

• Don’t miss the Iron Dragon Stunt Group as they battle it out on the festival stage! The Expendables are back, and they want vengeance

8. "THE HUNGER GAMES" ARCHERY EXPERIENCE

• Don’t miss “The Hunger Games Archery Show” on the Celebrity Stage
• Test your archery skills at “The Hunger Games Bow and Mallow Archery Challenge”

9. THE “RESIDENT EVIL: RETRIBUTION" EXPERIENCE

• Be greeted by zombies from the "Resident Evil" films. Receive your FREE “Resident Evil: Retribution” umbrella corporation tattoo symbolizing your personal protection from the virus
• Are you up to the "Resident Evil 6: Raccoon City" video game challenge?

10. "THE POSSESSION"

• Do you have the guts to open “The Possession” Dibbuk box?
• Don’t let the fear of the dark keep you away from guessing what possesses you! Handle various objects in complete darkness to guess the ‘spirit’ inside. If guessed correctly, you will win your own Possession Misfortune Cookie. Be careful, some of them might just capture your soul...

11. Miller Genuine Draft BEER GARDEN

Join us at our Miller Genuine Draft Beer Garden for a refreshing drink.

12. GREAT CONTESTS, PRIZES AND FREE SAMPLES FROM A HOST OF EXHIBITORS INCLUDING

• Free samples from Sunny D
• Free samples of Astro Original Greek Yogurt
• Free samples from Dr. Oetker
• Free samples from Sabra
• Win prizes from Cheetah Power Surge
• Win prizes from GoodLife Fitness
• Win prizes from President's Choice Financial
• Win prizes from Bell
• Win prizes from Public Mobile

13. OPPORTUNITY TO WIN AN AMAZING TRIP TO GREECE

Opportunity to win an Aegean Splendour Trip for Two to glorious Greece, courtesy of Transat Holidays

Don't forget to stop at our information booths to pick up your festival brochure containing the event schedule and map. It has a secret code that you will need in order to enter the contest

14. FOOD, FOOD AND MORE FOOD!

And, of course, dozens and dozens of tasty food stations from Danforth's amazing array of multi-ethnic cuisine!