The 13th Annual Muhtadi International Drumming Festival presents el Â¡Tambor! will occupy the grounds of Woodbine Park on June 9th and 10th, 2012.

The Muhtadi International Drumming Festival (MIDF) celebrates the drum (el Â¡Tambor! in Spanish), its universality as an art form, and its presence in all cultures around the world. MIDF is the only annual festival in North America celebrating the drum. It is a free festival that is gaining additional recognition year after year. The event promises to be a 2 day family-friendly celebration full of multicultural performances and passionate, artistic people. 

Adding to the experience, MIDF hosts a wide variety of vendors with an array of cultural garbs, jewelry, and ethnic foods. It is a festival where all cultures come together, drumming and dancing to one beat! 

MIDF is a free festival that promises to be a 2 day family-friendly celebration full of multicultural performances and passionate, artistic people and is sponsored by G98.7 'The Way We Groove', Amsterdam Brewery, Long & McQuade Musical Instruments including The Long & McQuade Drum Zone, Appleton Estate Jamaica Rum, Ontario Arts Council - Conseil Des Arts De L'Ontario, Toronto Arts Council, Canadian Heritage - Patrimoine canadien.  Woodbine Park is situated at the corner of Coxwell Avenue and Lake Shore Boulevard East in the TorontoBeaches.

For further information on Long & McQuade, please Contact:

Jeff Long, Vice-President, Promotions & Marketing

Phone: 905-837-9785 | jefflong@long-mcquade.com

For more information or to arrange interviews, please contact:

Email: media@muhtadidrumfest.com or call 647-207-7526

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