Ukrainian Day Festival
Celebrating all things Ukrainian in Alberta!
Last updated on August 18, 2021
We are excited to announce that the annual Ukrainian Day Festival is back this summer! Mark your calendars and join us for a celebration of the 30th anniversary of Ukraine’s Independence and Ukrainian Day on August 22, 2021. This year, we are presenting a festival that will involve a diverse online program, self-guided components and an outdoor community zabava.
Online at 11 AM on our website and Facebook page
Zabava at 2 PM at camp Bar-V-Nok (Limited capacity! Reserve your tickets in advance) Purchase Zabava Ticket
Don’t miss out on the experience! Follow our event on Facebook or sign up for our e-bulletin for more updates and news about the event.
Ми раді повідомити вам, що Український День повертається цього літа! Відмічайте у своєму календарі, та приєднуйтесь до нашого відзначення 30-ї річниці незалежності України та святкування Фестивалю Українського Дня, 22 серпня 2021 року. Цього року, ми презентуємо змішане свято, яке включатиме різноманітну онлайн програму, секції які ви зможете розглянути самостійно, та навіть живий концерт.
Підписуйтесь на наш електронний бюлетень, або слідкуйте за новинами про івент та повною програмою фестивалю у наших соціальних мережах.
Online
The virtual components of the festival will feature multiple segments and contributions from various groups in the Ukrainian community, such as our schools, youth groups, choirs, theatres, and dance ensembles in Alberta. This will include recorded original video performances
Zabava
The outdoor community zabava is hosted at camp Bar-V-Nok at Pigeon Lake. For the first time, the Ukrainian Canadian Congress – Alberta Provincial Council brings their annual Ukrainian Day Festival to a beautiful Pigeon Lake for a unique community gathering! We welcome you to this family-friendly event. Join us for a picnic-style concert from 2-4 pm which will feature Zabava y Koli, Ihor Bohdan, as well as other talented Ukrainian musicians from both Edmonton and Calgary. Supervised children’s activities will include teacher-led dance classes, face painting, a photo booth, and more!
Check out the line-up for the zabava here.
BONUS ACTIVITIES AND SERVICES
Did you know camp Bar-V-Nok is offering accommodations for August 21 and/or August 22? Book your stay here!
There will be a free pre-event vatra with live music on Saturday at 6 PM.
Attendees have access to trails, lake and outdoor amenities (volleyball and tennis). Bring your bike, kayak or canoe to top off your camping experience. Check out here for photos and videos.
There is a shuttle bus leaving on Sunday, August 22nd at 12 PM from St. Josaphat’s Cathedral (10825 97 St NW, Edmonton, AB T5H 2M4). The space is limited. You must call 780-414-1624 to reserve your spot. Call between Monday-Friday 9 AM and 3 PM.
Sellf-Guided
- Tryzub at Orbit Ukrainian store: 10219 97 St NW, Edmonton, AB T5J 0L5
- Ukrainian Flag on the Smachno! food truck: August 21-22, 2021 at Internati0nal Airshow (Villeneuve Airport – Highway 633) and August 25, 2021, at the Terwillegar Farmers market (2051 Leger Road NW Edmonton, AB T6R 0R9. In the Terwillegar Recreation Centre Parking Lot D)
- Ukrainian Flag at Kalyna Store: August 21-22, 2021 (7400 Macleod Trail #8, Calgary, AB T2H 0L9)