The Calgary Ukrainian Festival is a weekend celebration of Ukrainian culture and heritage, held the first weekend of June at the Acadia Recreation Complex.
About
WhenFirst weekend of June each year (June 6 to 7 in 2026; Saturday 10am to midnight, Sunday 10am to 6pm)
WhereAcadia Recreation Complex, 240 90 Ave SE, Calgary, AB
First held2011
Admission2026: $10 adults, $5 youth and seniors
The festival packs in traditional song and dance performances, Ukrainian food from pierogi to borscht, arts and crafts, and kids’ activities. Saturday runs late into the night with the Zabava celebration, with music and dancing that goes to midnight.
It is organized by Calgary’s Ukrainian community. The 2025 edition was billed as the 15th annual and the 2026 edition as the 16th annual, which puts the first edition around 2011.