If you’re in Calgary or the GTA this weekend, here are some Ukrainian festivals worth checking out:
Calgary Ukrainian Festival – June 4 & 5
Address: Acadia Recreation Complex, 240 90 Avenue SE
Saturday, June 4th: 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. ( 5 shows )
KITCHEN HOURS: 11am-9:30pm
Zabava (dance): door opens at 8 p.m.Sunday, June 5th: 11a.m. – 5 p.m. ( 3 shows )
KITCHEN HOURS: 11am-4:00pm
Festival tickets $5 each Children under 5 FREE
Zabava tickets $15 each, not included in Festival Ticket
Carassauga – June 3 -5
Address: St. Mary’s Dormition of the Mother of God Ukrainian Catholic Church – 3265 Cawthra Rd, Mississauga.
Friday, June 3: 7:30pm – Midnight
Saturday, June 4: 1pm – Midnight
Sunday, June 5: 1pm – 7pmTickets: $10 advance/$12 at door
Free shuttle buses to all the different pavilions.
We’ve covered the past 3 Carassaugas in a row, with lots of photos: 2010, 2009 and 2008!