Vendor Village
The Vendor Village at UFest is a marketplace that showcases the best of Ukrainian culture and heritage. Visitors can browse through an array of vendors selling genuine Ukrainian art, handmade crafts, traditional clothing, souvenirs and much more. It’s an excellent opportunity to take home a unique piece of Ukrainian culture or to find the perfect gift for a loved one.
Hours: Friday 5pm – 9pm | Saturday 11am – 8pm
- Silk & Laine
- Olga Verbitska
- Ukrainian Shumka Dancers
- Wounded Volunteers Fund
- Innareva Studio
- UA Studio – Dragonfly Design and Production
- Canadian Institute of Ukrainian Studies
- Kule Folklore Centre at the U of A
- Sugar Shack
- Crystal.Lee.Designs
- True North Soap Bar Ltd
- Funky Fun Socks
Art in The Village
Located in the heart of the Vendor Village, Art in The Village is a must-visit destination for art lovers and culture enthusiasts. Our talented Ukrainian and Polish artists will showcase their unique and stunning works, including paintings, prints, pysankas, metalwork, textiles, and more. Experience the beauty and diversity of Ukrainian art and immerse yourself in the rich Ukrainian culture through the lens of our artists.
- Sky Hoffos – The Ukrainian Viking
- Topirets Artworks
- Nataliia Stativa Zharko
- Kazka Art & Design
- The Painting Fireman
- everydaeclay
- Artspacesol
- Pysankas by Paul Gagnee
Community Pavilion
The Community Pavilion provides a glimpse of a few of the active organizations in the Ukrainian community. Here you can learn about some of their good works or gather information about educational and cultural opportunities for children. This is your one-stop shop to learn more about the activities in the local Ukrainian community.
Hours: Friday 5pm – 9pm | Saturday 11am – 9pm
Organizations represented in 2024:
- Bilingual Ukrainian Catholic Parents Society (BUCPS)
- Camp Bar-V-Nok Society
- Cheremosh Ukrainian Dance
- Friends of the Ukrainian Village Society
- Smoky Lake Pumpkin Growers
- Ukrainian Canadian Congress – Edmonton
- Edmonton Catholic Schools Ukrainian Bilingual Parent Advisory Society
- Ukrainian Canadian Congress – Alberta Provincial Council
- Ukrainian Canadian Social Services
- Ukrainian National Federation
- Ukrainian National Youth Federation Edmonton Branch
- Ukrainian Student’s Society U of A
- Verkhovyna Ukrainian Song and Dance Ensemble
- Ukrainian Youth Association (CYM)
- Viter Ukrainian Dancers and Folk Choir
- Vohon Ukrainian Dance Ensemble
- Volya Ukrainian Dance Ensemble Association
Heritage Pavilion
Discover and celebrate the vibrant history and rich heritage of Ukraine. Immerse yourself in our diverse culture and browse beautiful artifacts and displays brought to Canada by Ukrainian settlers, or made and used here after their arrival. These displays are presented by the Ukrainian Catholic Women’s League of Canada (UCWLC) and St. Jospaphat’s Cathedral Museum.
Hours: Friday 5pm – 9pm | Saturday 11am – 9pm
Guest Culture Pavilion
UFest extends a warm welcome to our local French community as
our guest culture this year. We look forward to celebrating the rich
traditions and cultural heritage of both our cultures. Experience the
French-Canadian culture at UFest through performances, artists and
food, all found on site.
- Centre Communautaire d’Edmonton
- Café Bicyclette
- La Cité francophone
- L’Association la Girandole d’Edmonton
- Centre de dévéloppement musical (CDM)
- Pont Cultural Bridge
- Francophonie Alberta Plurielle (FRAP)
- Société historique francophone de l’Alberta (SHFA)
- Réseau Sante Albertain
- Musée d’art de la femme
- Association des juristes d’expression francaise de l’Alberta (AJEFA)
- ACFA Régionale Edmonton
- Canadian volunteers united in action society (CANVUA)
- Regroupement artistique francophone de l’Alberta (RAFA)