UFest brings Ukrainian culture to Borden Park
Ukrainian flags can be seen at UFest in Borden Park on May 31, 2025. (Darcy Seaton/CTV News Edmonton)
Western Canada's largest Ukrainian festival set up in Borden Park on Saturday.
The sixth-annual UFest runs until 11 p.m., featuring close to 1,200 local and national Ukrainian performers on the outdoor stage.
'It's definitely special, because we have a lot of newcomers that have come to Canada in the last few years and then a lot of them are here today, so it's really great for them to come and get a little taste of home,' said organizer Stephan Bociurkiw.
'And it's not just Ukrainians,' he added. 'Everyone is welcome here. We want to share our Ukrainian culture with everyone.'
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Visitors can be seen at UFest in Borden Park on May 31, 2025. (Darcy Seaton/CTV News Edmonton)
The festival is free to attend. Alongside music and dancing, visitors can find 16 food vendors, more than 30 artisan market vendors and a licensed bar selling wine, beer and cider.
Anyone wanting a more hands-on experience could also take part in one of multiple cultural workshops, such as learning traditional bread techniques or how to make Ukrainian beaded necklaces.
This year, UFest partnered with the Canada-Ukraine Foundation to collect donations to support programs for vulnerable Ukrainian children.
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