Intercultural Arts Festival presented by Empire Life

The Intercultural Arts Festival is a celebration of our rich cultural diversity here in Kingston. Enjoy free, family-friendly activities, including live music and dance performances, workshops, international markets and cuisine. The festival also includes the final iteration of this year’s Katarokwi Indigenous Art and Food Market showcasing local indigenous artisans, crafters, and chefs.

When and where?

On Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024 at Confederation Park from 11:45 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Activities

Bring your appetite, the Festival will feature food by ThaiStreetFood (Thai), Q-Bite (Indian Fusion),
Jerkebago (Caribbean), Daal Roti (Indian), Tlaolli Tamales (Mexican), Ella’s Cuisine (African), El Gringo
Tacos (Mexican), Dr. Shawarma (Egyptian), in addition to multicultural arts, crafts, and food in the
International Pavilion.

Main Stage

On Ontario St. at Brock St. Come and experience arts and cultural performances on the festival mainstage including hip hop with Francophone MC LeFLOFRANCO, reggae and dancehall with Gravel G & Untraxx, and Samba with T. Dot Batu.

11:45 a.m: Opening Ceremonies featuring community addresses by Mayor Bryan Paterson and guests
12:05 p.m.: St. Pierre Dancers and Drummers on the Ollin Drum
12:30 p.m.: Grass Dancing by the Ward Brothers
12:40 p.m:Pinnal Thiruvathira Classical Rope Dance Presented by Kingston Malayali Association
12:50 p.m.: Siam Classical Dance by Thai Society of Kingston
1 p.m.: Traditional Bharathanatyam presented by Bhaarati School of Indian Classic Dance
1:05 p.m.: Salsa and Bachata performance by Los Encantos
1:25 p.m.: Kings Don Taiko Presented by Japanese Community & Friends
1:50 p.m.: Drawing You to My Heart dance presented by the Chinese Canadian Association of Kingston
2 p.m.: Punjabi Bhangra, Gujarathi Gharba, and Desi Divas presented by the India Canada Association of Kingston
2:15 p.m: Bollywood presentation by the Association of Indian Graduate Students at Queen’s
2:25 p.m.: Mexican Folkloric Dance by Groupe Folklorique Nadxieli
2:50 p.m.: Afro Fusion with Melissa Noventa, Churise Felix and Shanique Peart
3:10 p.m.: Nepali Song & Dance presented by Kingston Nepali
3:15 p.m.: Dance Group Svitanok presented by the Ukrainian Association of Kingston3:40 p.m.: Samba Reggae by T. Dot Batu
4:30 p.m.: Capoeira interactive demonstration by Axé Capoeria Kingston
5 p.m.: Drag performance by Rowena Whey
5:10 p.m.: Dancehall & Reggae with Gravel G, Sany G, and Untraxx
5:45 p.m.: Francophone hip hop with LeFLOFRANCO
6:30 p.m.: Ollin Drum Circle presented by OLLIN

Dance workshops

Put on your dancing shoes and participate in dance workshops including Bachata, Merengue, Salsa,
Scottish Country Dancing, and more!

12 p.m.: Azonto Dance Workshop with Ntentan Performance Collective
1 p.m.: Rabbit and Bear Paws Puppet Show
2 p.m.: Jerusalema Group Dance, Merengue, and Kizomba Workshop with Dansani Dance Company
3 p.m.: Bachata Dance Workshop with Los Encantos
4 p.m.: Salsa Dance Workshop with La Vida Bistrobar & Social
5 p.m.: Jewish Traditional Dancing Workshop presented by Kingston Jewish Council
6 p.m.: Royal Scottish Country Dance Workshop presented by the Scottish Country Dance Society

Vendors

Katarokwi Indigenous Art & Food Market (Confederation Park, near the Sacred Fire)

Chanelle Blair - CB Butterlicious
Patrick Brant - Okwaho Art
Cheryl - Lee Conway - Resin Art
Jennifer Brant - Jenn's Traditional Leather Goods
Judi Montgomery - Arts
Taylor Tye - Jackpine Designs
Ocean Sea Le Bruin - Mishigamiing Beading
Christine Allen - Four Crazy Crows
Melanie Howard - Turtle Island Fine Foods
Jennifer Mowbray - Beadwork and Crafts
Jaylene Cardinal - W.C. Creatives
Cadue’s First Foods

Learn more about the Katarokwi Indigenous Art & Food Market.

International Pavilion (Confederation Park)

Ankh Fusion
Arab Society of Kingston
Chinese Canadian Association of Kingston & District
Club Humanitaire - École Madeleine-de-Roybon
Creations by Paulina
Dr. Shawarma & Curries
Edible Earth
El Gringo Tacos
HappyBuddha
Harp of Tara CCE – Irish Society
Henna On My Mind
Italo-Canadian Club of Kingston
India Canada Association of Kingston
Jabra Mitwasi Calligraphy
Jamaican Community Pavilion
Japanese Community Pavilion
Jerkebago
Joanne Gervais Visual Artist
Kingston African Caribbean Collective
Kingston Jewish Council
Kingston Malayali Association
Kingston Nepali
Kingston Shawarma Curries
Kingston Sri Lank Association
Kingston Vietnamese Community
Latin America Pavilion
Migmar Dolma Tibetan Crafts
Naan Stop Express
Original Art by Linda Chamberlain
Pakistan Canada Association of Kingston
Parkway Grocery
Q-Bite Indian Fusion
Queen’s Vietnamese Student Association
Royal Scottish Country Dance Society
Sri Lankan Pavilion
Thaistreetfoodkingston
Tunisia Community
Turkish & Azerbaijani Pavilion
Ukrainian Association of Kingston
Wombat Crafts Kingston
Yeyetzi

Community information booths

Association Canadienne-francaise de l’Ontario Conseil regional des Milles-Iles (ACFOMI)
Canadian Blood Services of Kingston
Le Centre Culturel Frontenac
CFB Kingston Diversity Advisory Group
CFRC 101.9 FM Campus Community Radio
City of Kingston Special Events
Conseil des ecoles publiques de L’Est de l’Ontario (CEPEO)
Conseil des ecoles catholiques de L’Est de L’Ontario (CECEO)
CSC Vanier
Immigration Services Kingston and Area (ISKA)
Joe’s Music Mill Instrument Lending Library
KEYS Employment & Newcomer Services
Kingston Immigration Partners (KIP)
Kingston Frontenac Public Library (KFPL)
Kingston Literacy & Skills (KLS)
Kingston Native Centre & Language Nest (KNCLN)
Kingston’s Anti-Racism Working Group
Office of MP Mark Gerretsen
Reseau de Soutien a l’immigration Francophone de l’est de l’Ontario (RSIFEO)
ReStart Employment Services
S5WAVES
The Tett Centre for Creativity and Learning

Accessibility

Confederation Park and Springer Market Square are accessible to those with mobility issues
and mobility devices. ASL Interpretation will be available for the opening ceremonies and some on-stage
presentations where possible. Please contact the City of Kingston Special Events Office if you have any
accessibility questions by emailing mrodenhizer@cityofkingston.ca