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.