Uke Fest

Dobriy den! (Good day!)

The Ukrainian Festival was a blast! I got to share my table with a wonderful person I met at Marché La Récré, Zuemy of Es Pera! it was really nice to have a partner there as it made set up go a lot faster, bathroom breaks easier, and Perogi runs possible. :) I was really glad to have some one to chat with and share in the wonderful cultural experience.

I just want to say that the Ukrainian people are very kind, and friendly and welcomed us (non-Ukrainians) very warmly which was very refreshing. So many different people came out to the festival, young, old, Ukrainian, and non, people from the church and the neighborhood; you really felt like you were part of a community. Not to mention the beer garden, dancers and singers, perogis, and sausages (if you eat meat) it was one of the better festivals that I've been to in Montreal.

I would definitely do it again next year. See below for some pics from this year's festival.

UKRANIAN FESTIVAL THIS WEEK-END!!!

For all the culture lovers living in Montreal this weekend's Ukrainian festival promises to be a blast. With everything from a Beer Garden, singers, dancers, local artists, and yummy food, you are sure to have a GREAT time, and learn a little bit more about Ukranian culture while you're at it! The festival schedule and details are below...

T-Love will be there with many other artists, so come and visit for your chance to see the new fall collection, with fringe necklaces with funky chain and all new earrings to bring some pizazz to your wardrobe.

Friday	September 10th 2010	6pm - 10pm (BEER GARDEN)
Saturday	September 11th 2010	10am - 10pm
Sunday	September 12th 2010	10am - 5pm

The Montreal Ukrainian Festival will showcase performances by various Ukrainian, Canadian and Quebec artists, singers, dancers, comedians and choirs.

Throughout the day, festival-goers will be able to browse through many kiosks featuring Ukrainian cuisine, folk art and crafts, local businesses and information booths.

To keep the young ones entertained, the Montreal Ukrainian Festival will offer a supervised children’s area with games, face painting and other fun activities.

Directions via Public Transport (STM)

• Joliette Metro station (green line)
  Take the 67 bus (St-Michel) north until Bellechasse. Walk 1 block east.
• St-Michel Metro station (blue line)
  Take the 67 bus (St-Michel) south until Bellechasse. Walk 1 block east.
• Beaubien Metro station (orange line)
  Take the 18 bus (Beaubien) east until St-Michel Blvd. Walk 1 block south to rue de l'Ukraine, then 1 block east.
• Rosemont Metro station (orange line)
  Take the 197 bus (Rosemont) east until St-Michel Blvd. Walk 1 block north to Bellechasse, then 1 block east.

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