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UAFest 2026 Program

How Sunday, September 13, 2026 ran at Riverside Park, zone by zone, hour by hour.

The Unity Ride & Drive convoy finished at the festival gates as the day opened at 12:00.

The Main Stage on Sunday, September 13, 2026

UAFest 2026 took place on September 13, 2026. This is the Main Stage program as planned for the day. UAFest 2027: join the waiting list →

Before the gates open

  1. 11:00
    The Rushnyk walk gathers

    Everyone who wants to walk meets on the main street of Carleton Place. The walk sets off at 11:30 and takes about 15–20 minutes to the park.

  2. 10:50
    Unity Ride & Drive leaves Ottawa

    The convoy departs Ottawa at 10:50 sharp and finishes at the festival gates.

Main Stage, from 12:00

Host: Olga Ostafiichuk

  1. 12:00
    Official opening and anthems

    The festival opens. Anthems sung by Marta Stepanenko.

  2. 12:20
    The Rushnyk story
  3. 12:35
    Guest speakers
  4. 13:10
    Flag ceremony with violin

    Vasyl Popadiuk

  5. 13:15
    Photos with the flag
  6. 13:30
    Vlad Tomilin

    Flute

  7. 13:50
    Marta Stepanenko

    Vocals

  8. 14:05
    Mariia Barhan

    Vocals

  9. 14:30
    Learning Ukrainian
  10. 14:35
    Roman Tykajlo

    Tsymbaly (Ukrainian hammered dulcimer)

  11. 14:45
    Arkan dance
  12. 15:05
    Tanya Navolska

    Vocals and bandura

  13. 15:10
    Vasyl Popadiuk

    Violin

  14. 15:35
    Tetiana Cherneta

    Bandura, with her son on violin

  15. 16:00
    Lidiia Hurinenko

    Vocals and bandura

  16. 16:10
    Ivan Horobets

    Vocals, guitar and piano

  17. 16:25
    DEN BAURIN

    Vocals

  18. 16:42
    Authentic Ukrainian clothing show
  19. 17:10
    Kozak Sisters

    Featured concert

  20. Closing and finale

    Marta Stepanenko

Between sets — short stories from Ukrainian history.

What ran all day

These zones ran from noon to six on September 13, 2026, alongside the Main Stage program above.

Ukrainian Cuisine
Borscht, varenyky, sausage and sweets from Ukrainian kitchens — plus the varenyky-eating contest.
Ukrainian Tavern
A cozy hospitality space for traditional food, drinks and live music.
Main Stage
A full day of live Ukrainian music, dance and community moments.
Ukrainian Market
Handmade embroidery, jewellery and goods from Ukrainian makers and small businesses.
Exhibition
Ukrainian art, history and heritage on display, curated for every visitor.
Kids' Zone
Games, crafts and entertainment to keep the youngest guests happy all day.
Art Workshops
Hands-on motanka doll-making, straw weaving, and petrykivka painting with Oksana Pikush — born in Petrykivka itself, taught by her parents. For all ages.
Hosts speaking on the UAFest Main Stage, decorated with Ukraine and Canada flags and a rainbow of balloon garlands, with a band set up behind them
The UAFest Main Stage
From the Main Stage

A glimpse of what the main stage feels like

A children's choir in white embroidered vyshyvanka shirts singing on the outdoor stage in front of a large seated crowd under mature trees
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