CultureFest 2026
Join Cochrane's annual celebration of cultural heritage and diversity. Explore booths, enjoy performances, and share food from the many cultures that make up our community. Everyone is welcome.
- Date
- Saturday, September 12
- Time
- 1:00 PM to 4:30 PM
- Location
- Spray Lake Sawmills Centre
What to expect
CultureFest has grown every year. More than 1,500 people attended last year to explore cultural booths arranged to simulate a journey around the world.
25+
Cultural booths
Community groups and families share food, crafts, and traditions from around the world.
14+
Live performances
Music and dance on stage throughout the afternoon, representing cultures from every continent.
1,500+
Attendees
Neighbours of every background come together each year. The crowd keeps growing.
Free
Food samples
Taste dishes from a wide range of cultures, prepared and shared by community members.
This year's performances
Cultures represented on stage and at the booths in 2026.
- Nakoda
- Woodland Cree
- Jamaica
- Ireland
- Philippines
- India
- Bosnia
- Finland
- Ukraine
- Argentina
- Thailand
- Nigeria
- Peru
- Colombia
- Canada
The afternoon
- Doors openBooths open for visiting, passport cards handed out at the entrance.
- Welcome & land acknowledgementOpening remarks from CISC on the main stage.
- Performances beginMusic and dance sets run continuously through the afternoon.
- Food samplingFree ethnic food samples served at the booths while supplies last.
- ClosingThank-yous, prize draws, and farewells.
Getting there
Venue
Spray Lake Sawmills Family Sports Centre
Cochrane, AB. Hosted by CISC at Frank Wills Hall, 405 – 1 St. E
Admission
Free for everyone. No tickets or registration needed. Family friendly, wheelchair accessible, free on-site parking.
