This weekend July 30, July 31 & August 1 is the 45th annual Canadian National Ukrainian Festival (CNUF) in Dauphin, Manitoba.
Immerse yourself in the rich culture of many proud Ukrainian Canadians at Canada’s National Ukrainian Festival, a lively celebration of dance, music, food and family. Home of the only 11,000-seat, hillside amphitheatre in Canada, CNUF features many high-energy main stage shows, as well as an exciting lineup of entertainment on two additional open air stages.
Dance the weekend away at the nightly zabavas or parties, thrown in honour of CNUF’s guests. Experience traditional Ukrainian hospitality and be part of a Ukrainian wedding celebration. Sample delicious, authentic Ukrainian cuisine or watch amateur talent competitions.
You will literally see and feel the past come alive by touring the heritage village with its clay bake ovens and costumed interpreters.
Children and their parents will enjoy the children’s festival featuring special performers, crafts, games and workshops geared to different age groups.
How to Get Here
North of Brandon and Clear Lake MB…
Head straight north on Hwy 10.At the last hill on the scenic Riding Mountain you will be presented with a beautiful panoramic view of the intermountain heartland. Selo Ukraina is just off to the left at the base of that last hill.
Program Schedule
Friday, July 30
CREDIT UNION MAIN STAGE
- 7:00 pm Gates open
- 7:00 pm Pre-show band
- 7:30 pm Official Opening
- Grandstand Show to follow
KOZAK TAVERN STAGE
- 1:00 pm Kozak Tavern Opens – Live Entertainment throughout the day!
- 10:00 pm ZABAVA featuring SLOOHAI
FESTIVAL SQUARE STAGE
- Amateur Talent Competition
- Amateur Talent Director’s Choice Award Show
- Times to be announced
Saturday, July 31
CREDIT UNION MAIN STAGE
- 2:00 pm Gates open
- 2:00 pm Pre-show band
- 2:30 pm Grandstand Show
- 7:00 pm Gates open
- 7:00 pm Pre-show band
- 7:30 pm Grandstand Show featuring: Ukrainian Shumka Dancers & The Kubasonics
KOZAK TAVERN STAGE
- 1:00 pm Kozak Tavern Opens – Live Entertainment throughout the day!
- 10:00 pm ZABAVA featuring BURYA
FESTIVAL SQUARE STAGE
- Entertainment throughout the day!
- 4:00 pm A UKRAINIAN WEDDING presented by Canada’s National Ukrainian Festival Choir
- 10:00 pm POLKA PARTY featuring The Kubasonics
Sunday, August 1
CREDIT UNION MAIN STAGE
- 2:00 pm Gates open
- 2:00 pm Pre-show band
- 2:30 pm Grandstand Show
- 7:30 pm Gates open
- 7:30 pm Zrada
- 8:30 pm Haydamaky
- 10:00 pm Fireworks Display
KOZAK TAVERN STAGE
- 1:00 pm Kozak Tavern Opens – Live Entertainment throughout the day!
- 10:00 pm ZABAVA featuring TYT i TAM & SLOOHAI
FESTIVAL SQUARE STAGE
- Entertainment throughout the day!
- 4:00 pm HALL OF FAME
- presented by the Ukrainian Musicians Association
- 9:30 pm POLKA PARTY
- featuring The Ukrainian Old Timers
- [CNUF]