Culture Fest 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
Culture Fest 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
- Canada
- Philippines
- Colombia
- Ukraine
- Nigeria
- Thailand
- Ireland
- Bosnia
- Peru
- Finland
- Argentina
- Jamaica
- India
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.
