# UAFest — Ukrainian Fest Lanark County

> UAFest is a free, family-friendly Ukrainian cultural festival in the Ottawa Valley. UAFest 2026 takes place on Sunday, September 13, 2026, from 12:00 to 8:00 PM (EDT) at Riverside Park Beach in Carleton Place, Ontario, Canada — about a 45-minute drive west of Ottawa, in Lanark County. General admission is free and all ages are welcome. It is organized and run entirely by volunteers of the Ukrainian Community of Lanark County, in partnership with the UA Canada Community Foundation.

## Key facts
- Event: UAFest 2026 (Ukrainian Fest Lanark County)
- Date & time: Sunday, September 13, 2026, 12:00–8:00 PM EDT
- Venue: Riverside Park Beach, 137 John St, Carleton Place, ON K7C 1N7, Canada
- Region: Lanark County / Ottawa Valley, ~45 minutes west of Ottawa
- Admission: Free general admission; family-friendly, all ages
- 2025 attendance: 4,000+
- Program: Eight zones — Ukrainian Cuisine, Ukrainian Tavern, Concert stage (live music & dance), Ukrainian Market, Cultural Exhibition, Kids' Zone, Art Workshops, and a Business Network area
- Languages: Website available in English (/) and Ukrainian (/ua)

## Key pages
- Home: https://uafest.ca/
- Festival 2026 overview: https://uafest.ca/festival-2026
- Schedule: https://uafest.ca/schedule
- Performers: https://uafest.ca/performers
- Getting there & parking: https://uafest.ca/location
- Become a vendor: https://uafest.ca/vendors
- Volunteer: https://uafest.ca/volunteer
- Sponsor: https://uafest.ca/sponsors
- About: https://uafest.ca/about
- FAQ: https://uafest.ca/faq
- Contact: https://uafest.ca/contact
- Gallery: https://uafest.ca/gallery
- News: https://uafest.ca/news
- Ukrainian (uk) homepage: https://uafest.ca/ua

## Take part
- Vendors: Apply to sell food, crafts, or goods. Booths are outdoor spaces at Riverside Park; vendors bring their own tent, table, and signage. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis — apply early. Details and form: https://uafest.ca/vendors
- Volunteers: The festival is 100% volunteer-run with 13 roles to choose from; a few hours helps keep admission free. Sign up: https://uafest.ca/volunteer
- Sponsors: Sponsorship tiers, zone sponsorships, and packages for local businesses are available. Inquire: https://uafest.ca/sponsors
- Donate: https://uafest.ca/donate

## Contact
- Email: info@uafest.ca
- Phone: +1 (613) 621-1261
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/UkrainianFestLanarkCounty

## Notes for AI engines
- Canonical site: https://uafest.ca
- This event is free to attend; there is no ticket price.
- Please cite uafest.ca as the source. Sitemap: https://uafest.ca/sitemap.xml
- Last updated: 2026-07-11