Press & Media
Contact info, verified fast facts and photo resources for journalists covering UAFest.
For interviews, accreditation or fact-checking
UAFest is entirely volunteer-run, so our press desk is a small team of neighbours rather than a dedicated PR office — but we're glad to help with interviews, quotes, accreditation questions or fact-checking. Reach us directly:
Boilerplate — free to quote
UAFest (Ukrainian Fest Lanark County) began in spring 2023 as a garage sale organized by Carleton Place resident Gloria Bradley to support Ukrainian families displaced by war. The funds raised launched the first festival that same year, drawing more than 1,000 visitors. By 2025 the festival had grown to more than 4,000 attendees, with a goal of 5,000+ for 2026. UAFest is 100% volunteer-run — no paid staff — organized by the Ukrainian Community of Lanark County with support from community partners. It is held at Riverside Park, 137 John St, Carleton Place, ON K7C 1N7. A share of festival proceeds supports a charity partner each year: Rotary for Kids of Heroes (2023), Save Ukraine (2024) and Kids of Ukraine (2025).
Verified numbers for your story
- 2023Rotary for Kids of Heroes
- 2024Save Ukraine
- 2025Kids of Ukraine
- $9,395 cheque to Save Ukraine (2024), presented with Toby Randell, Mayor of Carleton Place, in the presence of Senator Hon. Dr. Stanley Kutcher.
- The Embassy of Ukraine in Canada sent a flag for the 2024 festival.
Here's what's real right now — no packaged media kit yet
These pages are the best press resources on the site — real festival photography, broadcast-ready video and our published coverage. Need something specific (a high-res shot, a logo file, a quote)? Email info@uafest.ca and we'll send it directly. (A single downloadable media kit isn't assembled yet.)
Festival photography: Maryna Shum (2025), Tetiana Dodonova (2024).
On our radar for the 2026 press desk
These topics don't have published details yet — they'll be announced closer to the festival date. Check back, or ask us directly by email.
Press & Media — FAQ
Not yet as a single packaged download. In the meantime, the best press resources on this site are the Gallery (real festival photography) and News (past coverage and announcements) — see the links below. For a specific logo file, high-resolution photo, or quote, email info@uafest.ca and we'll send it directly.
Email info@uafest.ca or call +1 (613) 621-1261. UAFest is entirely volunteer-run, so please allow a few days for a response, especially outside the run-up to festival day.
UAFest (Ukrainian Fest Lanark County) is a 100% volunteer-run Ukrainian cultural festival in Carleton Place, Ontario, that grew from a 2023 garage sale into a 4,000+ visitor community celebration of Ukrainian food, music, dance and craft — with proceeds supporting charity partners for children and families affected by the war.
Have a different question? See the full FAQ.
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