Serbian Fest 2020

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THE 10TH ANNUAL SERBIAN FESTIVAL IS CANCELLED

Due to the COVID-19 global pandemic and at the direction of the Government of Alberta to declare a public health emergency, we must sadly confirm the CANCELLATION of the 2020 Serbian Festival. The Festival will be tentatively rescheduled for September.

Stay tuned for updates.

While this decision comes at a time of universal uncertainty, we take the safety and health of our guests, volunteers and community very seriously. We urge everyone to follow the guidelines and protocols put forth by public health officials. Thank you for your continued support and we look forward to seeing you this fall. Stay safe and healthy!

Testimonials

Jason Kenney

Premier of Alberta

Had a fantastic time at the #Calgary @SerbianFest. Beautiful folklore, great food, and of course slivovica! Thanks for the very warm welcome.

John Barlow

Member of Parliament for Foothills

I want to thank you for inviting us to participate in the annual Serbian Festival. We thoroughly enjoyed our day visiting with you, Premier Kenney and certainly his Excellency Mihailo Papazoglu.

The hospitality shown by yourself and the organizers was once again incredible making for an exceptional experience.

Mihailo Papazoglu

Serbian Ambassador to Canada

Odlična organizacija ekipe srpske zajednice i srdačnost, pokazuje mnogobrojna posećenost kanadskih zvaničnika i gostiju. Sa ponosom mogu reći da su na pravi način mogli da se upoznaju sa srpskim dostignućima, srpskim naučnicima i gastronomijom.
Upućujem Vam još jednom svoju podršku da i u budućnosti ovakva značajna manifestacija bude razlog da se srpska zajednica i mladi naraštaji okupljaju, gaje svoju tradiciju, kulturu i jezik, i da se veze izmedju Srbija i Kanade još više učvršćuju.
Srdačni pozdrav srpskoj dijaspori i Srpskom festivalu u Kalgariju. Celo pismo mozete procitati ovde.

You Are Invited

Join the Calgary and Foothills County Serbian community as they entertain, feed and wow you with fantastic cultural and sports events during the May long weekend (May 16 & 17). This exclusive event will feature a broad multicultural program. Don’t know what Serbian culture is? Come out and join us for some fabulous homemade Serbian food, cultural exhibits, sports competitions and much more. Mark it in your calendar today. Proceeds will be donated to the future Serbian-Canadian cultural centre and the Food Bank.

SerbianFest will take place May 16th and 17th, 2020 (safe and dry in our tents - rain or shine).

  • Admission (Cash Only): $5 per person (ages 10 and up)
  • Free parking
  • Now accepting electronic payments using Square®
  • Guaranteed fun for the whole family!
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Logistics

16025 – 243 Ave E, Foothills, AB T1S 4C3
Intersection of Deerfoot Tr. S & Dunbow Rd. E
(across from the Heritage Pointe Golf Course)

Victoria Day long weekend
Saturday and Sunday from 12AM - 5PM We are safe and dry in our spacious tents and will proceed rain or shine!

Festival Program

Program subject to change.

Saturday, 16th May 2020

TBD

Sunday, 17th May 2020

TBD

Serbian Cuisine

Indulge yourself in a range of exotic foods that will have your taste buds tingling at the festival. Enjoy some of Serbia’s most delicious foods and experience a small portion of Serbia’s finest cuisine. Below are some of the favourite delicacies that will be available for purchase at the Serbian Festival in Calgary.

Chevapi (Minced Sausages)

This little tongue-twister is one of the first words a foreigner learns upon arriving to Serbia! Ćevapčići are meat fingers made of minced beef and veal, infused with spices and grilled to perfection.

Roasted Meats (pork and lamb)

After the meat is washed, cleaned and seasoned liberally with salt, it is roasted whole on a spit and enjoyed with lepinja (home-meade bread) and salad.

Palačinke (Crepes) / Other Sweets

Enjoy a great assortment of sweets including palačinke. These delicate crepes are simple to prepare and can be made either sweet or savoury.

Sports

Soccer
Tournament

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Strongman Competition

  • Eligibility: 18 and up
  • May 16th and 17th
  • 12PM - 5PM
  • Three disciplines, click here to find out more
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Event Sponsors

Coming Soon

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Performers

Make our event special and perform at the Serbian Fest! To register email performers@serbianfest.ca

Out of town Performers and Sporting event participants, we have secured special overnight rates through Marriott Hotels. To book rooms at Marriott Hotels call the hotel directly at 587-349-7599 or click on this link.

The rates are starting at $149.00 plus taxes per night with breakfast included.

SerbianFest Volunteers

Volunteers

We need your help in preparation for Serbian Fest.

To signup email volunteers@serbianfest.ca

Serbian Fest 2020 invites all potential sponsors to help make our 10th annual festival the best Serbian Fest to date! Part of the proceeds will be donated to the future Serbian-Canadian Cultural Centre, The Alberta Children’s Hospital Foundation, The Calgary Drop-in Centre and The Calgary Food Bank. All sponsors and sponsorship funding is greatly appreciated and we will formally acknowledge all sponsors at the opening ceremony presentation. All donations can be made out to ST. SIMEON SERBIAN ORTHODOX CHURCH. Again, thank you for making Serbian Fest 2020 a great event!

Sponsorship Levels Pay for Sponsorship!

Interested in becoming a vendor? Click here for the Application Form and Vendor Information
For other vendor inquiries, please contact: vendors@serbianfest.ca

Vendor Payment Form

Sorry, no food vendors.

Event Venue

16025-243 Ave E
(Range Road 294)
Deerfoot Tr S & Dunbow Road E
Foothills County

Contact Information

contact@serbianfest.ca

Travel Information

Head eastbound from
Alberta Highway 2
on to Dunbow Road
and follow the signs.