The Vegreville Cultural Association; brings many opportunities and activities to the town of Vegreville. One specific event is the Vegreville Pysanka Festival, which is one of the vital events contributing to the tourism of Alberta. The Vegreville Pysanka Festival brings together the ukrainian communities of Vegreville, aswell as surrounding communities. This year will be the 37th annual festival year with much excitement to take place. Many of our Vegreville leaders join hands each year to bring together a fun, exciting music filled fiesta. The Events taken place each year are many, but the main events such as the very celebrated Grandstand will never be forgotten. Each year artists such as Burya, Sloohai, UB Band, Kubasonics, as well as Dance Ensembles like Vegreville's Sopilka and Promin, also Vohon and Cheremosh. Another event not forgotten is the Band Show case with many local talent, and talent Canada wide. Then comes our Folk Arts Displays which celebrate the Ukrainian arts each year with a phenomenal display of artifacts, passed down from generation to generation. Our Trade Show is our next venture, with veteran and new vendors each year. Also in the grounds of the tradeshow (yarmarok) is the Trace your Ukrainian Roots. Last but not least our Talent Competitions, which gets better each year. As this event grows on in years, more and more talent is joining the band wagon to perform their hearts out at the Pysanka Festival. Plus newly added feature events such as our Pancake Breakfast, and Volleyball tournament, as well as many other new ideas. Please do not forget to check out the Pioneer Demonstrations, buy some bread, join the Chaika Workshop and continously learn about an ancient, valid, and important heritage at the Vegreville Pysanka Festival.
We at Vegreville Cultural Association, also rent out our facilities which include the dance studio and the board room to many other organizations, feel free to gain more information by calling 780-632-2777 or emailing us at vegrevillefestival@telusplanet.net, Thank you
We hope to see you at this years Festivities!!