Festival Details
The 29th annual British Columbia Ukrainian Culture Festival will take place May 9th, 2026!
For over 25 years, dance troupes as far as Alberta and Seattle travel to Mission, BC to compete in our festival. The troupes not only strive to entertain our thousands of attendees but also perform in front of experienced adjudicators from across the world. Troupes are critiqued in efforts to improve their technique, dance complexity and costume design. In addition to the dance performances, our festival also welcomes vendors, entertainers and hosts an activity center for your little ones. These many components of the British Columbia Ukrainian Culture Festival work together in ‘Keeping Ukrainian Culture Alive’
Festival Schedule
Doors Open
8:30 AM
Morning Dance Competition
8:30 AM – 10:00 AM
Ukrainian Marketplace
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Ukrainian Entertainment
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Opening Ceremonies
10:00 AM
Morning Competition Continues
10:15 AM – 1:00 PM
Lunch-time Intermission
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Afternoon Dance Competition
2:00 PM – 4:30 PM
Admission
The BC Ukrainian Cultural Festival welcomes individuals from every walk of life. Festival admission is purchased upon entry*:
Adults – $15.00
Youth (7-18) & Seniors (65+) – $12.00
Children (6 and under) – $2.00
Programs – $2.00
* 20% of the admission fees will be donated to Ukraine Humanitarian efforts through the Ukrainian Canadian Congress
Food
Looking for something to eat? Grab some delicious food from our caterers!
Slavic Rolls
The team at Slavic Rolls crafts freshly baked chimney cakes with a perfect caramelized crunch on the outside and a soft, fluffy center inside. Choose from an array of irresistible coatings, indulgent fillings, and top it all off with a swirl of their creamy vanilla soft serve.
Old Country Pierogi
Metro Vancouver–based, family‑owned food truck serving authentic Polish and Eastern European cuisine. Their menu includes pierogies, cabbage rolls, schnitzels, and grilled Polish sausage, with meat, vegetarian, vegan, and gluten‑free options. All dishes are prepared using broiling, grilling, and boiling — never deep‑fried or microwaved.
REEL Mac and Cheese
REEL Mac and Cheese serves up gourmet, made-from-scratch macaroni and cheese with a playful, movie-themed twist. With over ten years in the mobile food business, we’ve proudly operated first-class concession trailers at major events like the Calgary Stampede and The PNE. Today, our three REEL Mac and Cheese food trucks bring the cheesy goodness anywhere—from backyard birthdays to massive music festivals. Have macaroni, will travel!
https://www.reelmacandcheese.com/
As always, kovbasa and poppyseed rolls are available for purchase at our BCUCF Society fundraising table!
Entertainment
If the dance competition isn’t entertaining enough by itself, there are musicians positioned throughout the Festival for your enjoyment.
Musicians and Vocalists for the 2026 Festival:
- Mike Sanyshyn & Craig McGregor
- LiuboSax (Liubomyr Prysiazhnyi)
- Sofiia Kindrat
- Solomiia Prysiazhna
- Svitlana Prysiazhna
- Vlada Natalenko
- Victoria Nykolyshchak
Are you a Ukrainian musician? Do you know of a great Ukrainian band? Use our contact page to tell us more.
Ukrainian Marketplace
Applications:
Are you interested in being a vendor at our 2027 Festival? Please refer to vendor registration form below for more information. Applications open December 1st, 2026.
2026 Festival Marketplace
BC Ukrainian Cultural Festival Society: Surrey, BC
Kovbasa, lemon poppyseed rolls, and BCUCF merchandise with proceeds going towards the BCUCFS scholarship fund
L-EGGant Creations: Chilliwack, BC
From traditional to contemporary designs, using a variety of techniques, eggshells of all kinds are transformed into pieces of art
“ZNAK” Fashion: Vancouver, BC
Clothes with embroidery, crafts, and iconic jewelry; handmade and inspired by modern fashion trends
AUUC Ukrainian Hall: Vancouver, BC
Books, embroidery thread and gift items made by the crafters at the Ukrainian Hall. Old and new embroideries. Crochet and other needle craft items.
Vyshyvanka Canada: Vancouver, BC
Celebrating Ukraine’s rich cultural heritage by offering authentic vyshyvankas — the iconic embroidered garments cherished for centuries and delivered from Ukraine to Vancouver for you.
Jenny’s Pysankas: Vancouver, BC
Keeping the age-old tradition of creating Ukrainian Pysankas alive. They are believed to protect homes and people, bringing good luck, success, and health. This makes Pysankas a perfect gift for your family and friends.
Sunflower DTG: Victoria, BC
Designed by a Ukrainian artist in Victoria, BC. Custom hoodies, sweatshirts & T-shirts with eco-friendly printing – create your own design or choose from our unique ready-made styles.
Svitlana Vovkanych: Kelowna, BC
Handmade crafts and vyshyankas. Designs from an artist in Kelowna, BC.
Janelle Knihnitski Art: Vancouver, BC
Reflecting a connection to culture, fashion & movement. Showing the beauty of Ukrainian culture through her art and live demos!
Petrykivka Art: Vancouver, BC
Handmade souvenir products with Petrikov paintings such as cups, tumblers, and aprons.
Maple Hope Foundation: Vancouver, BC
Providing assistance to Ukrainians since the beginning of the war in 2014; help by donating and supporting our work.
FAINA Carpathian Leather: Delta, BC
Handcrafted embossed genuine leather handbags, purses, backpacks, wallets and belts
Full Basket Inc.: New Westminster, BC
Ukrainian sausage (wooden smoked and raw), smoked and salted pork belly, others meat products (ready to eat)
Veronica’s Gourmet Perogies: Aldergrove, BC
Unique flavors made from scratch. Selling frozen perogies. Available frozen will be our Turkey dinner perogies, Breakfast perogies, Garlic lovers perogies, and Jalapeno Popper perogies
Vida Dress: Vancouver, BC
Embroidered clothing combining traditional and modern patterns with harmonious colors and meaningful symbols. Each embroidered garment is more than just clothing — it is a piece of Ukrainian culture that highlights individuality and timeless style.
Our Advertisers & Sponsors
Can’t make it to the Festival but still want to participate? Complete the following form to advertise in our program.
Thank you to our 2026 sponsors:
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us. We’re always happy to help.