2019 Niagara Folk Arts Festival: A World of Cuisine and Culture

2019 Niagara Folk Arts Festival: A World of Cuisine and Culture

The longest festival in Niagara is underway, and although it’s hosted locally, it has a decidedly international flavour designed to introduce you to cultures from around the world.

The NIAGARA FOLK ARTS FESTIVAL kicked off May 2nd, launching 25 colourful days of music, food and dance that celebrates world culture and cuisine. As anyone who has ever attended the Folk Arts Festival knows, the event presents an amazing opportunity to explore and taste a variety of cultures from around the world, primarily through the weekly schedule of open house events held at individual culture centres. From the May 2nd Islamic Society of St. Catharines open house to the Canadian Polish Society open house May 26, 20 different cultural events offer an open invitation to dine, dance and enjoy delightful music.

Below is the 2019 Niagara Folk Arts Open Houses Schedule:

 

All Open Houses have FREE ENTRY, feature cultural entertainment and have pay as you go format for all food offerings.

 

Islamic Society of St. Catharines

Date: Sunday, May 5
Time: 1 pm to 5 pm
Location: Masjid An-Noor
Get a tour of our local mosque, learn about your local Muslim community.

Canadian Polish Society

Date: Tuesday, May 7
Time: 4 pm to 8 pm
Location: Canadian Polish Society Hall
Bring the family to enjoy a traditional Polish supper, featuring fresh perogies, kielbasa, cabbage rolls, meat on a stick

Club Sardegna Nel Niagara

Date: Wednesday, May 8
Time: 5 pm to 8 pm
Location: Club Capri
Please bring your family and friends to join us in celebrating our Sardinian heritage with live music and a menu which includes pasta...

Syrians in Niagara

Date: Friday, May 10
Time: 7:30 pm to 10 pm
Location: The Robby
We hope you accept our invitation and honor us with your presence joining us for the Iftar feast-the traditional meal...read more.

 

Canadian Slovak League Branch 31

Date: Saturday May 11
Time: 2 pm to 7 pm
Location: Club Heidelberg
Enjoy homemade Slovak food, including cabbage rolls, meat on stick, and delicious desserts. Learn about our Slovak culture...

Ukrainian Canadian Congress – Niagara

Date: Saturday, May 11
Time: noon to 5 pm
Location: St. John's Ukrainian Church
The Ukrainian Canadian Congress of Niagara and St. John’s Ukrainian Church invite everyone to come and taste amazing Ukrainian food, perogies, cabbage rolls...

Croatian National Centre

Date: Saturday, May 11
Time: 1 pm to 7 pm
Location: Croatian National Centre
Join us as we showcase the tastes and sounds of Croatia. Enjoy homemade Croatian food, such as cabbage rolls, sausage...

Social Club Heidelberg

Date: Tuesday, May 14
Time: 4:30 pm to 9:30 pm
Location: Club Heidelberg
Kick up your heels to the sounds of Band Europa and performances by the Alpenrosl Schuhplattlers...read more.

Greek Community of Niagara

Date: Friday, May 17
Time: 4 pm to 9 pm
Location: Greek Community Centre
Experience Greek culture and hospitality. Enjoy traditional chicken and pork souvlaki, moussaka, dolmades, tyropita, spanakopita...read more.

Greek Community of Niagara

Date: Saturday, May 18
Time: noon to 9 pm
Location: Greek Community Centre
Experience Greek culture and hospitality. Enjoy traditional chicken and pork souvlaki, moussaka, dolmades, tyropita, spanakopita...read more.

 

Armenian Community Centre

Date: Sunday, May 19
Time: 3 pm to 9 pm
Location: Armenian Community Centre
We invite you to join us and celebrate the Armenian culture. Enjoy Armenian music and dancers, while tasting...read more.

Club Italia Sons of Italy Lodge #5

Date: Sunday, May 19
Time: 4 pm to 7 pm
Location: Club Italia
Bring your family to enjoy the savoury and sweet flavours of Italy. Come and enjoy homemade traditional food...

FCAN – Filipino Canadian Association of Niagara

Date: Sunday, May 19
Time: 1 pm to 8 pm
Location: Holy Rosary Hall
This Open House showcases the cultural heritage of the Philippines...read more.

Social Club Heidelberg

Date: Sunday, May 19
Time: noon to 5 pm
Location: Club Heidelberg
Kick up your heels to the sounds of Twin City Alpine Echo while sampling delicious German Food...

Slovenian Lipa Park

Date: Monday, May 20
Time: 12:30 pm to 7:30 pm
Location: Lipa Park Slovenian National Home
Come out to Lipa Park and enjoy our freshly baked strudel and sweets made by our Slovenian bakers. Also stroll down to the BBQ...read more.

Club Roma Ladies Auxillary

Date: Monday, May 20
Time: 3 pm to 7 pm
Location: Club Roma
Come and join us as we celebrate Victoria Day. Enjoy our entertainment which will include the Club Roma Choir. Try our delicious...

Niagara Hindu Samaj

Date: Wednesday, May 22
Time: 5 pm to 8 pm
Location: Shiv Mandir - Niagara Hindu Samaj
Our open house will represent glimpses of India’s Cultural heritage. There will be delicious Indian vegetarian cuisine...

Club LaSalle

Date: Friday, May 24
Time: 5 pm to 10 pm
Location: Port Ouverte (Club LaSalle)
Bienvenue! Welcome to a festive evening of Francophone celebration where you can enjoy traditional French-Canadian cuisine...

The Scottish Club of St. Catharines

Date: Friday, May 24
Time: 4:30 pm to 10 pm
Location: The Royal Canadian Polish Legion
We have been a member of the Folk Arts Festival since it’s conception in 1967. On the menu is traditional steak or meat pies...

SOFIFRAN (Solidarité des femmes et familles immigrantes francophones du Niagara)

Date: Saturday, May 25
Time: 5 pm to 10 pm
Location: Pariosse Immaculée Conception
Cordial invitation for a cultural journey celebrating African and Haitian cultures.

Canadian Polish Society

Date: Sunday, May 26
Time: noon to 5 pm
Location: Canadian Polish Society
Bring the family to enjoy a traditional Polish supper, featuring fresh perogies, kielbasa, cabbage rolls, meat on a stick...

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