SPECIAL EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES: 2006

The Ukrainian Cultural Heritage Village is an award-winning provincial historic site showcasing Ukrainian settlement in East Central Alberta from 1892 to 1930. We offer a variety of special events and activities for you to enjoy!

Celebration of Spring (Ukrainian Dance Extravaganza)
Monday, May 22, 10 am – 6 am
Who hasn’t heard of the Cheremosh Ukrainian Dance Company? This internationally acclaimed Ukrainian dance group has entertained audiences throughout the world and we’re proud to be showcasing this fabulous group at this year’s Ukrainian Dance Extravaganza. Premier and local Ukrainian dance groups take you on an exciting journey of colorful costumes, flying red boots and boundless energy as they perform throughout the day. Watch historic settlers prepare the fields and welcome the new spring season. Other highlights include Kalyna Country Quilters Guild with their colourful quilt display, Main Street Car Cruisers, children’s activities, petting zoo, Russo Orthodox church service, sheep shearing, spring field work and a new team of oxen. 

Those Were The Days
Sunday, July 16, 10 am – 6 pm
We’re proud to showcase the “Alberta Country Music Legends” concert, comprised of Alfie Myhre, Bev Munro, Pete Hicks, Randy Hollar, Joyce Smith and her band “Rodeo Wind. Join the Village’s own Larry Skarsen and friends for the always poignant, often humorous Cowboy Poetry readings, songs and stories. There’s plenty of ol’ fashioned fun with historical activities, demonstrations, exhibits, wagon rides, children’s activities, Village market and musical entertainment.

Ukrainian Day 
Sunday, August 13, 10 am – 6 pm
Live a day the Ukrainian way! This vibrant celebration of Ukrainian culture and heritage is all about fun, food & festivities. Performers from Ukraine include the Hutsulochka Singers and musicians Yuri Fejda and Mykailo Pavliuk. Visit the historic Village, then take in the church & memorial services, centenary pioneer celebrations, followed by a fabulous concert. Stop in at the Ukrainian community showcase and learn how to make Pysanky (Easter eggs), and more! Experience “A Taste of Ukraine” food fair. Co-hosted by Ukrainian Canadian Congress - Alberta Provincial Council

Download 2006 Criteria - Centenary (39 KB)
Download 2006 Letter Invitation (59 KB)
Download 2006 Map Study Area (151 KB)
Download 2006 Registration Form (75 KB)

Friends’ Ukrainian Music Fest
Sunday, August 27, 10 am – 6 pm
Catch the spirit at the 21st annual Ukrainian Music Festival featuring an outstanding array of Alberta’s finest Ukrainian folk musicians. Combine dynamic, toe-tapping music with traditional Ukrainian food and settle in for a fun-packed day at the outdoor amphitheatre. Visit the historic Village, enjoy roving musicians, children’s activities, Village market and exhibits.

Harvest of the Past & Heritage Food Festival
Sunday, September 17, 10 am – 6 pm
Described as one of the best autumn events in Canada! This spectacular harvest and food extravaganza starts with an early-bird breakfast followed by an abundance of Alberta-produced foods including buffalo, elk, organic foods, Ukrainian foods and desserts. Travel into the past and take in the nostalgic harvest activities and historic demonstrations including binding, stooking, baling and threshing. Purchase specialty food items & crafts, watch demonstrations, and listen to all-day musical entertainment. Other event features include children’s activities, petting zoo, pony rides, roving musicians and a vintage car display.


Feature Days

Julian Calendar Observances
Church and religious holy days played a major role in the lives of early Ukrainian pioneers. The Village observes these significant days by including them as part of our interpretive programming.

Mykolaia – Feast of Nicholas – May 22
Zeleni Sviata – Pentecost – June 11
Ivana – Feast of St. John the Baptist – July 7
Petra i Pavla – Feast of Sts. Peter and Paul – July 12
Volodymyra – Feast of St. Vladimir – July 28
Spasa – Feast of Transfiguration – August 19
Bohorodytsi – Feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary – August 28

Historic Garden Tours
Monday – Friday, July 24 - 28 11:00 am & 2:00 pm
Held in conjunction with Historic Edmonton Week. Discover planting secrets of the day, a little bit of folklore, and have a visit with a settler or two. Who knows what seeds you’ll discover? Max. 20 visitors/tour. Please register in advance.

Pich – Clay Ovens
The Village has three historic pich (pronounced peach) or clay ovens, which are renowned for baking the best tasting bread to come out of a kitchen! View these ovens anytime at the Grekul, Slemko or Pylypow homes. Follow your nose to see these unique convection ovens in operation. As we follow actual historic routines, please ask at the reception desk which ovens are in use.

Avromenko Display
Feature Exhibit May – October
The Ukrainian Canadian Foundation of Taras Shevchenko (Shevchenko Foundation), Ukrainian Canadian Congress- Alberta Provincial Council, Heritage Canada and the Ukrainian Cultural Heritage Village are pleased to present Vasile Avramenko Legacy of Ukrainian Dance-an exhibit marking the contribution of this visionary community leader to the development of Ukrainian culture in Canada.

Hours of Operation
May 21– September 5, 2005 (daily 10 am - 6 pm)
September 10 to October 10 (weekends only 10 am - 6 pm)

Special Event Admission:
Adults $8, senior $7, youth (7-17) $4, family $20
Show your Friends of the Ukrainian Village Society membership or Great Alberta pass and get in free!

Volunteers
Looking to volunteer? Give us a call.

For More Information:

Ukrainian Cultural Heritage Village
c/o 8820 – 112 St.
Edmonton, AB T6G 2P8
Ph: (780) 662-3640
Fax: (780) 662-3273
E-mail: uchv@gov.ab.ca
Website: www.cd.gov.ab.ca/uchv

Location
Located only 25 minutes east of Edmonton along Hwy. 16 (just east of Elk Island National Park). 

Note: *Dates, admission and other information are subject to change. Please contact the Ukrainian Cultural Heritage Village to confirm activities.

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