Ethnik Festival of Arts and Culture 2025: Alberta’s Premier All-Inclusive Black History Month Celebration

Calgary, AB—Get ready for an unforgettable celebration of culture, community, and creativity as the Ethnik Festival of Arts and Culture (EFAC) 2025 unfolds over two exciting days proudly presented by the Ethnik Festivals Association. The festival highlights the richness and diversity of Afro-Canadian and Caribbean cultures through art, music, storytelling, and networking opportunities.

The pre-festival activation kicks off on Friday, February 21, at Carya Village Commons (610 8 Ave SE, Calgary, AB T2G0M1) with the Calgary Food War—The Battle of the Couples, an exhilarating culinary showdown in which couples face off in a vibrant cooking competition. Starting at 11:00 AM, expect laughter, teamwork, and mouthwatering creations as these duos bring their culinary A-game. Tickets for Day 1 are $25.

Celebrate the grand Main Festival Celebration on Saturday, February 22, at the Genesis Centre (7555 Falconridge Blvd NE #10, Calgary, AB T3J0C9). Walk the red carpet at 11:30 AM and dive into the festival starting at 12:00 PM. The festival features art, music, dance, and cultural storytelling at its finest, plus local vendors’ showcases. Experience thought-provoking presentations, live performances, and networking opportunities with community leaders and creatives. Tickets for Day 2 are $25.

Immerse yourself in the vibrant celebration of EFAC 2025, where every moment is a journey of culture and connection. Secure your admission for both days for $40 by clicking here.

To make this event even more memorable, we’re offering incredible rewards for our early ticket buyers for the main festival!

• The first 100 ticket buyers will be entered into a raffle to win a return ticket to Las Vegas or a 65-inch slim Samsung TV.

• The next 200 ticket buyers will have the chance to win a branded international artist’s autographed leather jacket or an exclusive meet & greet with international artists.

• The next 500 ticket buyers will be entered into a raffle to win fantastic prizes, including an iPad, a 1-hour session with Motif Photography, a complete makeup bag, brand-new sewing machine, camera.

The first 250 arrivals at the festival would get free ice-cream.

These exciting prizes are just a few of the many reasons to secure your ticket early.

For our valued website visitors, we have an exclusive offer! By subscribing to our newsletter, you’ll receive a special discount code directly in your inbox, giving you 11% off your ticket purchase.

For more information about EFAC 2025, click here.