Highlights

Asia Pacific
From Asia Pacific comes the magical sound of the thundering Taiko drums, the artistic styling of the Chinese Yoyo tricks and the beautiful handkerchief dance!

Australia/New Zealand
Not only can you hear the whips cracking from miles away, but they have travelled miles just to bring it to you! Whip cracking is one of the great events happening at this pavilion but let's not forget the amazing music brought to us by Magic Band as well!

Brazilian
Although well known for their soccer skills, this pavilion has many more surprises up their sleeves! Come check out the Afro-Brazilian Martial Art Dance, "CAPOEIRA GINGATIVA" and the "Havana Cuban Dance Studio" with their amazing Salsa and Latin dancing skills!

Caribbean
Known as the life of the party, this pavilion will be bringing back Prince Niah - the Fire Eater all the way from Jamaica; and Ayanna, the Limbo Dancer to keep this party fresh and alive! The Steel Band will make sure you have no excuse to not keep dancing the night away!

German
Although having experienced great loss this year, they are back and ready to show how strong and united they still are. Their food will entice you even more this year and will show you the strong nbut amazing nature of the Germans!

Greek
The food is delicious and their recipes kept secret but during Folkfest you will get to experience the wonderful tastes and aromas of this pavilions food that they claim make even their Gods jealous!

Hispanic
The breaking of the Piñata, not only animates the kids but the adults as well at it marks the beginning of the fun filled night with musical guests X-BAND! With FIESTA TIME on Saturdays, you will learn how to party and have fun like a true Hispanic!

Hungarian
Having retired for a few years, they are back and in full Folkfest Mode! This year they will make sure their famous Gulyas and the Dobos torta mesmerize your taste buds as you are entertained by Csárdás and other dances making sure you never want to leave!

India
Well known for their Bollywood dances and movies, they have come back full force and ready to show you more! With a Bollywood movie every night and Indian style cuisine, they will make sure you as soon as you leave you will want to buy a plane ticket and experience this wonderful culture first hand!

Indian/Mètis
This culture has been around for centuries and they are back to teach us more about one of the first Canadian cultures. With their old wisdom, they will teach you how to dance their Red River Jig, the Hoop dance and have you participate in the Roundance every hour!

Irish
Although known for the treasure at the end of the rainbow, this year the Irish will have more treasures that you can imagine! Join them in their toe-tapping dances while eating their Irish whiskey cake that will have you jumping up and joining the fun!

Norway
Branching out and bringing more surprises every year, the Norwegians know how to keep you guessing! With special guest appearances by dancers from other pavilions and Gary Fjellgaard returning, these events and many other items combined is a recipe for another year of great success!

Peru
This year's move to the TCU was only done so they have more room to bring in even more people to this Fiesta filled pavilion! With Danza Morena Latin Dance Academy, among other dance entertainment headliners, you will finally understand the need to want to go and learn how to dance Salsa, Merengue, etc...and fall in love on the dance floor!

Philippines
With bright colours and warm hearted people, their traditional dances brought to you by Kumintang Folk Ensemble and The Sto. Nino Choir singing the traditional folk song as well, you will understand the mystic and timeless nature of this pavilion!

Saskatchewan/Riderville
Celebrating their 100 Years of Rider Pride, this year being their first and hopefully not last! With special guest appearances by the Riders themselves, you will all come together and truly be the "Rider Nation" that Saskatchewan is known for!

Scottish
As soon as you enter this pavilion, those who are from Scotland will make sure the movement of the Glenlily Highland dancers and the sounds of Pipes and Drums, will keep you firmly rooted to your seat. And just in case you begin to wiggle and move towards the door, they have brought new groups such as Prairie Thunder and a step-dancing group from the East Coast, to shake that idea from your head!

Sudan
The second year in Folkfest, Sudanese pavilion keeps growing stronger and better! The mysteries of this exotic country will finally be revealed to you! The skilful traditional dancers from Acholi, Nuba ethnics, and a special group of Sudanese dancers combined with their delectable foods will have you understanding how this culture has been around for so long!

Karpaty Ukrainian
The Ukrainian culture has been one of the first cultures to be well established here in Saskatchewan, and they keep coming back every year to show us why! With their traditional Babas recipes and their amazing dancing skills, they will make you ask for more every year!