Saturday, September 21, 2024 | 12-5PM
Gibson Park, 17 First St. W., Elmira, ON
The Multicultural Festival of Elmira (MFE) was created by HOPE to help broaden our knowledge and awareness of the various cultures that surround us, welcome newcomers to the Waterloo Region, celebrate various ethnic groups, bring awareness to diversity and inclusion-related workshops, services and vendors, and create a safe and compassionate place where all people feel like they belong.
Take a look at how our inaugural festival looked here!
Our event is accessible. Learn more here.
Festival Performances
Indigenous Poets Society ~ Opening, Singing, Drumming, Spoken Word
Tabla Craft ~ Tabla Drum player
SoulTurks ~ Turkish Musical Performance with a Guitarist and Violinist
Steel Pan Kam ~ Steel Pan Drum Performance
Natyalaya Dance Academy ~ North Indian Dancers
AfroxDance ~ Youth African Dance Group from the University of Waterloo
Waterloo Kung-Fu Academy ~ Lion Dance Team
Rescue Junction ~ Mennonite Bluegrass Band
Dr. Mike and the Night Nurses ~ Reggae Band
Conexion Latina ~ Caribbean Fitness Movement
Kid’s Activities & Vendor Details To Come!
The People Behind the Festival
Our team is made up of local Elmira residents who have kindly volunteered their time to help organize MFE. Each of them brings passion and positive energy to every aspect of this event because they truly care about our community. That’s why our community can be assured that it will be an amazing festival to remember.
AmyBeth Brubacher ~ Vendor Coordinator
Amanda Wease
Ashley Waerea ~ Education Coordinator
Brittney Emslie ~ Performance Analyst
Denise Dickieson ~ Sponsorship Coordinator
Harbir Kaur
Karen Lebold ~ Social Media Coordinator
Robyn Beckett ~ Grant Writer
Valentina Naranjo ~ Entertainment Coordinator
Views
*Estimated value – via website, e-newsletters sent by multiple organizations, and posters distributed region-wide
engaged social media accounts
MFE would not be possible without our participating sponsors.
Get Ready for MFE!
MFE T-Shirt Orders
Place your order for a t-shirt ($20) and we’ll have it for you to pick up at the festival on September 21!
Email us at info@heartsopenforeveryone.ca for more information.
We do not want barriers to get in the way of anyone’s participation at the event. We have a limited budget to provide transportation and food support. If you need support with transportation, food or anything else in order to attend the event please reach out to info@heartsopenforeveryone.ca.