Get up, stand up at Calgary’s only reggae festival

If you’ve been craving heart-pounding live reggae music and want to enjoy Caribbean culture here in Alberta, you’ve come to the right place.

ReggaeFest is hot on the heels of Carifest from Aug. 15 to 17, making August the ultimate celebration of Caribbean culture, music, food, and dance in Calgary.

Located at The Rise on scenic St. Patrick’s Island, ReggaeFest will feature two days of performances by local and international reggae musical acts.

The fest will include plenty of food vendors and a dance floor where you can get down to the fresh grooves of 13 reggae artists.

What to expect

The Reggae Festival Society (CRFS) was formed in 2003 with a mission to promote cultural awareness and advancement of reggae music in Western Canada.

It has grown from humble beginnings to Calgary’s only music festival dedicated to reggae music, which has been going on strong for over a decade.

ReggaeFest will take place over two days from Aug. 29 to 30 at St. Patrick’s Island, marking the end of summer with one of the city’s hottest music festivals.

Talent on stage

Ontario’s Steele will be one of the headliners at the fest. His captivating gospel-rooted sound has earned him multiple Juno nominations.

He’ll be joined by Jamaican singer-songwriter Luciano, known for his spiritually charged lyrics and powerful live performances.

Canadian-Jamaican artist Ammoye will bring her unique fusion of reggae, dancehall, and R&B to ReggaeFest this year.

There will also be plenty of Calgary local representation, including Ras Bagga’s Rootz Hardcore Reggae Band, songwriter Kate Stevens, and R&B fusion band Mocking Shadows.

At ReggaeFest, food vendors will be ready to serve up the best in Caribbean and local cuisine. Carts will also keep the beers flowing and the party going.

There’s bound to be plenty of roots, rock and reggae on tap at this year’s ReggaeFest. Grab a friend and get moving!

ReggaeFest

When: Friday, Aug. 29 to Saturday, Aug. 30
Time: 4 to 9 p.m.
Where: The Rise, St. Patrick’s Island — 1300 Zoo Rd. NE
Cost: $22

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