Festival News

The parade up 8th Ave has been postponed for this year but we will be incorporating Costume and dance in this year's festivities; and yes......we are looking into possibly changing the date in the future
This year we are also pleased to take Carifest back to its roots, as admission to the outdoor festival will once again be FREE to the public.

So come down and take in the sights, sounds and flavors of the Caribbean at Carifest 2009

About The Caribbean Communtiy Council of Calgary

Here is where you will find the history of the CCC and the plans that the council are working on.

Festival Volunteers

We are looking for the right individuals to volunteer at this year's Carifest. Qualifications are:

  • Energetic individual who loves working with the public

  • Dependable

  • No experience required

  • Loves good music and food

  • Is willing to have a good time while they work

Only qualified individuals need apply.


Benefits:



  • complimentary volunteer t-shirt

  • complimentary meal and drink

For inquiries contact one of the Volunteer Coordinators Annette Massiah (Festival Events) or Randy Cameron (Beer Garden) email: volunteer@carifestcalgary.com or Phone: (403) 774-1300 ext 5 ------------------------------------- To sign-up for a volunteer position click on this link volunteer registration and fill out the required information. You will be contact with confirmation of your request by one of the volunteer coordinators. All volunteers must be 18 yrs of age or older unless otherwise stated. We will make all attempts to assign you to your preferred role however priority will be given to volunteers with prior experience in that role.

President's Message

Welcome to the Carifest Celebration for 2009......

Our Bylaws

These are the rules that govern the Caribbean Community Council in Calgary.


Click here to Download

Youth Festival

Open from 11:00 am - 6:30pm

Bring the kids over to our Youth Festival to enjoy their time at the crafts tent and help create a mural; get their face painted, collect a balloon participate in some fun games and where they can win prizes.
Enjoy the giant obstacle course; Participate in a limbo competition and other fun games.

Learn to play a traditional Caribbean game of dominos with over sized domino blocks and many more fun activities.