3x3 Basketball Tournament




Carifest is calling high school and Jr high students to participate in a friendly 3x3 Basketball Tournament. Come on down and test your skills against your peers and receive a gift certificate prize for your efforts. (Prize details to be posted.) Participants will enjoy an afternoon of basketball with the sounds of the Caribbean in the background.

Location: Shaw Millennium Park
Date: June 12, 2010
Time: 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm.
Team size: 4


Each game will be 10 mins or until the 1st team reaches 15 points. Each team will play a minimum of 2 games to determine who goes to the next level.

You can pre-register by contacting Steve at 403-975-0231 or submit your registration to
admin@carifestcalgary.com. Provide each player’s name, age and grade. Last minute registration will also be available at the festival grounds between 11:00 am – noon at the basketball court.

School ID must be presented to verify age and grade

Carifest Showcase




Were giving away over $3000 in cash and prizes for the first annual Carifest Showcase. This contest is open to all Caribbean singers performing any and all traditional Caribbean Music genres, eg. Reggae, Calypso, Soca, Zouk, etc.

Judging Criteria: Total 100pts/judge/song

1. Stage Presence – 20pts
2. Vocal Ability – 30pts
3. Melody - 20pts
4. Crowd Response - 30pts

Contestants must perform two (2) songs

First Place: $1000
Second Place: $500






Carnival constumes will also be judged on the night. Again, open to all ages with a size restriction on the costumes. Costumes MUST BE NO LARGER than 7'x7' .

Male and Female costume criteria:

1 Poise / Portrayal (20 points)
2 Creativity / Visual Impact (Design & Colors) (30 points)
3 Mobility / Agility (25 points)
4 Originality (Theme) (25 points)


Totaling 100 points
1st Prize $1000
2nd Prize $500


Join us and make your claim for best individual and band of the year for 2010!
Deadline for Registration is: MAY 15th 2010
Submit mp3s and/or Youtube links to showcase@carifestcalgary.com or call 403-774-1300 for further details.

The competition will be held at Theatre Junction GRAND. (608 1 St SW, Calgary AB) The show starts at 8:00pm, Friday Jun 11th 2010.

How can I get a booth at Carifest?

Our positions for this year have been filled!
If you are interested to get a Food booth or "Sunshine Market" space for CARIFEST 2012? Either leave a message for our vendor co-ordinator at 403-774-1300 or email: vendors@carifestcalgary.com


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