We are warming up for this year's Caribbean Festival and thanks to both Sykotik and IEC you can secure your spot in this year's parade.

The reigning Band of the Year, Sykotik has their band launch just weeks before the parade on May 28th at Iron Ductch (201-1104 6th Ave SW). Costumes are available for purchase NOW for $95. For fittings please contact 403-617-1445. This year's theme is a still a surprise but if you want an advance viewing you can contact them, or see it all at the launch. For more information check out their FACEBOOK PAGE

Up-and-comers, IEC are putting together "United On de Road".  This promises to be an all out party on the streets of Calgary for not just members of the Caribbean Community, as IEC is making an open invite to anyone who wishes to experience Caribbean Culture.  We don't believe that the costuming will be extravagant as the registration fee is $45, but if you are looking to join the party on the streets get all your information on their FACEBOOK PAGE  and REGISTER now.

Carifest Showcase Submissions - Deadline May 23rd. 2011

Its that time again! Were giving away thousands of dollars in cash and prizes for the 2nd annual Carifest Showcase. The Showcase Monarch contest is open to all singers performing any and all traditional Caribbean Music genres, eg. Reggae, Calypso, Soca, Zouk, etc. Songs can be original compositions or covers of other artist's work.  If more than one contestant requests to perform the same cover song, the submission that was received first will take precedent.

For the singers:
Judging Criteria: Total 100pts/judge/song

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

Contestants must submit two (2) songs


Carnival costumes being judged on the night for the Carifest King and Queen will have a size restriction on the costumes. Costumes MUST BE NO LARGER than 7'x7' at rest. (Costumes can be larger once assembled backstage.)  The competitions are open to all ages.  Costumes too large to be entered in the Showcase will be judged in the parade along with their respective bands for Band of the year.

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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





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Join us and make your claim for best individual for 2011!
Deadline for Registration is: MAY 23rd 2011
Singers, Submit mp3s and/or Youtube links to showcase@carifestcalgary.com or call 403-774-1300 for further details.  Costumes, please contact us (as above) to detail the dimensions and theme of your entry.

All prizing details will be released once confirmed.  We hope to match or increase the winnings from last year's $1000 first prize and $500 second prize for all categories.  The competition will be held at Theatre Junction GRAND. (608 1 St SW, Calgary AB) The show starts at 7:00pm, Friday Jun 10th 2011.

Good luck to all.

How do I get involved in Carifest 2011?

Are you interested to get a Food booth or Sunshine Market booth for CARIFEST 2011?

Are you interested in Volunteering?

Are you interested in Performing?


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Carifest 2011 Official Artwork!

Congratulations to the 2011 winner for the Carifest Poster competition, Kalina Whyte who walks away with the $500 prize. Her submission will be incorporated into marketing materials for the 2011 festival season.