Canada's National Ukrainian Festival is seven weeks away, but the hype for this year's show will ramp up this weekend.
The official CNUF kickoff party is set for Saturday at Obsolete Brewing Company.
CNUF Third Vice President Cory Lafontaine says it is going to be a great event.
"What we like to do is give everybody is a little taste and a wee bit of sampling of what they can expect to see and hear at the festival this year."
Entertainment will be provided by the Friends band, and there will also be a bouncy castle, and food and CNUF merchandise being available.
The event will be outside in Obsolete Brewing Company's parking lot, and Lafontaine says they have developed a great partnership with OBC since moving the party there a few years ago.
"Instead of having to postpone or cancel the event because of rain, we thought it would be nice to have an alternative. So having this event at Obsolete Brewing Company, which is a great location downtown, everybody can enjoy it. And if we do have to move it indoors, we can do that with Obsolete. They have been a fantastic partner with us. As most people know, Obsolete is also responsible for making the official Canada's National Ukrainian Festival beer."
The kickoff party begins at 4 pm and is free to attend.
This year's festival runs July 31st to August 2nd at the Selo Ukraina site south of Dauphin.
