Aug 15, 2026
indiYEAH! Fest India Independence Day in Calgary
indiYEAH! Fest celebrates India Saturday, August 15, 2026 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at CPA Lot 6 in downtown Calgary with free entry, food trucks, and cultural performances.
Free admission
indiYEAH! Fest returns Saturday, August 15, 2026 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at CPA Lot 6, 311 8 Street SW in Calgary. Entry is free. Organizers pitch cultural performances, Indian cuisine via food trucks, artisan stalls, artwork, and photo-booth cultural exchange open to all Calgarians.
Street parking and nearby paid lots are the practical options a few blocks out. Vendor and sponsor applications live on the festival site.
When: August 15, 2026 (11 a.m.–4 p.m.)
Where: CPA Lot 6, 311 8 Street SW, Calgary, AB
Confirm participating organizations on indiyeahfest.ca. The same Saturday, Dragon City Market also runs in Chinatown if you want an afternoon mall hop.
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