By Josh Hall | @Vancan19

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Third annual Afro-Caribbean festival returns to downtown Red Deer this August

Aug 1, 2025 | 10:00 AM

Red Deer’s third annual Afro-Caribbean Festival is happening Aug. 9-10.

The family-friendly event takes place along Ross Street, downtown, and is put on by the African Caribbean Centre of Central Alberta (ACCoCA).

It runs from 12-8 p.m. on day one, and then 12-6 p.m. on day two, between 48 Avenue and 50 Avenue on Ross.

The festival will feature a bevy of live entertainment, and lots of stuff for the kids, from bouncy castles to balloon animals, to a magic show and face painting.

There will also be a beer garden organized by Troubled Monk, and a swath of food options. That’s not to mention the vendors selling their wares and engaging with the community.

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More details as the event gets closer will be posted to accoca.ca.