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Canada's largest celebration of Rastafari heritage

Rastafest is Canada’s largest celebration of Rastafari heritage and culture. The festival is a multi-disciplined, family fun event highlighting different aspects of the Rastafari and Reggae culture. The festival draws from the rich and diverse Rastafari lifestyle, culture, and history. 

RASTAFEST TALENT COMPITITION

Feel the bass reverberate through your veins as you join thousands of fellow festival-goers in celebrating the universal language of music.

UPCOMING EVENTS

7th Annual Canadian Reggae Music Conference moved to September.

New Flyer coming soon!

ABOUT RASTAFEST

Rastafest is a continuation of international and national Rastafari initiatives in Canada and Jamaica, namely: Rastafari Cultural Workshop in Toronto 1977; the First International Rastafari Conference in Toronto – 1982; the Second International Rastafari Conference in Jamaica – 1983; Voice of Thunder: Dialogue with Nyah Binghi Elders in Toronto – 1984; Kulchajam in Toronto – 1985; Rastafest in Toronto, Ottawa and Montreal – 1993; Rastafest in Ottawa – 1994/1995; Rastafest in Jamaica – 1996/1998/2012. Other dates are as follows:

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PREVIOUS EVENTS

2024 Rastafest Eglinton

Wednesday
Aug 14, 2024

Little Jamaica Walking Tour

Thursday
Aug 15, 2024

Free Refreshments by Jill / Awards to MP Jill Andrew and Josh Matlow

Friday
Aug 16, 2024

Rastafest in Little Jamaica

Saturday
Aug 17, 2024

Health and Wellness Workshops
Marcus Garvey Celebration
Live Concert - Grand Finale

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Celebrating Rastafari history, heritage, and culture while contributing to Canada's multicultural society.

Immerse yourself in the spirit of community and togetherness as you connect with like-minded music enthusiasts from around the world. Forge new friendships, engage in impromptu jam sessions, and create memories that will last a lifetime.

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