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.Â
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
August 15th, 16th and 17th 2024
Friday 16, August - Saturday 17 August 2024
Friday August 16th 2024 - Saturday August 17 2024
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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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.
