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Belleville Caribbean Festival

The Belleville Caribbean Festival is a cultural celebration held in downtown Belleville, Ontario. Celebrating its fifth year in 2026, the event features a weekend of vibrant festivities including street parties, Caribbean cuisine, and community gatherings. Main events take place on August 15 and 16, centered around Front and Campbell Streets.

Date
Aug 15-16, 2026
Location
Belleville
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Belleville Caribbean Festival

Event summary

Highlights

  • Fifth annual milestone celebration of Caribbean and African culture
  • Pedestrian-friendly street festival covering Front and Campbell Streets
  • Official festival after-party at Sans Souci on Saturday evening
  • Sunday morning Island Jam Breakfast featuring traditional Caribbean food
The Belleville Caribbean Festival returns for its fifth edition, establishing itself as a signature summer event in the city's Downtown District. Organized by the Belleville Caribbean African Organization (BCAO), the festival transforms the downtown core into a lively hub of Caribbean culture, music, and food. The 2026 celebration runs across the third weekend of August, beginning with major outdoor festivities on Saturday.

On Saturday, August 15, key streets in the downtown area, including sections of Front Street and Campbell Street, are closed to vehicles to accommodate public celebrations. The day's events are followed by an official after-party held at Sans Souci in the evening. The weekend concludes on Sunday, August 16, with an Island Jam Breakfast hosted at the Caribbean Jerk Spot, providing a final opportunity for attendees to experience authentic Caribbean flavors and community spirit.

The event is supported by the Belleville Business Improvement Area (BIA), which highlights the festival's role in bringing energy and diversity to the local community. Visitors are encouraged to use municipal parking lots due to road closures intended to ensure a pedestrian-friendly environment for the various cultural displays.

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Downtown Belleville
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