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Ukrainian Yarmarok

A celebration of Ukrainian independence with a traditional fair featuring food, music, dance and crafts.

Leigh Curtis

Maketank and the Devon Ukrainian Association is hosting a traditional fair to celebrate Ukrainian independence on Saturday 26 August at Maketank.

The yarmarok will include live folk music and dancing, Ukrainian baked goods and borscht.

There will also be traditional craft workshops led by Ukrainian artisans in motanka doll-making, vybiyka (fabric decoration) and vytynanka (paper cutting).

Ukrainian Yarmarok fair Saturday 26 August 2023 Maketank

A Ukraine independence day celebration will also be held on Wednesday 23 August from 5.30-6.30pm at Bedford Square, followed by a reception at Maketank.

Ukraine declared its independence on 24 August 1991, since when a national holiday has taken place each year on that day.

In 2004 an extra day was added to the annual celebrations on 23 August.

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The Ukrainian Yarmarok takes place from 12-5pm on Saturday 26 August 2023 at Maketank. RSVP via the Maketank website.

The mid-week Ukraine independence day celebration begins at 5.30pm on Wednesday 23 August in Bedford Square and continues at Maketank into the evening.

All are welcome at both events.

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