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2026 SUMMER MULTICULTURAL MARKETPLACE & SHOWS – Aug 28-29

August 28 @ 10:00 am - August 29 @ 10:00 pm
Free

East Coast Markets & Exchange is a free, two-day multicultural event on the Halifax Waterfront that celebrates the diversity, cultures, and communities that make Nova Scotia unique.
The event features a vibrant marketplace of local vendors with global roots, including artisans, makers, artists, retailers, food vendors, community organizations, and small businesses. Visitors can enjoy live performances, cultural showcases, interactive workshops, dance experiences, and family-friendly activities throughout the weekend.

Designed to advance intercultural understanding, inclusion, and anti-racism, the event creates opportunities for people of all backgrounds to connect, learn from one another, and build meaningful relationships. Through culture, music, art, food, and community engagement, East Coast Markets & Exchange encourages positive cultural exchange and celebrates the contributions of diverse communities across Nova Scotia.

Admission is free, and everyone is welcome.

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East Coast Markets & Exchange is a free, two-day multicultural event on the Halifax Water…
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East Coast Markets & Exchange brings the world to Foundation Wharf with two days of global food, local vendors, and live performances celebrating Nova Scotia's diverse communities—totally free and perfect for the whole fam.
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