Join us for a  free, family-friendly festival celebrating the currant (Ribes Spp.), a delicious, nutrient-packed berry  that  thrives in our subarctic climate. Explore education stations, browse information booths, participate in berry taste testing, enjoy live cooking demonstrations, take part in fun family activities and so much more. Come spend an afternoon at the Georgeson Botanical Garden celebrating these amazing berries!

Come on down to the Georgeson Botanical Garden to celebrate the 3rd annual currant festival! These berries are so amazing with unique flavor profiles, impressive health benefits and they grow so well in our Arctic climate. There will be education stations, information booths, berry taste testing, live cooking demonstrations, fun family activities and so much more! We look forward to sharing the wonders of currants with all of you!

Get involved with the festival!
With the goal to highlight this hardy berry's culinary and craft uses, and specialty crop potential, we have several ways for the community, local businesses and currant producers to participate this year!