BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 METHOD:PUBLISH PRODID:-//Telerik Inc.//Sitefinity CMS 15.4//EN BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Eastern Standard Time BEGIN:STANDARD DTSTART:20251102T020000 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYDAY=1SU;BYHOUR=2;BYMINUTE=0;BYMONTH=11 TZNAME:Eastern Standard Time TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT DTSTART:20250301T020000 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYDAY=2SU;BYHOUR=2;BYMINUTE=0;BYMONTH=3 TZNAME:Eastern Daylight Time TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DESCRIPTION:# ROOTS FESTIVAL OF SOUTH ASIA 2026: THE BIGGEST SOUTH ASIAN CE LEBRATION RETURNS FOR ITS THIRD YEAR\n\n### FREE Community Festival Celebr ates South Asian Culture\, Art & Tradition with Live Performances\, Food\, Music & More\n\n**BARRIE\, ON** – The **South Asian Association of Simcoe County (SAASC)**\, a dedicated non-profit organization\, is thrilled to a nnounce the return of **ROOTS Festival of South Asia 2026**\, the region's largest South Asian cultural celebration. Taking place on **July 18\, 202 6\, from 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM** at **Meridian Place\, 30 Simcoe Street\, Ba rrie**\, this FREE\, family-friendly festival brings the community togethe r like no other event.\n\nNow in its third consecutive year\, ROOTS Festiv al of South Asia has become a cornerstone celebration for the South Asian community and beyond\, showcasing the vibrant culture\, rich traditions\, and incredible artistry that define the region. Over the years\, the festi val has attracted **over 3\,000 guests**\, making it a beloved community s taple.\n\n### A Spectacular Lineup Awaits\n\nThis year's festival features an **epic lineup** of entertainment and experiences:\n\n🎭 **Live Perform ances** – Individual artists and professional dance schools showcasing cla ssical and contemporary South Asian dance \n🎵 **Live Bands & Music** – T alented musicians performing traditional and modern South Asian sounds \n 🎤 **MC & DJ Party** – Popular DJs spinning the hottest tracks to keep the energy alive all evening \n🍽️ **Food Vendors** – Delicious authentic So uth Asian cuisine and culinary delights \n🛍️ **Festive Vibrant Market** – Local artisans and vendors showcasing handmade crafts\, jewelry\, clothi ng\, and more \n✨ **And So Much More!**\n\n### A Platform for Artists & C ommunity\n\nSAASC is working tirelessly to provide a **beautiful stage for all artists** to showcase their talents and celebrate South Asian heritag e. Whether you're a seasoned performer\, a small business owner\, or someo ne passionate about culture\, ROOTS Festival of South Asia is the place to be.\n\nThe festival also creates valuable **networking and business oppor tunities** for small businesses\, fostering connections within the communi ty and supporting local entrepreneurs.\n\n### Supporting Opportunities Ava ilable\n\nOrganizations and businesses interested in sponsoring or partner ing with ROOTS Festival of South Asia 2026 are encouraged to reach out. ** Supporting opportunities are currently open!**\n\nWe are proud to have **A rya Tandon of Royal Canadian Realty** as our **Title Sponsor**\, whose gen erous support makes this incredible celebration possible. We also extend o ur heartfelt gratitude to the **City of Barrie** for their continued suppo rt in bringing this vibrant festival to life.\n\n**Contact Information:**\ n- 📱 **Phone:** 705-305-2198 or 705-220-2441\n- 📲 **Instagram:** @SAASC_ Simcoe\n- 📘 **Facebook:** South Asian Association of Simcoe County\n\n### Why You Can't Miss This\n\nROOTS Festival of South Asia brings together t he community in a way like no other—celebrating the rhythms of our traditi ons\, the beauty of our culture\, and the strength of our connections. Wit h FREE entry for all ages\, this is an unforgettable experience for famili es\, friends\, and everyone who appreciates South Asian art and culture.\n \n**This is NOT to be missed!**\n\n---\n\n### Event Details at a Glance\n\ n| Detail | Information |\n|--------|-------------|\n| **Event Name** | RO OTS Festival of South Asia 2026 |\n| **Date & Time** | July 18\, 2026 \| 4 :00 PM – 10:00 PM |\n| **Location** | Meridian Place\, 30 Simcoe Street\, Barrie\, ON |\n| **Admission** | FREE for all ages |\n| **Family-Friendly* * | Yes |\n| **Title Sponsor** | Arya Tandon\, Royal Canadian Realty |\n| **Supported By** | City of Barrie |\n| **Past Attendance** | 3\,000+ guest s over three years |\n\n---\n\n### About SAASC\n\nThe South Asian Associat ion of Simcoe County (SAASC) is a non-profit organization dedicated to cel ebrating and showcasing South Asian culture\, art\, and traditions while f ostering community connections and supporting local artists and businesses .\n\nFor more information\, visit our socials or contact us at the details above.\n\n---\n\n**###**\n\n*For media inquiries\, interviews\, or additi onal information\, please contact SAASC at 705-305-2198 or 705-220-2441 or via social media @SAASC_Simcoe on Instagram or South Asian Association of Simcoe County on Facebook*\nDescription:The South Asian Association of Si mcoe County (SAASC) invites the community to celebrate the third annual RO OTS Festival of South Asia\, a free\, family-friendly festival showcasing South Asian culture\, music\, dance\, food\, and community spirit.Now in i ts third year\, ROOTS has become one of the region's largest South Asian c ultural celebrations\, welcoming more than 3\,000 attendees and bringing t ogether residents and visitors for an evening of entertainment\, cultural experiences\, and connection.Event DetailsDate: Saturday\, July 18\, 2026T ime: 4:00 p.m. &ndash\; 10:00 p.m.Location: Meridian Place\, 30 Simcoe Str eet\, BarrieAdmission: FreeFestival HighlightsLive cultural performances f eaturing classical and contemporary South Asian danceLive music and bandsD J entertainment throughout the eveningAuthentic South Asian food vendorsAr tisan marketplace featuring local vendors\, crafts\, clothing\, jewellery\ , and moreFamily-friendly activities and cultural experiencesAbout the Fes tivalROOTS Festival of South Asia celebrates the rich traditions\, artistr y\, and diversity of South Asian culture while creating opportunities for artists\, businesses\, and community members to connect. The festival prov ides a platform for local talent\, supports small businesses\, and fosters cultural understanding throughout Simcoe County.Sponsors and Community Su pportThe festival is proudly supported by the City of Barrie and made poss ible through the generous support of Title Sponsor Arya Tandon of Royal Ca nadian Realty. DTEND:20260719T020000Z DTSTAMP:20260705T182052Z DTSTART:20260718T200000Z LOCATION:Barrie\,Meridian Place\, 30 Simcoe Street SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Roots 2026 - Festival of South Asia UID:RFCALITEM639188580520249365 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:# ROOTS FESTIVAL OF SOUTH ASIA 2026: THE BIGGE ST SOUTH ASIAN CELEBRATION RETURNS FOR ITS THIRD YEAR\n\n### FREE Communit y Festival Celebrates South Asian Culture\, Art & Tradition with Live Perf ormances\, Food\, Music & More\n\n**BARRIE\, ON** – The **South Asian Asso ciation of Simcoe County (SAASC)**\, a dedicated non-profit organization\, is thrilled to announce the return of **ROOTS Festival of South Asia 2026 **\, the region's largest South Asian cultural celebration. Taking place o n **July 18\, 2026\, from 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM** at **Meridian Place\, 30 S imcoe Street\, Barrie**\, this FREE\, family-friendly festival brings the community together like no other event.\n\nNow in its third consecutive ye ar\, ROOTS Festival of South Asia has become a cornerstone celebration for the South Asian community and beyond\, showcasing the vibrant culture\, r ich traditions\, and incredible artistry that define the region. Over the years\, the festival has attracted **over 3\,000 guests**\, making it a be loved community staple.\n\n### A Spectacular Lineup Awaits\n\nThis year's festival features an **epic lineup** of entertainment and experiences:\n\n 🎭 **Live Performances** – Individual artists and professional dance schoo ls showcasing classical and contemporary South Asian dance \n🎵 **Live Ba nds & Music** – Talented musicians performing traditional and modern South Asian sounds \n🎤 **MC & DJ Party** – Popular DJs spinning the hottest t racks to keep the energy alive all evening \n🍽️ **Food Vendors** – Delic ious authentic South Asian cuisine and culinary delights \n🛍️ **Festive Vibrant Market** – Local artisans and vendors showcasing handmade crafts\, jewelry\, clothing\, and more \n✨ **And So Much More!**\n\n### A Platfor m for Artists & Community\n\nSAASC is working tirelessly to provide a **be autiful stage for all artists** to showcase their talents and celebrate So uth Asian heritage. Whether you're a seasoned performer\, a small business owner\, or someone passionate about culture\, ROOTS Festival of South Asi a is the place to be.\n\nThe festival also creates valuable **networking a nd business opportunities** for small businesses\, fostering connections w ithin the community and supporting local entrepreneurs.\n\n### Supporting Opportunities Available\n\nOrganizations and businesses interested in spon soring or partnering with ROOTS Festival of South Asia 2026 are encouraged to reach out. **Supporting opportunities are currently open!**\n\nWe are proud to have **Arya Tandon of Royal Canadian Realty** as our **Title Spon sor**\, whose generous support makes this incredible celebration possible. We also extend our heartfelt gratitude to the **City of Barrie** for thei r continued support in bringing this vibrant festival to life.\n\n**Contac t Information:**\n- 📱 **Phone:** 705-305-2198 or 705-220-2441\n- 📲 **Ins tagram:** @SAASC_Simcoe\n- 📘 **Facebook:** South Asian Association of Sim coe County\n\n### Why You Can't Miss This\n\nROOTS Festival of South Asia brings together the community in a way like no other—celebrating the rhyth ms of our traditions\, the beauty of our culture\, and the strength of our connections. With FREE entry for all ages\, this is an unforgettable expe rience for families\, friends\, and everyone who appreciates South Asian a rt and culture.\n\n**This is NOT to be missed!**\n\n---\n\n### Event Detai ls at a Glance\n\n| Detail | Information |\n|--------|-------------|\n| ** Event Name** | ROOTS Festival of South Asia 2026 |\n| **Date & Time** | Ju ly 18\, 2026 \| 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM |\n| **Location** | Meridian Place\, 30 Simcoe Street\, Barrie\, ON |\n| **Admission** | FREE for all ages |\n| * *Family-Friendly** | Yes |\n| **Title Sponsor** | Arya Tandon\, Royal Cana dian Realty |\n| **Supported By** | City of Barrie |\n| **Past Attendance* * | 3\,000+ guests over three years |\n\n---\n\n### About SAASC\n\nThe Sou th Asian Association of Simcoe County (SAASC) is a non-profit organization dedicated to celebrating and showcasing South Asian culture\, art\, and t raditions while fostering community connections and supporting local artis ts and businesses.\n\nFor more information\, visit our socials or contact us at the details above.\n\n---\n\n**###**\n\n*For media inquiries\, inter views\, or additional information\, please contact SAASC at 705-305-2198 o r 705-220-2441 or via social media @SAASC_Simcoe on Instagram or South Asi an Association of Simcoe County on Facebook*\n

Description:
The South Asian Association of Simcoe County (SAASC) invite s the community to celebrate the third annual ROOTS Festival of South Asia \, a free\, family-friendly festival showcasing South Asian culture\, musi c\, dance\, food\, and community spirit.

Now in its third year \, ROOTS has become one of the region's largest South Asian cultural celeb rations\, welcoming more than 3\,000 attendees and bringing together resid ents and visitors for an evening of entertainment\, cultural experiences\, and connection.

Event Details
Date: Saturday\, July 18\, 2026
Time: 4:00 p.m. &n dash\; 10:00 p.m.
Location: Meridian Place\, 30 Simc oe Street\, Barrie
Admission: Free

Fes tival Highlights

About the Festival
ROOTS Festival of South Asia celebrates the rich tradit ions\, artistry\, and diversity of South Asian culture while creating oppo rtunities for artists\, businesses\, and community members to connect. The festival provides a platform for local talent\, supports small businesses \, and fosters cultural understanding throughout Simcoe County.

Sponsors and Community Support
The festival is pr oudly supported by the City of Barrie and made possible through the genero us support of Title Sponsor Arya Tandon of Royal Canadian Realty.

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