Cultivate community
Cultivate Community presents arts festivals and events that spark creativity, connection, and belonging for all ages.
Rooted in the ABCs of Cultivate — Access, Belonging, and Connection — we create welcoming, barrier-free experiences that bring people together through music, arts, and shared community.
Cultivate Community
Cultivate Community Non Profit Services actively strengthens regional communities by engaging local citizens in the discovery and celebration of arts and culture via grassroots leadership, creative partnerships and innovative artistic programming like Cultivate Festival, Hibernate Festival and the Road To Cultivate Free Concert Series.
Cultivate Festival
It's like a big picnic. A music festival. A block party. A playground for all ages. An arts experience. And, this year, it’s a bit of a family reunion. A weekend of feeling fully connected to the things that matter most in our lives and community. A reason to get out and have a great time surrounded by great people. Cultivate is The Feel Good Festival.
Road To Cultivate
The Road To Cultivate Concert Series live in the historical bandshell at Memorial Park in Downtown Port Hope every Thursday in July and August!
Join us for family friendly programming featuring some of Canada's best musicians, local food vendors and fun for everyone.
Bring a blanket and those you love the most and celebrate the season with some free entertainment in the park.
Hibernate
4 days of family friendly programming over Family Day weekend throughout downtown Port Hope including live music, collaborative art, local food and community spirit!
Origins
Cultivate Community is a registered charitable organization based in Port Hope, Ontario, dedicated to creating meaningful opportunities for people to connect through music, arts, culture, and shared experiences.
What began as a small grassroots music and food festival back in 2015 has grown into a year-round charitable organization presenting festivals, concerts, workshops, community events, and arts experiences that welcome thousands of participants each year. Along the way, Cultivate has become more than a festival. It has become a gathering place. A space where neighbours meet, friendships are formed, creativity is celebrated, and community is strengthened.
At its core, Cultivate believes that the arts should be accessible to everyone. We know that music, creativity, and shared experiences have the power to bring people together across generations, backgrounds, and circumstances. Through our events and programs, we work to remove barriers to participation and create welcoming spaces where everyone belongs.
Mission, Vision and Mandate
Mission
To present arts festivals and events that cultivate connection, creativity, and community for all ages.
Vision
A creative force and leader of a vibrant local arts community built on Access, Belonging, and Connection. The ABCs of Cultivate.
Our Mandate
Access
We advance arts education and public appreciation of the arts by presenting festivals and events that everyone can participate in, regardless of age, background, or financial means.
Belonging
We create welcoming spaces that reflect the diversity of our community, offering representation, opportunities for participation, and meaningful civic engagement through the arts.
Connection
We use music and the arts as powerful catalysts for shared experiences, cultural understanding, and community building, strengthening the bonds that bring people together.
Future
Today, Cultivate Community presents three signature programs: Cultivate Festival, Road to Cultivate, and Hibernate Festival. Together, these initiatives provide year-round opportunities for people to experience live music, participate in creative activities, volunteer, learn, connect, and celebrate community.
As we look to the future, our commitment remains simple: to open the doors wider, remove barriers, and ensure that everyone has the opportunity to experience the transformative power of arts and culture.
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Volunteer Now
Join over 100 volunteers and make Cultivate as good as it can be. Cultivate volunteers are at the heart of everything we do. Whether you have a few hours or a season to give, there are meaningful ways to get involved, build connections, and help bring our events to life.
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Creativity. Connection. Community.
When you give to Cultivate, you help bring music and creativity to all corners of our community.
Cultivate Community is a federally registered charity - 790822936RR0001
Funders and
Foundation Support
OCAF
Experience Ontario
Canada Post Foundation
community chorus
media sponsors
supporting acts
The Grange
Battlefield
Goat Transport