Sault Ste. Marie is preparing for the 54th Algoma Fall Festival, bringing music, theatre, dance, visual arts, food and storytelling to venues across the city from October 8 to 27.

The festival features several prominent Canadian artists, including Susan Aglukark, William Prince, Natalie MacMaster and Donnell Leahy, Terra Lightfoot with Logan Staats, alongside chef Shahir Massoud.

A major new feature this year is Maada'ookiidaa – Gmiingwewzinaan, Aki-nwewewnan, an Indigenous arts initiative focused on sharing, healing, truth-telling and reconciliation. The program brings together music, visual art, dance and storytelling while highlighting Indigenous voices and perspectives.

The festival will also include free community performances and a Festival of Learning expected to engage more than 5,000 students through workshops and performances.

Organizers say the event will showcase Canadian creativity while creating opportunities for cultural connection, learning and community participation.