Join us for a free summer fair and a community soccer tournament at Corktown Park

Empowerment Squared is excited to host the return of the Community Cup soccer tournament, along with a free Community Summer Fair, on Friday August 28, 2026. The day brings together youth, families, and community agencies at the historic Corktown Park.

This is a safe, positive space for families to enjoy a free summer fair, for youth 12 and older to compete in a soccer tournament, and for everyone to connect with their neighbours and build lasting memories. Whether you are a current Empowerment Squared family or new to our programs, we invite you to join us.

At a glance

Date: Friday, August 28, 2026
Location: Corktown Park, 175 Ferguson Avenue South, Hamilton

Summer Fair:

• 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM
• All ages ·
• Free for all to attend

Community Cup:

• 2:30 PM to 6:30 PM
• Ages 12 and up
• Free for ages 12 to 17, $20 per person for ages 18 and up

You can come to the fair, play in the tournament, or do both. They are two separate registrations.

The Summer Fair

The fair is free and open to everyone. Come learn more about Empowerment Squared’s programs and activities, and get connected to fall programming while you are there.

Kid Zone

3:00 PM to 7:00 PM, all ages

• Bouncy castles
• Interactive games
• Face painter
• Bubble station
• Balloon animals
• Raffle prizes

Food Zone

Opens at 3:00 PM, all ages

• Vegetarian snack and beverage station
• First come, first served

How to register for the fair

Registration is free and spots are limited. All refreshments and materials are available while supplies last.

The Community Cup

The Community Cup is a soccer tournament that brings the community together for the love of the game. The tournament runs from 2:30 PM to 6:30 PM.

You can sign up as a team or you can sign up alone. If you sign up alone, we will place you on a team on the day. There are two separate divisions, ages 12 to 17 and ages 18 and up. Registration stays open until we reach our cap of 40 players per division.

How the tournament works

• Each team is guaranteed four 20-minute games, with the potential for a fifth
• The tournament starts with a round robin, followed by a four-team single elimination bracket
• Bracket placement is decided by points accumulated, goal differential, and head-to-head matchups
• There are prizes for the winning teams

Bring your sportsmanship, your competitive spirit, and your energy.

How to register for the Community Cup

There is a $20 registration fee per person, and it applies only to participants who are 18 and up. Please make sure each member on a team registers, even if you sign up as a team.

What you need to know

Supervision. All youth under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or responsible adult who is 18 or older. Families attending with multiple youth can have one responsible adult attend per family.

Food and drink. All food and snacks provided by Empowerment Squared are vegetarian. There will be a water station on site, so please bring a refillable water bottle.

Accessibility. The venue is wheelchair accessible. If you have accessibility needs, please contact us at 905-393-5370 or info@empowermentsquared.org before the event.

Weather. This is an outdoor event. If weather conditions do not allow, we will have to cancel. Watch for updates on a rescheduled date in the event of bad weather.

Sponsorship and community partners

Interested in sponsoring this event, or in sharing opportunities with community members on the day? Contact r.morikawa@empowermentsquared.org or call or text 905-393-5370.

Questions

Contact us at info@empowermentsquared.org or call or text 905-393-5370.

We look forward to seeing you at Corktown Park for soccer, fun, connection, and community.