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Edmonton Festivals
• A WorldWeb.com Travel Guide to Festivals in Edmonton, Alberta.
Ice on Whyte + My Favorites
Jan 21 to Jan 24 Edmonton’s premier winter festival showcases ice artists (sanctioned by the National Ice Carving Association) as well as 11 days of winter activities including ice sculpting, a giant ice slide, a children’s play area, live entertainment and ice-carving workshops.
The Canadian Birkebeiner Ski Festival More Info
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Feb 12 to Feb 13 Canada’s premier cross-country ski event features a 55-km point-to-point course from the Ukrainian Cultural Heritage Village, along Elk Island National Park and through the scenic Blackfoot Recreation Area. The festival begins with the Opening Ceremonies and ends with the Vikings’ Feast.
Silver Skate Festival More Info
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Feb 19 to Feb 21 This festival is rooted in the traditional Dutch of love of the outdoors and the pleasure of experiencing the cultural and esthetic beauty of winter. Activities include ice dance and theatrical performances, family recreational activities, skate races, snow sculptures as well as sleigh rides and the magnificent Aurora Light Show.
Address: Hawrelak Park, 9330 Groat Rd. Tel: 1 780 454-9191
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Winefest Edmonton More Info
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Feb 27, Mar 02 Winefest offers consumers the chance to sample from hundreds of international wines, port, champagne and dessert wines from the world’s most celebrated wine regions. Wine experts share their knowledge and guide you through your wine tasting, offering ways to educate your palate and senses. With an onsite Liquor Depot at Winefest, you are immediately able to purchase your new favourites. Tickets include wine sampling, hors d’oeuvres and a complementary Riedel wine glass.
Edmonton Kiwanis Music Festival More Info
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Apr 19 to May 01 This celebration of musical talent is the longest running festival in Canada and has seen the growth of many international music stars including Jens Lindemann, Juliette Kang and Robert Goulet. 2010 marks the 100th anniversary of this musical festival. Tel: 1 780 488-3498
Edmonton Tattoo & Arts Ink Festival More Info
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Apr 23 to Apr 25 This festival is more than tattoos and body modifications. Along with artists of the human canvas, the show offers live music from city bands. With Roller City Derby Girl bouts and a beer garden.
Northlands Address: 73 St. & 116 Ave. Edmonton AB T5J 2N5
Dreamspeakers Film Festival More Info
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Jun 02 to Jun 05 Dreamspeakers Film Festival will be held this year in conjunction with West Edmonton Mall Aboriginal Days. Take in the Walk of Honour luncheon, Film Cafe, Film Screenings and Youth Day.
Nextfest More Info
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Jun 03 to Jun 13 Nextfest is a multi-disciplinary festival that celebrates sexy new discoveries in dance and body based performance. The festival features an explosive line up of dance, physical theatre, circus slapstick, performance art and site specific performance, ignited by a workshop, event and late-night party series.
Roxy Theatre Address: 10708-124 St. Edmonton Alberta
Nextfest 2008 - The Syncrude Next Generation Arts Festival More Info
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TBA With over 400 artists, in over 10 venues, the fiercely popular, multi-disciplinary festival is a celebration of non-stop, fast-paced creativity. Experience the newest wave of talent specializing in music, dance, theatre, visual art, film and more! Address: Roxy Theatre:10708-124 Street Edmonton Tel: 1 780 453-2440
Feats Festival of Dance More Info
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Jun 26 to Jul 04 This celebration of Alberta’s dance community features a plethora of dance genres with performances, special events and educational programs. Address: Various locations Tel: 1 780 422-8107
Freewill Shakespeare Festival More Info
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TBA The Freewill Shakespeare Festival is hosted by the Free Will Players, a not-for-profit, professional theatre company devoted to producing Shakespeare in Edmonton. Every year they put on two different shows in the quaint Hawrelak Park setting. Address: Hawrelak Park Amphitheatre: 9330 Groat Road Tel: 1 780 425-8086
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A Taste Of Edmonton More Info
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TBA 40 restaurants from around the region come together to offer examples of their menus all in one spot. Sir Winston Churchill Square is the place to bring your appetite. Nibble to your heart’s content while you enjoy free performances on one of the two stages or kick back in the open air licensed area. Address: Sir Winston Churchill Square, 100 St. and 102 Ave. Tel: 1 780 423-2822
Blueberry Bluegrass And Country Music Festival More Info
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Jul 30 to Aug 01 Held at the Stony Plain Exhibition Grounds in Stony Plain, this festival offers a weekend full of activities for the whole family including workshops, a Kids’ Korner, Slowpitch Jam and a whole lot more!
Stony Plain Address: Located west of the city on hwy. 16 or 16X
Edmonton Heritage Festival + My Favorites
Jul 31 to Aug 02 This annual festival showcases the many cultural groups within Edmonton's community. Over 75 different cultural groups are showcased. Ethnic foods and activities can be experienced.
Edmonton International Street Performers Festival More Info
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Aug 12 to Aug 22 From jugglers to acrobats, hip hop dancers to “living statues”, the festival will feature over 1500 outdoor performances from an international cast of amazing street artists. Address: Sir Winston Churchill Square Edmonton AB Tel: 1 780 425-5162
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International Fringe Theatre Festival More Info
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Aug 12 to Aug 22 Edmonton's International Fringe Festival attracts playgoers and performers from across Canada and the world. The celebration of arts and entertainment occurs over 10 days each August. Theatrical performances are put on at various venues throughout the Old Strathcona district. Tel: 1 780 448-9000
VisualEyez... A Festival Of Performance Art More Info
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Sep 15 to Sep 21 VisualEyez was developed to create opportunities for artists and audiences to experience and interact with performance artists. This interdisciplinary, trans-media, paradigm-busting event focuses upon performance and time-based art. VisualEyez is the only annual festival of performance art in Canada and it brings together over fifteen artists from Canada and the world to Edmonton for ten days of cutting edge and innovative programming. Various Locations. Tel: 1 780 423-5353
The Edmonton International Film Festival More Info
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Sep 24 to Oct 02 For nine days and nights, movie fans and filmmakers from across Canada and around the globe gather to eat, sleep and breathe all things cinematic! With an emphasis on "discovery", EIFF presents a fascinating mix of feature-length films, documentaries and short films gathered from all corners of the world.
Address: Various locations Tel: 1 780 423-0844
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Edmonton Chante Festival More Info
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TBA Edmonton chante is a music event that has been presented in Edmonton for the last 5 years. This year, the festival will be held in the fall at various locations of the Old Strathcona neighbourhood. An impressive range of concerts will take place in many bars, restaurants, bistros and lounges. Francophone and bilingual artists from all over the country will be performing.
This event aims to showcase French music in accessible places. Over the week, two or three free concerts will be presented in each location.
Rocky Mountain Wine & Food Festival - Edmonton More Info
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TBA Rocky Mountain Wine & Food Festival is one of the largest wine and food festivals in Canada. This ever popular festival offers consumers an array of samples of international wines, port, scotch, liqueurs, beer, coolers and other spirits, as well as delectable food samples from local restaurants and hotels.
New this year, Dairy Farmers will be hosting complimentary Cheese Seminars throughout the Festival.
Rocky Mountain Wine & Food Festival donates a portion of total ticket sales to NAIT School of Hospitality to create scholarships for culinary students.
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Edmonton Ski & Snowboard Show More Info
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TBA The Edmonton Ski & Snowboard Show offers shopping and information on resorts, skis, snowboards, prizes, giveaways, lift tickets, coupons, hill info as well as live entertainment (including the Jib Jam — Western Canada’s largest indoor rail jam).
Northlands Address: 73 St. & 116 Ave. Edmonton AB T5J 2N5
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