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Edmonton Festivals

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The Works Art & Design Festival
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Jul 01
13 days of innovation and creativity at Sir Winston Churchill Square, June 19 - July 1, 2009. Featuring the best in art, design, digital media, performance and interdisciplinary work are showcased alongside traditional visual art. Downtown retail spaces, public buildings, parks and plazas are transformed into galleries showcasing local, national and international works. Visitors can also participate in artist lead workshops and seminars, all for free. The Works features family-oriented programs, Artist at work demonstrations and hands-on workshops. Original art is for sale in the Street Market, live music is performed on the Street Stage and visitors can enjoy the international tastes offered at the Food Street.
Address: 1 Sir Winston Churhill Square Edmonton AB
Tel: 1 780 426-2122 Extn: 233
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The Works Art & Design Festival 2009
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A leading, cutting edge festival bringing North America the best in contemporary and traditional visual art and design. This year The Works is returning to the Square for what will be the biggest and best art & design festival ever - celebrating the arts and cultural heritage of Edmonton, Alberta and Canada. The Works Art & Design Festival will animate Sir Winston Churchill Square as the centre of all programs including exhibitions, lectures and activities for all ages. The focus will be on delivering many outdoor programs on the Square. The Festival site will also include The Works Street Market, The Works Street Stage and The Works Street Cafe all situated on Sir Winston Churchill Square.


Tel: 1 780 426-2122 Extn: 233
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Edmonton International Jazz Festival 2008
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The 2007 Edmonton International Jazz Festival hosted a bevy of sultry singers, swingin‚ musicians and jivin‚ jazz concerts, workshops and free outdoor events for the entire family. Local and Canadian talent is highlighted alongside an amazing roster of international jazz artists. Don't miss the opportunity to see some of the world's best jazz musicians star side by side with local talent. A variety of venues across Edmonton will house the various acts and activities.
Tel: 1 780 990-0222
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Vegrville Pysanka Festival 2009
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Jul 03 to Jul 05
GRANDSTAND PERFORMANCES SLOOHAI WINNIPEG (Fri) KUBASONICS EDMONTON (Sat) UB BAND EDMONTON (Sun) PASHKOVCKA SISTERS – UKRAINE (Fri, Sat, Sun) VOHON EDMONTON (Fri, Sat, Sun) SHUMKA EDMONTON (Fri, Sat, Sun) VICTOR POBIHUSHCHY RED DEER (Fri,Sat, Sun) SOPILKA VEGREVILLE (Sun)


Tel: 1 780 632-2777
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Edmonton International Street Performers Festival
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Come play in the street as the Edmonton International Street Performers Festival returns to Sir Winston Churchill Square in Downtown Edmonton. 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. And there's more! Daily Troupe du Jour group shows, artistic face-painters, colourful rovers, “Be Your Own Busker” workshops, and Kids' World activities for the young and young at heart, all add to the frivolity and fun that electrifies Downtown Edmonton for ten days each July.
Address: Sir Winston Churchill Square Edmonton AB
Tel: 1 780 425-5162
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Feats Festival of Dance
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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

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River City Shakespeare Festival
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The River City Shakespeare Festival is hosted by the Free Will Players, a not-for-profit, professional theatre company devoted to producing Shakespeare in Edmonton. This year's performances are A Winter's Tale and Two Gentlemen of Verona. Hawrelak Park Amphitheatre,
Address: Hawrelak Park Amphitheatre: 9330 Groat Road
Tel: 1 780 425-8086
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Alexanders Raceway Festival
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Our Lounge is located in the Chateau Nova hotel that back on to the Municipal Airport/Edmonton Car Indy Race track. This year we will be hosting an outdoor Beer gardens with the music from, RADIO FOR HELP SMOOTHRIDE STEVE RASSMUSSEN ERIC MILLER SWARM 80-D Thursday night the 24th will be an Edmonton 80's Showdown Friday night the 25th will be Edmonton's New Indy Rock! With the help of Sonic 102.9 , Alley Kat, Sleemans, Newcastle and Strongbow Breweries, we have managed to put together a night of outdoor and indoor excitement. There will be a cover of $5.00 with donatations and proceeds going to YESS and the Stollery Hospital.


Tel: 1 780 451-4700
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A Taste Of Edmonton
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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

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2008 VisualEyez... A Festival Of Performance Art
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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

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Edmonton Heritage Festival
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Aug 01 to Aug 03
The Edmonton Heritage Festival occurs every year during Alberta's Heritage long weekend. It is held at Hawrelak Park, in Edmonton's urban river valley. The festival showcases the many cultural groups within Edmonton's community. Over 75 different cultural groups are showcased. Ethnic foods and activities can be experienced.


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Blueberry Bluegrass And Country Music Festival
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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

Tel: 1 888 526-6464
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Edmonton And Athabaska District Historic Festival
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The theme of this year’s festival is “Celebrate our Heritage…our stories.” 78 partners present over 370 events. From activities and demonstrations to day trips and tours, this festival is sure to provide entertainment and education to everyone in the family.
Address: Various locations
Tel: 1 780 439-2797

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International Fringe Theatre Festival
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Aug 13 to Aug 23
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

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Sobeys Symphony Under the Sky
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Sep 04 to Sep 07
Concluding the summer festival season in Edmonton is Sobeys Symphony Under the Sky. Taking place Labour Day weekend, September 4th – 7th, 2009, this annual festival is sure to delight concert-goers of all ages, by bringing the invigorating sounds of the ESO to the beautiful river valley setting of Hawrelak Park. Charismatic Conductor Bob Bernhardt returns to lead the ESO in five outdoor concerts that will celebrate the 15th annual outdoor festival of orchestral music. Over the course of four days, audiences can sample the varied music programming presented by the ESO all through the concert season. From classical masterpieces, operatic classics, Hollywood movie favourites, and a tribute to Sinatra, there is something for every musical taste and style!


Tel: 1 780 428-1414
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CUBAMEMUCHO Edmonton 2009
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Sep 25 to Sep 27
For the FIRST time in North America! Cubamemucho, an internationally renowned Cuban Dance Festival, will grace Edmonton, Alberta, Canada on September 25-27, 2009. Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of an event that will transform the Mayfield Inn and Conference Centre into a colourful and joyous celebration of Cuban music, dance and culture. This busy weekend includes: • Three thrilling nights of heart pounding, live entertainment and gala performances • Munich 2010 World Rueda (Cuban Salsa Wheel) Championship Qualifiers • 20 workshops and classes in Cuban Dance and Body Movement for dance lovers of all abilities Known for their expertise in Afro-Cuban body movement and showman skills, the artists of Cubamemucho can show anyone how to move his or her body like a Cuban dancer. Local and international dancers will not want to miss this opportunity to learn from the BEST!


Tel: 1 780 701-7777
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The Edmonton International Film Festival
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Sep 25 to Oct 03
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
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Edmonton chante is a music event that has been presented in Edmonton for the last 4 years. This year, the festival is getting a totally new look and will be held in the fall at various locations of the Old Strathcona neighbourhood. From September 27th to October 4th 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.

  • Accent   Address: 8223-104 St. Edmonton  AB  Canada

Tel: 1 780 000-0469 Extn: 4401
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Rocky Mountain Wine & Food Festival - Edmonton
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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. .


Tel: 1 403 228-0777
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2009 EDMONTON INTERNATIONAL NEW YEARS EVE GALA
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A Spectacular Evening Of Celebrity Entertainment In Support Of MÉDECINS SANS FRONTIÈRES - Doctors Without Borders. Held at the Grand Ballroom at the Edmonton marriot. SCHEDULE OF EVENTS - Edmonton Poker King Tournament 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM - Cocktails 7:00 PM - Dinner of Distinction 8:00 PM - Comedy Variety Show Featuring World Class Performer - Jonny Bagpipes 9:00 PM - Dance 10:00 PM - 3:00 AM - Complimentary Glass Of Champagne For A Toast At Midnight 11:50 AM Call for room rates and ticket information. Lots of Prizes to be won, party favours and free cd's available, as well as complimentary parking.

  • Front Gallery   Address: 12312 Jasper Ave Edmonton  AB  T5N 3K6

Tel: 1 780 486-9506
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Ice on Whyte
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Old Strathcona's winter festival gets bigger and better every year! See the the ice castle and ice sculptures from international artists, have fun on the ice slides and in the maze. Don't forget to stay to enjoy the nightly entertainment.


Tel: 1 780 437-4182
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The Canadian Birkebeiner Ski Festival
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Follow the historic legend of the original Birkebeiner (Viking skiers) over 800 years ago. 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 Nordic Fair is on the first day and the Viking Feast is on the last.


Tel: 1 780 430-7153
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