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Edmonton Events
February
Canadian Birkebeiner Ski Festival
(780) 430-7153
2,600 participants enjoy this cross-country ski festival. In addition to the 55 km endurance races and the 31 km Journal Tour, there are shorter distance events such as the 2.5 km Ole's Two-Bit Tour, the 5 km Dow Snow Shuffle and the 15 km Celanese Mini-Birkie.
March
Local Heroes International Film Festival
Independent short and feature-length films are shown during this week long event.
May
Edmonton International Airshow
Dreamspeakers Festival
An annual celebration of aboriginal culture through the arts
June
The Works Visual Festival
(780) 426-2122
This Festival brings together artists and artisans.
Mid-Late June
Jazz City International Music Festival
(780) 432-7166.
Concerts, workshops, club dates, and outdoor events.
Late June (June 21-July 1)
Edmonton Celebrates Canada
10 day celebration beginning with National Aboriginal Day. On June 24th Francophone festivities honor Jean Baptiste. The celebration concludes each year on Canada Day, July 1st with a full day of events and a Fireworks Finale.
Late June-Mid July
Shakespeare Festival
Presents two shows on alternate nights in William Hawrelak Park.
Late June to early July
The Works
This visual art "Feast for your senses" featuring nearly 1000 artists in over 70 exhibits. All special events are free and suitable for all ages. (780) 426-2122
Early July
Whyte Avenue Artwalk
For three days in July 130 visual artists from all backgrounds transform Whyte Avenue into an outdoor studio and marketplace. Experience art-in-action in Old Strathcona. (780) 432-0240
July
Highland Gathering
Scottish heritage festival at Fort Edmonton Park
Early July
Edmonton International Street Performers Festival.
Come downtown to Sir Winston Churchill Park and see the Musicians, Clowns, Jugglers and Magicians as they put on a show for the entire family. (780) 425-5162
Late July to early August
Third Annual Historic Edmonton Week
The Historic Edmonton Week is Edmonton's newest community-wide festival, with over twenty special events including the history show and a heritage trade fair. (780) 434-9145
early August
Edmonton Heritage Festival Enjoy food, crafts, dance and song from around the world at the world's largest celebration of multi-culturalism. Free admission, but no parking at William Hawrelak Park. (780) 488-3378
Mid-July
Edmonton International Street Performers Festival
Magicians, clowns, jugglers, mime artists, and musicians entertain in the streets over a ten day period.
Late July
Klondike Days
780/479-3500
One huge event that encompasses music, shows, and special events is the 10-day Klondike Days, held in late July. The festivities celebrate the prosperity that the Yukon gold rush brought the city, which was a supply route and stopping point for miners. Residents dress in gay 90's fashions. Parades, casinos, gold panning, a chuck wagon derby, and related events keep the city a very lively place for 10 days.
Illuminations
Colored lights illuminate Great Divide Waterfall on Sunday evenings of summer holiday weekends.
August
Edmonton Folk Music Festival
A mix of Folk, Blues, Worldbeat and Pop artists perform on the many stages set up at Gallagher Park. Small workshops let you enjoy your favorite artists in a more personal setting. (780) 429-1999
late August-early Sept
Enbridge Symphony Under the Sky
This Labour Day festival, presented by the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra, includes mainstage performances, recitals, workshops, a Pub in the Park, a Teddy Bear Picnic, children's concert and fireworks.
Cariwest Caribbean Arts Festival
Labatt Blues Festival
Dragon Boat Festival
International Fringe Theater Festival
A 9 day event of plays, dance, mime, and street performances.
September
Symphony Under the Sky Festival
Edmonton Symphony Orchestra's 5 day Festival at Hawrelak Park.
Early October
Edmonton New Music Festival
The very finest in contemporary classical music, recorded and broadcast nationally on CBC Stereo's Two New Hours. New work by local and international composers. Performances range from piano solos to chamber music ensembles with some of the country's most accomplished musicians. (780) 434-4521
November
Canadian Finals Rodeo
Thousands of cowboys compete in the last (indoor) rodeo event of the season. (780) 471-7210
December 31
Edmonton's First Night Festival
Ring in the new year with the thousands of families for entertainment, fireworks and fun at various NO ALCOHOL locations around the downtown area. Purchase your First Night buttons in advance
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