Here’s the round up of food and beverage events in Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba for August. Check back often as we will update as we become aware of new events. If you have others, please feel free to submit them to us.
Alberta Weekly Farmer’s Markets:
Times, locations and dates of all Farmers’ Markets in Alberta: http://www2.alberta.com/guides/farmers_markets/ab_markets.html
Alberta Food Festivals & Events
Heritage Festival, 4 – 6 August, Hawrelak Park, Edmonton. Heritage Festival 2012 marks the 37th annual of this premier three-day showcase of Canada’s vibrant multicultural heritage. We will feature 62 pavilions representing over eighty-five cultures from all over the world. Sample culinary delicacies, see creative performances, shop for crafts, artwork, and clothing, or chat with people eager to tell you a little about their cultural roots and their present-day communities in Canada. http://www.heritage-festival.com/
Heritage Day, 6 August 2012, 11 AM – 4 PM, Fort McMurray. Admission by donation. Heritage Day is a popular community event hosted by Heritage Park. It’s a fun day for all ages with live local entertainment, cultural food, information & vendor booths, pony rides/petting zoo, interactive inflatable games, children’s activities, raffle for a WestJet flight, door prizes, competitions & much more! http://www.fortmcmurrayhistory.com/
Heritage Day, 6 August 2012, 12.00 PM – 4 PM, Grande Prairie Museum, Grande Prairie. Regular admission on Monday August 6th from 12:00 to 4:00 will include a variety of Aboriginal and youth activities, including interactive heritage interpreters, arts and crafts, and classic pioneer activities such as homemade ice cream. http://www.cityofgp.com/index.aspx?page=630
14th Annual Fish Fry, 8 August 2012, 4.30 – 7 PM, Cold Lake. Bring the whole family down to this yearly anticipated event, which features the best feed of fish around. Open seating… so first come first serve. Contact the Chamber office for tickets. http://www.coldlakechamber.ca/
Cariwest – Edmonton Caribbean Arts Festival, 10 – 12 August 2012, Edmonton. The festival brings Edmonton 3 days of the sweet sounds of a steel pan, West Indian cuisines, and the Mas band parade- all to the tune of calypso music. http://www.cariwestfestival.com/
Cream Day Family Festival, 12 August 2012, 12 – 5 PM, Markerville. Markerville Creamery Museum is gearing up for Cream Day. The day is packed with many activities that will appeal to any age. The day will feature a line-up of local, talented musicians; ice-cream and butter making lessons; free tours of the museum; great activities for children, such as a bouncy castle, a petting zoo, among many other activities. Join the Creamery Museum as we celebrate the history and culture of Markerville through Cream Day. http://www.historicmarkerville.com/index.asp?id=119&view=events
Calgary Reggaefest, 18 August 2012, Shaw Millennium Park, Calgary. Calgary ReggaeFest’s Main Stage event isn’t just for Reggae fans. It’s a full day family event that transcends racial, cultural and musical boundaries. With live performances from Canadian and international Reggae artistes, ReggaeFest features a beer garden, separate youth area, and plenty of arts & crafts. Or get a taste of Reggae culture from the many food vendors. http://www.reggaefest.ca/festival_info.html
Corn Roast and Kids Festival, 18 August 2012, 12 – 4 PM, Spruce Grove. Games for the kids, pony rides, petting zoo, face painting, historic Grain Elevator Tours, Farmers Market, Entertainment, silent & live auction, a fabulous corn supper, and so much more! Come and see who will be serving your supper! The Kid’s Carnival and Corn Roast are from 12 until 4 PM, and the Silent Auction is from 9:30 AM until 3 PM. http://www.sprucegroveagsociety.com/2012events.cfm
Cornfest, 24 – 25 August 2012, 5 – 11 PM, Taber. Fun for the whole family. Come join the festivities! Old favorites like corn stuffing, corn eating, show and shine, arts & crafts, and much more! New this year the Cabiri Performance Troupe and Marilyn and Elvis perform on the main stage! http://destinationtaber.chambermaster.com/events/details/cornfest-2
Harvest Days, 24 – 25 August 2012, Hylo, AB. Pancake Breakfast, King + Queen Contest, Pig Catch, Parade, Soap Box Race, Childrens Crafts + Games http://www1.agric.gov.ab.ca/$department/FairExhb.nsf/all/fe1045
Alberta Wine/Beer/Spirits Festivals
Local Wine Events for Calgary When and Where: Various Places and Dates – check the link for details
Local Wine Events for Edmonton When and Where: Various Places and Dates – check the link for details
DeVine Wines, Tasting Events. Various times and dates. See here for details. http://devinewines.ca/events.html
Saskatchewan Farmer’s Markets
Times, locations and dates of all Farmers’ Markets in Saskatchewan: click here.
Saskatchewan Food Festivals & Events
FolkFest, 16 – 18 August 2012, 3 PM – midnight, various locations in Saskatoon. Annual 3-day multicultural festival showcasing culture through displays, demonstrations, entertainment and ethnic cuisine. http://www.saskatoonfolkfest.ca/home
Ukrainian Day in the Park, 25 August 2012, Victoria Park, Saskatoon. Downtown public outdoor festival featuring Ukrainian dancing, music, food, beer garden, cultural displays and children’s activities. Free admission. www.ucc.sk.ca/branches/Saskatoon/index.php
Potashcorp Fireworks Festival, 31 Aug – 1st Sep 2012, Rotary Park and River Landing Amphitheatre, Saskatoon. A celebration of community, the PotashCorp Fireworks Festival has it all. Choreographed pyrotechnic fireworks light up the sky each evening as well as alive music, cultural performances, family activities, food and much more. http://www.potashcorpfireworksfestival.ca/
Manitoba Farmer’s Markets
Times, locations and dates of all Farmers’ Markets in Manitoba: click here and here
Manitoba Food Festivals & Events
Canada’s National Ukrainian Festival, August 3-5, 2012, Dauphin. In this special celebration of Ukraine’s independence, experience the flavour of old traditions and culture through song, dance, costume and delectable Ukrainian cuisine. http://www.cnuf.ca/?utm_campaign=topfande2012&utm_medium=web&utm_source=webpage&utm_content=festivalsandevents&utm_term=cnuf.ca
Folklorama – Canada’s Cultural Celebration, August 5-18, 2012, various locations through Winnipeg. Represents cultures from around the world in a two-week extravaganza full of ethnic richness and traditions in culture, food and art. With over 40 pavilions, this multicultural event is held throughout the city. www.folklorama.ca
Morden Corn & Apple Festival, August 24-26, 2012, Morden. It’s fun and free! Free admission, free shuttle bus, free live stage entertainment, free hot buttered corn on the cob, free apple cider and free bus tours. Also a midway, crafts, dances and gospel stage on Sunday. www.cornandapple.com
Thank to Michelle Peters-Jones from Food Football and a Baby for putting together the event listings for the Prairies
Twitter: @michpetersjones
