2011 Festival Finder
2011 Red Deer and Area Festival Finder
July 14 – 17: Lacombe Days
With something for everyone, you won’t want to miss the parade, pancake breakfast, Show and Shine, 100ft. Shoot-Out and so much more! For more information, visit www.lacombedays.ca.
July 20 -24: Westerner Days
Live entertainment, commercial exhibits, the midway and pony chuckwagon races are just a taste of what’s to come with Central Alberta’s largest annual exhibition! For more information, visit www.westernerdays.ca.
July 29 – 31: CentreFest
As Red Deer’s most outrageous festival, CentreFest brings street performers from India, Japan, New Zealand, the US and Canada to Red Deer to perform spontaneous street theatre. Performances are appropriate for the entire family and include comedians, jugglers, stilt-walkers, face-painters and more. Visitors can buy handmade arts and crafts along Artisan Avenue. For more information, visit www.centrefest.ca.
August 12 – 14: Steel Wheel Stampede
You won’t want to miss this great semi-pro rodeo action in Stettler! Cowboys and cowgirls from across the west will be coming to give all they’ve got! Includes a parade on Friday, beer gardens, a pancake breakfast, and the rodeo performances!
August 12 -14 Central Music Festival
Come and enjoy this family-oriented celebration of culture that features a wide range of musical styles performed on an outdoor stage, a Kids Korner focused on entertainment and activities for children, and a host of local vendors offering food and beverages, crafts, and other interesting wares. Just 5 km. north of Red Deer. Visit www.centralmusicfest.com to buy tickets and for more info.
August 18 – 21: Jazz at the Lake
Come to Sylvan Lake for a music-filled week-end! Jazz at the Lake kicks off the weekend on Thursday with a swing dance and concert and keeps the music coming all weekend long! Some of the events require tickets, but there is a lot to see and do with free admission! For more information, visit www.JazzAtTheLake.com.
August 20 – Fiestaval Latin Festival
Fiestaval will showcase the culture of Red Deer’s Latin community and the vitality of the various Latin American heritages. It will advocate cultural awareness and activities to enhance multiculturalism in Red Deer. For more information, visit www.fiestaval.ca.
