90 Super Summer Festivals and Events East of Edmonton!

Jennifer FilipEast of Edmonton, Events, Northeast of Edmonton, Roadtrip Adventures, Southeast of Edmonton, Summer Adventures

Last updated August 8, 2024

Just over 2 weeks left to play the Roadtrip Adventure Game!

Aug 14-19 COLD LAKE EXTREME MUDFEST
Annual Extreme MudFest is 6 Days of Mud, Music & countless memories.

Aug 14 INNISFREE FAIR
Enjoy food, shopping, kids activities, and more!

Aug 16-18 MUNDARE AGRI-DAYS
Street markets, bouncy houses, local food, games and much more.

Aug 16-17 VILNA BOOMTOWN FAIR DAYS
Vilna Boomtown Fair Days has something for everyone.  A parade, jamboree, kid’s movie, bench show, farmers’ market, show & shine and more!

Aug 16-18 KIKINO SILVER BIRCH RODEO
Enjoy exciting Cultural Celebration Days and Rodeo!

Aug 16 FORT SASKATCHEWAN MOVIE UNDER THE STARS

Aug 17-18 ALBERTA OPEN FARM DAYS

Aug 17 TWO HILLS AG SOCIETY COUNTRY FAIR AND TWO HILLS LAWN TRACTOR RACES
Join and enjoy the thrill! There is fun for all ages!

Aug 17 BATTLE RIVER RAIL EXPLORE FARM TO FORK EXCURSION
Travel by train to meet your rural neighbours at this unique Open Farm Days event.  Explore small-town farm life as it should be –by train!  We will stop along the tracks to visit with local farmers, out in their fields, and learn about the crops they raise and the methods they use to provide food for your table.

Aug 18 STRATHCONA COUNTY ROADSIDE STAND TOURS
Stop and shop local East of Edmonton. These day trips include local vendors for you to meet and support on your day trip.  A unique shopping and countryside drive packed into these different tour destinations.

Aug 20 FLAGSTAFF COUNTY MOVIE IN THE PARK
Watch a fun family movie in Flagstaff County at the Killam Heritage Park! The movie showing is Migration.

Aug 23-24 VEGREVILLE SPEEDWAY DRAGRACES
Visit various races at the Vegreville Speedway throughout the summer!

Aug 24 BRUCE HOTEL SHOW N’ SHINE
Check out the Bruce Hotel and some classic cars!

Aug 24 SEDGEWICK GATHERING OF THE CLANS
Heavy Events, Artisan Vendors, Dancers, Food Trucks, and more!

Aug 24-25 STRATHCONA COUNTY WESTERN CANADIAN ANTIQUE TRACTOR PULL & SHOW
Strathcona County – Threshing Demos, kids’ fun zone and more!

Aug 25 UKRAINIAN CULTURAL HERITAGE VILLAGE UKRAINIAN DAY
Immerse yourself in the vibrant tapestry of Ukrainian heritage. Join us as we come together to celebrate the rich history, traditions, and contributions of the Ukrainian community in Alberta.

Aug 29-Sept 1 ST. PAUL LAKELAND RODEO ASSOCIATION FINALS
Check out the wild rodeo action for the LRA Finals!

Aug 30-31 COLD LAKE FEAST AT THE BEACH
Cold Lake – On Labour Day Weekend on the award winning Kinosoo Beach is the ultimate, FREE, 2 day Food Truck & Music Festival – Feast at the Beach. This is an all ages event with something for everyone!

Aug 31 BRUDERHEIM MODEL T RACES
Visit various vendors, a petting zoo, motorcycle racing, and more! Including live music and children’s activities!

Aug 31-Sept 1 REYNOLDS MUSEUM HARVEST FESTIVAL
Watch as we harvest our crop using both steam and gasoline-powered equipment. See how a grain elevator works, and many more demonstrations.

Sept 1 ROUND HILL HARVEST SHOW & SHINE

Sept 2 BRUDERHEIM ALBERTA/HERITAGE DAYS
Celebrate Heritage and Culture in Bruderhiem!

Sept 5 FORT SASKATCHEWAN SHEEP LEAVING PARADE

Sept 6 VERMILION STREET JAMBOREE
Check out the Jamboree or add some dinner to it as well! There is great food and entertainment.

Sept 7 GLENDON PYROGY FESTIVAL AND CRUISE NIGHT
Glendon’s Annual Pyrogy Festival!

Sept 7 UKRAINIAN CULTURAL HERITAGE VILLAGE HARVEST OF THE PAST
Learn about Alberta’s agricultural roots with a traditional harvest at the Ukrainian Village. See the Village one last time this fall and witness an old-fashioned threshing bee.

Sept 7 VERMILION ART IN THE PARK
Make sure to save the date for Art in the Park! For more details of the day’s events, including an outdoor artisan market, art creation classes, and the man van,

Sept 7 KILLAM SCARECROW FESTIVAL
Check out this fun and spooky event!

Sept 7-8 VEGREVILLE CORN MAZE
Vegreville Ag Society is happy to bring you the VEGREVILLE CORN MAZE. The corn maze will be open for 3 weekends this year.

Sep 8 SHERWOOD PARK SAVOUR STRATHCONA
Savour Strathcona is an annual celebration of local food and art. The event features Strathcona County independent restaurants and food trucks with sample sizes of their wares available for purchase. Visit the art market brought to you by Gallery@501 and purchase unique creations from local artists.

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July 5-7 BONNYVILLE GEAR GRABBERS RACE WEEKEND
RACE WEEKEND and Annual Friday Night Show & Shine.

July 5-7 VIKING CHUCKWAGON & CHARIOT RACES
Chuckwagon & Chariot Races Mini Chuckwagons Dance Beer Gardens Smoker Cookoff Live music Ball Tournament Raffle Draw Food on-site Town of Viking

July 5-7 VEGREVILLE PYSANKE FESTIVAL
Annual Vegreville Pysanka Festival. Experience 3 days of Ukrainian Culture, Food, Dancing, Crafts, Petting Zoo, Games, Live Music, and much more! Pysanka Festival Website.

July 5-6 HAIRY HILL RODEO
Check out this amazing rodeo event with a pancake breakfast, dance, and more!

 July 5-7 GOODFISH LAKE APCCCA CHUCKWAGONS & CHARIOT RACES
Watch some exciting races at Goodfish Lake!

July 5- 7 EDGERTON SPORT DAYS
Slow pitch, fireworks, beer gardens, and more!

July 6- 7 STONEY LAKE ANNUAL RODEO
Attend the Stoney Lake Annual Rodeo! There is food, bean bags, and of course rodeo!

July 7 VIKING MUSEUM PANCAKE BREAKFAST AND CAR SHOW
Visit the Show and Shine and enjoy some all-you-can-eat breakfast!

July 7 BONNYVILLE SOULFUL SUMMER
Watch a live performance at the Graham Field House! Don’t forget to grab your tickets now.

July 7 IRMA GRATTON COULEE SHOW N’ SHINE
Gratton Coulee’s annual Show N’ Shine

July 10 KINSELLA BULLARAMA
Featuring professional bull riders, wild pony races, beer gardens and more.

July 10-13 LLOYDMINSTER EXHIBITION FAIR
Head to this year’s Lloyd Fair for tons of fun!

July 12-13 GIBBONS PIONEER DAYS

July 12-14 PLAMONDON MUD BOGS

July 12-14 VEGREVILLE MEDIEVAL FAIRE AND ARTISAN MARKET
Don thy robes, gowns, armour and burlap and immerse yourself in Medieval Merriment

 July 12-13 LAC LA BICHE LAKELAND COUNTRY FAIR, RODEO & ALBERTA WIFE CARRYING CHAMPIONSHIP
Check out bench shows, competitions, rodeo, music, and more! Held at the Lac La Biche Ag Grounds!

July 12-13 SHERWOOD PARK RAVENWOOD MUSIC FESTIVAL
Check out this festival where music comes alive!

July12-14 KEHEWIN CREE NATION POW WOW

July 12-14 UKRAINIAN VILLAGE MUSIC FEST
Enjoy the beautiful sounds of Ukrainian music!

July 12 TASTE OF WAINWRIGHT
A taste of some of the best food and drink Wainwright has to offer.

July 13-14 LAMONT SUMMER SIZZLER RODEO
Kick your boots off just under an hour away from Edmonton for a sizzling good time at the Lamont Summer Sizzler Rodeo! 

July 13-14 LAMONT SUMMER FESTIVAL
Take in the games, music, BBQ, beer gardens, fireworks, pancake breakfast and parade.

July 13-14 ANDREW AG SOCIETY BASEBALL TOURNAMENT
Camping, bouncy castle, pancake breakfast, beer gardens and cash prizes to be won! Special Farmers Market on the 13th!

July 13 SIR WINSTON CHURCHILL MUSIC IN THE PARK SONIA DELEO
An intimate show in the beautiful natural surroundings of Sir Winston Churchill Provincial Park at the Campground Amphitheatre.

 July 13-20 ANTIQUE WEEK
Tour antique shops for all things vintage and collectable and deals along the way!

July 13 WETASKIWIN REYNOLDS MUSEUM ULTIMATE CAR SHOW
Check out a stunning line-up of cars, from the ordinary to the extraordinary, and exchange stories with their owners along the way. Museum vehicle demonstrations, live music, food trucks and more!

 

July 14 STRATHCONA COUNTY BIKING LIKE A VIKING
Try a new Birkie Experience in the Beaver Hills Biosphere!

July 14 SMOKY LAKE FAMILY FUN RODEO
Head down to the Smoky Lake Stampede Grounds for prizes, and some fun rodeo events!

July 18-28 TWO HILLS BIKE WEEK
Get ready for an AMAZING TIME! RUN TO THE HILLS REUNION – there are TONS of activities!

July 18-21 WILD ROSE FIDDLERS OLD TIME FIDDLE CHAMPIONSHIP
Check out various competitions with amazing fiddle time sounds and music!

July 19-21 VILNA COWBOY FEST
Featuring many talented cowboys!

July 19-21 HARDISTY RODEO
Take in the Street Fair, Chariots and Chuckwagon Races, Parade, Outdoor Dance, Rodeo, Combine Crunch

July 19 CZAR LAKE BULLARAMA
Visit this exciting Bullarama at the Shorncliffe Lake Rodeo Grounds!

July 19 COLD LAKE FULL THROTTLE FESTIVAL
Cold Lake – Here it is! The music and entertainment lineup for the Full Throttle Festival in downtown Cold Lakeis the kick off Cold Lake Air Show Weekend!

July 20-21 COLD LAKE AIR SHOW
Cold Lake Air Base – All day – Air and ground demonstrations at Canadian Forces Base Cold Lake.

July 19-20 MYRNAM FUN DAYS
Come and enjoy a community with supper, kids activities, a parade, and more!

July 20 BATTLE RIVER A PRAIRIE TOWN TRAIN EXCURSION
Starts in Forestburg!

July 20 LLOYDMINSTER AUTO CLUB 46TH ANNUAL SHOW & SHINE
Lions Park Lloydminster, Alberta

 July 20 ELK ISLAND PARKS DAY
Celebrate parks at Elk Island National Park. Held at the Astotin Lake Recreation Area.

July 20-21 SHERWOOD PARK HIGHLAND GATHERING


The event consists of piping and drumming competitions, massed band performances, Highland Dance competitions, and Scottish heavy games. There will also be children’s activities, food trucks, beer gardens, community market with local makers and Scottish Clan booths, and a family Ceilidh.

 

 

 

July 25-27 VERMILION AGRICULTURAL FAIR
Visit the Vermilion Fair with an amazing midway, rodeos, fireworks, parade, and more!

July 26-28 BRUCE STAMPEDE
Bruce Stampede Grounds – Head over to Canada’s oldest rodeo and take advantage of the free parking/ camping. Dance Saturday night, Beer gardens, pancake breakfast and more!

July 27 RADWAY PIONEER DAYS and RADWAY SHOW & SHINE
Pancake breakfast, bench show, supper, dances, and more!

July 26-28 LEGAL FETE AU VILLAGE
Celebrate family, friends, community & surrounding area.

July 31-Aug 5 IRMA DAYS AND SUMMERSPEIL
Pancake Breakfast, Parade, Fair, Kids’ Zone, Kid’s Rodeo, Summerspiel, Ball Games

Only one more month to play the Roadtrip Adventure Game!

Aug 1-4 CAMROSE BIG VALLEY JAMBOREE
Western Canada’s premier country music festival, hosting country music’s top recording artists. The event kicks off with a parade downtown Camrose, and features live rodeo, mid-way fun, a trade show, on-site camping, and top tier live music.

Aug 2-5 LAC LA BICHE SUMMER DAYS
Celebrate Summer with a parade, pancakes, and more!

Aug 4 METIS CROSSING CYNTHIA HAMAR BAND WITH SPECIAL GUEST BRIANNA LIZOTTE

Aug 3-4 SMOKY LAKE STAMPEDE
Enjoy a parade, pancakes, and plenty of rodeo!

Aug 3-4 MALLAIG HAYING IN THE 30’S
Rain or Shine this event will go on, with kid’s games, village tours, face painting, and more!

Aug 7-11 VEGREVILLE COUNTRY FAIR
Vegreville Fair Grounds – With tons to see and do make sure you don’t miss the Vegreville Country Fair this summer.  Whether it’s your child’s first ride on the midway, the pounding hooves at the chuckwagon races, a majestic display of horses, or a rousing night of entertainment in the Grandstand, you’re sure to have some fun.

 Aug 8-11 TOFIELD WESTERN DAYS
Tofield Western Days is packed full of events.  Kick off the weekend Thursday with a special food truck fair. Bring your family down for a variety of food trucks, a petting zoo, face painting, open beer gardens. Finish the weekend Sunday with the rodeo performance.

Aug 9-10 CLANDONALD AGRICULTURAL FAIR
Enjoy a bench show, pancakes, parades, and more!

Aug 10 GLENDON PARADE, DEMOLITION DERBY & MUDBOGS
Check out a full day of activities!

Aug 9-11 WASKATENAU FAIR DAYS

Aug 10 REYNOLDS-ALBERTA MUSEUM RIDE TO REYNOLDS
Reynolds Alberta Museum – Don’t miss this amazing one-day-only display comprised of more than 1100 motorcycles as riders from across Alberta come to enjoy the day. Live music, vendor alley, food vendors and a beer garden add to a festive environment.

August 10 KEATO MEADOW CORN MAZE opens.
Discover the one and only Keato Meadow Corn Maze, located in Strathcona County!

Aug 11 RANFURLY AG SOCIETY FAIR
Check out a parade, bench show, horses, and more!

For more events visit our Events Calendar!