Awesome August Adventures for 2026, plus an Important Roadtrip Adventure Game Update!

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Summer is in full swing.  Make the most of the beautiful weather and plan your awesome August adventures and roadtrips!

Super Events and Festivals

Our Summer Events Guide has everything to make the most out of your summer.  The Events Calendar has more details, posters and schedules of the best Fairs, Festivals and Rodeos across the region:

July 30 – August 3 LAC LA BICHE POW WOW DAYS & FISH DERBY
Celebrate one of Alberta’s most cherished summer traditions at the Lac La Biche Pow Wow Days & Fish Derby, taking place throughout the August long weekend.  This five-day celebration blends community spirit, Indigenous culture, family fun, and outdoor adventure, creating an unforgettable experience for visitors of all ages.

The exciting features of the weekend include the Community Fish Fry & Citizen of the Year Awards, Downtown Pancake Breakfast, Parade, Family Fish Derby, three-day Midway, Slo-Pitch Tournament, Community Bingo, Foam Party, Homemade Jam & Dance, Indigenous Market, and a spectacular Fireworks Display.

One of the weekend’s most memorable experiences is the Traditional Pow Wow on Monday, August 3, where visitors are invited to respectfully experience the rich traditions and cultures of the region’s Indigenous communities.

For more information about Pow Wow Days, see this guide.

 

 

July 30 – Aug 2 – Big Valley Jamboree – Western Canada’s premier country music festival.  Learn more about Camrose at TourismCamrose.com

Aug 1-2 – Mallaig Haying in the 30’s – Enjoy this incredible fundraising event which features pioneer demonstrations, kids’ games, village tours, face painting and more!

Aug 1-2 – Smoky Lake Stampede – Expect a full weekend of rodeo events, good food, a petting zoo, face painting, mazes and much more!

Aug 1-3 Fairy Berry Festival at Prairie Gardens Adventure Farm – Fun farm activities include kids’ fairy and pirate crafts, trackless train rides, mazes, baby goats, and much more!  Must purchase tickets in advance:  https://prairiegardens.org/shop/experiences/tickets/fairy-berry-festival/

Aug 1-2 Irma Days

Aug 5–9 Vegreville Country Fair – Get ready for thrilling midway rides, exciting games, and delicious food trucks.  Watch the APCCA Chuckwagon and Chariot races, enjoy the Kids Fun Zone, and be entertained by Grandstand and Bandshell performances.  Don’t miss the impressive horse show, festive parade, and stunning fireworks, plus so much more!  Entertainment is included with your gate admission.

Vegreville Country Fair

Aug 6–9 Tofield Western Days – Get ready for an exhilarating weekend at the Tofield Sportsgrounds and Main Street!  This action-packed event features thrilling bull riding, Sodbuster Rodeo, food trucks, exciting street fairs, and live music.

Aug 7 – Lamont Combine Crunch

Aug 8 – Lamont Real Canadian Wrestling Summer Brawl

Aug 7-8 Clandonald Country Fair – It’ll be a full day with events like a parade, children’s races, pancake breakfast, mutton bustin’, and more!

Aug 7-9 Waskatenau Fair Days

Aug 8 Glendon Parade, Demolition Derby & Mud Bogs

Aug 8 Lougheed Annual Fair – Celebrating its 103rd year, this event is sure to entertain with sports, horse and cattle shows, and other fun activities!

Aug 8 Ride to Reynolds  – See an amazing one-day display of motorcycles at the Reynolds Alberta Museum.

Aug 9 Ranfurly Fair – Enjoy a parade, bench show, children’s games, horse show and much more!

Aug 12 Innisfree Fair

Aug 13-16 Castor & District Fair

Aug 14-16 Mundare Agri Days

Aug 14-16 Vilna Boomtown Fair Days – Enjoy a pancake breakfast, BBQ, lunch, beer gardens, kids’ activities, bench show, and more.  Be sure to take in the Roughstock Rodeo on Aug 14 and the Show ‘n Shine on Aug 16.

Aug 15 Vegreville Ag Society Open Farm Days

Aug 15-16 Alberta Open Farm Days – Come meet your rural neighbours.  Visit local farms and farmers’ markets to learn where your food comes from and enjoy unique culinary experiences.

Barr Estate Winery – Open Farm Days

Aug 16 Ukrainian Cultural Heritage Village Ukrainian Day

Aug 16 Vegreville Demolition Derby and Show and Shine

Aug 18 Flagstaff County Movie in the Park – Enjoy an evening of fun and a movie under the stars.

Aug 22 Bruce Hotel Show & Shine

Aug 22 Hay Lakes Summer Market & Family Fun Day

Aug 22 Sedgewick Gathering of the Clans Highland Festival – Enjoy a day filled with highland activities, including heavy events, highland dancing, festival entertainers, a kids’ zone, artisan and food vendors, and more.

Aug 29-30 Wholly Handmade – See over 100 artisans and crafters with a large variety of goods.  Support local artisans and find unique pieces that you won’t find anywhere else.

Late August – Corn mazes will open across the region.  Check our Events Calendar and our Facebook page for details and updates.

To discover even more events, visit our Events Calendar! 

August Giveaway #1:  Win a set of 2 Kids’ Gate Passes to the Vegreville Country Fair 

Vegreville Country Fair – August 5-9, 2026

How to Enter

Did you know?  Vegreville is featured on the new Prime series, Young Farts Trailer Parts.  Tell us which Episode of Young Farts Trailer Parts our Go East of Edmonton Sticker Station sign appears in.  To enter, all you have to do is email us your answer to in**@**************on.com and provide your full name and phone number.

5 sets of 2 Kids’ Gate Day Passes will be given away (3 -12 yr olds)

Vegreville Country Fair has a great midway with kids’ rides and entertainment.

Winners will be contacted to pick up the tickets in Vegreville.

📅 Contest closes at 11:59 PM (MT) on August 2, 2026.

🚂 August Giveaway #2:  Win One of TWO $150 Battle River Train Excursion Gift Certificates!

This August, Go East of Edmonton is excited to partner with Friends of Battle River Train Excursion to give away TWO $150 Gift Certificates – giving two lucky winners the opportunity to experience one of Alberta’s most memorable rail adventures!

Step aboard a vintage train and enjoy scenic countryside views, historic charm, and a relaxing journey that’s perfect for families, couples, and friends looking for a unique day trip.

How to Enter

It’s easy!

✅ Follow Go East of Edmonton on Facebook
✅ Follow Friends of Battle River Train Excursion on Facebook
✅ Find our giveaway post on the Go East of Edmonton Facebook page and tag a friend you’d love to travel with.  Tag each friend in a separate comment for additional entries!

📅 Contest closes at 11:59 PM (MT) on August 16, 2026.

Don’t miss your chance to discover this incredible East Central Alberta experience and make memories aboard the Battle River Train Excursion.  Good luck, and happy exploring!

This promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed, administered by, or associated with Facebook (Meta).  No purchase is necessary.  Winners will be randomly selected from all eligible entries and contacted through the official Go East of Edmonton Facebook page.

Métis Crossing

Discover the heart of Métis culture at one of Canada’s top places to visit!  Métis Crossing was recently featured on The Amazing Race Canada’s Top Places to Visit Campaign, joining some of the most celebrated destinations in the country.

Whether you’re visiting for the day or planning an overnight stay, there’s so much to experience!  Dive into our stories, traditions, and deep connection to the land —then unwind in one of our unique lodging options.

Amazing Deal

To celebrate being one of the featured places on The Amazing Race Canada’s Top Places to Visit Campaign, stays at The Lodge, Sky Watching Domes, and Sky Watching Cabins are now 20% off.  Visit https://metiscrossing.com/amazing/ to book a stay with this deal.

Summer Cultural Experiences Package
This carefully planned itinerary seamlessly blends thrilling summer adventures, cultural immersion, and the unique offerings of Métis Crossing.  Guests can embark on scenic walks, enjoy a wildlife tour, and learn about the profound connection between people and the land.  Enjoy a hearty breakfast inspired by Métis culinary traditions before setting off on a day of discovery filled with hands-on activities and breathtaking natural views.  To learn more about this and other packages, click here.

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Whether you like to relax beachside, get in the water, stroll downtown, ATV or bike ride, you’ll have a blast in these welcoming communities within the region for an unforgettable August.

Extend your Roadtrip Adventures with Canalta Hotels

Looking for a place to stay on your Go East of Edmonton Roadtrip Adventures?
Canalta Hotels has you covered!  With locations in Camrose, Lac La Biche, St. Paul, Wainwright and more, they offer enjoyable amenities like pools and waterslides, complimentary hot breakfasts, and even a games room at Canalta St. Paul!  Canalta Hotels provide comfortable accommodations that will energize you during your roadtrip adventures so you can keep the fun times going!  Learn more here!

Don’t forget to enter your BEST SUMMER ROADTRIP PHOTOS in our 2026 Photo Contest

Roadtrip Adventure Game Alert!  Only one month left to play the Game!

Play now for your chance to win!

Collect as few as 7 stickers and enter to win!

Reminder – The Lamont County Sticker Station is at Elk Island National Park Visitor Information Centre.  See the Elk Island National Park Visitor Centre

 

 

 

Notice: Changes to Sticker Station hours for August 3 (August long weekend).  Some stations have reduced hours or are closed.  See the details on the Bulletin Board at GoRoadtripGame.ca

Special Bonus sticker locations are open for a short time in August:

More Bonus Prizes if you get the Bonus Sticker!

August 1st to August 16th 
SHEEPSKIN LOFT & more – Lloydminster – 10:00am to 5:00pm Tuesday – Saturday
Closed Sunday 
August 14th to August 30th
Elk Island Studios – Lamont – Daily 8:00am to 8:00pm
Musée St. Paul Museum – St Paul – Daily 10:00am to 4:00pm

 

The final day to collect gameboard stickers is August 30.  See GoRoadtripGame.ca for details and to upload your gameboard for prizes.

AnchorWhy Look to Space When Great Internet is Right Here on the Ground

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