February is filled with some of the best winter festivals. It’s also a time when we celebrate love on Valentine’s Day and focus on fun with our families on Family Day. There are many wonderful winter adventures to explore all month when you Go East of Edmonton!
See our Events Calendar to find activities and festivals all over the region. Check back often – we have events being added every week!
Here are some featured and major events this month…
| February 5-8 | Edmonton RV Adventure Sale & Show We’ll be there! Keep reading for more details. |
| February 7 | Athabasca Duane Steele Troubadour Performance Ponoka Winter Day in the Park |
| February 7-8 | Sherwood Park Wholly Handmade |
Valentine’s Day falls on a weekend this year, but you can find events from February 12-14. A few options to celebrate your special someone this year include Valentine’s at Cherry Lane, Andrew Valentine’s Comedy Night, Ryley Valentine’s Date Night, and St. Paul Valentine’s Day – Love Finds a Home. Be sure to check our Events Calendar for all the Valentine’s Day event details.
The Alberta Winter Games arrives to our region from February 13-16. Over 2,400 athletes and coaches will compete across the M.D. of Bonnyville, the town of Bonnyville, Cold Lake, and the Village of Glendon.
| February 14-15 | Métis Crossing Valentines Day Celebration |
Family Day is February 16, and there are several events happening in our region. A few of the Family Day festivals include Legal Family Day, Vegreville Family Day, Viking Family Day, Lac La Biche Family Day, Heisler Family Day, Elk Point Family Heritage Day, and Mundare Family Day. Our Events Calendar is regularly updated, so be sure to check often for even more events.
| February 19-21 | Wainwright Arts Festival |
| February 21-22 | Vegreville Gun & Accessory Show |
| February 26 | Legal CFCW Critters Hockey Game |
| February 27 | Lac La Biche Kim Mitchell |
| February 27-March 1 | Lac La Biche Ice Festival |
The Lac La Biche Ice Festival invites winter lovers to plan a weekend packed with high-energy fun on the frozen lake. This signature cold-weather celebration transforms the ice into a full-on playground, with Mega Truck Racing and snowmobile action thrilling spectators all day long.
Vintage sleds and trapper displays highlight northern heritage, while axe throwing, youth pond hockey, and a wide range of kids’, family, and cultural activities keep every age entertained. Off the ice, visitors can explore the trade show and job fair, enjoy warm concessions, and soak up the lively festival atmosphere.
Get ready for:
Mega Truck Racing
Ice Car Races
Sled Drags & Snowmobiles
Vintage Sleds
Axe Throwing
Trappers Displays
Youth Pond Hockey
Kids, Family & Cultural Activities
Trade Show & Job Fair
And SO much more!
Find the complete schedule at laclabicheicefestival.com.
Winter Adventures Galore in February
There are so many winter activities to enjoy – you’ll find plenty of adventures on this page: Must Do Winter Experiences.
Ice fishing now has modern perks such as heated portable huts, GPS units and other gear to ensure you have the best chances of success. You can rent shacks from A-Z Excursions in the Cold Lake area.
The Alberta Free Family Fishing Weekend takes place February 14-16! No fishing license is required this weekend.
Myrnam Snowmobile Rally
There are several snowmobile events in the area this month as well. See our Snowmobiling section of our website and check out these events:
| February 7 | Smoky Lake Trail Twisters Snowmobile Ride |
| February 13-15 | Myrnam Snowmobile Rally |
| February 14 | Marwayne Snowmobile Rally |
| February 21 | Boyle Snowmobile Poker Run Athabasca Snowmobile Rally Elk Point Snowmobile Poker Rally |
Canadian Birkie Ski Festival, Photo by Jan Studios
February is also a wonderful time to participate in some Cross Country Skiing, and there are plenty of trails in the region to experience this fun activity. This classic-style ski festival Strathcona County Canadian Birkie Ski Festival happens February 13-15 and offers recreational and competitive ski events for the whole family.
If you want to experience something a little different with your skis (or snowboard), check out the Lac La Biche Skijoring event on February 21.
Even More Winter Adventures at Métis Crossing
Métis Capote Making
February 28 – March 1
Capotes are Métis coats that were traditionally handmade from wool blankets. This two-day workshop will help you make their own coat, personalized with pockets and optional embellishments.
Traditional Métis Moss Bag
March 14-15
Design your own moss bag in this two-day workshop.
Traditional Pucker-Toe Moccasins
March 20-22
This 2½ day workshop teaches you traditional Métis hand-sewing techniques to create your own handcrafted pucker-toe moccasins.
See more activities and winter experiences at Métis Crossing.
Dreaming of Camping Season?
With the warmer temperatures we’re experiencing this year, you might be thinking of camping. We’ll be at the Edmonton RV Adventure Sale & Show at the Edmonton Expo Centre from February 5 – 8. Visit us at our booth and enter for awesome camping draws! Also joining us at the booth are M.D. of Bonnyville, Beaver County, and Camrose County.
Show Hours
Thursday, Feb 5: Noon – 8pm
Friday, Feb 6: Noon – 8pm
Saturday, Feb 7: 10am – 8pm
Sunday, Feb 8 10am – 5pm
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Visit our Events Calendar to stay up to date on all the fun things to do in our region.