Kick your boots off just under an hour away from Edmonton for a sizzling good time at the Lamont Summer Sizzler Rodeo! Activities begin Saturday morning with the Town of Lamont Parade and pancake breakfast at 10am, then head over to the rodeo grounds for the Kids fun rodeo at 11am! Be sure to enter the kids in advance or enjoy watching others in the Kid’s Fun Rodeo! All kids welcome, no experience necessary for ages 3 to 11 to …
February is full of some of the best winter festivals. Enjoy Family Day fun and some classic winter adventures. Our Events Calendar has tons of winter festivals, and all the Family Day weekend activities and events from all over the region. Check back often – we have events being added every week! A Few More Great Events this Month… Feb 17-19: Nordlys Film Arts Festival is back at the Bailey Theatre in Camrose with an eclectic blend of award-winning films from Canada and …
Come See why this is such a Great Show – Vegreville Sportsmen & Accessory Show! Come one, come all, to the 20th Annual Gun & Accessory Show in Vegreville, hosted by the Vegreville Wildlife Federation (VWF). It’s more than firearms – with accessories, hunting gear and great ideas for the sportsmen. February 25 & 26, 2023 at the Vegreville Social Centre 4802 – 47 Avenue, Vegreville Saturday 10 am – 5 pm, Sunday 10 am – 3 pm Admission is …
Last updated January 25, 2024 – Jeremy Derksen for SnowSeekers.ca Making the time to get outside together through the winter months isn’t always easy, but for the Engler family, that’s where Kinosoo Ridge comes in. The northern Alberta ski hill has seen significant upgrades in recent years, first with the summer adventure park and a revamped culinary experience, and then the addition of new winter offerings. With a new chairlift, readily available ski lessons, three terrain parks, snow tubing and …
The crisp winter air…The gorgeous scenery…There’s plenty to enjoy and experience when you venture East of Edmonton. This year, we can’t wait to show you all of the incredible places in our special region. Read on for more than 10 ways to start your 2023 year on an adventure-filled way. Embrace the Night Hours and See the Northern Lights At this time of year, conditions are optimal for stargazing and the beautiful night lights. With no artificial lighting; Dark Sky …
We have our winners for the 2022 Go East of Edmonton Photo Contest! Thank you to everyone who participated and a BIG congratulations to all of the winners! Each winner was awarded $100 sponsored by The Marketer – publishers of the Go East of Edmonton Travel Guide and Go East Regional Tourism Organization. Best Event Photo #1. Cold Lake Bullarama by Sharon Taylor Photography BEST EVENT PHOTO #2. Vegreville Country Fair – Horse Show by Dave Veldkamp BEST WATER ADVENTURE …
Christmas is here, which means it’s that time to stock up on items your loved ones are looking for. Our updated guide highlights the regions’ retailers, antique shops, and quilt shops. Pick one of our three shopping trails – Northeast, East, or Southeast – and enjoy shopping for the perfect gift this Christmas season. Let’s fight inflation together by shopping and supporting local! Northeast Moose Wood Acres in Thorhild County – foodies, you’ll want to make a stop here. With local  products ranging from honey, quality chicken, …
The Go East of Edmonton Regional Tourism Organization (Go East of Edmonton) held their 10th Anniversary Annual General Meeting on November 2, 2022, at Métis Crossing in Smoky Lake County, Alberta.  Metis Crossing and Smoky Lake Region also assisted in sponsoring this event which was the largest ever tourism meeting in the region. Even with the unexpected snow and icy road conditions, over 70 people of the 90 that registered for the event were in attendance. Attendees were provided a …
There’s been plenty going on East of Edmonton. Find Awesome Christmas Events Contests, Shopping information, and ways to keep your Adventures going. Christmas Shopping Get a head start on your Christmas shopping this season across the region! It’s easy to find the perfect gift, one-of-a-kind items, and unique boutiques when you go shop local. Shopping local will save you time, money and is a lot of fun! Find all the shopping events on our events calendar, or browse our shopping page …
CONGRATULATIONS to all of our WINNERS in the 2022 Go East of Edmonton Roadtrip Adventure Game! $100 PRIZE (GIFT CARDS / CERTIFICATES) Northeast Lucky 7 Prize — Patrick Shires, Andrew East Lucky 7 Prize — Barb Lauriks, Sherwood Park Southeast Lucky 7 Prize — Henry Salomons, Sherwood Park $50 PRIZE (GIFT CARD / CERTIFICATE) Monthly Social Media Bonus Prize — Caroline Benitez, Edmonton Monthly Social Media Bonus Prize — Jessica Tricker, Edmonton Monthly Social Media Bonus Prize — Lynne Plouffe, Edmonton Bonus Prize: Awesome Roadtripper T-shirt  — 24 …