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This Labour Day weekend, celebrate everything that makes Alberta unique as the province turns 119 years old.
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From live entertainment and a made-in-Alberta marketplace to beer gardens and activities for kids, there will be fun for the whole family this labour day long weekend.
On Sunday, Sept. 1, the provincial government will host free, family-friendly celebrations at the legislature grounds in Edmonton and Heritage Park in Calgary.
Over the course of Alberta Day celebrations, you’ll get to enjoy other live musical performances along with food trucks offering delicious food. In these beer gardens, you can enjoy some local brews, and marketplaces where you can check out what local vendors are offering.
Events are held in Calgary, Edmonton, and many other municipalities.
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2024 Alberta Day Celebrations
Brazeau County
Take part in free family activities as part of this year’s Alberta Day Celebration!
Location: Various Venues
Date: August 31 & September 1, 2024
Cost: Free
Bawlf
Enjoy a free spaghetti dinner and live music.
Location: Bawlf Community Centre
Date:
Friday, August 30, 2024 | 6 PM to 9 PM
Bruderheim
Celebrate Heritage Day with Chili Cook-off and many more fun activities.
Location: Nikaanag Park
Date:
Monday, September 2, 2024 at 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Calgary
Experience a family-friendly extravaganza encompassing live entertainment, an Alberta-themed marketplace, cultural workshops, and engaging kids’ activities. This free public event in Calgary boasts a concert headlined by country stars, complemented by an enchanting aerial drone show at 9 p.m.
Location: Heritage Park, 1900 Heritage Dr SW, Calgary
Date:
Sunday, September 1 | 11 AM to 9:30 PM
Aerial drone show: 9 PM.
Camrose
To celebrate Alberta Day with the province, the City of Camrose presents Movie Under the Stars featuring: Guardians of the Galaxy – Volume 3! Bring your lawn chair and blanket and enjoy some movie snacks courteous of Camrose Crysler and complimentary popcorn!
Come early to play old times games, tour the museum, and claim your spot!
Location: Camrose and District Museum, 4522 – 53 Street, Camrose
Date: Saturday, August 31, 2024 7:30 pm – 10:30 pm
Chestermere
Dust off that cowboy hat, shine up those boots, and grab your favourite belt buckle. Whether you’re rocking a plaid shirt or cinching a bolo tie, this FREE event will have fun for the whole family.
Western Carnival Games, Kid’s Archery, Petting Zoo, Wagon Rides, Indigenous Jingle Dress Dance, Strolling Fiddlers, Live Action Cowboy Performances, Indigenous Finger Weaving (reservation required)
Location: Chestermere Rec Centre, 201 W Chestermere Drive
Date: September 1, 2024 | 11am to 3pm
Clive
Enjoy a movie and local food as part of Taste of Clive.
Location: Clive Sports Fields
Date: Friday, August 30, 2024, 6 pm to 8 pm, Movie at 9 p.m.
Drumheller
Don’t miss Summer @ The Plaza for a great weekend filled with live music and outdoor games for everyone to enjoy!
Location: Downtown Plaza, 298 Centre Street, Drumheller
Date: August 30 & 31, 2024
Edmonton
Experience a diverse and exciting event in Alberta with live entertainment, cultural workshops, and family activities. Highlights feature Scenic Route to Alaska performance, and an aerial drone show at 9 p.m.
Location: Alberta Legislature Grounds, 10800 97 Ave NW
Date: Sunday, September 1 | 11:00 am to 9:30 pm
Delia
Date: Sunday, September 1 | 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Location: Village of Delia
Edson
A great day of old-timey fun, complete with food trucks, classic carnival games, live music with Beth Portman, pie eating contests, an artisan market and much more!
Come dressed in your aviation or early 1900s garb for a chance to win prizes!!
Location: RCMP Centennial Park, 223 55 Street, Edson
Date: Saturday, August 31, 2024 | 1:00PM to 5:00PM
Fort Saskatchewan
Engage with local Indigenous culture through programming and facilitators. Enjoy performances by Jeff Ramsey (12:30 pm), Indigenous Dancers (1:30 pm), Daniel Gervais (2:15 pm), and Indigenous Drummers (3:45 pm). Explore Alberta’s history with interactive activities, enjoy complimentary hot dogs and beverages, shop at Vendor Alley, and partake in pop-up play sessions at the Natural Playground.
Location: Fort Heritage Precinct, Fort Saskatchewan
Date: Saturday, August 31, 2024 | Noon to 4:00 pm
County of Grande Prairie
Enjoy food trucks like Cool Cat Grilled Cheese and Coco Zone, explore community group showcases with culture, art, and traditional dance, and engage in workshops and storytelling. Family fun includes bouncy castles, face painting, carnival games, and free cotton candy. Visit the Alberta Marketplace featuring local growers, makers, and bakers.
Location: Bezanson Community Event Centre, 9901 100 Ave, Bezanson
Date: September 1, 2024 11:00am to 4:00pm
High River
Come join us at the stage in George Lane Park for an evening of music, entertainment, and goodies to celebrate Alberta Day. The Town of High River is super excited to have some incredible musicians taking the stage to provide an evening of entertainment for the whole family.
Location: George Lane Memorial Park
Date: August 30, 2024
7:00-7:35 pm – Ben Tizzard and Linden Conroy
7:50 – 8:45 pm – The Prairie Dogz
9:00-10:00 pm – Headliner: Tacoma
High Level
High Level has partnered with the @High Level Farmers’ Market, The Village, Dene Tha’ First Nation, FASD Society, The Friendship Centre, local authors, Malloyz food truck, and MORE to make this event happen!
Location: Mackenzie Cross Roads Museum & Visitor Centre
Date: August 31, 2024
Lloydminster
Get ready for a musical extravaganza that will rock your world! Join us on Monday, September 2, for an unforgettable Alberta Day concert featuring Xcentricity, a band that offers up an easy listening and eclectic mix of tunes with a jazz twist. Following that set will be David James and Big River. David James and Big River are often described as one of the most authentic Johnny Cash tribute shows touring today.
Location: Vic Juba Community Theatre & Bud Miller All Seasons Park, Lloydminster
Date: September 2, 2024| 7:30 PM
Manning
Celebrate the 119th anniversary of Alberta becoming an official province with a FREE family-friendly Alberta Day concert! Artists Scott Cook and Pamela Mae will be bringing their folk vibe to the Aurora Theatre in Manning.
Location:
Aurora Theatre, Manning
Date: August 30, 2024, 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Rocky Mountain House
Celebrate Alberta Day with free family events hosted by the Rocky Community Events Committee. Enjoy all-day free access to Rocky Regional Recreation Centre and Aquatic Centre. Festival fun from 1-4 PM at Helen Hunley Memorial Park includes face painting, games, crafts, historic displays, food trucks, and Metis jigging. Cap off the day with an outdoor family movie at Curtis Field from 8:30-10 PM.
Date: Saturday, August 31 | 01:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Location: Various Venues, Rocky Mountain House
Spruce Grove
This family-friendly event features a special performance by our Canadian Forces SkyHawks military parachute team (subject to weather conditions)! Come enjoy this high-flying experience as well as musical entertainment from Martina Dawn, on-site games and activities, food trucks and more!
Date: Sunday, September 1 | 1:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Location: Jubilee Park, Spruce Grove
Sylvan Lake
The Town of Sylvan Lake will be celebrating Alberta Day on August 31 with activities for the whole family! Enjoy local vendors, Alberta made products at the Sylvan Lake Artisan Market. Ignite your taste buds with some bannock and Saskatoon jam. Immerse yourself in Alberta’s Indigenous culture featuring tipi display, artifacts, music, and dancing.
Date: Saturday, August 31 | 4:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Location:Sylvan Lake Pier at Lakeshore Drive and 50 Street
Standard
FREE Hotdog Lunch.
Date: Monday, September 2 | 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Location: Picnic Shelter on Memory Lane
Wembley
Free hotdogs, kids’ crafts and games, horse and wagon rides and more!
Date: Sunday, September 1 | 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Location: 9021-101 Avenue, Wembley
