Events in Edmonton – June 26 – 28, 2015

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Entwistle Rodeo – June 27 – 28, 2015 @ Entwistle -1 hr West of Edmonton

Ponoka Stampede – June 25 – July 1, 2015

Ponoka Stampede is among the five largest rodeos in the world for payouts and the Jace Harty Memorial PBR event is the largest single day bull-riding event in the world, attracting competitors from across Canada, the United States and Australia. Ponoka – 1 hr South of Edmonton.

1. Vintage Day

Experience Alberta’s history by driving back in time with a special display of historic vehicles on Vintage Day. Activities during Vintage Day include Vintage Show and Shine, Poker Run, Swing-Out Edmonton Dance Company, screenings of The Greatest Auto Race on Earth, model car exhibit, vintage wardrobe exhibit, Village market, wagon rides, food concession, musical entertainment, historical village and more! Details

2. Northlands Family Day

Take the kids to not only see great live racing (of the canine and equine varieties), but also for face painting, a petting zoo, bouncy castles and other fun activities. Enter to win an Edmonton Attractions Prize Package for five!

3. KICK IT UP!

Sandwiched around the Women’s soccer quarter-finals at Commonwealth Stadium, the event is a celebration of play, soccer and dance in Little Italy. Kick It Up! is a day-long event designed to bring Edmontonians together through family-friendly activities, World Cup soccer, and a DJ led street dance in the evening.

4. Highland gathering

Edmonton’s oldest and largest Scottish festival featuring Alberta’s largest highland dance competition, Piping and drumming competition, Heavy Events (caber toss, hammer throw, etc.), Vendors’ fair of Celtic wares, Sheepdog demonstrations, Knights of the Northern Realm, Scottish country dancing, Scottish food — Beer tent, Children’s games. Details

5. The Great Flood of 1915

The history of Edmonton is deeply intertwined with that of the North Saskatchewan River. Join us at John Walter Museum as we celebrate one hundred years since that fateful day in June 1915. Enjoy traditional food, family friendly event themed games, and live music as we remember The Great Flood that helped shape our city.

1. TD Edmonton International Jazz Festival

The 2015 TD Edmonton International Jazz Festival features over 55 events, with more than 250 musicians on 7 different stages. Headliner Events: June 26 – Joshua Redman; June 22 – Lisa Fischer and Grand Baton

2. Live Music & Concerts

See Live Music & concerts article for more details.

Edmonton Bach Project @ All Saints’ Anglican Cathedral on Wednesday, June 24

TroyBoi @ The Starlite Room

Shanneyganock @ Century Casino

Now & Then (Beatles Tribute Band) @ Arden Theatre

3. Tail Creek Mud & Music Festival

Some of the world’s biggest Rock bands and Electronic DJ’s will meet at the Shaw Conference Centre. See Limp Bizkit, Brantley Gilbert, Billy Talent, Bad Religion and more.

4. Performing Arts

See Performing Arts article for more details. Events this weekend include

Saigon @ La Cite Theatre

Guys & Dolls @ Timms Centre for the Arts

Saint Albert @ Varscona Backstage Theatre

The Addams Family @ Maclab Centre for the Performing Arts

From Hollywood to Broadway @ Westbury Theatre

Calvin Berger @ ATB Financial Arts Barns

Improvaganza! 2015 @ Citadel Theatre

Oklahoma! @ Festival Place

Feats Festival of Dance @ Multiple Venues.

5. The Works Art & Design Festival

The Festival is an extravaganza of visual art, design and entertainment that attracts artists and patrons from around the globe. Greater than the sum of its many parts, The Works is a time and place for everyone to discover, discuss and develop an appreciation for art & design! Details

6. Freewill Shakespeare Festival

Enjoy professional, contemporary, innovative productions of the works of William Shakespeare.

7. Found Festival 2015

It’s a living, breathing showcase of dance, theatre, visual art, music, creative writing and more all in unexpected places. Our aim is to produce an event that is affordable, accessible, interactive, and empowering, encouraging artists to contribute to the cultural landscape of the city. Details

8. NUOVA Opera & Music Theatre Festival

The 2015 Festival will focus on English works, both contemporary and classical, and offer a wider selection of classical musical theatre. Details

1. Bounce Fest

On June 27th and 28th, Edmonton will play host to a Beach Volleyball Tournament like no other! With $7,000 in cash prizes, Bounce Fest is a Beach Volleyball Tournament showcasing the largest winner’s purse in Alberta! But this event is so much more than just volleyball; there will be live music, a beer garden, 50/50 draws (the proceeds of which will go to the Boys & Girls clubs, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Edmonton), food trucks, and so much more!! Details

2. FIFA Women’s World Cup

3. Alberta Bodybuilding Championship

Bodybuilding (male & female), Women’s Physique & Figure, Fitness, Men’s Physique & Bikini: Judging and Finals.

4. MEC Paddlefest

Paddlefest is an urban celebration of kayaking, canoeing, and stand up paddle boarding. The festival will feature learning opportunities on water and on land. Paddlers of all skill levels are welcome.

5. Runs & Walks

RunForH2O

10 K Run, 5 K Run/Walk, 1 K Kids Run on Saturday June 27, 2015 | 10:00 A.M. @ Sherwood Park AB –

Trikids Triathlon

Sunday, June 28, 2015 | 09:00 AM @ Terwillegar Community Rec Centre, Edmonton

2nd Annual Inner City Youth Superhero Fun Run/Walk

5K Run/Walk on Sunday, June 28, 2015 | 9 AM @ Emily Murphy Park, Edmonton

Kids Running For Kids

2.5km Run & 5km Run/Walk on Sunday, June 28, 2015 | 11:00 AM @ Rundle Park, Edmonton –

Pets in the Park 2015

2.5 Km walk and 5 Km run @ William Hawrelak Park, Edmonton on Sunday, June 28, 2015 –

1. Classic car Auction and Family Event

By Manheim Edmonton.

Come to our classic car auction where other enthusiasts will be sharing their love for the classic cars also and maybe you will find a vendor onsite for the hard-to-locate ’50s and ’60s memorabilia you’ve been searching for.

Includes Bouncy Castles, face painting, Food and beverage as well as classic cars and related retail, and the charitable components surrounding kids (Stollerys, Race for cure etc). Details

2. Summer Cruise Show

By Edmonton Street Rod Association. Show & shine, live bands and more!

3. Horse & Wagon Mural Tours

The Town of Stony Plain was one of the first communities in Canada to start a mural collection. Listen to the click-clack of the horses and breathe in the fresh air as you travel around the downtown hearing the story of Stony Plain.

4. New Territories: 27th Annual Members’ Show

The 23rd Annual “Exposed: Naked Show” will feature drawings, paintings and sculptures from Harcourt House’s drop-in sessions with live models. Pieces from both “New Territories” and “Exposed: Naked Show” will be available for sale. Details

5. Glimpses of the Grasslands

By Colin Starkevich

Wildlife artist Colin Starkevich, a native Edmontonian, shares his passion for the Grasslands region of Alberta in his world première exhibition of “Glimpses of the Grasslands: The artistic vision of Colin Starkevich”. Through this exhibition, Colin depicts the uniqueness of the Grassland landscape of southern Alberta and its wild inhabitants. Details

6. “Wedded Bliss” Pottery

Pottery exhibition by Tammy Parks Legge. “Wedded Bliss” – The perfect marrying of glaze and surface decoration. Details