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If you want to race on monster cars or in a mud-splashing race, head to Cold Lake, Alberta, for the Extreme MudFest.
Extreme Mudfest
Canada’s Largest Mud and Music Festival, which used to be held in Bonnyville, moved to Cold Lake last year and is returning to the same location of Cold Lake Agricultural Society Grounds this summer.
The eighth edition of the festival is scheduled to take place from August 17 to 20.
The 2023 edition will see Finger Eleven, James Barker Band, and The Road Hammers on stage.
If you have not heard about this popular summer festival in Alberta, here is a rundown of all the mud-flinging activities planned for this year: CMRO Mud Racing, Alberta Mud Racing (Quads), Enduro-Cross, Rock Crawlers, Lawn Mower Racing, Tuff Trucks and Mega Trucks.
Extreme Mudfest
There will also be an after-hours, a 40-team softball tournament, and an Extreme Mudrun for charity.
Extreme Mudfest
In addition, there will be Alberta breweries, distilleries and cideries onsite serving delicious brews and fares.
Extreme MudFest 2023
What: Spectators will get “muddified” during the day while watching Canada’s largest four-wheel-drive vehicles and super-modified machines compete in mud pits for top prizes from the Canadian Mud Racing Organization.
Extreme Mudfest
Racers will beat the clock while battling through the mud during the three days of this action-packed event, including demolition derbies, lawnmower racing and tuff trucks. With four days of mud, two nights of music and a lifetime of memories, Extreme Mudfest is not to be missed!
When: August 17th- 20th, 2023
Wednesday, August 16th – Early Camping + Battle of the Bands!
Thursday, August 17th – Extreme Kick-off
Friday, August 18th – Racing + Finger Eleven + Afterhours + Softball
Saturday, August 19th – Racing + Mudrun + James Barker Band + Road Hammers + Afterhours + Softball
Sunday, August 20th – FAMILY DAY + Awards Blowout Party + Softball
Where: Cold Lake Agricultural Society Grounds, 4608 38 Ave, Cold Lake, AB T9M 1K6
How Much: $29 & up
