Edmonton Heritage Festival

• Edmonton Heritage Festival champion Jack Little dies from cancer

  A life-long volunteer, community builder and long-time director of the Edmonton Heritage Festival, Jack Little, passed away Tuesday after a battle with cancer. 

  Features

  Feb 28
  
• Edmonton Food Bank asking for donations at Heritage Fest as demand rises

  More and more people need the food bank, but the same amount of donations are coming in, according to the executive director of Edmonton's Food Bank.

  Canada

  Aug 4, 2023
  
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• Russian community contests exclusion from Edmonton Heritage Festival

  Representatives from the Russian Heritage Cultural Development Association say the exclusion of the Russian pavilion from the festival is a violation of human rights.

  Canada

  Jul 24, 2023
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• No Russian pavilion at Edmonton Heritage Festival due to ‘safety concerns’

  The festival organizers said they were told by police they would need extra security if they allowed Russian culture to be showcased in the annual festival.

  Canada

  Jul 7, 2023
• Heritage Festival moving to Borden Park, Exhibition Lands for 3 years due to Hawrelak Park closure

  The festival move is required because the City of Edmonton is closing Hawrelak Park for three years in order to carry out an extensive rehabilitation project.

  Lifestyle

  Nov 10, 2022
• Taste of Edmonton, Heritage Festival face financial hardship — one may call it quits for good

  Two major festivals in Edmonton are facing a cash crunch. With celebrations on hold due to the COVID-19 pandemic, at least one group says it is on the verge of folding for good.

  Canada

  Jun 25, 2020
• 2020 Edmonton Heritage Festival cancelled due to COVID-19

  The Edmonton Heritage Festival has announced the cancellation of its 2020 event due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

  Features

  Apr 24, 2020
• 2020 K-Days, Taste of Edmonton festivals cancelled due to COVID-19 pandemic

  Two more of Edmonton's biggest summer festivals have announced the cancellation of their 2020 events due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

  Features

  Apr 23, 2020
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• Edmonton Heritage Festival draws estimated 360,000 visitors in ‘banner year’

  Event organizers say good weather is part of the reason why the Edmonton Heritage Festival had what they call a "banner year" in terms of attendance.

  Canada

  Aug 5, 2019
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• Blatchford named as possible new home for Edmonton Heritage Festival

  As the Edmonton Heritage Festival winds down for another year, it could also be one of the last times the cultural extravaganza takes place at Hawrelak Park.

  Canada

  Aug 5, 2019