Summer Festivals

• Push for Edmontonians to head downtown amid safety concerns

  The Downtown Edmonton Business Association is hoping summer festivals will give the core a much-needed boost.

  Canada

  Jul 19, 2023
  
• Fogerty, Bentley, among big names announced for next Countryfest in Dauphin, Man.

  Dauphin's Countryfest announced its first round of performers Tuesday, marking the return of U.S. artists for the first time since the pandemic, as well as some Canadian stars.

  Entertainment

  Nov 8, 2022
  
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• Lessons learned as Manitoba festivals return, face bumps in the road

  Manitoba's festival season is in full swing, but the return to local stages hasn't been without a few bumps along the way.

  Entertainment

  Jul 11, 2022
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• K-Days receives $10M in federal funding to ensure it remains part of Edmonton’s future

  On Tuesday, Minister of Tourism Randy Boissonnault announced $10 million in funding to ensure K-Days "remains a key part of Edmonton's cultural tapestry" for years to come.

  Canada

  May 24, 2022
• Symphony Under the Sky returning to Edmonton with changes due to COVID-19

  The Edmonton Symphony Orchestra announced Monday that its Symphony Under the Sky concert series will return to Hawrelak Park this summer. 

  Entertainment

  Jul 19, 2021
• More Edmonton summer festivals planning 2021 events in light of provincial reopening

  Taste of Edmonton and Heritage Festival are planning to host their events this summer, while Pride (in June) is staying virtual as the COVID-19 pandemic continues.

  Features

  May 28, 2021
• RibFest cooking up in-person event for London, Ont., this summer

  If all goes according to plan, the 2021 London Ribfest will take place in Victoria Park from July 29 to Aug. 2.

  Canada

  May 25, 2021
• Home County Music and Art Festival in London, Ont. postponed to 2022

  The Home County Folk League, which organizes the event, says it's still unclear as to whether or not it will be safe to gather in large groups by July. 

  Entertainment

  Mar 18, 2021
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• Take the viking experience home with virtual version of Manitoba Icelandic Festival

  'It's going to be different, but we're making the best of it,' say organizers of this year's Icelandic Festival in Gimli, Man., altered due to COVID-19.

  Entertainment

  Jul 30, 2020
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• Winnipeg Folk Fest goes virtual during COVID-19 pandemic

  Winnipeg Folk Fest is hoping a virtual concert will give fans a taste of the sights and sounds of Birds Hill Park through Winnipeg Folk Fest at Home.

  Entertainment

  Jul 11, 2020