St. Albert is proud to host a variety of well-loved events that attract locals and tourists, including the largest Farmers' Market in Western Canada. Check out the list below for our yearly events!
When: June 1 - 4, 2023
Where: Location details to be published
The International Children’s Festival aims at building bridges between art, culture, and education. This 5 day event transforms St. Albert into a magical world, enjoyed by visitors of all ages. Visitors are able to interact with artists and performers from around the world, providing education about faraway places and time periods.
The International Children’s Festival runs the first week of June.
For general festival inquiries:
When: May 26th - 28th, 2023
Where: Kinsmen Rodeo Grounds
The Rainmaker Rodeo has long been a staple in St. Albert, particularly for its country and rock concert series. Throughout the weekend event, there’s also a rodeo, parade, marketplace and lots of family-friendly entertainment going on.
When: August 8 - 12, 2023
Where: Various locations around St. Albert
Phone: 780-699-4539
Rock’n August will celebrate their 27th birthday in 2023 as one of the finest Car and Musical Festivals in Western Canada. The event is always a huge hit, bringing car enthusiasts from across the country accompanied by their vintage cars. Rock’n August may only be a 5 day event, but it will leave those who attended talking until the following year. You never leave disappointed, from pancake breakfasts, BBQ Lunch, to Street dances, and to the Show and Shine, Rock’n August is the perfect event for everyone in the family.
ArtWalk is a celebration of local art and exploration of downtown St. Albert with a vibrant opening night on the 1st Thursday of each month, from 6 to 8:30 pm.
This year's dates are:
The St. Albert Farmers’ Market is the largest outdoor farmers' market in Western Canada, attracting crowds of 15,000 – 20,000 each Saturday from June to October!
The market features 270 vendors, 5 special event days, and a variety of top market-quality products that follow our "make it, bake it, grow it" regulations.
The Market is open the second Saturday in June and runs every Saturday, rain or shine, 10 am – 3 pm, until the Saturday before Thanksgiving. This year it is running from June 10th to October 7th!
From backyard beautification to teas, to pets, to stylish men's socks and underwear - the Lifestyle Expo and Sale keeps a diverse roster of businesses handy to showcase the diverse and vibrant mix of business goods and services available to our beautiful city. The Expo will showcase 200+ diverse businesses that provide a vibrant mix of goods and services available in St. Albert and the surrounding area.
The 2023 Expo is April 21st-23rd.