Festival Fashion

Summer is here and Edmonton’s festival season has begun. Festivals give people a chance to experience different forms of art and entertainment. They’re also a great opportunity to liven up individual self-expression. Music festivals alone have inspired their own exciting style category.

Sprayed fedoras, light worn denim, and classic wayfarer Ray-Bans are some of the festival basics you’ll be seeing a lot of this summer. They go a long way to completing any outfit, and look great with your favorite band t-shirt, or a classic, basic white or striped tee.

Look your best this summer, whether you’re walking down the sunny streets of Whyte Avenue and Gallagher Park at this year’s Fringe and Edmonton Folk Music Festival, or headed south to take in one of Calgary’s summer event offerings (like Sled Island festival June 30 – July 3).

There is never a lack of festivities in the Festival City of Alberta, Edmonton. Here are some of the most popular events happening in July and August...

Freewill Shakespeare Festival | June 29 – July 25
Take in the best of the Bard with summer performances in Hawrelak Park.

Canada Day Celebrations | July 1
Parades, pancakes, barbeques and fireworks at various locations around the city all say: “Happy Birthday Canada!”

Doors Open Edmonton | July 9 – 11
Celebrates built heritage with free guided tours of architecturally significant buildings, both old and new.

Edmonton and Northern Alberta Historic Festival | July 9 – 18 
Various events in Edmonton and the surrounding area explore the rich history of this fine province.

Edmonton International Street Performers Festival | July 9 – 18 
Sir Winston Churchill Square comes alive with jugglers, comedians, and all manners of interesting performances to enjoy.

Honda Indy Edmonton | July 23 – 25
This is your last chance to catch the world’s fastest drives rip around the City Centre Airport.

Edmonton’s Capital Ex | July 23 – August 1
Ride the roller coasters, enjoy a show, grab some snacks, play games, and much more at Northlands for 10 days.

A Taste of Edmonton Festival | July 23 – August 5
More than 40 Edmonton restaurants bring snack size portions of their most popular dishes to Sir Winston Churchill Square to enjoy.

Blueberry Bluegrass and Country Music Festival | July 30 – August 2
Take a tripe west of the city to Stony Plain, where there is bound to be lots of banjos.

Servus Heritage Festival | July 31 – August 2
A 3 day showcase of Canada’s vibrant multicultural heritage with 63 pavilions representing more then 85 cultures from all over the world.

Edmonton Folk Music Festival | August 5 – 8
Sarah Harmer, Ben Harper, John Pine, and Ian Tyson are just a few of the big names who will take to the stage at Gallagher Park this year.

Cariwest: Edmonton Caribbean Carnival | August 6 – 8
A colorful Caribbean showcase with costumes, dancing, music, and a block party.

Edmonton International Fringe Theatre Festival | August 12 – 22
Head down to Old Strathcona to help the city’s biggest theatre festival celebrate its 29th year.

Movies on the Square | August 20 – 21
Bring your lawn chair as the city presents a free, family-friendly movie in Sir Winston Churchill Square on a 3-story inflatable screen.

Edmonton Dragon Boat Festival | August 20 – 22
A showcase of Asian culture and a whole lot of fun on the North Saskatchewan.

Edmonton’s Labatt Blues Festival | August 20 – 22
Western Canada’s premier blues event fills Hawrelak Park with some mean guitar.

Intact Canadian Derby Edmonton Marathon | August 21 – 22
Lace up your running shoes, or come out to cheer during the city’s biggest road race.