Events Roundup
Aug. 13, 2026
This week, we're highlighting an event pick by Taproot community coordinator Debbi Serafinchon. Debbi recommends Alberta Open Farm Days, an annual event offering a unique behind-the-scenes look at how and where your food is produced.
Alberta Open Farm Days
š Aug. 15 to Aug. 16
Take a free, behind-the-scenes look at the province's agriculture and local food system by visiting farms, ranches, breweries, orchards, dairies, and food producers of all kinds.
Here's what Debbi had to say:
"Instead of just buying food at a grocery store, you can chat face-to-face with the people who actually grow it. A lot of the events offer fresh farm-to-table meals, food trucks, free samples, and local products you can buy right on the spot. Walk around, see the animals, check out the big tractors and equipment, and see where your food actually comes from."
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Get ready for an exciting series of summer spectator sports, wellness experiences, and charity tournaments:
- Aug. 14: Top Talent Wrestling starting at 6pm at Midway Music Hall
- Aug. 15: Toronto Argonauts vs. Edmonton Elks starting at 1pm at Commonwealth Stadium
- Aug. 15: Edmonton Community Allstar Slo-Pitch Challenge starting at 1pm at Re/Max Field
- Aug. 16: Servus Edmonton Marathon starting at 7am at Edmonton Convention Centre
- Aug. 16: The Sunday Exhale: Upper Deck Yoga, Brunch & Live Music starting at 10am at Rig Hand Distillery
- Aug. 19: Links fore Literacy Golf Tournament starting at 7am at Broadmoor Public Golf Course
- Aug. 19-23: CPKC Women's Open at Royal Mayfair Golf Club
- Aug. 22: OTF in the Park: Citywide Outdoor Workout starting at 8am at Sir Wilfrid Laurier Park
- Aug. 22: EDGA Disc Golf Tournament starting at 9am at The Niska Paskwahk Disc Golf Course
- Aug. 22: Field of Dreams Festival starting at 6pm at Re/Max Field
Edmonton Elks. Our City. Our Year.
Don't miss Elks and Argos, Aug. 15 at Play Alberta Field at Commonwealth Stadium. It's Family Day, presented by Goodwill Industries of Alberta. Youth, 17 and under get in free for an early afternoon contest, plus a surprise halftime that will be sure to get a pop.
Happening this week
Here are some events happening in the next seven days:
- Aug. 13: Cultural Campfires: Chinese Heritage starting at 7pm at Shikaoi Park
- Aug. 14: ECAMP Curiosity Walking Tours - Strikes, Struggles and Success starting at 6:30pm at Royal Alberta Museum
Friday Nights at the Grand Night Market
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Friday, Aug. 14 5:00 PM
š Chrysalis
An unforgettable evening of food, music, and local makers!
- Aug. 15: National Thrift Shop Day starting at 9am
- Aug. 15: Caffeinate & Connect starting at 10am Boa and Hare
- Aug. 15: Beyond the Stage starting at 6:30pm at Boyle Street Plaza
- Aug. 16: The Polyglot Turns Ten: Community Potluck & Poetry Gathering starting at 4pm at William Hawrelak Park
- Aug. 17: NDP Roundtable Discussion starting at 10am at Fort Saskatchewan & Lamont County Regional Chamber of Commerce
- Aug. 17: Life Skills: Understanding Utilities in Alberta starting at 7pm online
- Aug. 18: Sounds from the Valley: Family Night starting at 7pm at Snow Valley
- Aug. 19: Producer Connect with Agriculture Financial Services Corporation starting at 5pm at Cardiff Community Hall
- Aug. 19: Spill the T: Drag: Beyond the Performance starting at 6pm at Kirk Centre
- Aug. 20: Edmonton Community Foundation's Community Grant Sessions: Coffee, Conversations & Funding Ideas starting at 10am at Edmonton Chamber of Voluntary Organizations
- Until Aug. 23: Edmonton International Fringe Theatre Festival
Alberta Open Farm Days: August 15 & 16, 2026
We invite you to join us for a province-wide open-house ā meet the farmers, sample farm-to-table meals and more while experiencing the best Alberta agriculture has to offer!
Learn about participating farms and plan your adventure by visiting albertaopenfarmdays.ca.
For your long-term planning
And here are some upcoming events to keep in mind:
- Aug. 29: Stories in Motion: Chinatown AR Showcase & Community Feedback Weekend at Mah Society of Edmonton
- Sept. 11-13: Books2Buy Sale at Edmonton Public Library (Stanley A. Milner)
- Sept. 15-17: Carbon Capture Canada at Edmonton Convention Centre
- Sept. 17: Alberta Book Publishing Awards at Matrix Hotel
- Sept. 18 Down by the River at Louise McKinney Riverfront Park
- Sept. 21-25: Life Sciences Week
- Oct. 5-9 Edmonton Startup Week
Visit the Taproot Edmonton Calendar for many more events in the Edmonton region.
This roundup was sponsored by Tycoon Events.
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