Festivals
 
Canada Day Celebration
Werner Schidler, Jon Frolick
678-2506 (Werner),
678-1985 (Jon) specialevents@canmore.ca
Community volunteer-based event celebrating our nation´s unity through cultural expression in dance, music and food. Annual event on July 1st -- pancake breakfast at Centennial Park, Family Fun Run, renowned parade down Main Street at noon, entertainment throughout the afternoon at Centennial Park, fireworks at 10:30 pm at Millennium Park.
Canadian Rockies Quilt Art Conference
c/o The Sugar Pine Company
1-737 Tenth Street T1W 2A3
quilting@thesugarpine.com  www.thesugarpine.com
Presented by The Sugar Pine Company, the Canadian Rockies Quilt Art Conference offers 2, 3, 5, and 10 days of workshops by international instructors for an educational program custom-designed to suit your interests. Evening lectures, prizes and goodie bags, daily show and share, dessert social and door prizes – Non-stop inspiration!
Canmore artSPeak Arts Festival
Box 8521, T1W 2V2 info@artspeakcanmore.com  www.artspeakcanmore.com
Presented by the Canadian Mountain Arts Foundation, the Canmore artsPeak Arts Festival occurrs on the 2nd weekend of June. Celebrating the arts in Canmore, Alberta, artsPeak offers an array of venues and activities to see and experience. artWalk, artFair, artSong, a Street Performer’s Festival, Hanging Art and so much more – most are free!
Canmore Children´s Festival
Chris Bartolomie
1900-8 Ave., T1W 1Y2
678-1878
specialevents@canmore.ca  www.canmorechildrensfestival.com
Festival held the Friday and Saturday of the May Long Weekend. Music, puppetry, magic, juggling, face painting, fun, storytelling, crafts, workshops, laughter, dancing, clowning around, singing and imagination, all at the Kid´s Fest in May. For volunteer opportunities call Chris Bartolomie at 678-1878.
Canmore Folk Music Festival
Ken Rooks, Director/Artistic Director
P.O. Box 8098, T1W 2T8
678-2524
info@canmorefolkfestival.com  www.canmorefolkfestival.com
Alberta´s longest-running folk festival celebrated each year on the Heritage Day long week end. A special family area for children of all ages includes horse rides, a petting zoo, a 7m climbing wall, and a craft tent. Food fair. Saturday afternoon free Kids Concert and Monday morning free pancake breakfast. Volunteers are always needed!
Canmore Highland Games
Sally Garen
Box 8102, T1W 2T8
678-9454
chg@telusplanet.net  www.canmorehighlandgames.ca
Highland Dance, Piping, Drumming, Running and Heavy Sports gather in Canmore. Celtic merchants, family history and geneology information, demonstrations, massed bands, beer garden, evening Ceilidh. Announcement of Provincial Piping & Drumming Champions.
Festival of Eagles
Town of Canmore,
Cultural Development Coordinator - Chris Bartolomie
1900 8 Avenue, T1W 1Y2
678-1878
specialevents@canmore.ca  http://www.canmore.ca/
The annual celebration of the spirit and presence of the golden eagle and its autumn migration over Canmore, held in October. A weekend of Eagle Celebrations including guided hikes, bird walks, interpretive displays, theatrical performances and guest speakers. Spotting scopes are set up at the High School, and Colin Weir brings his Alberta Birds of Prey Exhibit. Among the live birds on display will be a golden eagle.
Kids´ Art Exhibition
Marg Szamosfalvi
1900-8 Avenue, T1W 1Y2
678-0808 ext. 334 mszamosfalvi@canmore.ca
An exhibition by the youth of Canmore. Kid’s Art is not a competition, rather a celebration of the creative efforts of young members of our community. Artwork created by youth aged 4-12. Runs every fall -- watch for submission details.
Miner´s Day
Edward van Vliet
907-7th Avenue, T1W 2A9
678-2462
info@cmags.org
www.cmags.org
The Canmore coal mines closed on 13th July, 1979, and in celebration and recognition of the miners and their families, Miner’s Day occurs on the closest Saturday to July 13 each year. Parade starts at noon at the NWMP Barracks, followed by a free barbecue lunch behind the museum.
New Year´s Eve - Party on the Pond
1900 8 Avenue T1W 1Y2
678-1878
specialevents@canmore.ca  http://www.canmore.ca/
Ring in the New Year with friends and family - warm yourself by the fire, enjoy music and entertainment, lace up your skates and take a turn around the ice… there´ll be hot dogs and hot chocolate… and fireworks!!! At 9:30 a series of loud star bursts will draw everyone´s eyes to the north end of the pond. Midnight Fireworks at Millennium Park .
Peak Events Inc.
Judy Anderson-Hansen,
Steve Hansen
207-106 Bow Meadows Cres.,
T1W 2W9
678-6040
peak@peakevents.com  www.peakevents.com
Peak Events produces community festivals, fundraising activities and private sector events, turning corporate, association or private meetings or incentive events into an unforgettable experience. Theme evenings, interactive events or gala awards banquets, distinctive wedding services.
The Banff World Television Festival
Achilles Media Ltd.

Esmé Comfort
202-102 Boulder Cres.,
678-1216
info@achillesmedia.com
www.bwtvf.com
The Banff World Television Festival (BWTVF) is held each June at the Fairmont Banff Springs. It is dedicated to the development of business and creative opportunities for members of the television community. Attended by program buyers, network development executives, distribution companies and independent producers from around the world. Master classes and interviews.
Vic Lewis International Band Festival Tracey Wilkins
1D – 737 Mallard Alley, T1W 2A8
688-0283
tracey.wilkins@shaw.ca
www.mountainartsfoundation.com
Annual band festival founded in 1995 happens in mid-November. The festival is named after long-time Canmore musician, Vic Lewis. Canmore plays host to 800-1,000 young musicians in a weekend of concert band and jazz band performances, workshops and clinics with esteemed conductors and clinicians.
Winter Carnival
Chris Bartolomie
1900 8 Avenue, T1W 1Y2
678-1878 specialevents@canmore.ca
http://www.canmore.ca/
Held annually in the month of February, Canmore’s Winter Carnival has indoor and outdoor fun in store for every member of the family. From ice carving to log sawing, ice hockey to musical concerts, performances and dances to art openings, skating and family fun - everyone in Canmore can find a way to have fun and keep warm during Canmore’s Winter Carnival.
   


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