Hawrelak Park
• 9330 Groat Rd | Edmonton, AB
DescriptionThis sprawling riverside park is a perfect place to enjoy nature in the city, and plays host to many of the city's festivals. The small lake is home to ducks and Canada geese in the summer, and is a wonderful place to skate in the winter. The Heritage Ampitheatre provides an open air venue for live performances.
Location Information9330 Groat Rd
Edmonton
AB
Edmonton Heritage Festival
Aug 04 to Aug 06
Edmonton's Heritage Festival has been taking place for over 30 years and showcases Canada’s vibrant multicultural heritage; over 50 pavilions represent more than 85 cultures from all over the world and festival-goers can sample culinary delicacies, see creative performances, shop for crafts, artwork, and clothing, or learn about present-day communities in Canada. The annual event is held over three days at the end of July/beginning of August.
Aug 04 to Aug 06
Edmonton's Heritage Festival has been taking place for over 30 years and showcases Canada’s vibrant multicultural heritage; over 50 pavilions represent more than 85 cultures from all over the world and festival-goers can sample culinary delicacies, see creative performances, shop for crafts, artwork, and clothing, or learn about present-day communities in Canada. The annual event is held over three days at the end of July/beginning of August.
Annual Edmonton Rock Music Festival
Aug 17 to Aug 18
The Rock and Roll Society of Edmonton, in partnership with K-97, is thrilled to announce the second annual Edmonton Rock Music Festival. Taking place at the Heritage Amphitheatre in Hawrelak Park, the event will deliver a powerhouse of rock music superstars including Blue Oyster Cult, April Wine, Trooper, Kenny Shields and Streetheart, Prism, Barney Bentall and the Legendary Hearts, and more.
On the entertainment front, Canadian legends Kenny Shields and Streetheart, and Prism, will hit the stage on Friday night, along with local act, Full Born. Featuring some all-time classic rock favorites, the bands pay tribute to their long-standing careers with hits such as Under My Thumb, Action, Here Comes the Night, What Kind of Love is This, Spaceship Superstar, Take Me to the Kaptin, Armageddon and many more.
On Saturday, the iconic Blue Oyster Cult, April Wine, Trooper, and Barney Bentall and the Legendary Hearts will dazzle fans in the style of shows that rocked arenas in days gone by. It will be a full day of jam-packed, throw-back rock and roll and doesn’t get any better. Local acts Sean Sonego and The Recollection Blues Band will get the party started.
Proceeds from the Edmonton Rock Music Festival will benefit the society’s Centre for Art & Music (CAM). Launched in 2010, the centre’s programs are mentoring a new generation of musicians with a special focus on at-risk youth.
Tickets are $39 for Friday, $49 for Saturday, or $75 for a two-day pass, in advance ($49, $59, and $90, respectively, at the gate). You may purchase tickets online or at On the Rocks (11740 - Jasper Ave.), The Acoustic Music Shop (9934 - 82 Ave.), and Myhre's Music (8735 - 118 Ave.).
Aug 17 to Aug 18
The Rock and Roll Society of Edmonton, in partnership with K-97, is thrilled to announce the second annual Edmonton Rock Music Festival. Taking place at the Heritage Amphitheatre in Hawrelak Park, the event will deliver a powerhouse of rock music superstars including Blue Oyster Cult, April Wine, Trooper, Kenny Shields and Streetheart, Prism, Barney Bentall and the Legendary Hearts, and more.
On the entertainment front, Canadian legends Kenny Shields and Streetheart, and Prism, will hit the stage on Friday night, along with local act, Full Born. Featuring some all-time classic rock favorites, the bands pay tribute to their long-standing careers with hits such as Under My Thumb, Action, Here Comes the Night, What Kind of Love is This, Spaceship Superstar, Take Me to the Kaptin, Armageddon and many more.
On Saturday, the iconic Blue Oyster Cult, April Wine, Trooper, and Barney Bentall and the Legendary Hearts will dazzle fans in the style of shows that rocked arenas in days gone by. It will be a full day of jam-packed, throw-back rock and roll and doesn’t get any better. Local acts Sean Sonego and The Recollection Blues Band will get the party started.
Proceeds from the Edmonton Rock Music Festival will benefit the society’s Centre for Art & Music (CAM). Launched in 2010, the centre’s programs are mentoring a new generation of musicians with a special focus on at-risk youth.
Tickets are $39 for Friday, $49 for Saturday, or $75 for a two-day pass, in advance ($49, $59, and $90, respectively, at the gate). You may purchase tickets online or at On the Rocks (11740 - Jasper Ave.), The Acoustic Music Shop (9934 - 82 Ave.), and Myhre's Music (8735 - 118 Ave.).
Silver Skate Festival
TBA
This festival is rooted in the traditional Dutch of love of the outdoors and the pleasure of experiencing the cultural and esthetic beauty of winter. Activities include ice dance and theatrical performances, family recreational activities, skate races, snow sculptures as well as sleigh rides and the magnificent Aurora Light Show.
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This festival is rooted in the traditional Dutch of love of the outdoors and the pleasure of experiencing the cultural and esthetic beauty of winter. Activities include ice dance and theatrical performances, family recreational activities, skate races, snow sculptures as well as sleigh rides and the magnificent Aurora Light Show.
Run Wild For Wildlife
TBA
Run Wild For Wildlife 2012 is a fundraiser for the Wildlife Rehabilitation Society of Edmonton (WRSE).
When: April 1, 2012, 11:00 AM
What: 2.5 km walk or 5 km run
Where: William Hawrelak Park (9930 Groat Road, Edmonton, AB)
To register visit runningroom.com or wildlife-edm.ca.
All funds raised go towards supporting the work of WRSE: caring for injured and orphaned wildlife, providing free in-class presentations for elementary students, and fielding thousands of calls regarding concerns about wildlife in the community.
TBA
Run Wild For Wildlife 2012 is a fundraiser for the Wildlife Rehabilitation Society of Edmonton (WRSE).
When: April 1, 2012, 11:00 AM
What: 2.5 km walk or 5 km run
Where: William Hawrelak Park (9930 Groat Road, Edmonton, AB)
To register visit runningroom.com or wildlife-edm.ca.
All funds raised go towards supporting the work of WRSE: caring for injured and orphaned wildlife, providing free in-class presentations for elementary students, and fielding thousands of calls regarding concerns about wildlife in the community.
