August Events

I did a post about the Calgary Stampede in "Yipee-Ti-Ay!" and followed it up with "Speaking Of Events, Here's A Few In July", so why not another post of some Alberta events and fun activities taking place in August?

For starters, there's the Edmonton Folk Festival taking place Aug 9-12. This festival may seem like it could be a repeat of the Calgary Folk Festival held earlier in the Summer but the line-up is very different and, depending on your musical tastes, may be even better. I mean.... Lord Huron, Michael Franti, Ry Cooder, Tash Sultana....hell, I'm going to Edmonton!!

photo courtesy of Explore Edmonton

Maybe you could just stay in Edmonton for a few more days and catch  Fringe Fest, taking place at various venues in the city's Old Strathcona district from Aug 16-26. As the website states "With more than 1,600 performances, 38 venues , two outdoor stages, four patios, and 65 vendors, there’s something for everyone."

photo courtesy of Fringe Festival

If the Stampede didn't give you enough of a fix for your country roots, then how about a weekend of twang at Country Thunder on Aug 17-19th. I'm not a country music guy but it seems like the man acts for this gig are fairly big names in this music genre, so pull on your boot straps and two step on over to Prairie Winds Park in N.E. Calgary.

photo courtesy of Country Thunder Music Festivals

What's that you say? Too much pop culture and not enough classical music in your life? How about some refinement at the Banff Centre International String Quartet Festival taking place at the end of August and beginning of September. Not only do you get to enjoy the sweet stringed sounds but how can you go wrong with some time spent in our beautiful Rocky Mountains!

photo courtesy of the Banff Centre International String Quartet Festival