A TASTE OF EDMONTON

When: July 17 – 26
Time: 11 am – 11 pm
Where: Sir Winston Churchill Square

The year was 1984. Edmonton’s very successful Klondike theme was in full swing. Numerous events and parties were being staged all over Edmonton. Breakfasts with Klondike Kate and the official Klondike Orchestra were very popular. Particularly the Cheechako Breakfast put on by the Canadian Progress Club.

The Edmonton Klondike Days Association (EKDA) board heard of a function being staged in Chicago called “A Taste of Chicago” It was apparently a very successful event. The EKDA, headed then by President Earl Krausert, decided to send General Manger Pip Martin to Chicago to see how they were doing it and if Edmonton could host one of its own. Pip came back with a filled notebook and the first Taste of Edmonton came to life. The rest is history. The first Taste featured 24 restaurants over a three day week-end. It was staged on the outdoor plaza at the Edmonton Convention Centre, and then moved to Churchill Square. It increased to 7 days and eventually 10 days, as it currently exists. The early restaurants participation was credited to Hans Kuhnel, then president of the Restaurant Association. We are now celebrating our 25th Anniversary with the popular event. Last year over half a million people who enjoyed A Taste of Edmonton.

Click for a full list of restaurants.

A Taste of Edmonton Festival - whats on the food menu

A Taste of Wine tent is located on 102 A Avenue and features a different selection of red and white wines each day for a total of 60 wines over the ten day period. While savouring fine wine, you are invited to sit back and enjoy the entertainment throughout the day on the Taste of Wine Stage.

A Taste of Beer will quench your summer thirst once again with a variety of products by Alley Kat Brewing, Molson and Sleeman.

(beer and wine list)

Taste Stage: Relax on the Patio and enjoy entertainment provided by talented local and national artist playing music ranging from country and bluegrass to rock and contemporary Aboriginal music.

(performer bios)

(our entertainment menu)

A Taste of Edmonton Street Market decorates the Square with vendors selling unique services, crafts and merchandise. Purchase everything from Turkish Olive oil and Chinese crafts to Indonesian home décor and African artifacts. After shopping, relax while Shiatsu professionals massage your worries away.

Night of Artists, located in Churchill Square, is an exciting group of visual artists, illustrators and writers from across Canada who bring a stunning “Taste of Art” to the festival. Since 2001, A Taste of Edmonton has hosted Night of Artists featuring a wide range of styles including sculpture, acrylic paintings, oil paintings, photography and even illustrated children's books.

Taste Tickets

are $1.00 each and between one and five tickets are needed per menu item. Tickets are available for purchase online at TIX on the Square.

SUNDAY IN THE CITY

When: July 19
Time: 1 pm - 6 pm
Where: The streets surrounding Sir Winston Churchill Square
The streets surrounding Sir Winston Churchill Square will again host The Avenue of Cars Show and Shine along with Community exhibits at Exhibitor Alley, Canada’s Stuck on Band-Aid Perfect Fit Tour, and the ever popular Mascot Follies.

(more information is available here)

Aboriginal Day

When: July 26
Where:The streets surrounding Churchill Square

Come experience Métis, Inuit, and First Nations artists, musicians and dancers. The day’s activities will conclude with a performance by Governor General Award Winner, Tom Jackson on the Taste Stage.

(Aboriginal Day event schedule)

SAFEWAY FAMILY PANCAKE BREAKFASTS

When: July 16 - 25 (except Sunday, July 19)
Time: Daily - 7:30 am - 10:00 am
Where: Sir Winston Church Square (July 16 only) and eight Safeway store locations
For only $3.00, you can enjoy pancakes, sausages, bacon, coffee and juice while watching great live entertainment. Each breakfast features a 50/50 Raffle to support a local charity.

(more information about specific locations and entertainment)

A Taste of Edmonton Contests

Everybody loves to win, especially when it’s something they want and can really use. A Taste of Edmonton has the perfect prize for anyone who is looking for a taste of the good life!

A TASTE OF THEM ALL – Prize total: $2000

Enter to win a prize package of forty one $50 gift certificates from participating A Taste of Edmonton restaurants. Pick-up entry forms at the Events Edmonton Information Booth at A Taste of Edmonton. (in Sir Winston Churchill Square) Draw to take place at closing ceremonies.

Draw to take place at closing ceremonies.

TASTE 25TH ANNIVERSARY TRAVEL RAFFLE - Prize total: $54,600

Enter to win four nights at the Bellagio in Las Vegas; a vacation to Kissimme Florida or a trip to Vancouver through Via Rail! Tickets are only $2. Buy them at the A Taste of Edmonton Festival from July 17 – 26.

Draw to take place on July 26th at 9 p.m

GROCERIES AND GAS FOR LIFE RAFFLE

Winning the Groceries and Gas for Life Raffle means never worrying about where your next meal or gas fill-up is coming from!

Grand Prize: $650 in grocery and gas certificates each month for 20 years, (accumulated value of $156,000).

Buy tickets at Sir Winston Churchll Square or Edmonton's Capital EX.

• One for $10
• Twelve for $20
• Sixty for $50.

Draw to take place at Northlands Park on July 26th at 11:30 p.m.

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