16 Upcoming Events in Edson and Area this August for Unlimited Fun

There is no shortage of things to do in Edson and area this August, so grab your calendar and start planning so you don't miss out on these exciting upcoming events! Family-friendly festivals, hands-on workshops, historic tours, community garage sales, and more. This month is packed with events to keep you busy and entertained. Read on for 16 exciting happenings around Edson and Yellowhead County that you won’t want to miss this August!

1. Peers Gold Dust Daze

Get ready to kick off August with a bang—Peers Gold Dust Daze is back for its 47th year from August 1-4, promising four days of free, family-friendly fun, from rodeos and river races to dances, slo-pitch games and much, much more!

The event kicks off on Friday evening (August 1) with the start of the annual slo-pitch tournament.

Enjoy a hearty pancake breakfast at the Peers Multiplex to start your Saturday (August 2) off right before viewing the annual parade featuring homemade, Disney-inspired floats. Attendees can also enjoy the Show & Shine featuring antique cars and trucks, along with horsepulls, mounted shooters, and a classic steak fry. The day will conclude with an 18+ dance featuring live music by local artist Tyler Babiuk.

Sunday, (August 3) begins with another delicious pancake breakfast at the grounds and continues with many of Saturday's events, as well as river races, a kids' slo-pitch game, a family dance and the highly-anticipated fireworks display.

Monday (August 4) wraps things up with an exciting tube race, the slo-pitch finals, a duck race, the ranch rodeo, and bronc riding.

Throughout the weekend, children can explore the Kids Daze Zone, complete with bouncy castles, cookie decorating, Disney crafts, gold panning (tentative), a fish pond game and much more.

Need a place to crash between events? Camping is available for the weekend at $60 per trailer or $20 per tent.

Don't miss out on this weekend of good old-fashioned fun!

McLeod River Valley Recreation Grounds (54521 Range Road 142B , Yellowhead County)

August 1-4

FREE

2. Fringe Theatre Adventures for Seniors

Seniors – want to experience Edmonton’s iconic Fringe Festival without the hassle? For just $80/person, the Town of Edson is offering a special day trip for seniors on August 15 – free transportation, tickets to two fantastic shows, and time to explore the festival’s street performers and vendors.

Be sure to register by August 5 to secure your spot so you don’t miss out on this adventure!

Griffiths Park Centre (5414-6th Ave., Edson)

Register by August 5

$80/person

3. Willow River Open House

Looking for the perfect summer escape? Join Willow River on August 6 at Willmore Park to explore their new scenic campground. Connect with new friends, sip on cool refreshments, and enjoy fresh bannock on a stick—lovingly made by one of Willow River’s cherished Elders.

Take a tour of their cozy tipi and trapper’s tents, soak in the scenery, and see for yourself why Willow River is the perfect place to unwind.

Willmore Park (Range Road 174, Edson)

August 6 | 12-3 pm

FREE

4. Teddy Bear Picnic

Pack your picnic blanket and bring out your family for a full day of fun at the Town of Edson’s upcoming Teddy Bear Picnic on August 7 in RCMP Centennial Park!

This free family event is the perfect chance to spend quality time with your family while exploring the early childhood services that the Edson area has to offer. Kids will especially love the bouncy castles, petting zoo, face painting, and live music. With BBQ treats and various connection opportunities, there truly is something for everyone!

RCMP Centennial Park (223-55th Street, Edson)

August 7 | 2-7 pm

FREE

5. Learn the Art of Tinctures

Curious about crafting your own natural remedies? Here’s your chance to learn how!

Holistic Habits is hosting a Tincture Workshop on August 13, where you’ll discover the art of making plant-based tinctures from scratch. For just $40 per person, you’ll get all the materials needed to create your own tinctures—choose from yarrow, rat root, fireweed or juniper berries. Plus, enjoy light refreshments alongside this relaxing, hands-on experience!  

4915-3rd Ave., Edson

August 13 | 5-7 pm

$40/person

6. Nature Heroes

Think you’ve got what it takes to solve nature’s mysteries? Grab your kids and head down to Willmore Park on August 13 for the Town of Edson’s Family Nature Nights, hosted in part by Nature Alberta, MacEwan University and the Rotary Club of Edson.

Designed for families with kids ages 4-12, this exciting event includes fun nature-themed games, owl pellet investigations and lovely nature walks led by experts from Nature Alberta and MacEwan University.

Additionally, each family will receive a free copy of the Nature Heroes workbook so you and your family can continue to explore nature after the event!

Be sure to arrive when registration begins to secure your family’s spot— and give your little explorers enough time to visit all the stations.

Willmore Park (Range Road 174, Edson)

August 13 | 5:30-7:30 pm

FREE

7. Wildwood Fair

Get ready for a full day of family fun at the annual Wildwood Fair, happening August 15 at the Wildwood Agricultural Grounds! From parades and eating contests, trick riding and more, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.

Start your morning off right with a pancake breakfast at 8 AM, served at your choice of the Wildwood Complex or Wildwood Community Hall. Then dive into the action with the annual parade at 11 am, followed by the livestock show at noon, featuring some of the area's finest horses, sheep, rabbits and more.

The fun continues at 1 pm with the impressive bench show and the exciting jelly and watermelon eating contests.

Don't miss the exhilarating trick riding show at 2 pm featuring Reece Proudfoot and Keely Sutherland, followed by the exciting greased pig catch at 2:30 pm. Test your skills with the log sawing and nail pounding competitions at 3 pm, or try your luck on the mechanical bull.

Kids (and kids at heart) will find plenty to love—there will be a petting zoo, birdhouse building, face painting, a climbing wall, chicken poop bingo, axe throwing and much, much more. Choo-Choo the Clown will also be roaming the grounds spreading laughter, and live music from Singing Sawyer and Friends will keep the energy high throughout the day.

End the day with a hearty community dinner at the Wildwood Hall—a perfect way to wind down after all the fun.

Wildwood Ag Grounds (5530-50th St., Wildwood)

August 15 | 8 am start

FREE

8. Custom Cruisers Show & Shine

Get ready to rev your engines – the Custom Cruisers Car Show & Shine is rolling back into town for its 10^th anniversary in honour of club member Herb Close.

This year’s celebration kicks off with a free concert Friday night (August 15), setting the stage for a Saturday full of vintage vehicles, antique motorcycles, and all things classic car.

Start your Saturday (August 16) with a pancake breakfast served up by the Edson Fire Department, then cruise through a day full of fun for everyone, from food trucks and a farmers’ market to kids’ bouncy castles and more!

Register your car for the chance to win $500! There will also be trophies for People's Choice and Best Motorcycle.

RCMP Centennial Park (223-55th Street, Edson)

August 15 | 7 pm

August 16 | 10-4 pm

FREE for the public; register your car for $25

9. Medicine Lodge Rodeo Fall Roundup

Get ready for a wild weekend of western fun at the Medicine Lodge Fall Roundup, returning for its 9th year on August 16!

This action-packed day will feature a variety of CPRA-sanctioned rodeo events, with many contestants giving it their all to claim a spot at the Canadian Finals Rodeo coming up on October 1–4. Watch the best in saddle bronc, bareback, bull riding, tie-down roping, and steer wrestling—plus crowd-favourites like ladies barrel racing, team roping, and youth events like novice bareback, novice saddle bronc, and junior steer riding.

Additional attractions include lawnmower races, mutton bustin’, and a special appearance by Rimbey Rodeo Queen Kayla Peacock, who will be in attendance throughout the day.

The festivities will conclude with an evening dance featuring live music from Ron “Mullet Man” Peterson at only $10 for admission.

On-site camping is also available for only $20 per unit.

Medicine Lodge Rodeo Grounds (40 km west of Edson, 1 km south of Hwy 16 on Anderson Rd.)

August 16 | 7 pm

$10 (general admission), $5 (seniors), FREE (12 & under)

10. Alberta Open Farm Days

Experience the best agriculture has to offer in Alberta during AB Open Farm Days on August 16 and 17! Meet your local farmers, taste local foods direct from the producer, and discover the diverse farms in the province during this annual event celebrating agricultural tourism in Alberta.

There are some great farms in Yellowhead County that you will have a chance to visit and explore throughout the weekend!

Get up close and personal with livestock at 5S Farms on August 16, and join them for a behind-the-scenes look at their fully-licensed butchershop, where they process all their animals for a full beginning to end, farm-to-table experience. Join them for a pig-cutting demo during which they will demonstrate how they breakdown half of a pig into edible cuts. There will also be burgers, hot dogs, and taco-in-a-bag for sale, along with free glitter tattoos to keep your little ones entertained.

Discover regenerative farming and the importance of soil health at Rocking T Farms on August 16 & 17. Grab a cup of coffee and join them for a walk through their pasture as they explain the process of regenerative farming. Hang out in the garden, dig a hole and look at what is happening below, and learn where and how your food is produced.

Walk through an orchard of over 3000 fruit trees and bushes at Wild Country Gardens on August 16 & 17, and tour their vast garden featuring over 2500 heads of garlic and a variety of vegetables and herbs. Stop by their farm store to browse a variety of products made on-site, from jams and syrups to pickles, pepper jellies and more. New to their farm store freeze-dried products, which include fruit snacks, smoothie mixes, herbs, ice cream treats and more. Their one-of-a-kind Puschens--crocheted slippers with leather soles lined with sheepskin and accented with deer antler buttons-- will also be for sale in their farm store.

The Lone Pine Ranch B & B is an active cattle ranch and bed and breakfast all rolled into one. On August 17, you'll have the chance to meet their many animals, including alpacas, llamas, sheep, chickens, ducks, pigs, cats, donkeys, horse, and pony. Collect eggs from the chicken coop and grab a snack to feed the animals. Apart from the livestock, you'll also have the chance to explore their cozy cabins and check out their dining room treats. The day will also feature a Country Market and Garage Sale with a variety of vendors from the Edmonton region. Keep your kids busy with the on-site sand box, free smores, yard games like practice roping, washer toss, and more.

There are tons of great opportunities to learn about local agriculture at Alberta Farm Days!

5S Farms (14215 Twp Rd 544, Yellowhead County)

August 16 | 10 am - 5 pm

Rocking T Farms (55508 Range Road 93, Wildwood)

August 16-17 | 10 am - 4 pm

Wild Country Gardens (10118 Twp Rd 550, Wildwood)

August 16-17 | 10 am - 5 pm

Lone Pine Ranch B&B (Range Road 102S, Wildwood)

August 17 | 10 am - 3 pm

11. Red Brick Children's Carnival

Step right up! The Red Brick Arts Centre's annual Children's Carnival is back for its 10th year, and it is sure to be nothing short of fun!

Throughout the afternoon, kids can enjoy classic carnival games, tasty treats like cotton candy and popcorn, face painting, fun crafts, and fantastic prizes. And the best part? It's all free!

Red Brick Arts Centre (4818-7th Ave., Edson)

August 19 | 1-4 pm

FREE

12. Coal Branch Tour

Join the Yellowhead County Heritage Program on August 22 for a journey through the unique history of Yellowhead County's southern region of the Alberta Coal Branch. Explore the mining communities of Cadomin, Mercoal and Robb while uncovering the stories and landmarks that highlight the area's rich and diverse past. Some light hiking will be required, so please bring proper footwear. Spots are limited, so be sure to claim your spot as soon as possible!

Yellowhead County office (pickup) (2716-1st Ave., Edson)

August 22 | 8 am - 4 pm

$40/person

13. Meet Your Local Heroes Bottle Drive

Join the Daycare Society of Edson and the Town of Edson's Enforcement Services on August 23 to meet your local heroes while raising money for a good cause!

Bring the kids down to the Galloway Station Museum parking lot for a chance to get up close and personal with enforcement officer vehicles, from police cars and firetrucks to ambulances and more. Meet and interact with local first responders and learn the important work they do in keeping our communities safe.

Be sure to bring down a bag of bottles for donation, as all proceeds will be going to Edson Early Learning and Childcare.

The event will also feature prize giveaways for the kids, a 50/50 draw, and plenty of excitement for everyone. Don’t miss your chance to support local childcare while celebrating the heroes who help keep our community safe!

Galloway Station Museum parking lot (223-55th Street, Edson)

August 23 | 11 am - 3 pm

FREE; please bring bottle donations

14. Community Parking Lot Garage Sale

Ready to declutter your home or find hidden gems? The Galloway Station Museum's Community-Wide Parking Lot Garage Sale returns on August 24—and you won’t want to miss it!

Whether you’re clearing out your closets (tables are just $10 each) or hunting for that perfect hidden treasure, join us from 12–5 pm for a fun-filled afternoon of bargains, food trucks, and more, all while supporting your local museum!

We will also be collecting donations for the Edson Food Bank.

Galloway Station Museum parking lot (223-55th Street, Edson)

August 24 | 12-5 pm

FREE for the public; $10 per table for sellers

15. Wop May Day/Alberta Day

Join the Galloway Station Museum and the Town of Edson for a great day of old-timey fun at the annual Wop May Day/Alberta Day celebration in RCMP Centennial Park on August 30.

Step back in time with classic carnival and field games, live entertainment, a themed photobooth, paper airplane contest, and the ever-popular pie-eating contest. Grab a bite from one of the on-site food trucks or try a refreshing lemonade from the stand while soaking in the festive atmosphere.

Come dressed in your aviation or early 1900s garb for a chance to win prizes! While you're there, don’t forget to purchase a ticket for our Chair-ity Raffle, featuring beautifully hand-painted Adirondack chairs by local artists.

And don’t miss the Wine & Cheese Night on August 29, where special guest John Chalmers of the Alberta Aviation Museum will be giving and intriguing talk about Wop May. More details coming soon.. stay up to date on our Facebook page!

RCMP Centennial Park (223-55th Street, Edson)

August 30 | 1-5 pm

FREE

16. Demo Derby

Get ready for a weekend of mud, metal, and mayhem at the Edson Hillbilly Demolition Derby & Mud Bogs!

Taking place on August 30-31, this event features mud bogger races, a classic demolition derby, and action-packed Tough Truck runs where cars and trucks launch into the air and power through rugged terrain.

Cheer on your favourite drivers as they battle it out in the mud pit, smash through the derby arena, and go head-to-head for glory.

The fun doesn’t stop there—food vendors will be on site to keep you fuelled, and bouncy houses will keep the kids entertained between events.

Gather your friends and family, pick your favorite driver, and dive into the muddy madness for a weekend of unforgettable fun!

15311 Twp Rd 542A (8 km north on Rosevear Road, turn right onto Peers cut-across road)

August 30-31 | 1 pm

Tickets at the gate

Which events will you attend in Edson and area this August?