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Mon. Jun. 1, 2026
Vermilion shows its true colours during the annual Art in the Park this fall. Sign up for the art competition or watch as the artists create new works.
Vendors will be showing off their craft throughout the grounds the Vermilion Agricutlure Grounds.
Art classes
Three different art classes are open for registration. Fees apply.
- Layered wood sign making
- Knife forging
- Wild medicine BC Mullein
All supplies included. Pre-registration required. For more info check out the event website.
Free Lunch & Cinnamon Buns
Enjoy a complimentary lunch from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., and fresh-baked cinnamon buns from the brick oven from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m..
The Man Van
The MAN VAN will also be present at the Art in the Park. Canada's first and only mobile men's health clinic, offering free PSA (Prostate Specific Antigen) blood testing for men aged 40-80. One in seven men in Alberta will be affected by prostate cancer. When detected early it is very treatable. A PSA blood test from your family doctor or a 10 minute trip to the MAN VAN can aid in early detection. There is no appointment necessary.
When You Go
Get the latest festival updates at the Good Life Institute event page.
Did you know Vermilion is home to Vermilion Provinical Park? The park is about 15 kilometres along the south shore of the Vermilion River Valley. Enjoy a day by the river during your visit. Learn more here.
Read more about Vermilion's creative touch and how locals live artfully.
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