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August is a busy month for festival lovers in Alberta and we’ve hand selected a few great ones that you won’t want to miss this month.

It's that sweet spot, halfway through summer and BC festivals and events for August are sizzling with live music, fresh food, local art and all kinds of great creative experiences.

Explore some of the countless exciting events that will be happening in British Columbia in July.

Check out the awesome festival lineup Alberta has to look forward to this July

Who hasn’t imagined what it would be like living in medieval times, when bards played, mead flowed and swordplay was the era’s most popular sport?

Connect to cool Canada Day events in BC from the west coast to the Rockies, with events in Victoria, Vancouver, Whistler, Vernon, Kelowna, Smithers and Kamloops. 

Find amazing Canada Day events in Alberta from the Rockies to the prairies, with events in Grande Prairie, Edmonton, Banff, Calgary, Vermilion and beyond.

June is National Indigenous History month, and Indigenous events are taking place across Alberta and BC to celebrate.

Whitecourt's Party In The Park this June 16-17, 2023 is free, full of great music and set against a beautiful backdrop!

Vernon's summer 2023 events are ready to rock your socks off with fresh takes on all your faves: Polson Night Market (May 19 - Sept 15), Creative Chaos (Jun 2 - 4), Sunshine Day (Jun 17), Vernon Fu

Events on Vancouver Island, in chill places like Port Alberni, always have the added feelgood feature of coastal vibes and creative swell.