The West Fest List 2022: festivals and events in Alberta and BC
As any true festie knows, some of the best festival experiences are the unexpected ones, the surprise discoveries, the spontaneous moments. There is nothing like being a festival regular for generating community, building tradition and instilling that sense of connection. But our brains also seek out the new on the regular too.
Not long ago we told you about all the festivals and events that are coming back in Alberta and BC, including some of the big ones you won’t want to miss, in this big list.
As the summer continues, so do we continue to roundup some of the best festival experiences to check out, and sharing them here so you can plan your next festival outing.
Alberta Festivals and Events
BC Festivals and Events
Be sure to check back - this page will be updated throughout the summer months.
July festivals and events in Alberta
July 1: Magnificent River Rats Festival, Athabasca
July 8: Edmonton International Street Performer’s Festival, Edmonton
July 15: Wild Mountain Music Festival, Hinton
July 16: Cold Lake Air Show, Cold Lake
July 16: A Taste of Okotoks, Okotoks
July 22: Sasquatch Gathering and Music Festival, Rangeton Park
July 22: Bonnyville Gear Grabbers Drag Racing, Bonnyville
July 28: Big Valley Jamboree, Camrose
July 30: Canmore Folk Fest, Canmore
July Festivals and events in BC
July 1: Funtastic Alberni, Port Alberni
July 8: Vancouver Island Musicfest, Comox
July 8: Lightning on the Lake, Port Alberni
July 9: Vancouver Craft Beer Week, Vancouver
July 14: Billy Barker Days, Quesnel
July 15: Kimberley Julyfest, Kimberley
July 28: Rockin’ River Country Music Fest, Merritt
July 29: Filberg Festival, Comox
August festivals and events in Alberta
August 2: Rock'n August, Edmonton
August 4: Edmonton Folk Fest, Edmonton
August 12: Kananaskis Whitewater Festival, Kananaskis County
August 14: Mardi Gras Street Festival, Calgary
August 18: GlobalFest, Calgary
August 20: Paddle the Peace, Peace River
August 26: Castle Mountain Huckleberry Festival, Castle Mountain
August 27: Battle Creek Showdown, Elkwater
August Festivals and events in BC
August 5: Wapiti Music Festival, Fernie
August 6: Burnaby Blues & Roots Festival, Burnaby
August 11: Summertime Blues Festival, Nanaimo
August 12: Robson Valley Music Festival, Dunster
August 13: Williams Lake Art Walk & Sale, Williams Lake
August 12: Savour the Sun: Silverstar, Vernon at Silverstar Mountain Resort
August 18: Salmon Arm Roots & Blues Festival, Salmon Arm
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