Community Events: Alberta Culture Days 2025
Events happening in Vision communities during Alberta Culture Days
Alberta Culture Days is all about celebrating what makes our province shine – arts, heritage, diversity and community spirit. For the month of September, local organizations open their doors and bring people together with events and activities that highlight Alberta’s vibrant culture. It’s a chance for all of us to discover, experience, and celebrate the creativity that connects our communities.
Here are some events happening over the coming weeks in a handful of Vision's communities:
Peace River
Peace Among All Peoples
From the organizer: We plan to instruct the next generation of artists in creating murals in their community! The public is invited to watch the artists paint, participate in a public barbeque, and encourage the younger generation of artists to create their own mural to take home.
When: Sunday, September 21, 2025 & Sunday, September 28, 2025 | 9 am - 5 pm
Where: 10018 - 101 Street, Peace River
For more information, contact the ART HUB and Peace River Art Club: www.peacearthub.ca
Pincher Creek
PIIKANIKOAN: Living Under a Blackfoot Sky - A Modern Winter Count
From the organizer: This pop-up exhibition invites audiences to explore Blackfoot (Niitsitapi) cultural heritage through a combination of art, stories, and songs. Through the lens of his own musical journey, Piikani Nation member Ira Provost delves into the significance of Blackfoot music, its origins and its influence on his life story. This exhibition explores Ira’s biocultural heritage, education, career, culture and its place within the southern Alberta landscape through a modern Winter Count.
The Gallery Reception invites audiences to explore Blackfoot (Niitsitapi) cultural heritage through a combination of art, stories, and songs. Through the lens of his own musical journey, Piikani Nation member Ira Provost delves into the significance of Blackfoot music, its origins and its influence on his life story. This exhibition explores Ira’s biocultural heritage, education, career, culture and its place within the southern Alberta landscape through a modern Winter Count.
When: Tuesday, September 16 to Friday, September 19, 2025 | 10 am - 5 pm
Saturday, September 20, 2025 | 1 - 4 pm (reception)
Wednesday, September 24 to Friday, September 26, 2025 | 10 am - 5 pm
Where: 696 Kettles Street, Pincher Creek
For more information, contact the Allied Arts Council of Pincher Creek: www.thelebel.ca/culturedays25
Cultural Food Market
From the organizer: We would like to invite our community to celebrate all the different cultures in Southern Alberta! This celebration focuses on the different foods and traditions of these cultures by hosting a Food Fest outside of the library in September. This event will include food trucks, live music, traditional dancing/entertainment, and family friendly activities.
When: Saturday, September 20, 2025 | 12 - 4 pm
Where: 899 Main Street, Pincher Creek
For more information, contact the Pincher Creek Library:
www.pinchercreeklibrary.ca
Metis History Through Music and Dance a free community workshop with Juno nominated Metis Fiddler Brianna Lizotte and percussionist Ethan Graves
From the organizer: On Saturday, September 27th folks of all ages are invited to join us at the Town Hall Gym for an afternoon of toe tapping and jig stepping. Passing down the history of the Métis through a musician's lens, these presenters work to form connections between participants' communities and all the communities around us.
When: Saturday, September 27, 2025 | 12:30 pm
Where: 962 St. John Avenue, Pincher Creek
For more information, contact the Allied Arts Council of Pincher Creek: www.thelebel.ca/culturedays25
Stettler
First Nations/Indigenous Feature Celebration
From the organizer: Join us at the Stettler Town and Country Museum to learn about and celebrate the local First Nations/Indigenous people of our area. Activities will include Elder/Knowledge Keeper talks, trapping and fish processing demos, jigger demonstrations, an Artisan Market, and artifact displays, along with various speakers and workshops that the entire family can enjoy.
When: Saturday, September 13, 2025 | 11 am
Where: 6502 - 44 Avenue, Stettler
For more information, contact the Stettler Town and Country Museum: stettlermuseum.com/upcoming-events
Two Hills
Alberta Culture Days 2025
From the organizer: Two day festival celebrating Alberta's cultural diversity on Mainstreet in Two Hills. In celebrating our community, we are planning to showcase ethic dance, food, art and entertainment. There will be interactive educational displays and workshops available free to the public.
When: Saturday, September 20, 2025 | TBD
Where: 4712 - 50 Street, Two Hills
For more information, contact the Stettler Town of Two Hills: www.townoftwohills.com
Vegreville
World's Largest Egg-and-Spoon Race
From the organizer: The Town of Vegreville is proud to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the iconic Pysanka with a bold and exciting challenge: an attempt to break the World Record for the Largest Egg and Spoon Race! Join us on Saturday, August 30, 2025, at 2:00 PM in Pysanka Park as we aim to bring together 3,000 participants—surpassing the current record of 2,039. This event invites residents, visitors, and curious competitors to be part of history - right beneath one of Canada's most iconic landmarks.
When: Saturday, August 30, 2025 | 2 pm
Where: 4500 Pysanka Avenue, Vegreville
For more information, contact the Town of Vegreville: www.vegreville.com
Wetaskiwin
Summer Send Off - Alberta Days Hoop Dancing
From the organizer: A showcase of Indigenous talent! Come participate in and learn about the vibrant, local Indigenous experience – Hoop dancing, drumming, an artisan educational display, and free food from a local Indigenous catering company! Join us in celebrating and learning about those who live, create, and thrive as Indigenous people in today’s Canada.
When: Sunday, August 31, 2025 | 1 - 5 pm
Where: Ashoro Park (by Parkdale School: 4107 54 Street, Wetaskiwin)
For more information, contact Connect Wetaskiwin: www.connectwetaskiwin.com
Learn more about Alberta Culture Days and see the full list of events throughout the province:
