Question 1

What date is the festival in summer 2026?

Accepted Answer

The Festival opens the August 1st, celebrating its 53rd Anniversary!This summer, Heritage Festival will be at the Hawrelak Park. Dates will be August 1-3, 2026See you then.

Question 2

What are the hours of the Edmonton Heritage Festival?

Accepted Answer

August 1st: 12:00 pm-9:00 pmAugust 2nd: 10:00 am-9:00 pmAugust 3rd: 10:00 am-8:00 pm

Question 3

What is the best way to get there?

Accepted Answer

There are several ways:Park and Ride with our partners ETS WalkBikeKiss and Drop (Please get in and out quickly)COOP Taxi (our taxi partner has access to the park)DATS (we have special access for differently abled folks)

Question 4

What is the cost?

Accepted Answer

Entry is free!

Question 5

Can I bring my dog?

Accepted Answer

Sorry, no pets allowed on the grounds of Hawrelak Park. This includes during the Festival.Guide and service dogs are, of course, allowed.

Question 6

Are there still food tickets?

Accepted Answer

There will be no food tickets this year. Patrons can pay with debit or credit directly from the pavilions.

Question 7

Can I volunteer at the Festival?

Accepted Answer

Yes! We would love to have you. Please go to our volunteer page to get more information and to sign up.

Question 8

What do I need to bring?

Accepted Answer

Credit and/or debit card, utensils, napkins, hand sanitizer, hat, umbrella...everything else you would normally want to bring to the festival!

Question 9

Is there handicapped parking available at Hawrelak Park? Are there wheelchair rentals available at the festival grounds?

Accepted Answer

There will be no public parking available at Hawrelak park during the festival. We encourage festival attendees to use ETS park and ride services. For those with mobility issues, DATS will have a preferred pickup and drop-off zone during the festival.

Question 10

What payment methods are available?

Accepted Answer

The pavilions only accept debit or credit cards. Pavilions don't accept cash. If you have cash, you can exchange it for a gift card at any of our Gift Card booths.

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