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(Central Alberta Children's Festival)
Rotary Recreation Park, June 3-4, 2022

Central Alberta Children’s Festival returns to the park next month

May 18, 2022 | 12:57 PM

After two years of ‘re-imagined’ festivals, organizers with the Central Alberta Children’s Festival in Red Deer say they are excited to be hosting the 16th annual event back in the park this year.

The family-friendly event is held over two days the first weekend of June. The festival is an opportunity for children and their families to get first-hand knowledge and exposure to the arts, and to allow their creativity and imaginations to blossom.

Held June 3 and 4 at Rotary Recreation Park (4501 47A Ave), Red Deer will come to life with music, dancing, children running and laughing and enjoying tons of interactive fun.

Organizers say the community planning committee has been busy putting together a great two days that are expected to enchant and engage children of all ages. With support from various community partners, the festival brings affordable, culturally diverse, and exciting entertainment through featured artists and interactive fun.

Organizers strive to allow families to actively engage in learning and playtime by fostering their imagination and creativity. From dancing, ultimate fort building, and Laser Chase, you will learn from local artists, glitter tattoos, and performances at this year’s children’s festival.

Live shows include:

  • Beppie a JUNO nominated recording artist and an award winning music educator based out of Edmonton.
  • LANCE CARDINAL ᐊᐧᒐᐢᐠ First Nations artist, designer, and entrepreneur. Lance recently began a new role as Indigenous consultant and designer for the Edmonton Oilers, writing the new pre-game land acknowledgement video and designing the new Turtle Island Logo.
  • The Joe Show – Start with a little magic. Add some breathtaking illusions. Stir in appearances from an amazing collection of animal friends with ventriloquism, sprinkle in a healthy dose of jokes, laughter and fun, and you have the recipe for an amazing show known as the Joe Show.

With an admission fee of only $7 per person, or $25 per family or anytime pass $40.00 for a family, every family can enjoy the world-class entertainment and all activities. Included with the admission, families will also have access to free snacks and water (bring a bottle).

The Central Alberta Children’s Festival welcomes kids ages 0 – 99.

For more information, visit www.centralalbertachildrensfestival.ca.

FSCA Executive Director, Judy Scott can be contacted at 403-309-8222 or by email at jscott@fsca.ca.