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By rdnewsNOW staff

first weekend of summer!

Red Deer’s annual CentreFest moving from July to June

Dec 11, 2025 | 1:55 PM

A typically end-of-July event is moving up a month.

CentreFest, for its 23rd year, will be held June 27-28, 2026, and from noon to 6 p.m. daily.

Chelsea Bates, Red Deer Summer CentreFest Society board member, says the reason for the move is due to the return of the Red Deer Airshow.

“The last time they landed on the same weekend, it really impacted our crowd levels, and in turn, the performer and vendor satisfaction levels as well,” says Bates, former society chair.

“Our hope is that with these events not competing with each other this year, we will have better attendance for the year ahead. We also hope it will be a really nice change to welcome in the summer season ahead as it will be the first weekend out of school for families.”

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If you’re planning to get to CentreFest, get ready for two unforgettable days at Ross Street and Little Gaetz filled with:

🌟 International Street Performers — jaw-dropping acts from around the world!
🛍️ Street Market — shop local treasures and unique finds
🤹 Circus World — fun and games for all ages to play
🌮 Food Trucks — indulge in delicious eats and treats
👩‍🎨 Face Painting, Balloon Twisting & More — all the festival fun you love!

🤩 Bring your friends, family, and your best festival vibes — and kick off summer together at CentreFest