2025 SPECIAL EVENTS
WELCOME TO WETASKIWIN - A City of Celebrations
Located just 35 minutes from the Edmonton International Airport, Wetaskiwin is a city rich in history, culture, and community spirit. Throughout the year, we proudly host a diverse lineup of festivals and events that bring people together to celebrate arts, heritage, music, sports, and local flavors.
From the excitement of the NASCAR Canada NAPA 300 to the cultural vibrancy of the Multicultural Heritage Festival, there’s always something happening in Wetaskiwin. Car enthusiasts flock to the Ultimate Car Show, while music and art lovers gather for the Arts & Music Festival. Foodies won’t want to miss the Taste of Wetaskiwin, a delicious showcase of local culinary talent.
In addition to our signature events, Wetaskiwin hosts a weekly farmers’ market, seasonal celebrations, and festive holiday markets, offering fresh local produce, artisan goods, and family-friendly fun year-round. Join us and experience the warmth of our community, the richness of our history, and the excitement of our celebrations!
For upcoming events and details, visit our events calendar online: https://events.wetaskiwin.ca/
SIGNATURE EVENTS
WETASKIWIN MULTICULTURAL
HERITAGE FESTIVAL
JUNE 19-21
The Wetaskiwin Multicultural Heritage Festival is an annual three-day celebration of diversity, culture, and community featuring international cuisine, live performances, and family-friendly activities including a mid-way. (Norm Brown Field)
CANADA DAY CELEBRATIONS
JULY 1
Celebrate Canada Day starting with a pancake breakfast, followed by parade, outdoor market, and activities at the Legion. Cap off the evening at the Edmonton International Raceway with races, live music, fireworks, and family-friendly fun!!
RAWHIDE RODEO
JUNE 12-14
Join us at the annual Rawhide Rodeo for an unforgettable experience featuring 400 contestants, wild pony races, sheep riding, the return of Mini Chuckwagons, beer gardens, a kids money pit, and mouthwatering food trucks! (Wetaskiwin Ag Society)
NASCAR CANADA SERIES NAPA 300
JULY 24 and 25
Experience the thrill of NASCAR in your own backyard at the NAPA 300 on July 24 & 25, featuring high-speed action, exciting race categories, and a chance to meet the drivers before the race flag drops!
(Edmonton International Raceway in Wetaskiwin)
TRUCK & TRACTOR PULL
JULY 17 & 18
Get ready for heart-pounding action at the Tuck and Tractor Pull, featuring modified farm tractors, high-powered modified tractors, 4WD and 2WD trucks, live bands, dazzling fireworks, and nonstop family fun!
(Wetaskiwin Ag Society)
REYNOLDS ULTIMATE CAR SHOW
JULY 12
plore over 650 incredible vehicles at the Ultimate Car Show at the Reynolds useum, enjoy live demonstrations of early 900s cars, music, food trucks, and access to peruse the Museum itself! (Reynolds Museum)
RIDE TO REYNOLDS
AUGUST 8
Enjoy a one-day-only motorcycle display with over 1200 bikes arriving at the museum, exclusive Motorcycle Collection Tours, the upcoming Making Tracks exhibition, live DJ music, food trucks, and vendor displays at Ride to Reynolds! (Reynolds Museum)
HARVEST FESTIVAL
September 5 & 6
Experience farming demonstrations, tractor rides, carnival games, food trucks, and a petting zoo, while inside the museum you can learn bread baking, rope making, witness grain elevator operations, enjoy aviation displays, and dance along with the Foggy Minded Mountain Boys! (Reynolds Museum)
WETASKIWIN ARTS & MUSIC FESTIVAL
AUGUST 15
Experience the vibrant Wetaskiwin Arts & Music Festival, where live music entertainers and local artists come together to showcase the best of local talent! (Jubilee Park)
WETASKIWIN WELCOMING WEEK
SEPTEMBER 9 - 17
Join us for Wetaskiwin Welcoming Week, where local organizations offer free classes and activities to showcase their offerings to both new and longtime residents, as well as
TASTE OF WETASKIWIN
SEPTEMBER 11
Savor the flavors of the land at Taste of Wetaskiwin, where local restaurants, craft beverage tastings, live art displays, and live music come together for an unforgettable culinary celebration! (Co-op Place Rec Hall)
ONGOING EVENTS
Wetaskiwin Farmers’ Market
Year Round at the Agricultural Society
Wednesday’s
Christmas Market in December
Edmonton International Raceway
Weekend racing and test drive experiences, from May - September
Manluk Theatre
Year Round
Live Concerts, Comedy, Theatre and More!