Alberta Day

Help us celebrate Alberta's birthday! Our great province turns 121 years old this year and we're celebrating on Saturday, August 29 with a party at Central Park! Join us for musical entertainment, food trucks and family activities followed by a movie in the park!

Saturday, August 29, 2026
Central Park (450 King Street)
Event/stage activities: 5-8 p.m.
Movie in the park: 9 p.m.

Schedule of Events:

5 p.m. - Welcome from stage
5:15-5:45 p.m. - Duck Herding demonstration
5:45-6:30 p.m. - Jordyn Pollard performance (country)
6:30-7 p.m. - Duck herding demonstration
7-7:45 p.m. - Jordyn Pollard performance (country)
7:45-8 p.m. - Closing remarks from stage
9 p.m. - Movie in the park

*Family activities will run from 5-8 p.m., food trucks will remain open until the end of the movie

Entertainment and activities

Jordyn Pollard: A born-and raised prairie girl with the grit of a true farmer’s daughter and the stage presence to match. Known for her infectious personality and powerhouse vocals, Jordyn commands the spotlight with high-octane live shows packed with country bangers, rock ‘n’ roll throw-backs, and of course, hook-filled originals.

Duck Herding: Gisela Griesser has been involved with border collies and sheep herding for over 35 years. To showcase the border collie's versatility, she'll demonstrate her dog's herding skill on a smaller scale, with ducks! You'll learn how stock dogs are trained, how they work and as a practical demonstration, her dogs will help her maneuver the ducks through a variety of obstacles. 

Movie in the park: A small goat with big dreams gets a once-in-a-lifetime shot to join the pros and play roarball, a high-intensity, co-ed, full-contact sport dominated by the fastest, fiercest animals in the world. Rated PG. 1 hour 40 minutes. See the trailer.

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Getting there and parking

Parking on site at Central Park is limited. Accessible parking is available at the Agrena.

Be aware of construction including a full road closure on King Street that may affect travel to Central Park from the north. See road closure updates.