A Taste of Edmonton facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Taste of Edmonton |
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| Genre | Food festival |
| Dates | 11 days, ending last weekend of July |
| Location(s) | Churchill Square, Edmonton, Alberta |
| Years active | 40 |
| Founded | 1984 |
| Patrons | 350,000 |
| Website | Taste of Edmonton |
Taste of Edmonton is a big outdoor festival held every year in Edmonton, Alberta. It's a fun event where people can try many different foods.
This festival is the largest food and fun event in Western Canada. Over 350,000 people visit it each year. They come to try delicious dishes from local restaurants, chefs, and food trucks. There are also many tasty drinks to try. Plus, visitors can enjoy concerts featuring Canadian artists.
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About the Taste of Edmonton Festival
The Taste of Edmonton festival is a popular event for everyone. It brings together many different kinds of food. You can find everything from fancy restaurant dishes to yummy treats from food trucks. It's a great way to discover new favorite foods.
Why is Taste of Edmonton so Popular?
The festival has won awards because people love it so much. In 2018, readers of PostMedia voted it Edmonton's Favourite Festival. It was also a finalist for the Tourism Event or Festival of the Year in 2019. This shows how much people enjoy coming to this event.
Festival Dates and Location
Taste of Edmonton happens every summer in July. It lasts for 11 days, ending on the last weekend of July. The festival takes place in Churchill Square, Edmonton. This central location makes it easy for everyone to visit and enjoy the fun.
A Brief History of the Festival
The Taste of Edmonton festival started in 1984. It has been happening almost every year since then. In 2020, the festival did not take place because of the COVID-19 pandemic. But it has continued to be a favorite event for many years.
See also
- Festivals in Alberta
