9 Edmonton food events happening this week: July 31 to August 6
July was fun, but August looks like it’ll be a seriously great month of amazing Edmonton food events.
This month has some of the city’s favourite seasonal food events, like food bike tours and trivia nights. There are many food spots that are opening up in August as well, so checking those out should also be on the to-do list.
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Here are the best Edmonton food events to check out this week in August.
The Common’s Street Car Event
This summer, you can enjoy some beer and incredible food while riding the streetcar atop the High Level Bridge. The Common is back with its eighth annual Street Car event and tickets are already selling quickly.
When:Â Thursday, August 3
Where: 9910 109th Street, Edmonton
Price: $59.77; buy tickets here
Food Bike Tours
The Food Bike Tours, an exciting culinary adventure that uses bicycles as the primary mode of transportation, is kicking off in Edmonton soon. There are many different ones, from Donut Bike Tours to Farmers’ Markets Tours, all running on various dates from now until October.
When:Â Various dates
Where: Various locations
The Kitchen: Falafel and Pita
The Kitchen hosts so many fun food-making classes throughout the year and this is a pretty specific one that you can use for all kinds of meals. You’ll learn the process of creating falafel and pita from scratch.
When:Â Thursday, August 3, from 6 to 8:30 pm
Where: 7 Sir Winston Churchill Square, Edmonton
Price: $15
Alberta Avenue District Night Markets
Each family-friendly and inclusive market offers different vendors, entertainment, and community partners to check out. There will be tons of vendors to grab a bite to eat, explore local spots, and sit and relax with friends.
For a full rundown of the markets, check it out here.
When: On until September 15
Tuesday Night Trivia at Hudsons Canada’s Pub
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Hudsons on Whyte and Tremendous Trivia are collaborating together to host an evening of fun, challenging, and enormously entertaining pub trivia.
When: Every Tuesday starting at 7:30 pm
Where: 10307 82nd Avenue NW, Edmonton
Price: FREE
Heritage Fest
An outdoor festival that celebrates song, dance, and, of course, food from cultures all over the world? This is one to look forward to.
Where: Hawrelak Park — 9330 Groat Road NW, Edmonton
When: August 5 to 7, 2023
Live Music at Halo
Halo Bar will be having food and drink specials all night while showcasing some great live music nearly every Thursday throughout the month of August.
When: Every Thursday
Where: Halo Bar | Bistro – 4236 36th Street East, Nisku
Price:Â FREE
Sunday Downtown Farmers’ Market 2023
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When: Every Saturday and Sunday
Where: 10305 97th Street NW, Edmonton
Visit the new Stingray bar and restaurant
Stingray offers a traditional Japanese dining experience with modern dishes that are interesting and fun. The atmosphere here allows guests to comfortably dress up or down with as much sushi etiquette as they want to bring. Sashimi, handrolls, cocktails, and more are all on the menu to explore and enjoy.
Address: 9682 142nd Street NW, Edmonton