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Hello Edmonton and surrounding areas!
Today's Sunday lineup got long enough to earn its own send again. Consider this your one stop guide to everything happening across Edmonton and the surrounding areas today, the Servus Edmonton Marathon, Fringe Festival hitting day four, farmers markets all over the map, the Blues Festival, a mural festival still running and plenty more. Check today's main issue for the news of the day, and keep this one bookmarked for wherever you want to spend your Sunday. Enjoy the day.
Events Happening in Edmonton and Surrounding Areas
Sunday, August 16
🥕 Old Strathcona Farmers’ Market (Sunday) 🎟️ Details
🗓 Sun Aug 16 · ⏰ 11 a.m.–3 p.m. · 📍 10310 83 Ave NW
Indoor, year‑round market with 130+ vendors of produce, baked goods, and makers.
🥕 Downtown Farmers’ Market (Sunday) 🎟️ Details
🗓 Sun Aug 16 · ⏰ 11 a.m.–3 p.m. · 📍 104 St (Jasper Ave–102 Ave)
Outdoor downtown market with local produce, hot food, and artisanal goods.
🥕 Bountiful Farmers’ Market 🎟️ Details
🗓 Sun Aug 16 · ⏰ 10 a.m.–4 p.m. · 📍 3696 97 St NW
Large indoor south‑side market with local veg, meat, coffee roasters, and beer/wine.
🥕 Capilano Farmers’ Market 🎟️ Details
🗓 Sun Aug 16 · ⏰ 10 a.m.–4 p.m. · 📍 5004 98 Ave NW (Capilano Mall)
Year‑round indoor market in the mall with local growers and artisans.
🥕 South Common Farmers’ Market 🎟️ Details
🗓 Sun Aug 16 · ⏰ 10 a.m.–4 p.m. · 📍 150 Karl Clark Rd NW
Multicultural community market in a research‑park setting with produce and food vendors.
🥕 St. Albert Farmers’ Market 🎟️ Details
🗓 Sun Aug 16 · ⏰ 10 a.m.–3 p.m. · 📍 5 St. Anne St, St. Albert
Large outdoor market in downtown St. Albert with local produce and makers.
🏃 Edmonton Marathon 🎟️ Details
🗓 Sun Aug 16 · ⏰ Morning · 📍 Downtown Edmonton
Marathon, half, 10K, 5K, and fun runs through the river valley; great for spectators and runners.
🧑🌾 Alberta Open Farm Days (Day 2) 🎟️ Details
🗓 Sun Aug 16 · ⏰ Daytime · 📍 Various farms, Alberta
Free and ticketed farm events across the province; great for families and foodies.
🍽 Alberta on the Plate (final day) 🎟️ Details
🗓 Fri Aug 7–Sun Aug 16 · ⏰ Meal times · 📍 Participating restaurants, Edmonton
Fixed‑price local menus at The Butternut Tree, Highlevel Diner, Coterie, The Marc, and more.
🎭 Edmonton International Fringe Theatre Festival (Day 4) 🎟️ Details
🗓 Sun Aug 16 · ⏰ All day · 📍 Old Strathcona (various venues)
Fourth day of fringe shows, KidsFringe, and street festival energy.
🎨 Inkquisitive: 15th Anniversary World Tour 🎟️ Details
🗓 Sun Aug 16 · ⏰ Evening · 📍 U of A Botanic Garden, Spruce Grove
Live art, music, and immersive experience at the gardens.
🎸 All Shook Up – Elvis Tribute 🎟️ Details
🗓 Sun Aug 16 · ⏰ Afternoon · 📍 River Cree Resort & Casino, Enoch
“3 Eras of the King” tribute show in a casino venue.
🎶 Edmonton Blues Festival (Day 2) 🎟️ Details
🗓 Sun Aug 16 · ⏰ Afternoon–evening · 📍 Klondike Park
Blues performances on multiple stages as part of the 25th anniversary festival.
🐉 Edmonton Dragon Boat Festival 🎟️ Details
🗓 Sun Aug 16 · ⏰ Daytime · 📍 Hawrelak Park / North Saskatchewan River
Colourful dragon boat races with teams, drums, and multicultural celebration.
🇺🇦 Ukrainian Day at Ukrainian Cultural Heritage Village 🎟️ Details
🗓 Sun Aug 16 · ⏰ Daytime · 📍 Hwy 16 East, Lamont County
Pioneer‑era Ukrainian culture celebration with demonstrations and activities.
🍵 Japanese Tea Ceremony at U of A Botanic Garden 🎟️ Details
🗓 Sun Aug 16 · ⏰ Afternoon · 📍 U of A Botanic Garden, Spruce Grove
Traditional tea ceremonies in the Kurimoto Japanese Garden; $10 entry.
🎭 KidsFringe: Family Storytime & RAM at KidsFringe 🎟️ Details
🗓 Sun Aug 16 · ⏰ 11 a.m.–3 p.m. · 📍 Old Strathcona
Free family storytime and Royal Alberta Museum play/learn activities during fringe.
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Edmonton local Weather
Day ⬇1° lower than historical avg. Night ⬆2° higher than historical avg.
Edmonton Weather: Sunday August 16
Sunshine holds through the entire day with a high near 25C, easing into a calm evening before a low near 11C overnight.
Good weather for anything on today's list, patios included.
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