Feb 9-19, 2024 • Laurier Park
Edmonton's longest running winter festival!
Feb 9-19, 2024 • Laurier Park
Edmonton's longest running winter festival!
The Silver Skate Festival, the longest-running winter festival in Edmonton, is a 10-day family-oriented festival that runs each February in Edmonton's scenic river valley.
Combining culture, art, education, sport and recreation, the Silver Skate Festival celebrates the incredible local talent which is as diverse as this northern metropolis which we call home.
Our Mission is to Create Winter Experiences. Our Vision is to Celebrate Winter Prairie Life. We achieve these by learning of prairie life in the past, celebrating our now, and building for our future.
Please help us grow and create free and accessible Winter Experiences for all Edmontonians.
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The incredible growth in our audience demographic and our impact on the community presents many challenges going forward. We are excited for the future and building a better festival together. The Silver Skate Festival Society is currently creating a sustainability strategy (aligned to the UN Sustainable Development Goals) to help us build an impactful and sustainable organization for the community.
International Snow Sculpture Symposium ($20k)
Teams of 2-3 artists local and international transform 8-ft high, 8-ft wide and 8-ft deep blocks of snow into magical creations. When they are finished, eight artworks create an ephemeral sculpture garden for audiences to enjoy for the duration of the festival.
Fire Sculptures ($10k)
This spellbinding spectacle of light provides a grand finale to a day of outdoor fun.
Live Performers In The Park ($20k)
Sponsor an evening of live entertainment from local performers on our main stage.
Heritage Village ($20k)
A celebration of Edmonton’s rich culture history, our Heritage Village features pioneer, Francophone and Indigenous pieces. Attendees learn about Indigenous winter experiences at our interpretive centre of Indigenous and Métis winter shelters.
Folk Trail ($20k)
Explore lantern, light, snow and ice installations which transform the deep dark woods into an enchanted world. Along the trail, a cast of colourful characters reveal a magical story.
Recreation Zone ($10k)
Provide visitors with free cross-country ski and snowshoe rentals.
Family Fun Zone ($10k)
Free winter activities with disc golf, broomball, shoot-to-score and more!
Snow Zone ($10k)
Our epic ice slide and snow blocks are a perennial favourite for attendees of all ages.
Artistic Installation ($3-5k)
Support a local artist by sponsoring an installation to animate and illuminate parts of our site.
Winter Triathlon ($10k)
Challenges all levels of athletes to run, skate and ski to frosty victory.
Kortebaan Sprint Races ($5k)
Traditional speed-skating sprint races held outdoors where the winner wins a ham and bragging rights.
Skate Races ($10k)
Skates races attract local, national and international athletes who compete in 1-hour, 10km and 1km races.
Winter Market ($5k)
A local winter shopping experience. Visitors will discover many of Edmonton’s different small and home business vendors and purchase one of a kind items and tasty creations.
Battle of the Neighbourhoods ($5k)
Edmonton’s neighbourhoods’ popular up-and-coming establishments battle it out for bragging rights.
Spirits on Ice ($5k)
A unique outdoor tented food and beverage tasting event featuring some of our city’s best culinary talent.
Volunteer Area ($10k)
Our volunteers are the key to our success. Help us show them some love in our warming tent with some swag, hot food and warm beverages.
Let’s work together to create a dynamic partnership that benefits everyone! Send us a message and we'll follow up with you.
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