Never been - always mean to, but it's always sold out before I remember. Got a Saturday ticket…read morethis year. Really wanted to see Taj in person. Very impressed with the scale of the event. Seems pretty well organized, especially comparing it with last year's unfortunate Blues Festival fiasco. Just one very obnoxious security volunteer at the main stage. Glad I caught Taj at Stage 6 earlier. When I arrived at the main stage, 10 minutes before Taj was scheduled, I selected a questionable spot right next to the walkway, near the stage - mind you, it's just me with a coat to sit on, don't need a lot of room - but I wasn't surprised when one of the two security guys right in front of me told me that wasn't acceptable. So, I spotted a place that was even better positioned (lined up with the center of the stage). It was a tarp free spot about 2 1/2 by 4 feet - plenty of room for a little old lady - and I ask the only guys on the only occupied tarp adjacent to it if I would be bothering them. They said there was no problem. Taj Mahal started his show and everything was good. UNTIL the same security volunteer stands right in front of me and declares that I can't watch from there because I didn't put a tarp there and it wasn't fair to the people that did. (I don't need a tarp - I need a 2'x2' space.) I tried to tell him I wasn't bothering anyone, but I could see that he was bothering everyone and, rather than ruin the show for everyone else, I retreated to spot on the side of the tarps (a tiny sliver mostly on the exit path - but I guess the point was that I shouldn't have a center view, or something). Would you believe that this S.O.B. moved to where he could glare at me for the entire hour and he also sent a junior security volunteer to stand right beside me, after giving them some lengthy instructions of some sort. Well, I ignored them as well as I could and enjoyed the show anyway. I was a little sorry for Taj because he is actually a legend and there were so many empty tarps right in front of him. Anyway, what I wanted to say, was that PAUL HUKULAK (HUKULUK?) security volunteer should: a) take that stick out of his YouKnowWhere; and b) not be anywhere near a folk festival - where people are actually, usually, invested in being decent to each other. BTW, I went back to take a picture of the spot I wasn't allowed to watch from, and a random tarpless person was sitting there in their chair. Good for him - he cheated the a-hole out of that illegal spot while I distracted him.

This event is something I tell everyone about. I not only attend but I volunteer and thoroughly…read moreenjoy the weekend. Simple put, it's a great atmosphere to be part of. It's a family friendly event too and being where it's located, there's a playground behind the main stage by the community hall. Main stage is where the up and coming and big acts preform. However with amazing music for 4 days be sure to check out the smaller stages. They give you the opportunity to listen to the various artists, in what I can best describe as grouped themes or as solo artists throughout the days. The festival has an app so you can plan a bit ahead of time what stages you want to be at. If you're lucky enough to be there early in the day, you can participate in the tarp run. It's really hard to explain until one actually experiences it first hand but image a very calm line waking in from the gate with bagpipes leading the crowd. Cool right? Then music stops and all of a sudden a stampede of people ensues upwards on the hill. The whole hill goes from grass to a patchwork of tarps in a couple of hours. Everything from totems, stuffed animals, blankets, chairs and duct tape is used to mark/help identify the individual tarps. Amazing is all I can say about that. Being a volunteer on the hill to help supervise proper tarp placement gives a very unique view point on that creativity. If you stick around for the big acts, you'll see the lantern parade in the evening. They march up to the middle of the hill and make their way through the crowd. It is definitely worth the wait and believe me, buy a candle (or two) for the evening. It makes the hill magical seeing it lit by candles as music drifts through the evening air. As a volunteer, I haven't had much need to try the various food vendors but have heard good things. There's a separate tent for volunteers and we are kept very well fed (yes, there's volunteers that even work in the kitchen to feed all the volunteers on site - pretty amazing!). For those looking for some shade and a cool brew, I can say the beer garden is very popular. There's always a line up of eager people waiting to enter. If you are one of them, I do caution you to double check that you don't accidentally end up in the bathroom line up (which conveniently is closely located to the beer gardens) and avoid giving your friends a good laugh when they hear that happened. So long story short, pack for the day or come for the whole weekend. You won't regret it.

Formerly employed, sock puppet account so my identity is hidden. I faced alot of ableism and…read morediscrimination. I tried to stand up for myself and find accommodation for my disabilities but I just kept getting made out to be the problem. After the season I had to recover for more than a month for what they made me do and the strain it put on my disabled body. Not only that, but I saw the actor managers + the makeup head pull 3 actors into the makeup room one night some years ago. Not sure what happened there exactly, but they were the most visibly neurodivergent out of the whole crew. Those three that got pulled into the room seemed to be very on edge the rest of that season. I haven't seen those three get hired back these past couple of seasons. I can only assume for ableist reasons. For a small company, it sure likes to run itself like a corporate entity. So I think it's safe to say I will not be returning to act or even support this business now that I know what goes on behind the scenes.

The wife and I have an annual tradition to visit Deadmonton and are never disappointed - and the…read moresame goes this year. This year, it was held at the old Edmonton Sun building and exhibited some unique themes. They had a total of 3 tours plus photo area, food truck, fire pits, and drinks! I would highly recommend visiting this event because you can really see the amazing work and talent that goes into creating these tours each year. Edmonton does not always have a lot going on, but this is definitely one that tops the list. If you are really brave, they have a lights out event on the last weekend, where all they give you is a glow stick. That is quite the experience as well - if you dare!

So if you want a fairly affordable night out with the family watching a sport, the Edmonton…read moreProspects baseball team is for you. 10 buck parking, under 20 bucks for admission (and kids are cheaper), and being outside cheering on your home team bonds everyone without breaking the bank. There is a limited cover, so if the weather turns you can run up to it. Lots of food choices including sushi, Drift food truck, two ice cream places, as well as the typical concession food. Lots of interactive games, cheers and fun to get the crowd involved. Sometimes they also have special concerts so you may get more than you paid for. Definitely give it a try!

I am extremely disappointed with the service at Beercade. My friend turned in a piece of my…read moreproperty to one of your staff members, and I have been trying to retrieve it for almost two weeks now. Unfortunately, the employees have been completely uncooperative and have made no effort to help me recover my belongings. I expected much better professional standards and assistance regarding lost property.

Came with hubs the other night to kill a couple hours while our teen and her date went to the…read moreballet. We were underwhelmed since pre-covid times. There were less games/arcades than previously. Several were not working. Several ate our coins. While we were there for over an hour (and there were maybe 10 other patrons there the entire time) we were not approached for drink or food orders once. After spending about $30 on games, we walked down the block to Blowers and Grafton where we had phenomenal service and food. I can't see us coming back here unless there was an event or a group we were meeting. Sad to see it's gone so downhill.

We came here to see the Nutcracker balleta few weeks before Christmas. It was superbly done,…read moreincredible dancers, incredible sets, special effects and costumes. The ESO was there to do all the music which was also amazing. I preordered drinks for the intermission, which I highly recommend if you are seeing anything here. You order before the performance starts and you pick up your drinks etc as soon as intermission starts. I'd never seen a ballet before, it was wonderful and I would love to go again. Pro tip for parking, don't park in the Jubilee parkade, it takes an hour to get out of after. Park anywhere else.

We were there for Romeo and Juliet ballet. Alberta Ballet definitely did an amazing job and we…read moreenjoyed this version a lot. Beautiful and amazing performance! Alberta Ballet is a gem of this province and we should all support them for these amazing experiences! If you haven't gone to ballet yet, it's a great experience and also tickets could be a nice gift to your friends and family! :)

Went to the "Fake Wake" they had right before Halloween. Fun space, interesting décor, but small. I…read morecould see this filling up fast. We did not eat, but our cocktails were lovely and it was a great atmosphere. The show itself was a lot of fun and the actors were great to talk to. Definitely will go back to see what else they have to offer.

I didn't even know this place existed until we went to a fringe show here. It's a super unique…read morecomedy club with a great outdoor patio space. Their menu has such things as vegetarian and meat hot dogs, nachos etc. they also have a wonderful selection of local craft beer and local ice cream. The theatre hosts comedy, magic and improv. They also teach classes on sketch riding in Prague and comedy. Check their website for more details. I will be returning. I like the idea of going out to a comedy show and then having a beer on the patio right after.

Getting into the stadium was horrible, there was only three security gates so you had more than a…read morethousand people trying to get through- NO security trying to make lines so people were constantly cutting in line and congesting the lines.

The AC/DC concert was a great show, but my experience at Commonwealth Stadium was only okay. The…read morefood was pretty disappointing for the price, and the seating wasn't great either. The seats were uncomfortable and it was hard to get a good view at times. AC/DC themselves put on an awesome performance, but the stadium experience took away from the night a bit

Very expensive for very little food. Japanese Village sesame…read morebeef with rice was so small and not worth 4 tickets for a price of approx. $7.00 Also, the dish was very salty. Good venue but this will be last year I attend because the price does not match with portion size. Jennie

Hello Summer! Edmonton truly is Festival City whether it's Ice on Whyte or the ever so awesome A…read moreTaste of Edmonton! It doesn't get any better than wandering Churchill as the amazing smells waft from site to site. What to pick? What to choose? So many delicious eats and treats to try. Pro tip #1 NEVER GO ALONE. Always come in a group so that you can share and sample among friends. Pro tip #2 Buy your tickets in advance and save $10 on a sheet of 40. Follow them on Facebook, twitter, or on their website for the current details: http://tasteofedm.ca/ A Taste of Edmonton can also be an idea networking or teambuilding outing for colleagues. I've been lucky to participate in a Charity Cook Off here (and yes Judge's choice went to team Pookersons baby!) You can sign up for special VIP tent events in the evenings (perfect for a date night) or just wander around and people watch any time of day. You simply can't go wrong with YEG festivals. A Taste of Edmonton is where it's at in Summer YEG. Do not miss Canada's largest outdoor food festival!