Summer is finally here, and with it warmer weather, clearer skies and a ton of great foodie events in Edmonton this July.
With festivals, farmers markets and drag brunches, the city is packed with foodie fun.
If you're trying to make plans for this month, here are some foodie events you can't miss in July.
One-time events
This family-friendly festival celebrates the best of Jamaican cuisine, with plenty of food and drink, live music and games.
Date: July 6, 2024
Location: Queen Mary Park – 10844 117th Street NW, Edmonton
Price: Free
This massive food festival will feature many of YEG's top restaurants and food spots serving light bites, as well as plenty of live entertainment to enjoy while you dine.
Event period: July 18-28, 2024
Location: Sir Winston Churchill Square – 100th Street NW, Edmonton
Admission: Free
Hawaiian Luau Dinner
Get a taste of island life with a menu that includes hand-carved kalua pig, coconut shrimp, sticky ribs and more, plus live music from Edmonton's Trincan Steel Drum Orchestra.
Date: July 19, 2024
Location: The Mill Craft Bar + Kitchen – 4810 Calgary Trail NW, Edmonton
Cost: $54.53 per person. Purchase tickets here.
One of the highlights of KDays is definitely the midway food – come hungry as there's everything from barbecue to fried foods.
Event period: July 19-28, 2024
Location: Edmonton EXPO Centre — 7515 118th Avenue NW, Edmonton
Price: Tickets start at $15. Purchase tickets here.
Campio Drug Branch
Campio's July Charity Drag Brunch will feature great food, craft beer, and some seriously talented performers. There are two seatings, and shows will take place at 11am and 2pm.
Date: July 21, 2024
Location: Campio Brewing Co – 10257 105th Street NW, Edmonton
Cost: $40.54 per person. Purchase tickets here.
The infamous Tom Sandoval and Tom Schwartz will fly into Cowtown from Los Angeles to host two huge brunch events, complete with a live DJ, welcome mimosas, Vanderpump trivia and a candy bar.
Date and Time: July 27, 2024 at 1:00 PM and 7:00 PM
Location: The Banquet Edmonton ICE District – 10332 103rd Street NW #210, Edmonton
Location: The Canadian Brewhouse Edmonton Lewis Estates – 1320 Webber Greens Drive NW, Edmonton
Cost: $54.57 per person. Tickets can be purchased here (The Banquet) or here (The Canadian Brewhouse).
Regular events
Drinking beer on the tram
The series by Common is back, offering exclusive beers and snacks from some of Alberta's best breweries while riding Edmonton's iconic historic streetcars.
Date and time: Every Thursday
Location: 10910 100th Avenue NW, Edmonton
Cost: $59.77 per person. Purchase tickets here.
Featuring a rotating selection of over 60 vendors including food trucks, local produce, prepared foods and artisan goods, you can also enjoy live local entertainment while you shop.
Dates: Every Thursday, Saturday and Sunday in June
Where: 108th Avenue and 124th Street, Edmonton (Thursday)
Location: 2110 101st Street NW, Edmonton (Saturday)
Where: 102nd Avenue and 124th Street, Edmonton (Sunday)
Edmonton Food Bike Tour
This unique bike tour takes you on a scenic route around some of Edmonton's best restaurants. Cycle from stop to stop, enjoy chef-curated dishes, and get a VIP behind-the-scenes experience. Bring your own bike or rent one for an additional fee.
Date and time: Every Saturday in June
Location: Starting point 11004 97th Avenue NW, Edmonton
Cost: $119 per person. Purchase tickets here.
