Prairie Homestead
Saturday • Noon – 8:00 pm | Sunday • Noon – 6:00 pm
93 Street 118 Avenue (Parking lot)
Learn from makers and crafters of yesteryear as woodworkers, spinners and weavers create masterpieces.
Saturday • Noon – 8:00 pm | Sunday • Noon – 6:00 pm
93 Street 118 Avenue (Parking lot)
Learn from makers and crafters of yesteryear as woodworkers, spinners and weavers create masterpieces.
Saturday & Sunday | On the Street
Look up to see the ribbon skirts dancing with the wind! Built by students of Jasper Place High School and inspired by Noella Steinhauer, the Ribbon Skirt installation pays tribute to the strength and resilience of Indigenous women. The skirts serve as a visual language and can express personal experiences and ceremonial significance.
Saturday & Sunday | Behind Playground
The giant slide is moving back to its original location on the hill. Fun for kids young and old; the giant slide is as old as Deep Freeze Festival. You don’t want to miss out! Bring your own slip and slides! *Weather permitting
Saturday & Sunday | On the Street
Spontaneously throughout the weekend, you will see curious balloon gnomes — catch them if you can! Make sure to get a photo with our featured balloon friends!
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Saturday & Sunday | Alleyway (in the alley between 94 & 93 Street on 118 Avenue)
Immerse yourself in the ethereal glow of the Chinese Lanterns and join us in preparing for Lunar New Year celebrations on February 10, 2024. In collaboration with Ruth Jeang, Cheryl Boos, and Steven Teeuwsen.
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Saturday & Sunday | On the Street
Goldenrod, highbush cranberry and sage, dive into the world of Alberta based medicinal plants. A unique exhibition where the raw beauty of the bush meets the street, transforming natural landscapes into an open-air gallery, blending wilderness and creativity. See more of Amanda's work online at amandaschutz.com.
Saturday | On the Street
Grab your friends and come create art! You are the installation with the Shadow Puppet Screen, use your body’s to tell us a story. You’ll want your camera handy for this one!
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Saturday & Sunday | On the Street
Rotating around the sun, the Pyramid represents our four seasons. A beacon in the night, The Pyramid is a giant inflatable lantern, created by the magical Randall Fraser.
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Saturday & Sunday • 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm | On the Street
Hong De Lion Dancers will be sharing the lion’s blessings, which are believed to bring happiness, longevity, and good luck!
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Lion Dance is an important part of Chinese culture and tradition. In the past, Lion Dance was only seen during Chinese New Year and at some businesses grand openings; today, Lion Dance is a common sight at weddings, anniversaries, parades, and many other functions and events. The lion's blessings are believed to bring happiness, longevity and good luck.
Hong De Lion Dance Troupe is an official member of the International Sar Ping Lion Dance Confederation. Our goal is to develop and promote the art of Lion Dance as a cultural sport with systematic training programs of international standards.
Saturday & Sunday • 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm | On the Street
The Albertavia Mummers Collective is back...sort of. Randall Fraser brings Knighty Knight, the first part of the trilogy to life in a new one person roving puppet show that captures all the fun and gooffiness of the original, but in a mobile puppet theatre. come relive the antics of Princess Terra, Dame Jane, the Blue and Gold Knights, a rancid old Troll, and of course the Wandering Friar.
Saturday & Sunday • 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm | On the Street
HanBeat Samulnori is an Edmonton based Traditional Korean music and dance group bringing a taste of Korean culture to Canada. They were established in 1994 and continue to share Korean heritage through various events and venues. You can check them out or contact them on Facebook and Instagram @hanbeatofficial for performance requests or more information! Catch them performing on the ave!
Saturday & Sunday | On the Street
Watch as teams make whimsical art installations around lampposts on 92 street and 93 Street, off 118th Avenue. Teams will be building Saturday from 11 a.m. onwards to create characters and scenes in the theme of an Under the Toadstools.
Be sure to join us on Sunday evening, when our judges announce their selection for top lamppost cozy!
On the Street
Created by fibre artist Naomi Pahl, Winter Forest is an interactive textile winter scene sourced from re-purposed wool blankets and sweaters to allow the audience to re-arrange the pieces into their own story. Share your winter tale by snapping a photo and tagging us on social media! @deepfreeze_fest #DeepFreezeFest
On the Street
Ceremonial and festival headdresses have been worn since Byzantium. Celebrating hope, peace, rights of passages, and love – all using traditional symbols and colours – each with a different meaning.
As we embark upon the final months of winter, let us look forward to the warmth of the sun and the life it will bring back to the frozen earth. Come and stand under the beautiful menagerie of ribbons and colours created by artist Candace Makowichuk.
Saturday • 6:00 pm (Behind Alberta Avenue Community League)
Get ready for an exhilarating spectacle as dazzling fireworks illuminate the night sky, launched from the soccer field, in the park behind Alberta Avenue Community League. Brace for a breathtaking show that promises to paint the heavens with a burst of mesmerizing colors! *Weather permitting
Fireworks display sponsored by: UNCLE JOHN’S FIREWORKS
Saturday • Noon – 8:00 pm | Sunday • Noon – 6:00 pm
93 Street 118 Avenue (Parking lot)
Step back in time to the 1900s! Explore the charm of the Heritage Village with its captivating re-enactment of an old town square, featuring Moreland's Blacksmith Shop and a country kitchen. Immerse yourself in a nostalgic experience that brings the past to life.
A fascinating medium of artistry and architectural design, ice sculptures may come from a single block of ice, or they may be built from numerous blocks of ice melted together. Watch professional ice sculptors Barrie Collier, Stephen Chung, and Kelly Davies as they hand-carve ice blocks into ephemeral art.
Saturday • Noon – 7:00 pm* | Sunday • Noon – 6:00 pm*
Behind the Playground
Come and join in the fun! Bring your friends and family for the ride of a lifetime. Teams (ages 12+) race toward the finish line to challenge for the fastest time. Bring helmets and your friends – deep freezers are provided. *Weather permitting
Saturday & Sunday | On the Street
Since 2001, the National Stiltwalkers of Canada have shared their “high-spirited entertainment” at festivals and events throughout Alberta. They have also performed in Ottawa, the Maritimes, Victoria, Oregon, Washington, DC, and at an international circus festival in Nanjing, China. They are excited to be returning to Deep Freeze 2023. Keep an eye out for these exciting performers strolling down the avenue in style!
Saturday & Sunday • Noon – 5:45 pm
Minimum $5 donation per ride/person. Receive a tax receipt for donations over $20.
Sleigh bells are ringing! Take a ride down memory lane in an old- fashioned wagon. Pick-up is located on 92 Street between 118 and 119 Avenue. The wagon ride takes patrons through a two-block loop of our historic Alberta Avenue neighbourhood.
*Deep Freeze Festival is a charity. We work together with the community to help ensure our programming continues to be high quality and free of admission fees.