Tourtière Baking Challenge at Deep Freeze Festival!

Tourtière Baking Challenge: A Slice of Tradition and Taste! 🥧❄️

Do you have a recipe that’s chef’s kiss? Put your culinary skills to the test with the Tourtière Baking Challenge at Deep Freeze Festival! We're on the hunt for the ultimate savoury pie that captures the essence of this beloved French Canadian classic.

📅 Challenge Details:

  • When: Pie Turn-in time will be on Saturday, January 17 until 4:30 pm at the Alberta Avenue Community League (south doors).

🍴 Prizes & Glory
Win bragging rights, a special prize, and the admiration of festival-goers who will savour your creation!

Ready to serve up your best? Register now and be part of this tasty tradition that brings warmth to our winter festival.

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Drop In Indigenous Hand Drumming Circle at the Carrot Coffeehouse

Join us for our ongoing Deep Freeze Programming!

All are welcome | Free | Drop In

Join us for a drop in hand drumming circle at the Carrot and learn about the tradition of indigenous drumming from Terry & Christine. One brewed coffee and one slice of carrot cake are inlcuded. All are welcome! *Drums provided

The Carrot Community Arts Coffeehouse (9351 118 Ave NW)

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50/50 Raffle Winner Annoucment

Winning Ticket # 143118

We're delighted to announce that the winner of the Deep Freeze: A Byzantine Winter Festival 50/50 Raffle has been chosen! A huge congratulations to Kaylen for clinching the grand prize!

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to all participants who purchased tickets and supported our cause. Your generous contributions have made a significant impact, enabling us to continue our charitable efforts and enrich our community.

PSA - Deep Freeze: A Byzantine Winter Festival Returns to Alberta Avenue

Get your toques ready! The first festival of the new year, Arts on the Ave is proud to announce that Deep Freeze: A Byzantine Winter Festival is back on Alberta Avenue on January 20 & 21, 2024. With the spirit of Deep Freeze Festivals past, celebrate the Old New Year as the French, Ukrainian and Indigenous cultures collide together in art, music, dance, stories, ice carvings, food, and more. 
 
Want to get involved? Deep Freeze is currently accepting applications for Cozy Lamppost Quest Participants, Street Hockey Participants, and volunteers! 

Deep Freeze is currently seeking volunteers to help make the festival magic happen. Positions are available for many different skills, interests, and abilities. Come work with marvelous people on fun teams, get a sweet festival toque and other fabulous perks!

Want to know more about volunteering? Sign up for our next Volunteer Party on January 7!

Volunteer Here

A festival favourite - the 24 Hour Lamppost Cozy Quest returns! Test your imagination and street art installation skills for a chance to win cash prizes. 'Spin us a yarn' and create engaging, whimsical and vibrant imaginary characters in the theme of 'Under the Toadstools' along 118th Avenue to delight festival visitors young and old.

Applications accepted until January 12.

Start Creating Here

Attention all chefs and lovers of food! Show off your kitchen skills by making perogies and/or tourtiere. Do you think you have the best recipe in Edmonton? Prove it!

Applications will be accepted no later than January 17 at 4 pm. 

Get Cooking Here

About Arts on the Ave

Arts on the Ave Edmonton Society is a registered non-profit, charity organization engaged in developing 118th Avenue (75 – 106 Streets) into a community arts district.
 
The organization is engaged with the city and dedicated to the community through the cultivation of positive urban renewal. It is through culture-led urban regeneration initiatives, a vision of creative spaces and place-making that these art-infused communities have begun to flourish and provide a safe, nurturing environment for artists to thrive.

For more information about Arts on the Ave, visit artsontheave.org.