Schedule

Doors Open: 9 a.m.
Dates: July 17 – 21
July 17 – 18*: Qualifying Round & Main Draw
July 19 – 21: Elimination Round & Medal Matches
Location: Exhibition Grounds, track side 

*This is a pre-event to K-Days. Admission is free to the public on July 17 and 18.

In conjunction with the International Volleyball Federation, Volleyball Canada and City of Edmonton, Northlands and K-Days are pleased to be hosting a world class beach volleyball event!

As part of the Olympic qualification process for the Tokyo Olympic Games in 2020, the FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour Edmonton Open will take place from July 17 – 21 in Edmonton. Hosting nearly 100 teams from around the world!

The competition will begin on Wednesday, July 17 with the qualifying round and main draw action starting on Thursday, July 18. Admission is free to the public on July 17 and 18. Elimination rounds begin on Friday, July 19 and continue on Saturday, July 20, with the medal matches taking place on Sunday, July 21.

We are offering a special Volleyball Entourage Pass and an Entourage Premium Pass that would allow pass holders entrance to K-Days, centre court seating within the beach volleyball venue and added privileges. Best of all, you can bring your Entourage, as the Entourage Pass is good for you and three guests!

With Canada’s women currently being ranked #1 in the world, this event is will be one of the world’s greatest beach parties!

It’s a part of K-Days that’s as important as the fair itself—a tradition that has brought millions of smiles to children and adults alike over the past generations. Every year the K-Days Parade sets the 10-day event in motion with beautiful floats, giant balloons, amazing performers, loveable mascots and real life animals.

*NEW for 2019* we have partnered with Alberta Music to celebrate their 35 Anniversary!

K-Days Parade Route

If you would like to be a part of the parade, visit here for more information.

Included in your gate admission, K-Days invites you to a world of rediscovery, delight and wonder – in Toytopia! Toytopia visitors learn about the origins of toys, who made them and why they are fun and dear to us. Families will discover why some toys succeeded and some failed, which toys have become collector’s items and why. Toytopia satisfies the curiosity of guests of all ages with beautiful, compelling and informative displays.

Toytopia photo opportunities include a 8-foot Etch-A-Sketch – the world’s largest! Toytopia is not just about toys but also real working video arcade games from the 1970’s and 80’s are available for play! There’s even a life-size dollhouse!

This 8,000 square foot interactive and life-size display is included in your gate admission and will have your family feeling everything from excitement to nostalgia to wonder!

Various Locations: Tim Hortons North Stage, Rig Hand East Patio & Caesar Bar, Ribfest, South Stage, Food & Beer Market in Hall E

Go Cashless! Pay on your phone with Crowdblink – see details here.

Alberta Beer

K-Days has partnered with Alberta Small Brewers Association to exclusively serve locally crafted beer! 30 different breweries, 62 different beer and ciders – all Alberta curated – coming your way!

Whether you’re chowing down on some delicious BBQ ribs, watching the feature show or enjoying live entertainment on one of the K-Days stages, a delicious, cold, locally crafted beverage will always be within your reach.

See the full list of Craft Brewers here.

It’s Canada’s drink made with Alberta made Spirits – and it’s found at the Rig Hand East Patio & Caesar Bar! Step into a Caesar lovers paradise by choosing your spirit from Rig Hand Distillery, including:

• Potato Vodka
• Garlic Vodka
• Bar M Whisky
• Bucking Bull Spiced Brum
• Sugar Beet Brum
• Ghost Brum
• London Fog Dry Gin

Your Shopping Experience!

It’s never about what you originally set out to find. The thrill of the market comes when you happen to stumble upon an object you never knew existed, but you immediately know you cannot do without.

A great day of shopping is just like a treasure hunt. You know the gold is out there waiting for you—you just have to find it.

This indoor plaza is K-Days’ ultimate shopping experience—representing over 100 exhibits spread out across 36,000 sq ft.

See the full list of 2019 exhibitors by visiting here.

What do you get when you mix a blend of signature spices, smoked BBQ and slow cooked meat on an open fire? You get the dynamite deliciousness of Ribfest at K-Days! Here, you will get your fill of heavenly BBQ with all the southern-style fixins’! Throughout the 10 days of K-Days, grab your friends, a craft beer and enjoy the taste of southern, saucy comfort from this year’s featured ribbers! Afterall, why not try them all?

Big T’s BBQ and Smokehouse

Serving up: Jambalaya Andouille Sausage, BBQ Ribs, Pulled Pork, Brisket & Poutines
Family owned and operated since 2004 – a smokin’ experience for your taste buds! Featuring the Big T’s Jambalaya Andouille Sausage – you gotta try their famous spicy andouille sausage. Locally made and grilled to perfection!

Gluten Free
bigtsbbq.com

Prairie Smoke & Spice

Serving up: Hand-trimmed brisket and pork shoulder, served with their signature spice rub, meat is smoked slow and low until perfectly tender. Ribs are finished over a live wood fire with their award winning “Blue Ribbon” Sweat Sauce.

Gluten Free
https://prairiebbq.com/

Gator BBQ

Serving up: BBQ Ribs and Chicken topped with their Award Winning Signature BBQ Sauce.
For over 30 years, Gator BBQ has been delivering mouth watering chicken, pulled pork, and ribs to the hungry crowds of Rib Fest attendees all across North America!

Gluten Free
https://www.gatorbbq.ca/

The Catch

Serving up: The Catch brings the option to you with fresh, seafood options! You’ll be hooked on the Octo-lolly (octopus tentacle on a stick)*, Lob-sicle (buttery lobster on a stick), Lobster Rolls, and other savoury snacks.

*K-Days New Foods Contest entry

To celebrate its 100th anniversary, CN is going on tour from coast to coast across the continent. And from July 19 to 23, the festivities are stopping in Edmonton at K-Days! CN100 – A Moving Celebration is an immersive exhibit where you can discover the history of CN as well as the people and innovations that built North America.

An event for the whole family with interactive experiences, shows and lots of activities for kids. It’s all included in your gate admission!

The Great Canadian Fitfest is an interactive fitness and healthy lifestyle event. You will have the opportunity to try the new FITFEST FLIGHT TRACK NINJA COURSE* with challenging obstacles for any fitness-level to attempt to conquer.

There will also be scheduled performances and classes, a Nerf battle zone, an axe throwing area, rope climbs, ebike rides, and much more!

Find the full schedule on gcfitfest.ca and check out Hall E at K-Days to TRY some great activities!

*Requires a separate ticket: $10 for a single try, $20 unlimited use.

The Chilkoot Goldmine is bringing back its daily children’s gold panning competition! Kids under the age of 14 can enter free and compete for special prizes. Registration will be open daily until the contest starts at 4:30 p.m. Spots are limited so please come down early to secure your place.

Gold-panning requires separate ride coupons and is an additional fee.

Canada’s past would not have been possible without the mighty locomotives that connected the land from the Atlantic to the Pacific. The A&B Rail Services Klondike Express is a chance to relive the railroad experience on a smaller scale and a perfect way to tour the sights of Klondike Park in old-fashioned style.

July 19 – 28: Art Exhibit
July 26 – 28: Horticulture & Foods Exhibit

Welcome to the second annual Makers Exhibition—showcasing and celebrating local makers, creators, artists and producers of all ages! Whether it’s a passion, hobby, side-hustle, kid art or prototype, we want to showcase Alberta’s talent. Not only will submissions be on display throughout K-Days, but also participants can win ribbons and cash prizes!

Find out more or visit here to apply!

Need an escape from the heat of the midway?

Join us at the Food & Beer Market for exactly that – food and beer! Curb your hunger and thirst by supporting vendors you know and love as well as exploring new ones! From refreshing soft serve to dynamite mac & cheese to your favourite craft beer, this market has something for everyone.

Maker Faire showcases the amazing work of all kinds and ages of Makers—anyone who is embracing the do-it-yourself (or do-it-together) spirit and wants to share their accomplishments with an appreciative audience.

It’s going to be RV Mania at K-Days! Step into Hall C and explore over 70,000 square feet of RVs for sale. With camping season in full swing, what better time is there to discover over a dozen brands of trailers, fifth wheels, motorhomes and more!

Hours: noon – 9 p.m.
Date: Daily, July 19 – 28
Location: Hall A, Edmonton EXPO Centre

Wet noses, feathered wings and thumping paws – Explore Agriculture will get you up close and personal with farm animals. Experience the sights, sounds, smells and feels of animals and farming – learn something new along the way too! This program includes hands on activities and a variety of animal shows including goats, rabbits and fancy birds!

Activities

Animal Shows

Within Explore Agriculture, K-Days is proud to host a variety of animal shows. These shows will feature the best of the best and are highly prestigious!

Daily, Stage B

Enter the amazing and often misunderstood world of venomous creatures. Come explore the truth about some of natures most beautiful, most deadly, and often most misunderstood creatures.

Daily on Stage A

Grow your dreams with Pinkfong! Pinkfong is an adorable prince from planet Staria with boundless curiosity. With Pinkfong, every day is a new adventure. This interactive and fun show in Kids Town will have your whole family dancing and singing along to their favourite songs – including the “Baby Shark” song which has over 150 million views on YouTube!

Daily, Stage B

The Cutest Show on Earth is a high-energy, free show designed to get family members playing together. Kids dress up and become Star Performers in a live theater experience! Presented multiple times daily, each show features up to 18 kids of all ages chosen from the audience 10 minutes before show time. While entertaining to every age, The Cutest Show on Earth has a higher purpose to build confidence and creative muscle in the next generation. Join in the enthusiastic rounds of applause for the power of kids’ imaginations!

Judging: noon – 1:30 p.m. (Midway Grounds)
Winners announcement: 1:30 – 2 p.m. (Tim Hortons North Stage)

What new items will win this year’s K-Days New Food Contest?

See the new food entries and who will be Judging the K-Days New Food Contest! Which foods will be judged best of the best? Join us on the Tim Hortons North Stage when the Judges reveal their top picks!

New Foods Map – PDF

Gavin is an exhilarating comedian and hypnotist who has been inspiring and entertaining people for more than 25 years, he is truly a master in the field of hypnosis and entertainment.

Daily, Stage A

Be enchanted by Sheldon Casavant’s contemporary style of magic which has been appreciated around the world! He has entertained across Canada, the United States, Mexico, Panama, China and has performed over 630 shows in Japan! Nominated twice as Entertainer of the Year by the Canadian Events Industry and was selected to perform at the 2010 Winter Olympics – families will be dazzled by Sheldon at K-Days!

Featuring President’s Choice SuperDogs and Milord Acrobats

Walk through a mysterious tunnel filled with beautiful lights and unusual sounds to enter Pandora’s Boxes, a wonderful world powered by the magic of the SuperDogs. Visually exciting and wildly entertaining, this is the story of a 6-foot Purple Labrador named Willy who wants to join the circus. You’ll see acrobats who defy gravity, entertainers who cheat death, and SuperDogs that can do extraordinary things, including one that talks! But only at the very end when it looks like Willy will never get his wish does the real magic happen…

Daily, Stage B

The Backyardigans features five spirited friends, Uniqua, Pablo, Tyrone, Tasha, & Austin – and this is your chance to meet them! Their vivid imaginations take them on epic musical journeys in their own backyard. They encourage kids to sing, dance, and stretch their own imaginations – with the Backyardigans, anything is possible!

Daily, Stage B

All About Science is the perfect blend of education and entertainment. An all ages show that incorporates audience participation and a whole lot of surprises!

Be enchanted by Sheldon Casavant’s contemporary style of magic which has been appreciated around the world! He has entertained across Canada, the United States, Mexico, Panama, China and has performed over 630 shows in Japan! Nominated twice as Entertainer of the Year by the Canadian Events Industry and was selected to perform at the 2010 Winter Olympics – families will be dazzled by Sheldon at K-Days!

Daily on Stage A

Grow your dreams with Pinkfong! Pinkfong is an adorable prince from planet Staria with boundless curiosity. With Pinkfong, every day is a new adventure. This interactive and fun show in Kids Town will have your whole family dancing and singing along to their favourite songs – including the “Baby Shark” song which has over 150 million views on YouTube!

Gavin is an exhilarating comedian and hypnotist who has been inspiring and entertaining people for more than 25 years, he is truly a master in the field of hypnosis and entertainment.

Daily, Stage B

Enter the amazing and often misunderstood world of venomous creatures. Come explore the truth about some of natures most beautiful, most deadly, and often most misunderstood creatures.

Featuring President’s Choice SuperDogs and Milord Acrobats

Walk through a mysterious tunnel filled with beautiful lights and unusual sounds to enter Pandora’s Boxes, a wonderful world powered by the magic of the SuperDogs. Visually exciting and wildly entertaining, this is the story of a 6-foot Purple Labrador named Willy who wants to join the circus. You’ll see acrobats who defy gravity, entertainers who cheat death, and SuperDogs that can do extraordinary things, including one that talks! But only at the very end when it looks like Willy will never get his wish does the real magic happen…

Daily, Stage B

The Backyardigans features five spirited friends, Uniqua, Pablo, Tyrone, Tasha, & Austin – and this is your chance to meet them! Their vivid imaginations take them on epic musical journeys in their own backyard. They encourage kids to sing, dance, and stretch their own imaginations – with the Backyardigans, anything is possible!

Dexter Holland (vocals, guitar), Noodles (guitar), Greg K (bass) and Pete Parada (drums) are The Offspring, one of rock’s most exciting and enduring bands.

The Offspring have performed over 1100 shows across the globe and sold more than 40 million albums worldwide. Their 1994 release Smash remains the highest-selling album of all-time on an independent label. Among the band’s best-known hits are the rock anthems “Self Esteem,” “Come Out And Play (Keep ‘Em Separated),” “The Kids Aren’t Alright” and “You’re Gonna Go Far, Kid.”

Media Partner:

In a small basement in St. Albert, lined with flags and posters of their favourite bands, Calling All Captains have been working tirelessly to grow their art since they formed in February of 2014. To date, the band has released two EP’s – A Way With Words (2014), and Disconnect (2016) and set up and executed several self-funded tours to support them, fearlessly cutting their teeth to earn every inch of traction. “This is what we love, and this is what we want to do. So, we make it happen,” shares bassist Nick Malychuk. After a brief break in 2017 and some lineup changes, Captains came back stronger and more determined than ever!

One of western Canada #1 DJ’s! Get your groove on as Harman B starts the party tonight!

July 19 – 21 – You have 48 hours to create a film on your mobile device.

K-Days and the Edmonton Short Film Festival (ESFF) have partnered together for this unique event helping to teach beginning and emerging filmmakers storytelling and technical techniques for shooting a two minute movie on your smart phone or tablet.

Three secret elements will be given shortly before the kick off and must be included in the film. Films are to be uploaded to YouTube. Filmmakers will be challenged to “market” their project and get their friends, family and fans to “like” and “comment” on their work.

Prizes will be awarded for the best marketed film and the top judged films. Every 48 hour challenge film completed at the K-Days event will be eligible for screening at the ESFF@KDays Film Festival on July 28. The top judged film, the film that has the best use of secret elements and the best marketed film will all be screened at the Edmonton Short Film Festival Gala on October 12.

Registration is required.

Daily on Stage A

Grow your dreams with Pinkfong! Pinkfong is an adorable prince from planet Staria with boundless curiosity. With Pinkfong, every day is a new adventure. This interactive and fun show in Kids Town will have your whole family dancing and singing along to their favourite songs – including the “Baby Shark” song which has over 150 million views on YouTube!

Featuring President’s Choice SuperDogs and Milord Acrobats

Walk through a mysterious tunnel filled with beautiful lights and unusual sounds to enter Pandora’s Boxes, a wonderful world powered by the magic of the SuperDogs. Visually exciting and wildly entertaining, this is the story of a 6-foot Purple Labrador named Willy who wants to join the circus. You’ll see acrobats who defy gravity, entertainers who cheat death, and SuperDogs that can do extraordinary things, including one that talks! But only at the very end when it looks like Willy will never get his wish does the real magic happen…

The North Stage goes quiet on the first Friday night of K-Days for the Silent Disco Headphone Party!

Kicking off at 8 p.m., the headphones go on and 3 live DJs take the stage to battle for your attention! Free with your gate admission, don’t miss this dance party with your favorite genres of music and dancing until midnight!

Your 3 Live DJs are spinning all night:

DJ 1 (Green) – Top 40, EDM
DJ 2 (Red) – 80s, 90s, 2K Throwbacks
DJ 3 (Blue) – Hip Hop, R&B

Your experience includes:

• A pair of Quiet Events Headphones
• Glow in the dark accessories
• 3 Live DJs spinning the tracks

Special Notes:

• all ages
• Maximum 1,000 people

How it works:

When you arrive, you’ll receive a pair of special wireless headphones. You can adjust the volume and choose between three DJ’s with a flip of a switch. Each headset has a color LED that shows what channel you are listening to. It’s super social; you’re in control of the music! There’s no loud music that you have to talk over. Plus, there’s no ringing in your ears when you leave!

Presented by World of Spas

Don’t miss the fireworks celebration put on every night of K-Days! Daily at 11 p.m. on the Tarmac (southside of the grounds).