Edmonton festival organizers optimistic for record year despite challenges – Edmonton | 24CA News
It’s that point of 12 months once more when Edmonton — often known as Canada’s “festival city” — is gearing up for an additional fun-filled summer season.
Many organizers are hoping for a report 12 months, however there are issues about inflation and extra wildfire smoke coming to the Capital area.
Thursday it was all arms on deck, as dozens of volunteers arrange for the Edmonton Ukrainian Festival.
“We are presenting performances, choirs, musicians, dancers as well as food, food vendors, food trucks,” UFest Edmonton Ukrainian Festival president Christine Teterenko mentioned.
The free, two-day occasion runs from 5 p.m. till 11 p.m. on Friday and continues into Saturday going from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. at Borden Park.
Teterenko mentioned she’s anticipating a giant prove.
“We have seen growth every year and I don’t think that we have finished growing yet, so I do anticipate that this is going to be our biggest year so far,” Teterenko mentioned.
While the stage and tents get arrange, organizers are additionally getting ready for a doable return of wildfire smoke.
“If we hit an Air Quality (Health Index) of seven, then we re-evaluate certain activities — especially those for children and seniors. And we would be also be talking to our performing groups,” Teterenko mentioned.
Smoke and air high quality should not the one elements festivals are up towards this summer season.
“Overall inflation in general has impacted us, as far as production and staging, and tents and everything. Just like everything else, prices have gone up,” Teterenko mentioned.
Taste of Edmonton mentioned regardless of meals costs going up, it’s attempting to retains prices down.
“So we worked really hard with our partners to try and keep the pricing the same. We haven’t increased our pricing since 2018,” Taste of Edmonton basic supervisor, Donovan Vienneau mentioned.
Vienneau mentioned it has been arduous to maintain meals prices down nowadays however the festivals companions have helped.
“It’s a matter of them working within their portion sizes and having that same great experience of Taste of Edmonton,” Vienneau mentioned.
Taste of Edmonton is simply a month away. Vienneau is happy and regardless of all of the challenges, he believes this 12 months will deliver out huge crowds and thinks individuals are able to have a good time.
“This year is a brand new year. We’re excited. The doors are going to be open for everybody,” Vienneau mentioned.
This 12 months, Taste of Edmonton runs from July 20 to 29, from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. And on July 30 from 11 a.m. until 9 p.m. at Churchill Square.
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