With mouth-watering BBQ’d food to jokes better than dad could tell, celebrate your father at one of these special events in Edmonton happening throughout the weekend!
Porkapalooza BBQ Festival & Concert Series | June 17 – 19
This is an ideal event for dads. Over 30 BBQ chefs stake a claim in Clarke Park to be crowned the grilling champion! Among the aroma of roasting meats, you can enjoy food trucks, beer gardens, a marketplace, and a playground for kids! New this year, the meatfest will include a three-day concert series with headliners The Sheepdogs, Gord Bamford, and Loverboy!
Clarke Stadium | 11000 Stadium Rd.
Father’s Day Weekend at the Garneau | June 16 – 19
Enjoy dad-friendly programming this Father’s Day weekend with Metro Cinema’s specially curated movies. Any father’s sure to enjoy the variety of films on offer, from the action-packed Raiders of the Lost Ark to the comedic Cavalier to the touching new film Borealis. View a complete list of showtimes and films here.
Metro Cinema at the Garneau | 8712-109 St. | 780-425-9212
Improvaganza | Through June 25
This annual comedy festival serves up more than dad jokes — though any father who loves to laugh will love one of the performances! Be prepared to laugh until it hurts at Canada’s largest improv festival, where talented artists from all across Canada will compete in a series of hilarious theatresports matches and host workshops.
Citadel Theatre | 9828-101A Ave. | 780-448-0695
Father’s Day BBQ | June 19 | 11 am – 3 pm
Bring your father to a special BBQ event to enjoy burgers, craft beer, and a fresh-baked rhubarb pie. Following the meal, you can enjoy a tour of the garden led by horticulturists to experience all the tastes of the garden!
Devonian Botanic Garden | Located on Hwy 60, 5 km north of Devon | 780-987-3054
Father’s Day Brunch at Hotel Macdonald | June 19 | 10 am – 2 pm
Take in one of the best views in the city as you celebrate your father at this delicious brunch with a barbeque station! Head to the website to reserve your spot ahead of time.
Fairmont Hotel Macdonald | 10065-100 St. | 780-424-5181
Father’s Day Brunch Buffet | June 19 | 10 am – 3 pm
Treat dad and the family to delicious classic breakfast foods, along with cheese and charcuterie, and omelette station, and more! Book your table here.
Craft Beer Market | 10013-101A Ave. | 780-424-2337
