During the downtime before and after all of the edge-of-your-seat excitement during the Canadian Finals Rodeo (November 9–13), check out one of these fantastic events that will be happening in the capital city!
Rodeo Entertainment
Miss Rodeo Canada Pageant
When: November 9–12
Where: Chateau Lacombe | 10111 Bellamy Hill Rd. | 780-428-6611
Admission: $10 per most events
About: The top cowgirls compete to be crowned the next first lady of the Canadian Professional Rodeo in a series of events that show off their skills in public speaking, horsemanship, fashion, and more!
Mr. Rodeo Canada
When: November 10 | 8:30 pm
Where: Knoxville’s Tavern | 10736 Jasper Ave. | 587-988-5669
About: Rodeo’s finest cowboys strut their boots, chaps, and cowboy hats in support of the Canadian Pro Rodeo Sports Medicine Team in order to win bragging rights and a custom buckle.
Rodeo Week Lunch
When: November 9 | 11:30 am
Where: Chateau Lacombe | 10111 Bellamy Hill Rd. | 780-428-6611
Admission: $10
About: Feast on hamburgers and chili with special guest Hailey Benedict, who wowed the audience at Keith Urban’s concert in Edmonton. Heaters and the Western spirit will keep you warm as you mingle with Miss Rodeo Canada contenders.
Canadian Mechanical Bull-Riding Championships
When: November 9 | 9:30 pm
Where: Cook County Saloon | 8010 Gateway Blvd. | 780-432-2665
About: Finalists will battle mechanical bull Bad Habit as they compete for the championship buckle in this third annual epic competition!
RAM Country Marketplace & Western Gallery
When: November 9 – 13
Where: Edmonton EXPO Centre | 7300-116 Ave. | 780-471-7210
Admission: $5
About: Find a unique Western gift for anyone on your shopping list at this one-stop shopping experience! Home decor, western wear, and agricultural equipment will be on display, along with hand-crafted and -painted works from Western artists and artisans in the gallery.
The Roadhouse Presents
When: November 10 – 12 | 9 pm
Where: Edmonton EXPO Centre | 7300-116 Ave. | 780-471-7210
Admission: $25 per concert
About: Some of the best country stars will perform at the official post-rodeo concerts every night. Catch “Buy Me a Boat” singer Chris Janson (Nov 10), reigning CCMA Fan’s Choice Brett Kissel (Nov 11), and timeless bluegrass brothers High Valley (Nov 12), along with a ton of fun!
CFR Wrap-Up Party
When: November 13 | 8 pm
Where: Cook County Saloon | 8010 Gateway Blvd. | 780-432-2665
Admission: No cover charge
About: Featuring country singer Trevor Panczak, finish off the Candian Finals Rodeo in Western style and celebrate with many of the saddle bronc cowboys at this country bar.
Family Fun
Night at the Museum of Country Music
When: Through January 21
Where: Jubilations Dinner Theatre | 8882-170 St. | 780-484-2424
Admission: $35.25 – $79.95
About: The country stars of past and present come alive at the Country Music Museum and Hall of Fame for one unforgettable evening! With hit songs from legends like Garth Brooks and Shania Twain and today’s stars like Keith Urban and Taylor Swift, you know you’ll have a rootin’ tootin’ good time!
Angry Birds Universe
When: Through April 17, 2017
Where: TELUS World of Science—Edmonton | 11211-142 St. | 780-451-3344
Admission: $19.95 – $27.95
About: The global game phenomenon is now an interactive exhibit! Learn the art and science that went into creating this popular game, build and test your own structures, or “be the bird” by propelling down a zip line to knock over enormous foam blocks!
Mamma Mia!
When: November 11 – 13
Where: Jubilee Auditorium | 11455-87 Ave. | 780-427-2760
Admission: $40 – $94
About: On the eve of her wedding, a daughter’s quest to discover the identity of her father brings three men from her mother’s past back to the island of Greece they last visited 20 years ago. Catch this funny, feel-good show set to the music of ABBA’s classic songs.
Holidays & Observances
Remembrance Day
When: November 11 | 9:45 am
Where: City Hall | 1 Sir Winston Churchill Sq. | 780-496-5618
Admission: Free
About: A service will be held at City Hall to honour the achievements and sacrifices of those who served our country in times of war and peace. Other celebrations will be taking place throughout the city.
Blood, Toil, Tears
When: Through December 3
Where: Art Gallery of St. Albert | 19 Perron St., St. Albert | 780-460-4310
Admission: Free
About: This art exhibit explores the human elements of war and commemorates the soldiers who have fought in various confrontations, those that we’ve lost, and civilians that have been displaced by warfare.
Christmas on the Square Holiday Light Up
When: November 12
Where: Churchill Square | 102 Ave. & 100 St. | 780-944-7740
Admission: Free
About: Kick off the festive season with entertainment for the whole family, including free balloon artists and face painting, stilt walkers, mascots and carolers, and food trucks. Santa will be around to light up the majestic 72-foot tree adorned with more than 14,000 LED lights.
Best of the West Dishes
Stop by one of these local restuarants for a delicious feature dish fit for a cowboy and created just for Rodeo Week!
Central Social Hall
Where: 10909 Jasper Ave. | 780-705-1900
What: A Sizzle Burger with beer-battered onion rings, Jack Cheddar cheese, garlic mayo, and a signature BBQ sauce, accompanied by crispy-cut potato chips and a caramelized onion dip
Delta Edmonton South
Where: 4404 Gateway Blvd. | 780-431-3468
What: A Rodeo Platter of BBQ beef ribs, Kansas City fried chicken, homemade jalapeno cornbread, coleslaw, and house gravy
Fairmont Hotel Macdonald
Where: 10065-100 St. | 780-424-5181
What: Mini yorkshire puddings with tender pulled bison, natural jus, caramelized onions, and a horseradish aioli
Sandwich & Sons
Where: 13119-156 St. | 780-222-9579
What: An Alberta prime rib melt on soft sourdough bread with carmelized onions, aged chedder, and a blueberry horseradish aioli
Vons Steakhouse & Oyster Bar
Where: 10309-81 Ave. | 780-439-0041
What: An Alberta-sourced bone-in Cowboy Ribeye with spiced and smoked baked beans and a twice-baked, stuffed potato
