Frigid temperatures are taking over the upcoming weekend, but not without a winter festival to liven up the - 20 C outdoors.
Deep Freeze: A Byzantine Winter Festival returns for another year at Alberta Avenue this weekend.
Starting Saturday at noon, Edmonton’s Alberta Avenue District will transform into a winter wonderland full of tradition, art and culture.
This year’s theme is “Barnyard Blitz” – it entails ice sculpture artists carving barnyard-inspired creations, a lamp post decorating competition, and plenty of interactive farm-themed activities, including a petting zoo.
Families can enjoy live musical performances, Pe Metawe games, cabane a sucre, deep freezer races, Ukrainian dance and more.
Workshops for playing musical spoons, making barnyard animal crafts, Metis jigging and making lanterns are also available at Deep Freeze.
Tickets for a 50/50 raffle will be sold in support of funding the festival for future events.
The festival runs from Saturday from noon to 10 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 6 p.m. with a special fireworks display commemorating the festival Saturday night at 9 p.m.
The event is free to attend. For more information, visit the Deep Freeze website.
