1913 Days
June 6 & 7, 2025
Celebrating the Heart and Heritage of Alberta's Best Lake Town!
Join the fun and register a parade float today! Notice of Event Modification or Cancellation
Please note the following changes or cancellations of event activities:
- Posted Jube 11 at 9:25pm: Back to the future 2 Drive-In Movie showing on Saturday night has been cancelled due to weather
Thank you for your patience and understanding.
2pm - 4pm | 4823 49 Avenue | NexSource Centre Curling Rink
Join the Mayor for a selection of tea and small bites at the Art Show and Sale with musical entertainment from the Cheryl Fisher Jazz Trio!
Sylvan Lake Farmer's Market
4pm - 7:30pm | Lakeshore Drive and 51 Street in the Lakefront Park Parking Lot
4pm - 8:30pm | 4823 49 Avenue at the NexSource Centre Curling Rink
Take in the talented work from artists and artisans across Alberta at the 3rd Annual Art Show and Sale, accompanied by the musical talents of the Cheryl Fisher Jazz Trio! 2025's featured artist will be Gordon Hiebert, find a sneak peek of his work here!
FREE | The Goonies 6:30 pm | Wayne's World 9:00pm Centennial Park
Get ready for a double feature film sponsored by Mr. Lube!
Sylvan Lake Cruise Night
FREE | 6pm - 9pm | 49 Avenue, West Promenade Parking Lot
Enjoy viewing unique vehicles from enthusiasts in Central Alberta!
Fire Hall Pancake Breakfast
By cash donation | 7am - 11am | 2 Beacon Hill Drive at the Fire Hall
10am - 5pm | 4823 49 Avenue | NexSource Centre Curling Rink
Take in the talented work from artists and artisans across Alberta at the 3rd Annual Art Show and Sale! 2025's featured artist will be Gordon Hiebert, find a sneak peek of his work here!
Penny Carnival and Toddler Block Party
10am - 4pm | 4823 49 Avenue | NexSource Centre Arena 1 |
Get ready for carnival fun with mini games, glitter tattoos by Bananagum, and Balloon Artistry by Twisty Girl! The toddler block party has the kiddos 4 and under covered with crafts, a fishing pond, and yard games.
Horse Drawn Wagon Rides
FREE | 10am - 12pm | 49 Avenue, West Promenade Parking Lot
Antique Car Show
FREE | 11am - 4pm | 49 Avenue, West Promenade Parking Lot
1pm - 2:30pm | Decorate a float in the theme "Backyard BBQ!" Parade starts at 43 street, travels west down 47 Avenue, turns north on 50 Street, and heads east at Lakeshore Drive, ending at 44 Street
Petting Zoo by Tilted Tiara
FREE | 1:30pm - 5pm | 49 Avenue, West Promenade Parking Lot
Sponsored by Grayhawk Sylvan Lake West Community! Goats, mini horses, and puppies... oh my! Say hi to a variety of fun critters waiting to meet you!
Soap Box Derby
FREE | 3pm - 5pm | 50th Street 47 Ave - 49 Ave
Try an available soapbox car or see
how to build your own! Win a prize sponsored by Aqua Splash! Remember to bring a helmet!
SUNDAY JUNE 16
Friends of the Library Big Book Sale
TIME | 4715 50 Ave at the Sylvan Lake Library
$2 18+ | 17 and under FREE | 11am - 4pm | NexSource Centre
Horse-Drawn Wagon Rides
FREE | 1pm-3pm | parking lot at Lakefront Park | Lakeshore Drive and 51 Street
Tickets for individual activities can be purchased at the NexSource Center at 4923 49 Avenue. Or, purchase your All-Access Pass online.
ONE-PERSON ALL-ACCESS WEEKEND PASS
FAMILY ALL-ACCESS WEEKEND PASS
Shred into Summer at the Skatepark!
June 7 | 4pm - 7pm | 4725 - 43 Street | Skatepark & The Flipside
Celebrate the start of the season with a DJ, yard games, free BBQ, ice cream, airbrush tattoos and prizes for the sickest tricks!BMX, Unicycler, & Skateboard Show | 4:30pm, 5:30pm, 6:30pm
Ooo and ahhh at the thrilling tricks of these pros on wheels as they flip, spin, and soar through the air!
Celebrate Alberta Arts and Culture!
June 6 | 4pm - 8:30pm | June 7 | 10am - 5pm| 4823 49 Avenue | NexSource Centre Curling Arena |
Join 18 Alberta Artists and Artisans at the 3rd Annual Art Show & Sale! Showcasing a variety of mediums including painting, glasswork, photography, pottery, and so much more. Enjoy musical offerings from the Cheryl Fisher Jazz Trio, take part in a silent auction, and get a behind-the-scenes look at the artists processes with live demonstrations!Artist Talks and Demonstrations:
Gordon Hiebert | June 7th | 11am | Main Stage | Renowned Landscape Photographer
Yuliya Alagir | June 7th | 12pm | Booth 15 | European-style Watercolour Painting
Alison Forsberg | Ongoing | Booth 9 | Palette Knife Painting Techniques
Marlene Kallstrom-Barrit | Ongoing | Booth 9 | Abstract and Impressionistic Painter
Shannon Lyons | Ongoing | Booth 18 | Neurodivergent Fractal Portraitist
Connie Geerts | Ongoing | Booth 3 | Mixed Media and Acrylics
Jeweliyana Reece | Ongoing | Booth 3 |Multidisciplinary Artist
Suzan Berwald | Ongoing | Booth 11 | Mixed Media with Acrylics Paints & Posca Markers
Learn about Historic Sylvan Lake on a Town-Wide Scavenger Hunt!
MYSTERY TOWNS SCAVENGER HUNT
Use your super sleuth skills and head out to explore downtown on a clue solving adventure to decipher the mystery of "The Lost Regatta."
Using the Mystery Towns app as your guide, solve each riddle to find the next clue. It's a super fun way to engage with the town, its history, culture, and some secret spots you might have missed before.
Take breaks during the game to enjoy the food, shopping, views, and festivities along the way. Great for ages 10+ and adult groups. For extra fun, challenge a second group to a race against the clock! Fun for the Whole Family!
It's all engines go at the Soap Box Derby! Bring your homemade soap box car and most aerodynamic helmet as you face off the headwind alongside fellow racers down the track. Soapbox cars will be available to try as well. Spectators can watch junior drivers put their creative, gravity-powered cars to the test! Prizes are sponsored by Sylvan Lake Aqua Splash!
Try an available soapbox car or download the
car building manual
Sponsored by Greyhawk Sylvan Lake West Community and put on by Tilted Tiara, there's a new friend waiting for you at the petting zoo! Bring the kids over to 49th Avenue West Promenade Parking Lot for guaranteed fun with these critters. In the early days of Sylvan Lake, it wasn't uncommon to see donkeys, chickens, goats and more roaming around!
1913 Days Parade
Everyone loves a parade! Gather along the parade route to watch floats decked out from every decade. The parade begins at 43 Street, heading west down 47 Avenue, turning north on 50 Street, and east onto Lakeshore Drive ending at 44 Street. Bring your candy bag to collect goodies!
Cozy up in Centennial Park for a movie under the summer sky sponsored by Mr. Lube! Catch the family-friendly classic film, The Goonies, kicking off at 6:30pm! Older kids and adults can stay for the second feature film, Wayne's World, at 9:00pm! No movie is complete without snacks! The Lions Club has you covered with an on-site concession during the show! Head to Centennial Park early to save your spot, blankets and camp chairs are recommended!
Celebrating Community Spirit!
Fire Hall Pancake Breakfast
Start the day off right with a pancake breakfast served up by your local Sylvan Lake Fire Department! Volunteer fire fighters will be serving up a delicious breakfast from 7am - 11am. Stop by and say hi to Sparky, and fill up on a delicious meal that is sure to give you energy for a full weekend of 1913 Days fun! Breakfast provided by cash donation to the Sylvan Lake Fire Department
LEARN MORE ABOUT THE FIRE DEPT.
Sylvan Lake Cruise Nights have been rollin’ into town for years, and they’re not slowing down anytime soon! Car lovers unite to celebrate the coolest rides from the '30s to the '90s—because everything’s better with four wheels and a bit of chrome. Whether you're into vintage classics or retro muscle cars, this show n’ shine is pure eye candy. Cruise the lineup, swap stories, snap photos, and soak up the passion of fellow gearheads—it’s nostalgia on wheels!
Sylvan Lake Lions Club Concession
Join the Lions Club at the Movie in the Park on June 6th! You can catch The Goonies at 6:30pm, followed by Wayne's World at 9:00pm in Centennial Park. Munch away on your favourite movie snacks while Supporting this great organization!
Take pictures of your favourite moments during the events and tag @visitsylvanlake or use #visitsylvanlake to be featured on the feed!
Thank You to the Event Sponsors!
