1913 DAYS

JUNE 19 & 20

2026

Celebrating the Heart & Heritage of Sylvan Lake!

Celebrate Sylvan Lake’s history and community spirit at this family-friendly festiva! Join locals and visitors alike for a weekend of heritage, tradition, and lakeside fun in the heart of Sylvan Lake.

1913 Days Parade

June 20 | 1:00pm - 2:30pm | Downtown

Watch Sylvan Lake’s heritage come to life with colourful floats, community groups, and local businesses marching through downtown! Don't forget your candy bag!

View the Parade Route

Event Schedule

Entertain the whole family with vintage car displays, a children's carnival, pancake breakfast, and soapbox derby all weekend long!

Find the Fun

September 6, 2025

Discover the best of Sylvan Lake’s Art and Cuisine

Wander through interactive art installations on Lakeshore Drive, watch live performances around every corner, and eat your way through small bites prepared by some of the best restaurants in town!

Art Installations

Learn more about the emotional ride of interactive art on Lakeshore Drive with installations made to reflect Joy, Anger, Disgust, Sadness, and Fear!

Food and Art Walk | Saturday, September 7, 2024 | 4:00 – 8:30 PM

CulinART is back! Sylvan Lake's annual celebration of its rich culinary and art scene. Get a taste for the lake by trying the small bites, mini-meals, and cocktail samples from restaurants along 50 Street, Lakeshore Drive, and 46 Street. Sylvan Lake's downtown restaurants will show off their best bites and small sips for this highly-popular culinary & art walking tour experience on September 7!

Restaurant Registration | Register Your CulinART Tasting Menu

CulinART is family-friendly. Ticket sales end at 8pm on September 7

Skip the line and pre-purchase your admission wristbands and culinary tickets by September 6.

Purchase entry wristbands and culinary tickets online here and pick up at the NexSource Center before the event.

Admission Wristbands:

$5/adult
$2/junior aged 12 and under.

Food tickets: Exchange tickets for culinary offerings

$1/ticket. Tickets can be purchased individually or in bundles of 20.

During the event, tickets will be available at the event information booth on the Sylvan Lake Pier at Lakeshore Drive and 50 Street. Cash-only, ATMs available on site. Ticket sales will end at 8pm on September 7.

Walking Guides

Grab your CulinART Walking Guide with your ticket purchase! Fill up your Walking Guide with a signature from each restaurant when you try their culinary offering. Complete Walking Guides can be entered to win a great prize!

Submit complete Walking Guides to win prizes at:

Event information booth on the Pier at Lakeshore Drive and 50 Street by 8pm on September 7
NexSource Centre reception desk by noon September 10

Q: Can I purchase tickets online ahead of the event?
A: Absolutely! Tickets are available for purchase online until September 6

Q: I've purchased my tickets online. Where do I pick them up?
A: Pre-purchased entry wristbands and culinary tickets will be available for pickup at the ticket boot at the event site.

Q: How many tickets per sample?
A: This varies and is set by the restaurants. Generally, items are 2-5 tickets each.

Q: I just can't get enough! Will food tickets be available on site?
A: You bet! Visit the Event Information booth on the Pier at Lakehsore Drive and 50 Street and load up my friend. No judgement here! Tickets sales are available until 8:00 PM on September 7.

Q: I'm like SO into art. Will there be art for sale?
A: Artists totally have the option to vend! If you see something you love, just ask the artist if it's for sale.

Q: Can I purchase tickets online ahead of the event?
A: Absolutely! Tickets are available for purchase online until September 6

Q: I've purchased my tickets online. Where do I pick them up?
A: Pre-purchased entry wristbands and culinary tickets will be available for pickup at the ticket boot at the event site.

Q: How many tickets per sample?
A: This varies and is set by the restaurants. Generally, items are 2-5 tickets each.

Q: I'm like SO into art. Will there be art for sale?
A: Artists totally have the option to vend! If you see something you love, just ask the artist if it's for sale.

Tasting Menu

Find participating eateries and
explore their menu items

Entertainment

Live music, aerial performances, stilt walkers, and more are waiting around every corner for you. Find a map of where to catch the action!

Entertainment

Celebrate Sylvan Lake with fun for the whole family, all weekend long!

Event Map

FRIDAY | JUNE 19

Mayor Hanson's Senior High Tea

1pm - 4pm | NexSource Centre | 4823 49th Ave

Join Mayor Hanson for an elegant afternoon of tea, treats, and delightful company at this High Tea event celebrating Senior's Week!

Skatepark Season Opener

3:30pm - 6:30pm | Community Centre | 4725 43 St

Hosted by Wellness and Community Connections and Flipside, enjoy a popcorn bar, popsicles, games, prizes and more while celebrating the start of skateboard season!

Sylvan Lake Farmers Market

3:00pm - 7:00pm | Lakefront Parking Lot | 5104 Lakeshore Drive

Shop local and find something for everyone at this well-loved community market. From fruits and veggies, homemade baking, crafts, art, and so much more! Treat yourself to dinner at a delicious food truck.

Soap Box Derby

5:00pm - 7:00pm | Centennial (50th) Street | 47th Ave - 49th Ave

Blow your hair back with this exhilarating dash down Centennial Street hill! No pre-registration required, use a provided derby car, or bring your own! Please bring a bike helmet, guardians are required to sign a waiver form prior to racing.

SATURDAY | JUNE 20

Fire Department Pancake Breakfast

7:00am - 11:00am | Sylvan Lake Fire Hall | 2 Beacon Hill Dr

Enjoy pancakes served up by Sylvan Lake's Fire Department! Say hi to Sparky and a delicious meal to fuel your day. Free to the public, donations to the SLFD are strongly encouraged.

Horse & Wagon Rides

10:00am - 12:00pm | West Promenade Parking Lot | 49th Ave

Tour the Town like the old days on a family-friendly wagon ride! Free rides are given on a first-come-first-served basis.

1913 Days Parade

1:00pm - 2:30pm | Downtown | 47th Ave - 50th Street - Lakeshore Dr

Bring your chairs and candy bags and get ready for Sylvan Lake's 1913 Days Parade! Find a spot along the parade route and watch floats from community groups and businesses in this year's theme "Summer Camp"!

Children's Carnival & Toddler Block Party

10:00am - 4:00pm | NexSource Centre Curling Arena | 4823 49th Ave

Bring the kids down for an afternoon of fun! FCSS has activities for toddlers 4 years old and below from 10:00am - 1:00pm. Children's Magic Shows at 11:00am & 3:00pm. Carnival games and inflatables for kids of all ages!

Antique Car Show

10:00pm - 4:00pm | West Promenade Parking Lot | 49th Ave

Take a trip with rides from the past presented by members from the Sylvan Lake Cruise Night. Grab a hamburger or hot dog and support the Sylvan Lake Lion's Club at their cash-only BBQ!

Touch A Truck

2:00pm - 4:00pm | West Promenade Parking Lot | 49th Ave

Get up close a personal with the Town's big trucks like the garbage truck, fire truck, skid steers, and more!