FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

The Taste of Edmonton festival will be held from July 20 – July 29, 2023 (11:00 AM – 11:00 PM) July 30, 2023 (11:00 AM – 9:00 PM)

We are back at Sir Winston Churchill Square.

The ticket presale begins on June 1st.

Tickets can be purchased online through our website, at our head office located at 11735-108 Avenue, all North Central Co-Op Grocery and Gas Bar locations, Tix on the Square, and pending pop-up markets and other festivals happening in the city. You can also purchase tickets at Taste of Edmonton itself

The festival admission and concerts are free to attend. If you want to sample some of Edmonton’s best dishes and beverages, advance ticket prices which last until July 19th, are $59.50 for a sheet of 40, and $69.50 on-site for a sheet of 40.

Menu items from our restaurant partners are between 2-4 tickets, and alcoholic beverages are between 5-8 tickets.

Nope! You can come down and enjoy the festival any time. Tickets are good to use on any day of the festival.

Taste of Edmonton has partnered with the JW Marriott ICE District, the Westin and Delta Edmonton City Centre. Please visit the “stay with us” page for more information!

Because the festival takes place downtown, there are some paid parking options available. Visit our website for a list of parking options nearby. We also recommend getting to the festival via public transit such as the bus or LRT or via Yellow Cab. Our website also includes a trip planner and information on which lines to take.

Yes. There will be ATMs beside the Info Centre.

If you have any leftover Taste tickets, you can donate them at the 630 CHED Information Centre or any gate. The funds will then be invested in the Taste of Edmonton Endowment Fund for our community partners.

Dogs are permitted on site, however are not allowed in food preparation areas. All dogs must be leashed and the owner is responsible for cleaning up after them.

Yes! We happen rain or shine (hopefully it will shine ever day!).

Please check back in spring of 2023 for the full 2023 menu.

2023 performance schedule will be announced spring of 2023.

No! All performances are free to the public and seating/viewing is on a first come first serve basis.

Yes, The Canadian Brewhouse lounge is back serving your favourite drinks this year! You are free to carry your drinks around the festival with you, however, outside beverages are not permitted inside the festival grounds.

Please fill out the application here.

Our 2023 menu has already been finalized but we encourage you to fill out the application on our website for a chance to join us at next years festival.

We would love to have you be a part of the Taste of Edmonton family and are always looking for volunteers! Please visit our website and fill out our volunteer application form.

We thank you and appreciate your interest in wanting to sponsor Taste of Edmonton! Please fill out our sponsorship application form on our website for future opportunities to work with us.

Photographs and videos will be taken at this event for use on the Events Edmonton and Taste of Edmonton websites, social media, marketing materials, and for other marketing and promotional uses. By entering this event, you consent to the photographing, recording and the use of your image and likeness. So share how much fun you’re having and smile!

No wheeled toys including bicycles, roller blades, skateboards, or scooters are permitted on the festival grounds.

The festival grounds are a non-smoking area. This includes tobacco, marijuana, and vaporizers.

Our 2023 festival guide can be downloaded here.

All menu item food descriptions can be found under the 2023 menu on our website. Information regarding Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten Friendly, Dairy Free and Nut Containing dishes is listed beside each menu item.

Check back closer to the 2023 taste of Edmonton dates for more information on our 50/50 raffle.