The Red Deer Hootenanny returns on Alberta’s Heritage Day, August 3, 2026, bringing a full afternoon of live music, local culture, and community spirit to Heritage Square at the Red Deer Museum + Art Gallery.

Enjoy an exciting lineup featuring live performances, local makers and artists, delicious food trucks, and interactive art activities for all ages. It’s a celebration of creativity, connection, and everything that makes our community shine!

🎶 Live Music & Entertainment
A full day of performances featuring incredible Canadian talent, including:

• Cat Clyde
• Tim Hus
• Mariel Buckley
• Peter & the Wolves
• Cole Martin Band
• Brigadiers String Band

🎨 Market, Food & Family Fun

The Hootenanny Haberdashery Market brings together bits, bobs, notions, art, and handmade goods of all kinds. Local artists, artisans, and makers are invited to showcase and sell their work in the heart of the festival. Applications are now open—join the lineup and be part of the Hootenanny experience.

Enjoy a rotating selection of fan-favourite food trucks serving up great eats all afternoon, along with plenty of family-friendly activities, including art experiences for all ages, community engagement stations, and hands-on fun for the kids.

🎟️ Don’t forget to take part in our 50/50 Cash Raffle for a chance to win while supporting the event!

👉 Be sure to check out the Red Deer Museum + Art Gallery website for more details.

Calling all writers!

Whether you’re a new or experienced writer, this program will help take your story idea to the next level! We’ll cover all aspects of the writing process, from the initial steps all the way to editing, revising, and submitting your work for publication!

Register at rdpl.org/events.

Join us for the 2nd Annual Ride for a Reason Poker Rally on August 8—a fun-filled day of riding, community connection, and giving back!

Participants will travel a scenic route with designated stops along the way, collecting poker cards at each location. At the end of the rally, the best poker hand wins! Whether you're an experienced rider or just in it for the fun, this event offers a great opportunity to enjoy the open road while supporting a meaningful cause.

Proceeds from the event help support programs and services that strengthen individuals and families in our community.

Event Highlights:

• Scenic group ride with multiple stops
• Poker hand game with prizes
• Opportunities to connect with fellow riders
• Supporting a great local cause

All riders welcome. Stay tuned for registration details and start location.

Ride with purpose. Ride for a reason.

Calling all writers!

Whether you’re a new or experienced writer, this program will help take your story idea to the next level! We’ll cover all aspects of the writing process, from the initial steps all the way to editing, revising, and submitting your work for publication!

Register at rdpl.org/events.

It's Pride Season and time for another Gender Affirming Clothing Swap! Come help clean out Maia's Closet and take home a new look! We provide a small amount of clothing so that no one has to bring any in order to take some home. Nice and easy, just like us! ⁠

Yes, allies and others - anyone who can be nice - are welcome to attend!

August 20 5:30 - 7:30  PM Downtown Public Library Snell Auditorium
Please bring donations in person, we are unable to collect ahead of time.⁠

We have moved to the Red Deer Museum and Gallery and meet the fourth Wednesday of each month from 5:30 - 7:30 PM. Bring a project to work on and your supplies - if you are stuck, some supplies may be available to start something new. All ages, family-friendly, and free. Meet us for fun and creation in the Cafe exhibit!

The Red Deer Arts Council is bringing back the historical Red Deer ArtWalk! On August 29th come on down to the Buffalo Hotel site to see what your local artists, crafters and artisans have been up to, and maybe even pick up a few things you can't live without. Come make some connections and get to know your creative community this summer at the ArtWalk. We hope to see you there so we can celebrate how creative Red Deer is together!

We have moved to the Red Deer Museum and Gallery and meet the fourth Wednesday of each month from 5:30 - 7:30 PM. Bring a project to work on and your supplies - if you are stuck, some supplies may be available to start something new. All ages, family-friendly, and free. Meet us for fun and creation in the Cafe exhibit!

We have moved to the Red Deer Museum and Gallery and meet the fourth Wednesday of each month from 5:30 - 7:30 PM. Bring a project to work on and your supplies - if you are stuck, some supplies may be available to start something new. All ages, family-friendly, and free. Meet us for fun and creation in the Cafe exhibit!

We have moved to the Red Deer Museum and Gallery and meet the fourth Wednesday of each month from 5:30 - 7:30 PM. Bring a project to work on and your supplies - if you are stuck, some supplies may be available to start something new. All ages, family-friendly, and free. Meet us for fun and creation in the Cafe exhibit!