Events Edmonton is a community-focused, non-profit, charity and major festival producer behind Taste of Edmonton.

What We Do

Events Edmonton is the producer of Taste of Edmonton, one of Canada’s largest outdoor food and FREE performance festivals. With a focus on enriching the lives of Alberta's capital region, Events Edmonton works to produce events that promote equity, diversity and inclusion.

Led by a talented volunteer Board of Directors, Events Edmonton employs 4 full time employees; Executive Director, Director of Accounting & Administration, Director of Festival Operations and Director of Volunteers and Funding. Employees work year round to develop and implement strategic plans for the Taste of Edmonton festival.

Events Edmonton provides opportunities for involvement, education, mentoring and development by hiring 20 seasonal employees to work alongside the management team.

Festival & Event Production | Infrastructure Rentals | Coaching

Mission Statement: Events Edmonton will be recognized throughout the Capital Region as a trusted leader in producing and supporting exceptional events – anchored by Taste of Edmonton – that foster cultural engagement, meaningfully support local charities and enhance community vitality.

Infrastructure Rentals

Events Edmonton has a number of infrastructure items for rent throughout the year. If your festival is looking for affordable tents, patio furniture, umbrellas, ticket booths or any other equipment please contact us at office@eventsedmonton.ca.

A white festival tent available for rental from Events Edmonton

A white ticket booth available for rent from Events Edmonton

Chairs and tables available for rent from Events Edmonton

Board of Directors

President

Milena Santoro
Vice President

Heather Klimchuk
Treasurer

Beth Mossop
Corporate Secretary

Akash Purewal
Director

Abigail Myers
Director

Bill Warren
Director

Desiree Concepcion

Honorary Life Directors

Past President

Maryanne Gibson
Past President

Bob Winfield
Past President

Miles Quon

Join the Board of Directors

If you’re interested in working collaboratively to bring engaging and inclusive events to Edmonton, join the Board of Directors!

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About Taste of Edmonton

Since 1984, Taste of Edmonton has grown to be known as the largest food festival in Western Canada and continues to flourish, empower and uplift individuals through food, performing arts, heritage and culture, an artisan market and exhibitors.

For eleven days, guests gather together to indulge in samples of delicious food and drinks from a diverse selection of local restaurant and food truck partners, experience local talent perform on the stage and shop some of the top local artisans in Edmonton.

The 43st edition of Taste of Edmonton will take place July 22 to August 1, 2027. The festival’s opening ceremonies will be ignited by local Indigenous Elder (Cultural Advisor, Headman of the Alexis Nation), Lyndon Aginas, and municipal, provincial and federal leaders. Collectively, these prestigious guests offer their support and invitation to embrace Taste of Edmonton's diverse restaurant and food truck partners, FREE 10 day performance series showcasing local artist’s musical performances and local artisans featured at Night Of Artists and THE MARKET by Wholly Handmade.

Taste of Edmonton

Become a Sponsor

Restaurant Partner

Perform at Taste

Get Involved

VOLUNTEER WITH US!

If you love food, enjoy great music, want to meet new people, need volunteer hours or wish to graciously give back to your community, join us! When you volunteer for Taste of Edmonton, you become part of our family; an incredible group of dedicated individuals who are the heart and soul of our annual community festival!

We LOVE our volunteers and as a token of our appreciation, offer many perks to thank you for volunteering.

Volunteer with Us

Community

Thank you to all our 2026 non-profit partners.
Local community non-profit organizations work alongside Events Edmonton staff to bring the festival to life. The collaborations create a sense of community connection. Events Edmonton is proud to provide generous monetary support to our volunteer non-profit partners through our volunteer honorarium program and Community Endowment Fund donations.

Boys and Girls Clubs and Big Brothers Big Sisters

Thank you to all our 2026 grant providers.
Events Edmonton greatly appreciates the relationship we have developed with our grant providers and truly values their support and contributions towards the overall success of the Taste of Edmonton festival.