Special Events

The Town of Hinton is proud to host a free, family-friendly celebration in honour of Alberta Day on Sunday, August 31, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Thanks to funding provided by the Government of Alberta, the event will feature an afternoon of local talent, community connections, and family fun, with entertainment and activities for all ages. This year's event will also showcase Alberta’s vibrant culture, entrepreneurial spirit, and deep roots.

Event Highlights Include:

• Live local performers and music throughout the evening
• A variety of food trucks
• Kids’ activities and games
• Community pie contest and duck race raffle draw
• Local artisan and makers market

The Town of Hinton is currently welcoming:

• Expressions of Interest from artists, artisans, and local vendors who would like to participate in the art exhibition. CLICK HERE FOR THE FORM.
• Home bakers and pie lovers are invited to enter the community pie contest. CLICK HERE FOR THE FORM.
• Raffle ticket sales are now available for the annual duck race, with all proceeds going to the BRIDGES Society for Mental Wellbeing. 
  • Tickets are available at the Dr. Duncan Murray Recreation Centre. 
  • $5 for one or $20 for five. 

How to Participate

Interested bakers, vendors, and artists are encouraged to visit [insert link or contact info] to submit their expressions of interest. Deadline to apply is August 17.

Alberta Day is a time to recognize where we came from and celebrate what makes this province so unique — from its innovation and entrepreneurialism to its cultural heritage and strong community spirit.

Alberta Day Key Messages

• Alberta Day is a chance to celebrate Alberta and all of the people living in this great province, to take stock of where we came from, to recognize the Indigenous Peoples who cared for the land, and to show pride in what we have achieved.

• 120 years ago, on September 1, 1905, the province of Alberta was established through the Alberta Act.

• This date provides all people living in Alberta with the opportunity to celebrate what defines the province – innovation, entrepreneurialism, cultural heritage and community spirit.

• Alberta’s story includes and honours the histories, cultures, and contributions of Indigenous Peoples who have lived on and cared for this land for generations.

• This year, you are invited to take part in free Alberta Day celebrations across the province.

Event Details

Date: Sunday, August 31
Time: 11 am - 5 pm
Location: Kinsmen Park