Celebrating Culture in Chestermere: Three Festivals You Won’t Want to Miss
Chestermere is gearing up for three incredible cultural celebrations, each bringing food, music, traditions, and community together at John Peake Park. Whether you’re looking to try new foods, learn about different cultures, or just spend a great day by the lake, these events are open to everyone, and they’re all free.
Chestermere Muslim Fest 2025
Saturday, August 30, 2025, 12:00 pm – 10:00 pm
John Peake Park
Get ready to fire up your taste buds, soak up the sun, and enjoy family fun. This year’s Muslim Fest features a lakeside barbecue, food trucks, sweets and ice cream, local vendors, community booths, and a huge kids’ zone. The day wraps up with fireworks at sunset over the lake.
Presented by the Chestermere Muslim Council and the City of Chestermere.
Chestermere Powwow
Monday, September 1, 2025, Grand Entry begins at 1:00 pm
John Peake Park
Chestermere’s first-ever Powwow is a historic event you won’t want to miss. This cultural gathering honours Indigenous traditions through rich dances, music, and storytelling. As a competition Powwow, there will be a variety of categories, including a special Men’s Chicken Dance (18+) presented by Sheldon Scalplock Sr.
Organized by the Kakato’si Kristian Ayoungman Foundation in partnership with the City of Chestermere.
Annual Hindu Fest Alberta
Sunday, September 7, 2025, 1:00 pm – 9:00 pm
John Peake Park
Hindu Fest brings the beauty of Hindu culture to Chestermere with an afternoon and evening of Bhajan (devotional songs), Ganga Aarti (sacred river ritual), Prasadam (traditional food), and more.
Presented by the Multicultural Youth Society of Chestermere.
Come Celebrate Together
Each of these festivals is a chance to connect with neighbours, experience the diversity of our community, and celebrate the traditions that make Chestermere stronger. Bring your friends, bring your family, and don’t miss out on the fun.
Never miss out on what’s happening in Chestermere, Langdon, and nearby.
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