Photo Courtesy Grande Prairie International Street Performers Festival Association

By Tanner Smith

Art & Culture

Grande Prairie Street Performers Festival returns next week

Jul 14, 2023 | 1:50 PM

The Grande Prairie Street Performers Festival is set to take place next weekend in downtown Grande Prairie.

There will be different shows taking place throughout the Peace, starting on Tuesday, July 18.

Photo Courtesy Grande Prairie International Street Performers Festival Association

This year, street performers will be hosting four shows leading up to the festival with a show planned for Wembley on Tuesday, July 18 at noon, then Beaverlodge on Wednesday, July 19 at noon. That will be followed by two shows on July 20, with one in Sexsmith at noon and another planned for later in the day at 5:30 at the KMSC Law Performing Arts Theatre.

The final lead-up show at the KMSC Theatre will be a Gala Dinner and Show. Tickets are available for $80 by contacting the theatre at 780-538-1616.

Photo Courtesy Grande Prairie International Street Performers Festival Association

All other events are free to attend.

The main festival will then take at Grande Prairie’s City Centre from Friday, July 21 through Sunday, July 23.

Organizers are encouraging all residents to come out and enjoy the show but ask that all pets be left at home, as they are not allowed on the festival site.

They are also still looking for volunteers for this event. Anyone interested can email director@gpdowntown.ca.