Strathmore Medieval Faire & Artisan Market 2026

The Strathmore Medieval Faire & Artisan Market 2026 takes place August 21–23 at the Strathmore Stampede Grounds, bringing together full-contact jousting, medieval entertainment, artisan shopping, live music, food vendors, family activities, and a special Medieval Feast Night.

This fourth annual edition adds a major highlight for visitors: the 1st Annual International Jousting Tournament, with armoured riders, trained warhorses, skill-at-arms displays, and competitive passes throughout the weekend. The event also features roving performers, storytellers, magicians, dancers, musicians, costume-friendly activities, handmade goods, and interactive entertainment for children.

Visitors planning a wider festival calendar in Canada can also explore Canada for more medieval and Renaissance events across the country.

📅 Dates and Opening Hours

Friday, August 21: 4:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Saturday, August 22: 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Sunday, August 23: 10:00 am – 6:00 pm

📍 Location

The venue is a well-known regional events site connected with rodeo, agricultural shows, community gatherings, and large outdoor programs. Its open grounds make it suitable for equestrian displays, market areas, food vendors, and family entertainment.

🎟 Admission

Tickets are available online and at the gate, with lower prices offered in advance.

Ticket type	Online	Gate
General, ages 13–64	$14.00	$16.00
Seniors, ages 65+	$12.00	$14.00
Children, ages 7–12	$10.00	$12.00
Wee Ones, ages 1–7	Free	Free

Tickets can be purchased through the official ticket page: Buy tickets online.

Certified working dogs only are permitted.

⚔️ What to Expect

The faire is designed as a family-friendly medieval weekend with a strong emphasis on live action, costumed atmosphere, and artisan culture. Guests can watch mounted tournament displays, meet entertainers across the grounds, browse handmade items, and enjoy music, magic, aerial performance, combat demonstrations, and character encounters.

The artisan market includes makers and vendors offering items such as pottery, leatherwork, jewelry, woodcraft, clothing, and other handcrafted wares. Costumes are welcome but not required, making the event accessible both to dedicated reenactment fans and casual visitors.

The event fits naturally within the broader calendar of Renaissance Fairs, especially for visitors looking for Canadian medieval markets with equestrian entertainment and family programming.

🍗 Medieval Feast Night

The weekend also includes a Medieval Feast Night, presented as an evening of food, music, dancing, and entertainment. The feast features a whole hog roasted on site, meat pie, seasonal vegetables, desserts, and a festive program designed to extend the medieval atmosphere beyond the daytime faire.

🕒 Program

Friday, August 21

Faire Hours: 4:00 pm – 9:00 pm

On the Track

• 7:15 pm – 8:15 pm: Joust and Skill at Arms with STALC – Society of Tilt and Lance Cavalry

Combat Arena

• 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm: Arena activities

Stage Area

• 6:00 pm: Song and Dance with Angus & Dhanya
• 6:45 pm: Magic with Master Magician Lothar Malmberg

Saturday, August 22

Faire Hours: 10:00 am – 6:00 pm

On the Track

• 11:00 am – 11:30 am: Joust with STALC – Society of Tilt and Lance Cavalry
• 1:00 pm – 1:30 pm: Skill at Arms with STALC – Society of Tilt and Lance Cavalry
• 5:00 pm – 5:30 pm: Joust with STALC – Society of Tilt and Lance Cavalry

Combat Arena

• 10:30 am – 6:00 pm: Armored Combat Fighting, with photo opportunities throughout the day

Stage Area

• 12:00 pm: Magic with Master Magician Lothar Malmberg
• 12:45 pm: Song and Dance with Angus & Dolina
• 1:45 pm: Magic with Master Magician Lothar Malmberg
• 3:00 pm: Costume Contest
• 4:00 pm: Song and Dance with Angus & Dolina

Marketplace

• 10:30 am: Musician Marcelo Soria
• 11:30 am: Aerialist Alegra Brunt
• 12:15 pm: Musician Marcelo Soria
• 1:15 pm: Musician Marcelo Soria
• 2:30 pm: Aerialist Alegra Brunt
• 3:00 pm: Musician Marcelo Soria
• 5:00 pm: Musician Marcelo Soria

Sunday, August 23

Faire Hours: 10:00 am – 6:00 pm

On the Track

• 11:00 am: Joust with STALC – Society of Tilt and Lance Cavalry
• 2:00 pm: Skill at Arms with STALC – Society of Tilt and Lance Cavalry
• 5:00 pm: Joust with STALC – Society of Tilt and Lance Cavalry

Combat Arena

• 10:30 am – 6:00 pm: Armored Combat Fighting, with photo opportunities throughout the day

Stage Area

• 12:00 pm: Magic with Master Magician Lothar Malmberg
• 1:00 pm: Song and Dance with Angus & Dolina
• 3:00 pm: Magic with Master Magician Lothar Malmberg
• 4:00 pm: Song and Dance with Angus & Dolina

Marketplace

• 10:30 am: Musician Marcelo Soria
• 11:30 am: Aerialist Alegra Brunt
• 12:15 pm: Musician Marcelo Soria
• 1:15 pm: Musician Marcelo Soria
• 2:30 pm: Aerialist Alegra Brunt
• 3:00 pm: Musician Marcelo Soria
• 5:00 pm: Musician Marcelo Soria

Because the fair is held in August, readers planning seasonal trips may also find august 2026 useful for comparing other medieval festivals taking place during the same month.

🏙 About Strathmore

Strathmore is a growing town in southern Alberta with an estimated population of 16,416 in 2025. Its history is closely connected with agriculture, settlement, Indigenous heritage, and the Canadian Pacific Railway. The town is often associated with the idea of “The Town That Moved,” reflecting its CPR history and the development patterns that shaped the community.

Today, Strathmore serves as a regional centre east of Calgary, with schools, recreation facilities, local businesses, parks, pathways, and annual events. The surrounding area retains strong agricultural roots, while the town’s location along a major highway makes it accessible for visitors from Calgary and other Alberta cities.

🚗 How to Get There

Strathmore is located east of Calgary and is easiest to reach by road.

By car: The town sits near the Trans-Canada Highway, making it a direct drive from Calgary and a practical route from other Alberta cities. Visitors coming from Edmonton, Red Deer, Lethbridge, or Medicine Hat can connect through Alberta’s main highway network.

By train: There is no regular passenger rail service directly to Strathmore. Travellers using rail services in western Canada would generally need to connect through larger cities and continue by road.

By bus: Regional coach or shuttle options may vary by season and operator. Calgary is the most practical connection point for visitors arriving without a car.

By air: The closest major airport is Calgary International Airport, followed by a road transfer east toward Strathmore.

📏 Approximate Driving Distances from Strathmore

Main cities in Alberta

City	Approx. distance
Calgary	50 km
Red Deer	190 km
Medicine Hat	245 km
Lethbridge	250 km
Edmonton	340 km
St. Albert	350 km

Major cities in Canada

City	Approx. distance
Calgary	50 km
Edmonton	340 km
Vancouver	1,010 km
Toronto	3,360 km
Ottawa	3,530 km
Montréal	3,720 km