News Release

Edmonton’s First Winter Shake-Up Festival & Market

Edmontonians and guests from winter cities around the world are going to shake up Churchill Square with the city’s first Winter Shake-Up Festival & Market! On January 30, 2015, from noon to 8pm, this free festival will let attendees:

• Zip down the Square’s inaugural snow slide on the big stairs at the west end of the Square
• Shop at Edmonton’s first outdoor market stalls, with more than 35 local vendors
• Relax with a glass of mulled wine, hot cider or hot chocolate – or Edmonton’s 2015 Signature Winter Drink winner in the Edmonton Arena District’s family beverage garden
• Enjoy lunch, a snack or supper in the hot food tent, where local food trucks and other vendors will be cooking up a winter storm
• Try kick sledding, or swing and skate at the City Hall Plaza
• Watch as we light the night with a 20 foot light installation, and the Flociety Fire Spinners

Musicians, dancers and a DJ will entertain throughout the festival. A special children’s area will be available for kids to do crafts and play games.

The Shake-Up Festival & Market is the final celebration of Edmonton’s International Winter Cities Conference, which is taking place at the Shaw Conference Centre January 28–30, 2015. It is one of the initiatives that came about from the award-winning Winter City Strategy.

More information on the Winter Shake-Up Festival & Market and the Winter Cities Conference can be found atwintercitiesconference.com.