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Midsummer Thursdays

Welcome to Midsummer Thursdays in Downtown Stony Plain! Mark your calendars for an unforgettable evening of community celebration and exploration. Join us on the third Thursday of June, July, and August, from 5 PM to 8 PM, when our vibrant streets come alive with local shops, tasty restaurants and food trucks, captivating entertainment, and an array of vendor booths.

Events

Eats & Treats 

Plan to enjoy a mouth-watering meal and dessert at different vendors and Downtown Stony Plain restaurants! Outdoor and indoor seating is provided.

June food vendors include: Kin-D Thai Food Truck, El Mero Mero Tacqueria, Streetside Smokehouse, Boss Dogz, Fries with That, Choco Strawberry Euphoria, Hema's Lemonade, Little B's Real Fruit Ice Cream, Bakecraft Boutique Bakery, Chatter's Pizza & Cafe, Fresh Grill, Great North Cookie Company, Maverick's Donuts, Pretzel Shack, and Twisted Charcuterie!


Business/Vendor Booths 

Members of Stony Plain's business community will occupy Main Street market style, offering products for purchase, samples and demonstrations, activities and more!


Entertainment

June stage performances include:

Tania Ribeiro is a singer-songwriter with Portuguese origins, who currently resides in Beaumont, Alberta. She performs and writes various genres of music, drawing influence and inspiration from Country, Rock, R & B as well as her Latin roots.

Nicky Pearson has been compared to such renowned vocalists as Carrie Underwood and Natalie Maines, but has a sound and a stage presence all her own. Her own material blends catchy compelling melodies with honest lyrics and draws inspiration from contemporary country and good old rock n’ roll.

Glen Potter - Bio coming soon

 

Additional activities include:

Caricatures by Simon has been a caricaturist for the past 15 years and will be available to create fun portraits.

TNT Inflatables will have an inflatable carnival game with basketball hoops, tic tac toe, and more.

The Bees Knees Facepainting will be providing colorful fun designs for visitors.

Keep an eye out for Stitch and Captain Hook from Marvelous Mascots roaming around the event.

Take in a magic bubble show from Magic Art Studio.

Eats & Treats 

Plan to enjoy a mouth-watering meal and dessert at different vendors and Downtown Stony Plain restaurants! Outdoor and indoor seating is provided.

July food vendors include: MerMosSa Pinoy Food Truck,  Sheeba Street Feed, El Mero Mero Tacqueria, Bakerstreet Eats, Boss Dogz, Choco Strawberry Euphoria, Big Wayne's Mini Treats, Hema's Lemonade, Bakecraft Boutique Bakery, Chatter's Pizza & Cafe, Fresh Grill, Great North Cookie Company, Maverick's Donuts, and Twisted Charcuterie!


Business/Vendor Booths 

Members of Stony Plain's business community will occupy Main Street market style, offering products for purchase, samples and demonstrations, activities and more!


Entertainment

July stage performances include:

The River Poets is a folk-rock musical duo featuring the Johnson brothers, Jo and Cabel. They have been writing, recording and performing Canadian-inspired songs and a large catalogue of covers for the last number of years.

Megan Paige's crisp vocals are velvety and heartfelt, laced with emotion, but audacious and dynamic. Strongly influenced by powerful rock-country voices of the 1990s, Megan's ability to walk the line between Gen Z and Millenial musical tastes drives her profound sense of connection with her audience when she entertains.

Chris Arnold - Bio coming soon

 

Additional activities include:

Caricatures by Simon has been a caricaturist for the past 15 years and will be available to create fun portraits.

Balloon Artist Russ will be twisting balloon animals, cartoon characters, hats, and one-of-a-kind creations.

Sparkle Fairy Glitter Tattoo will be providing glittery designs for attendees.

Peppa Pig and Mike Wazowski (Monsters Inc.) from Marvelous Mascots will be roaming around the event.

The Rainbow Ringmaster from Hula Hoop Circus will be interacting with attendees.

Eats & Treats 

Plan to enjoy a mouth-watering meal and dessert at different vendors and Downtown Stony Plain restaurants! Outdoor and indoor seating is provided.

August food vendors include: El Mero Mero Tacqueria, MerMosSa Pinoy Food Truck, Sheeba Streetfeed, Fries with That, Bakerstreet Eats, Streetside Smokehouse, Gentea Bubble Tea, Little B's Real Fruit Ice Cream, Chatter's Pizza & Cafe, Fresh Grill, Great North Cookie Company, Maverick's Donuts, Pretzel Shack, The Crummy Cookie Company, and Twisted Charcuterie!

Business/Vendor Booths 

Members of Stony Plain's business community will occupy Main Street market style, offering products for purchase, samples and demonstrations, activities and more!

Entertainment

August stage performances include:

David Jukebox Leigh connects with audiences of all ages and brings groups together with familiar songs, great dancing, fun games and more!

Mike Chenoweth is a versatile, musically diverse entertainer and multi-instrumentalist. His shows are often punctuated with humour and storytelling, allowing his personable and genial side to show through while making each occasion even more entertaining and unique.

Curtis Haracsi - Bio coming soon

Additional activities include:

Caricatures by Simon has been a caricaturist for the past 15 years and will be available to create fun portraits.

The Bees Knees Facepainting will be providing colorful fun designs for visitors.

Axe throwing inflatable from TNT Inflatables.

Minion and a dragon from Marvelous Mascots will be roaming around the event.

Parking 

Main Street will be closed for the events and detours will be in place. Please refer to the maps below to plan your visit. 

Business/Vendor Booths

Businesses and community organizations can reserve a booth on Main Street to promote themselves, sell products, interact with attendees, give samples, offer entertainment, and encourage people to connect with them. 

Visit Culture and Tourism Development to apply!

Please contact Culture and Tourism at culture@stonyplain.com with any questions. 

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