For 11 days every summer, more than 1,200 performers take over multiple venues in Edmonton to bring about 1,600 Fringe shows to Edmonton. The festival, which has a different theme every year, attracts talent and audiences from around the world. The 35th Edmonton International Fringe Theatre Festival runs August 11 to 21, 2016.
Fringe Festival is more of a performance-oriented festival, with lots of street acts, theatre shows, sketches, et cetera. I really like just walking around the grounds, watching people perform and looking at all the different kinds merchants. There’s always a few food trucks and vendors at Fringe, which is great because nothing beats watching some talented people performing while eating some delicious street food! Also, it’s a great place for mini donuts without the commitment of paying for admission, like K-days! The Fringe takes over Old Strathcona August 11 to 21, 2016.