A free fall festival with live music and a drone show is coming to this Alberta town

The Innisfail Harvest Festival is back for its fifth year, with two days of fall activities planned at Centennial Park this September.

The weekend starts with a pancake breakfast and continues with an artisan market, wagon rides, kids’ activities, and the annual scarecrow competition. Alongside the fall activities, there will also be live entertainment on the main stage, followed by a drone show to close out the night.

And with free admission, you won’t have to worry about breaking the bank.

Here’s what you can expect at this year’s festival, including the full weekend schedule and the details you’ll want to know before heading out.

What to expect at the Innisfail Harvest Festival?

What is the Innisfail Harvest Festival?

The Innisfail Harvest Festival is a two-day autumn celebration held at Centennial Park in Innisfail, Alta. The festival is returning for its fifth year, with wagon rides, live music, an artisan market, and a drone light show planned throughout the weekend.

According to the Innisfail Harvest Festival, the Innisfail Special Events Society organizes the event. They are a group of local leaders and volunteers who formed in 2021 to bring back community traditions while creating new ones for town residents.

What activities can I do on Saturday?

If you’re heading to the festival on Saturday, there will be a full day of activities to work your way through. The morning will kick off with a pancake breakfast followed by the festival’s artisan market, Kids’ Zone, and Fitset Ninja obstacle course.

Throughout the afternoon, you can hop on a wagon ride, grab a bite from one of the food trucks, watch a magic show, or hang out in the beer gardens.

Here’s a look at the full Saturday schedule:

• Pancake Breakfast: 8 a.m. to 11 a.m.
• Kids Zone: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
• Fitset Ninja: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• Market: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Food Trucks: 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.
• Beer Gardens: 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.
• Wagon Rides: 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
• Magic Bean Show: 11 a.m., 1 p.m., and 4 p.m.
• Kids Tractor Pull: Noon and 3 p.m.
• Drone Light Show: 9 p.m.

What entertainment is happening on Saturday?

If you’re looking for something to watch between activities, the main stage will have entertainment from morning until night.

Here’s who you can expect to see:

• Welcome and opening: 10 a.m.
• Magician Robert Wong: 10:30 a.m. and 2 p.m.
• Rocksy: 5 p.m.
• Katie Reid: 5:45 p.m.
• Paul Kype and Texas Flood: 7:30 p.m.
• Van Halen Tribute: 9:30 p.m.

What can I do on Sunday?

On Sunday, the day will start with another pancake breakfast before activities begin around the park. The market and family activities will be open in the morning, and the afternoon will include a few scheduled events.

• Pancake breakfast: 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
• Kids Zone: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• Artisan Market: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• Petting Zoo: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• Food Trucks: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• Wagon Rides: 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
• Beer Gardens: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
• Kids Tractor Pull: 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.
• Little Rodeo Pro: 11:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m., and 2:45 p.m.
• Magic Bean Show: 1 p.m. and 2 p.m.
• Kinsmen Golf Ball Drop: 3 p.m.

What entertainment is happening on Sunday?

Sunday’s entertainment lineup starts with magician Robert Wong, followed by the scarecrow winners’ presentation, then the Indigenous Dance Troupe will take the main stage at noon.

• Magician Robert Wong: 10:30 a.m.
• Scarecrow winners’ presentation: 11 a.m.
• Red Deer Indigenous Dance Troupe: Noon

Where is the festival located?

The festival will be hosted at Centennial Park in Innisfail, Alta. The town is about 120 kilometres north of Calgary, a roughly one-hour drive, and about 32 kilometres south of Red Deer, or about a 25-minute drive.

Is the festival free to attend?

The Innisfail Harvest Festival is completely free to attend, and no registration is required, so you can just show up and enjoy the fall festivities!

When: Saturday, Sept. 19 to Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026
Time: Saturday: 8 a.m. to 11 p.m., Sunday: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: Centennial Park – 5303 50th St., Innisfail, Alta.
Cost: Free admission

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