Chinook Blast Winter Festival - Weekend 3

Get ready for some serious winter fun at the Chinook Blast Winter Festival. This in-person event is packed with cool activities, tasty treats, and awesome entertainment. Whether you're into larger than life light installations including The Cloud Swings, Electric Dandelions, Tic-Tac-Totes, Prairie Fire and more.
Plus you'll experience live music, performances, winters sports, cultural markets all for free!
Chinook Blast is an unforgettable experience for all-ages; don't miss out on this epic celebration of all things winter in Calgary.
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Info: The ImaginAsian Showcase features the sights, sounds and cultural sensation of Calgary’s diverse Asian Canadian communities. Calgarians will experience the vibrant, dynamic, and diverse genres of performances from Asian Jazz, pop and traditional music including rendition of ‘Frozen’ in 20 languages & dialects. Get energized with Dragon Dance, Korean drumming, and Martial Art demonstrations. Experience intercultural embracement of Canadian winter by communities from tropical Asian regions. Featuring: Honan Shaolin Golden Dragon Team, Mantra Arts, JazzYYC, CISC, Herbert Auyeung and The GCB Group.

Info: The Chinese Lunar New Year Festival is a fun event that is educational and inclusive- available to the public regardless of individual age or cultural differences. The festival will showcase captivating activities such as dragon and lion dances, multicultural performances, provide access to a museum and art exhibitions, multicultural local food vendors, crafts tables and games corner for children, and a marketplace, all designed for the delight of the community. Held at the Calgary Chinese Cultural Centre.

Info: Blue Jay Sessions: Amped Up! Is a fun, full-band offshoot of the award-winning songwriters' showcase series. This evening will feature three sets of high-energy, original songs from paired up Canadian artist duos such as Tea Fannie and Alex Hughes.

Info: The Chinese Lunar New Year Festival is a fun event that is educational and inclusive- available to the public regardless of individual age or cultural differences. The festival will showcase captivating activities such as dragon and lion dances, multicultural performances, provide access to a museum and art exhibitions, multicultural local food vendors, crafts tables and games corner for children, and a marketplace, all designed for the delight of the community. Held at the Calgary Chinese Cultural Centre.

Info: Join the Snow Sisters, the Reindeer Wrangler and your favorite Snowman Friend as they roam around Chinook Blast! Say Hi, take pictures, and join us for some frosty fun! All ages welcome, pictures encouraged!

YYC Princess has been bringing magic to Calgary for 10 years. We bring over 50 princesses, heroes and other characters to life through song, story, crafts and games. We do Roaming, Birthdays, Day Camps and Special Events, find us around Calgary or at SkyCastle Indoor Playground.

Info: Experience a special freestyle soccer performance led by three global icons of the game: Andrew Henderson, 5x World Champion, Jayzinho, world-renowned street baller, and Nick Seyda, World Routine Champion. A powerful showcase of creativity, precision, and modern soccer culture.

Info: Join the YYC Music Awards for a vibrant musical sampling of the best Calgary has to offer! The afternoon kicks off with the rootsy sounds of Métis/Colombian singer-songwriter Damase Elis — think Tracy Chapman meets Florence Welch. Nominated EDM creator sean beaver amps up the intermissions with pulse-pounding sets, then folk-pop phenom nominee Maclayne reels you in with irresistible hooks and bold storytelling. To close out the day with a bang, multi-award-winning hip-hop king K-Riz & The Family bring electrifying groove and unstoppable swagger, presented in partnership with JazzYYC.

Damase Elis (1:00 p.m.), sean beaver (1:45 p.m.), Maclayne (2:00 p.m.), sean beaver (2:45 p.m.), K-Riz & The Family (3:00 p.m.).

Info: The Chinese Lunar New Year Festival is a fun event that is educational and inclusive- available to the public regardless of individual age or cultural differences. The festival will showcase captivating activities such as dragon and lion dances, multicultural performances, provide access to a museum and art exhibitions, multicultural local food vendors, crafts tables and games corner for children, and a marketplace, all designed for the delight of the community. Held at the Calgary Chinese Cultural Centre.

Info: Prepare to be delighted by the surprising and whimsical masks and puppets created and animated by Calgary artists. Children and adults alike will be enthralled by these wintry and wondrous pop-up performances.

Info: Join the Snow Sisters, the Reindeer Wrangler and your favorite Snowman Friend as they roam around Chinook Blast! Say Hi, take pictures, and join us for some frosty fun! All ages welcome, pictures encouraged!

Info: Live vocals, keys, guitar, and dynamic percussion. Our performance blends contemporary South Asian sound with modern pop, creating an immersive atmosphere for all ages. The set includes upbeat Bollywood hits, soulful unplugged moments, and crowd-engaging segments designed to uplift the festival environment. As Calgary-based artists, we focus on cultural expression, live musicianship, and community connection. This activation brings vibrant music, rhythm, and movement to Chinook Blast, celebrating diversity while offering an engaging live experience that invites audiences to sing along, dance, and experience South Asian culture in an exciting, modern format.

Info: Jadé’s unique genre-bending sound reflects whatever stage she plays on, and highlights her love for dance music across cultures. Through DJing, she hopes to create positive and inclusive spaces whenever she plays, and make dance floors a place of joy where all can have fun and express themselves.

Info: Bringing the beats on Family Day, Ethnik Festivals will be presenting both Skinny Blaiz, Afropop artist, and Ray Val, R&B singer and songwriter, to the RISE UP Calgary Outdoor Community Stage for a lunchtime set!

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