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September 10, 2024
Put on a cowboy hat and boots, and get ready to celebrate the best in Canadian country music at the 42nd annual CCMA Awards, presented by TD, on September 14 at Rogers Place.
As Edmonton warmly welcomes artists and fans from across the country, everyone can enjoy the many exciting events during Canadian Country Music Week, September 11–14. The weeklong celebration showcases Edmonton's vibrant music scene through local programming, dancing, songwriting speaker series, over 90 live performances across the city and events for fans of all ages.
Country on the Square!
Wednesday, September 11, 4 – 8 p.m.
Mosey on down to Sir Winston Churchill Square and the City Hall Plaza for some down-home country fun the whole family will enjoy, featuring live country music performances, line dancing, a bandana craft, games, giveaways, chalk art, roving performers and more for free!
5 – 6 p.m. — Get your country groove on with a live musical performance by Nathan Miller.
6:30 – 8 p.m. — Kick up your heels with line dancing on the City Hall Plaza with Boot Scootin’ Boogie Dance Club, accompanied by live music from David Jukebox Leigh.
Food trucks will be on-site from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
CCMA Country Crawl & Legends Car Show
Thursday, September 12, 3 – 7 p.m.
Experience some of the best talent in Canadian country music when the CCMA Country Crawl comes to Sir Winston Churchill Square! Admission is free, and no tickets are required.
The 2024 CCMA Legends Show kicks off with loads of free pre-concert fun that includes hot rides and hotter tunes!
3 – 7 p.m. — Calling all gearheads! Check out 15 of the coolest vehicles at the Legends Car Show.
5 – 5:45 p.m. — Enjoy a special performance by Canadian country music singer Colleen Rae.
6 – 6:45 p.m. — Stomp your boots to a performance by Canadian musician Bob Donaldson, and enjoy his eclectic sound, described as acoustic “music with a twist!"
Food trucks will be on-site from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
With support from the City of Edmonton’s Downtown Vibrancy Fund, the CCMA Country Crawl will feature 90 performances in 33 shows in 19 venues (plus some pop-up venues) leading up to and during Country Music Week 2024. Visit their website for full details.
Want to see the whole show inside the Winspear Centre? Visit the 2024 CCMA Legends Show presented by CFCW website for information and to buy tickets.
Movies on the Square goes country!
Join us for a special double feature of Movies on the Square — country and western edition, featuring the kids’ classics, Spirit Untamed (starting at 5 p.m.), followed by Rango (at 6:45 p.m.).
Date: Friday, September 13
Time: 4 – 9 p.m.
Location: Sir Winston Churchill Square
Admission: Free
Arrive early for some great pre-movie entertainment, including live country music by Travis Dolter (4 – 5 p.m.), craft making with the Edmonton Public Library, face painting and temporary tattoos, games and activities, giveaways and more! A sensory tent will be available, courtesy of Autism Edmonton.
Food trucks will be on-site.
Live at Lunch
Get your toes tapping for special country and western themed editions of Live at Lunch, brought to you by the City and its partner, the Edmonton Arts Council.
Date: September 11 – 13
Times: Noon – 1 p.m.
Location: Sir Winston Churchill Square
Admission: Free
Wednesday, September 11 — Andrea Nixon
Thursday, September 12 — D’Orjay The Singing Shaman
Friday, September 13 — The Bobby Tenderloin Universe (Duo)
Food trucks will be on site from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Please note: Weather conditions or poor air quality may result in the cancellation of these outdoor events. Call 311 or visit edmonton.ca/country for current event information.
Getting There
Why not leave the driving to us? Sir Winston Churchill Square and City Hall Plaza are easily reached by bus and LRT. Plan your trip at edmonton.ca/transit.
Parking
Parking is available in Canada Place and Stanley A. Milner Library Parkades with elevator access for accessibility.
CCMA Awards Show
The CCMA Awards Show will take place on Saturday, September 14 at 6 p.m. at Rogers Place. Visit the CCMA website for full details and to purchase your tickets!
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