We are looking for volunteers!
Are you interested in volunteering? We’re looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help make Winterfest a success! Date: Saturday, December 6, 2025 Choose a shift that works for you. Find out more here.
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Classics in the Park 2026
Our 4th annual Classics in the Park returns! We’re thrilled to announce that this year’s event will be held at Festival Place, featuring A Journey from Classical Brazil. Date: Sunday, June 14, 2026 Time: 2 pm – 4 pm Tickets: $15, children under 12 Free
Winterfest 2025
Winterfest is back for another year! We are proud to have it sponsored Sherwood Park ACT/UCT Club. 📅 Date: Saturday, December 6, 2025⏰ Time: 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.📍 Location: Community Centre Agora, 401 Festival Lane, Sherwood Park, Alberta Celebrate the season with Winterfest — a free family event filled with holiday magic and community spirit!…
Black & White Gala Returns!
🌙 The 27th Annual Black & White Fundraiser Returns 🌙 On October 17, 2026 at Festival Place, our signature evening of elegance and purpose makes its long-awaited return. Celebrate with us at this timeless event, featuring an unforgettable performances and the opportunity to raise funds for the young performing and visual artists via grants and…
2025 Grant Recipient
🎉 Congratulations to Gracie Appleton — our $500 grant recipient! 🏆We’re proud to support emerging talent, and Gracie’s dedication, creativity, and passion truly stood out. Keep an eye on this rising star — big things are ahead!
Classics in the Park
Classics in the Park Returns! 🎶 Join us on Sunday, June 22, 2025, from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM at Peace Park, Sherwood Park, for the 3rd Annual Classics in the Park! Experience the innovative jazz ensemble ShockolaD, blending Ukrainian folk melodies with contemporary jazz, funk, and electronic influences. Also performing is the Brilho Trio,…
2025 Grant Recipients
Congratulations to the Nottingham Youth and Children’s Choir! We’re excited to announce that they’ve been awarded a 2025 Grant of $500 from the Festival Place Cultural Arts Foundation (FPCAF)! Located in the Nottingham community of Sherwood Park since 2016, both choirs are non-auditioned community programs run as a not-for-profit by Amy Appleton. The Youth Choir…
2025 Scholarship Recipient
Congratulations, Zohan Chan! We are thrilled to announce that Zohan Chan is the 2025 recipient of the Festival Place Cultural Arts Foundation’s Performing Arts Scholarship, proudly sponsored by First Call Heating & Air Conditioning. Awarded “Most Likely to Become a Professional Performing Artist,” this scholarship recognizes Zohan’s incredible talent, dedication, and bright future in performing…
2024 Winner of the Iris Evans Scholarship for the Performing Arts
Congratulations to Kailin Ames, the recipient of the 2024 Iris Evans $1,000 Scholarship!
2024 Winner of the Leo and Vivian Dance Scholarship
Huge congratulations to Morgan Dunham, the recipient of the Leo and Vivian $1,000 Scholarship! Morgan was awarded this incredible honour at Festival Place, right before the unforgettable performances by Beatrice Love and Martin Kerr at the final Patio Series of the season at Festival Place.
2023 Winner of the Leo and Vivian Dance Scholarship
We are thrilled to extend our heartfelt congratulations to Isabae Alston, recipient of the Leo and Vivian Broks Dance Scholarship for 2023. Isabae’s dedication, passion, and exceptional talent have truly set her apart. This scholarship represents not only our recognition of her remarkable dance skills but also our belief in her potential to excel further. The scholarship…
An Evening with Martin Kerr
FPCAF is excited to kick off for our first fundraiser in over 2 years. FPCAF presents an Evening with Martin Kerr A fundraiser to support and invest in visual and performing artists as well as the youth of Strathcona County with grants, advocacy, and scholarships. Samantha Wiltzen, winner of the 2022…
Leo and Vivan Broks Scholarship Winner 2022
Congratulations to Aiden Muth, recipient of the Leo and Vivian Broks $1,000 Scholarship for 2022. Judges Comments: We were really pleased with the fact that Aidan stuck in there during the Pandemic and kept up dancing and training until he was able to pursue his passion. His reference letter from Cathy Allen spoke volumes. He…
Iris Evans Scholarship Winner 2022
Congratulations to Samantha Wiltzen recipient of the Iris Evans Performing Arts Dance Scholarship for 2022. Samantha has participated in the Visionary College of Performing Arts Future’s Fest Competition for the past few years, and won Best Country Vocalist for both 2020 and 2021 in her age category. Other past awards have included the Sherwood Park Music…
Leo and Vivian Broks Dance Scholarship 2022
This $1,000 scholarship seeks to recognize and assist deserving Strathcona County amateur dance students, who are likely to become professional performing artists. Eligibility: Entrant, or parent, primary address must be in the County of Strathcona. Must be between the ages of 15 – 21, as of December 31, 2022. Repertoire selections must meet requirements outlined in the Alberta Dance Education Association…
The Iris Evans Scholarship for the Performing Arts Scholarship 2022
FPCAF is excited to have The Iris Evans Scholarship for the Performing Arts Scholarship open for the 2021 season! This scholarship seeks to recognize and assist deserving Strathcona County amateur music and speech arts students, who are likely to become professional performing artists. The deadline to apply is Noon on Friday, January 28, 2022. Read more…
Leo and Vivian Broks Dance Scholarship Recipient for 2020
Congratulations to Abby Van Twuyver recipient of the Leo and Vivian Broks Dance Scholarship for 2020. Abby will be furthering her dance studies at the Harbour Dance Centre in Vancouver and we wish her all the best in her chosen career.
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Black & White Gala
Mark your calendars for the 25th Annual Black & White Fundraiser. Join us on Saturday, October 19th at Festival Place for a night of culinary specialties, live musical entertainment by Terrell Edwards, and more! This year’s event will be featuring instrumental, vocal, and dance performances from recipients of our scholarships and grants. There will also be…
5th Annual In the “Spirit” of Festival Place
The FPCAF invites you to tantalize your taste buds with an evening of great single malts, ports and madeiras, entertainment and light appetizers. Admission includes your own Glencairn tasting glass to take home with you. Date: Saturday, August 17 – 5 pm – 8 pm Venue: Festival Place, 100 Festival Way, Sherwood Park, Alberta Tickets are…