Events

Full Bloom Festival

August 13 & 14, 2022

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The Full Bloom Festival is a two-day celebration of the Beaulieu Gardens for the Beltline and Downtown Calgary communities. The Full Bloom Festival takes place on the grounds of Lougheed House in the gardens and parks on August 13 & 14.
Anyone and everyone are invited to enjoy the brilliant gardens, live music and performances, food trucks, community Pet Pawrades, handmade market, free admission to Lougheed House, and much more.
The Festival is funded in part by the Government of Canada.

Call for Festival Vendors

We are looking for local artisans and makers to join us for Full Bloom Fest. Spots are available for Sunday, August 14.

Contact: ksander (at) lougheedhouse.com for more details.

Call for Festival Volunteers

We are looking for enthusiastic individuals to assist in various areas for the festival.

Contact: edelgado (at) lougheedhouse.com

Event schedule - Saturday, August 13

10 a.m. Opening Ceremonies led by Lennon First Rider on the Main Stage
10 a.m. - 1 p.m. DJ VanDamage on the Main Stage
11 a.m. - 12 p.m. - Toddler Dance Party hosted by DJ VanDamage on the Main Stage
11: a.m. - 12 p.m. -  Garden Tour led by Jane Starts at Gardeners’ Booth
11 a.m. - 3 p.m. - Food Trucks Bento Burrito and The Curryer
11 am. - 3:30 p.m. - Beer Garden courtesy Big Rock
1 - 1:45 p.m. - Michaela Sheedy (country singer-songwriter) on the Main Stage
2 – 2:45 p.m. - Marcus Trummer (singer-songwriter) on the Main Stage
3 – 3:45 p.m. - Sonia Deleo (folk/soul singer-songwriter) on the Main Stage
4 p.m. Closing Remarks for First Day – End of Festival Main Stage

Other Activities & Programming:

  • House tours (times TBA)
  • Children’s programming tent – including chalk drawing, giant rug project, giant beading project, recycled paper flowers crafts
  • Pet Photobooth
  • Photo scavenger hunt of the gardens
  • Handmade Market: Hadash Jewelries (polymer clay jewellery), Meghan MacWhriter (Retro-inspired ceramic earrings and housewares, pom-pom earrings), Rose & Clover Beadwork (Metis beadwork with a modern twist), Strictly Playful (ceramics), Rug Puncher (small tufted textile and mini rugs), Neon Warlock (handmade textiles)
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Event schedule - Sunday, August 14

10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Opening of the Festival - DJ on the Main Stage
11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Pet PAWrade
11 a.m. – 12 p.m. Garden Tour at Gardeners’ Booth
11 a.m. - 3 p.m - Food Trucks Neon Taco and Family Cheesed
11 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. - Beer Garden courtesy Big Rock
1 – 1:45 p.m. Jay Bowcott (Blues, folk, and classic rock singer-songwriter) on the Main Stage
2 – 2:45 p.m. Natalie (singer-songwriter) on the Main Stage
3 – 3:45 p.m. Premanation (pop singer-songwriter) on the Main Stage
4 p.m. Closing Remarks to Festival

Other Activities & Programming:

  • House tours (times TBA),
  • Children’s programming tent – including chalk drawing, giant rug project, giant beading project, recycled paper flowers craft,
  • Photo scavenger hunt of the gardens
  • Handmade Market: Teru Collections (handmade beaded jewellery – 90s inspired)