Events Roundup
Oct. 1, 2026
This week, we're highlighting an event pick by Taproot reporter Colin Gallant. Colin recommends YEG Food Founders Showcase, an Edmonton Startup Week event showcasing the minds behind Meuwly's, Scale Kitchens, JACEK Chocolate Couture, and Blind Enthusiasm.
YEG Food Founders Showcase
📅 Wednesday, Oct. 7 4:30 PM
📍 Edmonton Unlimited
Startup communities need nourishment, too! The YEG Food Founders Showcase puts the spotlight on some of Edmonton's rising food & beverage startups, bringing together local entrepreneurs and the opportunity to sample some of the products they're bringing to market.
Here's what Colin had to say:
"With everything happening at Edmonton Startup Week, this event pick was a tough call. But I am fascinated with these entrepreneurs and this event has the best of two worlds I cover. Business insights and tasty treats? Now, c'mon now. You'll also catch me at the similar In the Loop event at Brighton Block before this joint."
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Culinary escapades
Delicious adventures await:
- Oct. 3: Introduction to Chocolate Tasting starting at 7pm at Delavoye Chocolate Maker
- Oct. 4: Autumn Sweets: A Thanksgiving Dessert Class starting at 1pm at Get Cooking
- Oct. 4: Big Beautiful BBQ with paired wines by Gurvinder & Blind Enthusiasm Beers starting at 5:30pm at Little Wolf Restaurant
- Oct. 7: In The Loop: Foodtrepreneurship starting at 9am at Brighton Block
- Oct. 7: YEG Food Founders Showcase starting at 4:30pm at Edmonton Unlimited
- Oct. 7: Tenuta Fanti Wine Dinner starting at 6:30pm at JW Marriott (Edmonton ICE District)
- Oct. 8: Premier's Pancake Breakfast starting at 8am at Fan Park
In The Loop: Circular Food Economy
The people building Edmonton's circular food economy rarely end up in the same room. On Oct. 7, they will all be at Brighton Block. Tabling, mic moments, fireside chats, working sessions, activities, and VR demos, and food made by local foodtrepreneurs.
Happening this week
Here are some events happening in the next seven days:
- Oct. 1-10: CFR Backroads Sessions at various locations
- Oct. 2: The Green & Gold Pop-Up Market starting at 10am at University of Alberta (University Commons Building)
- Oct. 3: We've Outgrown It Sale starting at 9am at Alberta Aviation Museum
- Oct. 3: ETS Open House starting at 10am at Ferrier Garage - ETS
- Oct. 3: Momentary Museum | Sensing the City starting at 1pm at Edmonton Public Library (Jasper Place)
- Oct. 3: Bee Civic Yeg starting at 1pm at University of Alberta (University Commons Building)
Mural Unveiling: Black Tortoise of the North 北方玄武
📅 Saturday, Oct. 3 3:00 PM
📍 okimaw peyesew kamik (King Thunderbird Centre)
The unveiling of the Black Tortoise of the North 北方玄武, the newest mural in Busyrawk's Four Guardians of Chinatown Mural Series, centering on themes of grief, remembrance, and healing.
- Oct. 3-4: Greater Edmonton Model Train Show at Edmonton EXPO Centre
- Oct. 4: Run for the Cure starting at 8:30am at Mill Woods Town Centre
- Oct. 4: The Menopause Summit starting at 9am at DoubleTree by Hilton Edmonton (Downtown)
- Oct. 5-9: Wills Week at various locations
- Oct. 5-9: Edmonton Startup Week at various locations
- Oct. 6-9: Imagining Indigenous Art Show at CO*LAB
For your long-term planning
And here are some upcoming events to keep in mind:
- Oct. 14-18: LitFest at various locations
- Oct. 14-18: NorthwestFEARFest at Garneau Theatre
- Oct. 17-18: Edmonton Short Film Festival at Landmark Cinemas 9 (Edmonton City Centre)
- Oct. 18-25: Edmonton Games Week
- Nov. 6: 37th Annual ASTech Awards Gala and Innovation Showcase at Westin Edmonton
- Nov. 22-24: Canadian Innovation Conference at Edmonton Convention Centre
Visit the Taproot Edmonton Calendar for many more events in the Edmonton region.
This roundup was sponsored by Tycoon Events.
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