Métis Nation of Alberta

Join us at Métis Crossing on June 21 – 22 for our 6^th Annual Alberta Métis Fest!

Métis Crossing: 17339 Victoria Trail, Smoky Lake, AB T0A 3C0

All are welcome! You are not required to be a citizen to attend. This year’s Alberta Métis Fest will allow for both Métis and non-Métis alike to gather, share stories, and experience all that Métis Crossing has to offer. We would love for you to attend and experience this amazing event with us.

Our first event on Friday will start at 4:00pm, and is nothing other than bingo! Please join us for dinner, which will be a wonderful fish fry! After dinner, we will spend the evening enjoying a Métis Kitchen Party, and our Open Mic Night! Be sure to sign up! Please see the agenda for more information.

Starting at 11:30am, guests will be entertained by Métis Performers! Guests can also participate in cultural activities, children and youth activities, door prizes and visit the Artisan Market. Be sure to enter the jigging competition to win some cash prizes! After the FREE bison dinner, the evening will include a jigging performance, Living Fiddle Legends showcase, and live music! Please see the agenda for more information.

The jigging competition will take place on Saturday, June 22^nd, 2024, from 4:00pm-5:00pm. The age groups for the jigging competition are as follows: 0-6, 7-11, 12-17, 18-59, 60+

Yes! Family activities include face painting, balloon artist, art table, spoon jam, bubble party, and so much more! Children must always be accompanied by a supervising adult.

Yes! Youth activities will include dot art, embroidery, lawn games, finger weaving, and more! All activities will be drop in, and don’t require prior sign up.

Absolutely, please join us whenever works for you!

Food Trucks and food services will be on site for guests to purchase their own meals and refreshments. Please join us on Saturday, June 22^nd, 2024, at 5:00pm for a FREE bison dinner. It is recommended to bring your own snacks and refreshments as well.

There will be camping available at Métis Crossing, please contact Métis Crossing directly to book a spot. Camping spots at Métis Crossing will become open to the public on May 31^st, 2024. Accommodations within Smoky Lake are limited; therefore, it is recommended to reach out to hotels within Fort Saskatchewan, Edmonton, and surrounding areas to book accommodations.

Unfortunately, citizens will not receive mileage for attending this event.

Please dress for the weather. Feel free to bring a lawn chair, water bottle, sunscreen, hat, and any additional apparel you require.

As we look to protect the permaculture at Métis Crossing, please adhere to the following rules related to pets:

• • No animals are permitted in the Métis Crossing Cultural Interpretive Centre, Deck, or all lands east of the Campsite entry access road.
  • Pets are welcome and permitted only within the Campsite of Métis Crossing.
  • Pets are not permitted near or within the Comfort Camping Trapper tent sites.
  • Pets are not permitted at Métis Crossing canoe launch beach.
  • Pets must always be kept on a leash no more than 2M in length.

Parking will be available in the overflow field across from Métis Crossing. Parking is free for all guests.

There will be an ATM on site. It is recommended that guests bring cash or other payment options.

Yes, washrooms, including accessible, will be available on site.

Weather permitting the 6^th Annual Alberta Métis Fest will take place entirely outdoors. If the weather does not allow the event to go ahead outdoors, everything will be moved inside the Gathering Centre at Métis Crossing.

Yes, rain or shine the 6^th Annual Alberta Métis Fest will take place.

Please email us at abmetisfest@metis.org or reach out on social media @ABMetisYouth.

In case of a medical emergency, please locate the nearest First Aid station or notify a staff member immediately for assistance. There are two dedicated First Aid stations on site. One located next to the food trucks, which can be found near to the area by the Cultural Gathering Center. The other by the Artisan Market near the Campground. You can also speak to any staff member, and they will find a first aid supplier for you.

If there is a fire or other life-threatening situation, please alert an event staff member and  follow the instructions provided by event staff and proceed to the designated evacuation areas as directed.

Stay calm and assist others as needed, especially those who may require assistance, such as children, elderly individuals, or individuals with disabilities.

In the event of an evacuation, announcements will be made over the public address system and via other communication channels, providing instructions on the evacuation routes and assembly points.

Follow the designated evacuation routes to the nearest safe assembly point, where attendance will be taken to ensure everyone is accounted for.

Event staff and emergency personnel will be on hand to provide assistance and guidance throughout the evacuation process.

Stay informed by paying attention to announcements, signage, and instructions from event staff.

Additional information and updates will be provided via the Alberta Metis Fest website, social media channels, and other communication channels as necessary.

We kindly ask all attendees to familiarize themselves with the emergency procedures and evacuation routes outlined above and to cooperate fully with event staff and emergency personnel in the event of an emergency.

Your safety is our priority, and together, we can ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for everyone at Alberta Metis Fest.