CentreFest Street Performer Festival + 2022 Meet the Street | September 2-4, 2022

CentreFest Street Performer Festival + 2022 Meet the Street | September 2-4, 2022

‍CentreFest Street Performer Festival and the Meet the Street Festival return together for the first time this weekend, September 2-4, 2022. Head downtown to experience live music, street performers, mural tours, Circus World, a street market, food trucks, magicians, art activities, and more. It’s free to attend and everyone is welcome!

Meet the Street is an art and culture experience that celebrates visual and performance art, music, and meaningful community partnerships in Red Deer's downtown core. Explore enhanced alley spaces and murals year-round. Twelve new murals have been added to downtown areas, transforming them into welcoming community spaces for all to enjoy. Murals are being painted by talented artists through the summer, with most artists assisted by volunteers.

Frequently Asked Questions:

What is a Street Performer?

Street performing, or busking is an ancient form of entertainment. They set up and create a show where there was nothing but the street. They gather people passing by and turn them into an audience. The street performer then presents a full show, usually with an amazing finale. All with no guarantee of getting paid, but because the performer has made a connection with the audience, people voluntarily put bills into the performer's hat. It's truly the most honest form of entertainment in the world. Audience participation is the key to being a successful street performer.  

How much does it cost?

It's free! But tipping the performers is greatly appreciated. It’s up to you how much you pay. Street performers earn their living by “passing the hat”. So, when you enjoy their performance, let them know with your toonies and bills.

Parking?

Public Street parking is available all around the site and is FREE on Saturdays and Sundays.

‍Weekend Schedule

Friday, September 2, from 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm‍

Live music on the Ross Street Patio, presented by the Downtown Business Association, and followed by Mini CentreFest Street Performances to kick off the weekend.

Saturday, September 3, from 1:00 – 8:00 pm and Sunday, September 4, from 1:00 – 6:00 pm‍

Street Performances in the city Parking Lot beside the Welikoklad Centre, Circus World in City Hall Park, Mural Tours throughout downtown Red Deer, and Vendor Market and Food Trucks on Ross Street!

CentreFest Location:

‍City Hall Park, Parking Lot P4, and Ross Street

Capstone

Capstone is also celebrating the Meet the Street Festival this weekend. Mural tours, arts and crafts, activities for all ages, live music, and food trucks. To celebrate the 2nd annual, Meet the Street Festival, Capstone is also doing mural tours to explore the new masterpieces around the heart of the city. Rent an e-scooter or take your own bicycle on a guided tour of the new Meet the Street murals.

Saturday, September 3 & Sunday, September 4, Depart from Canada 150 Square (near the fountain) in Capstone at 1:00 pm. Click here for all the details.

Mural Map: (click the link below)

Meet the Street - Google My Maps‍

For all the other information and for updates, follow @meetthestreetrd and @rdcentrefest on Instagram.

For CentreFest, Meet the Street and Mural Locations visit:

Street Performers | CentreFest Street Performer Festival | Red Deer

Meet the Street - The City of Red Deer‍