The Silver Skate Festival & Winter Celebration is a free event for all of Edmonton to enjoy. Entering its twenty-second year, the Silver Skate Festival is the longest running winter festival in the City of Edmonton. The festival is rooted in the Dutch tradition of a love of the outdoors and the pleasure of experiencing the cultural and aesthetic beauty of winter but in recent years the festival has exploded into an extravaganza of art, culture, recreation and sports programming. This is no small feat and would not be possible without the support of our sponsors and in-kind contributors. Take the time to visit our sponsor page and support the businesses that support the Silver Skate Festival. It is amazing what we can accomplish together as a community.