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EMBFest

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Festival Days
Returning August 2025

Saturday & Sunday

10:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Special Activities: Multisport Cross Race, Enduro Series Race, Trailblazers Race

FREE COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES (*Register to Race)

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Community Activities

Saturday & Sunday

ACTIVITY PASS or TRAILBLAZERS PASS

All weekend long features group rides led by Edmonton's own riders and ride groups. Activity Passes give you access to sign up and drop in to some great group rides for all ages and abilities. All rides depart Queen Elizabeth Park.

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*WAIVERS REQUIRED - Complete Here*

Arts & Entertainment

Saturday & Sunday

FREE ACCESS

The festival has a large number of arts and entertainment throughout the weekend, including the bike jump jam, photo contest, bike show & shine and features live music by:

Saturday   Eric Kane @ 2:00 PM

Punch Buggy @ 6:00 PM

The Give 'Em Hell Boys @ 8:30 PM

Sunday      The Lowly Gents @ 2:00 PM

FKB @ 4:30 PM

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Bike Lifestyle Business EXPO

Saturday & Sunday

FREE ACCESS

The festival features great local businesses from around Edmonton who support an active lifestyle and strong mountain bike community.

-Saturday from 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM

-Sunday from 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Check out our partners & supporters for full list.

Mountain Bike & Trailblazers Races

Mountain Bike Saturday: Trailblazers Sunday

ACTIVITY or TRAILBLAZERS PASS

Join a fun or competitive mountain bike race in the heart of the city. With a variety of ability options available try your hand at a MTB race. Check out the MTB XC Race Page OR Trailblazers Race Page for more information and schedules.

Mountain Biking
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Craft Beer Hub

FREE ACCESS

Featuring local craft beer from around Edmonton, tasting activities, information, and local live music showcases. Open:

-Sunday from 12:00 - 6:00 PM

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*Please do not drink and ride*

Mountain Bike Skills & Activities

Saturday & Sunday

FREE ACCESS

EMBFest is a family friendly event that will host an in-event activity & skills area! Access for free with your ticket to come ride, play and relax.

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There are also a large number of Free activities to take part in throughout the weekend. Check out the Schedule for more information.

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Mountain Bike Events & Rodeo

Saturday & Sunday

ACTIVITY PASS or TRAILBLAZERS PASS

The weekend features a number of exciting and entertaining events to take part in or spectate! Test your skills and talents during the weekend with fun prizes: Bonus points for costumes! Get an "Activity Pass" to take part.

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With a "Trailblazers Pass" 16 yrs & under can take part in the fun races, kids bike rodeo, skills sessions, group rides and more! Check out the schedule.

Mountain Bike Seminars

Saturday & Sunday

FREE ACCESS

Learn from members in the community and join in on free seminars all weekend long. Seminars include panels of business owners, trail builders, riders, and even full instructional and informational sessions. A full seminar list can be found on the schedule.

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Light The Trail

Friday, Saturday & Sunday

FREE ACCESS

Ride a fun filled interactive trail with lights and sound. The trail, presented by Offbeat Entertainment, will be open for riders for the entire festival. Open:

  • Friday from 7:30 pm - 10:30 pm

  • Saturday from 7:30 pm - 10:30 pm

  • Sunday from 7:30 pm - 10:30 pm

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Come to Queen Elizabeth Park and follow the signs!

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