Medicine Hat Summers | Tourism Medicine Hat

MAY & JUNE 2025

SUMMER IN CANADA’S SUNNIEST CITY

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Rise Up Hot Air Balloon Festival is a community festival to bring awareness to mental health and raise everybody up. The event is hosted by Our Collective Journey, in partnership with hot air balloon pilots Willy and Cindy Taillon.

Rise Up Hot Air Balloon Festival Rise Up Hot Air Balloon Festival is a free, family-friendly event happening in Medicine Hat, Alberta. Up to 30 balloons will float

Friday, May 23 6am Flight: Location to be announced prior to flight on social media pages. 6pm Fight: Location to be announced prior to flight on social media pages. Dusk (8:30ish) Balloon Glow: Located in Kin Coulee Park, sponsored by CF Industries ɕ Hot air balloons are inflated, illuminated, and tethered to the ground so people can walk around and see them up close. Local food trucks will be parked to serve a late dinner.

above the city from May 22-25, 2025 ! Please Note: All flights are weather dependent. Follow @RiseUpYXH on Instagram and Facebook for updates and locations for each scheduled take off, before and during the festival. Thursday, May 22 6am Flight: Location to be announced prior to flight on social media pages. 6pm Flight: Location to be announced prior to flight on social media pages.

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Saturday, May 24 6am Flight: Location to be announced prior to flight on social media pages. 6pm Fight: Location to be announced prior to flight on social media pages. Community Day: Located in Downtown Medicine Hat ɕ 9:30a.m. Hues for Humanity Colour Run ɕ 11am-4pm Rise Up Market: Located at Medicine Hat Public Library ɕ 11am-3pm Art Party: Located at the Esplanade Arts & Heritage Centre ɕ 11am-3pm Yoga for all ages at the Esplanade Arts & Heritage Centre

ɕ 11am-4pm Food Trucks: Located at Towne Square

ɕ 12pm Movie at The Monarch (Inside Out 1) ɕ 3pm Movie at The Monarch (Inside Out 2) Dusk (8:30ish) Balloon Glow: Located in Kin Coulee Park ɕ Hot air balloons are inflated, illuminated, and tethered to the ground so people can walk around and see them up close. Local food trucks will be parked to serve a late dinner. Sunday, May 25

6am Flight: Location to be announced prior to flight on social media pages.

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Medicine Hat’s Great Big Pedal

June 18, 2025

Starting at the

Kin Coulee Bandshell Check in at 6:00 p.m. Ride at 6:30 p.m. ROUTES Short | Medium | Long

Register at bikemedicinehat.ca

Cyclists of All Ages & Abilities Welcome!

Great Big Pedal June 18, 2025 Bike Medicine Hat invites cyclists to pump their tires, clip their helmets, and meet at Kin Coulee Park to bike the scenic pathways during Medicine Hat’s largest cycling event. Great Big Pedal is a free event for all ages, abilities, levels of riders, and bike models from e-bikes, to road, recumbent, tandem, and mountain. Cyclists choose a five, 10, or 20 kilometre trail that takes them through beautiful natural spaces, like Kin Coulee Park and Saratoga Park.

At the end of the ride, dine local food trucks to fuel up after a beautiful ride through Medicine Hat’s coulee landscape. “The trails are so diverse with the creek and river, hillside coulees, and all the different wildlife you see. You’re immersed in so much nature,” says Shelley Acheson, director and event coordinator of Bike Medicine Hat. Visit bikemedicinehat.com for more details and bike-related events in Medicine Hat this summer.

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The Hills Are Alive: Music and Dance Cultural Fest June 12-15, 2025 Showcasing Métis and Indigenous culture, the gathering brings together talented musicians, dancers, and cultural teachers in a traditional setting of tipi’s and trapper’s tents. The event features instrument workshops, from fiddle to Métis jigging, and artisans offer instruction in sash finger weaving, Métis beading, hand drum making, and smaller crafting. Activities and traditional games, Métis history, Elder storytelling, and Michif lessons also take place during The Hills Are Alive. Visit miywasincentre.net for more details.

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Ice Cream Crawl Visit local ice cream shops on the Sunshine Trolley this summer. Sample a variety of ice cream flavours, styles, and creations, with a treat to take home to finish the experience. Peek behind the scenes, enjoy Medicine Hat-made and Alberta-made ice cream, and meet the passionate people behind the local businesses. For more tours to experience Medicine

Hat on the Sunshine Trolley, visit tickets.tourismmedicnehat.com.

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Locally made. Thoughtfully curated. SUPPORTING ALBERTA’S SMALL-BATCH ARTISANS

7 Rivers Trading Co. is located in Medicine Hat’s Historic Downtown

Trucker Hats T-Shirts Hoodies Sweatshirts Stickers

7 Rivers Trading Co. 219 6th Ave SE

Visitor Information Centre 330 Gehrnig Rd. SW

Find other Medicine Hat swag at the Visitor Information Centre.

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Spectrum Festival & Coulchella May 30 - June 1, 2025

Live music, family activities, a local artisan market, food trucks, and so much more. Bring friends and family to Kin Coulee Park for a full and exciting weekend festival. In the evening, Coulchella takes place May 30 and 31, with a live music stage featuring local and visiting artists, beer gardens, and food trucks. Visit spectrumfestival.ca for more event details.

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May Event Highlights

MAY 22-25

MAY 24

Hues for Humanity Run Start the race with a group colour toss, then run through colour stations where more colour will be tossed onto runners. Prizes awarded at the end.

Rise Up Hot Air Balloon Festival Up to 30 balloons float above Medicine Hat, including a balloon glow and community day. This is a free, family-friendly event.

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MAY 30

The Cruisers Live In celebration of releasing their first full length album, this local band is the youngest party band in Medicine Hat and is performing at the Esplanade.

Movies at The Monarch Theatre Watch Inside Out 1 and 2 inside Canada’s oldest, surviving, purpose-built cinema in Medicine Hat’s Historic Downtown.

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MAY 31

Hunter Brothers Homegrown Nights Tour The Hunter Brothers are bringing signature harmonies, heartfelt storytelling, and high-energy performances to fans across the region at the Esplanade.

The Great Discape Compete in a game of disc golf at Kiwanis Central Park, with local league Skip Shot Disc Golf.

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June Event Highlights JUNE 1 JUNE 1 / JUNE 29

Sunday Dinner Indulge in a multi-course dinner at Hometown, paired with alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, featuring locally-sourced ingredients.

Patio Dinner Series The Yard Patio & Eatery is hosting their specially curated Patio Dinner Series, featuring a multi course meal by a local chef.

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JUNE 6

A community telling of Pawâkan Macbeth Inspired by the youth of Frog Lake First Nation, Treaty 6 Territory. Pawâkan Macbeth is Reneltta Arluk’s groundbreaking reimagining of Shakespeare’s darkest play into Cree history, legend and cosmology. JUNE 7

Jam Night at Casa Amigos Come play on our Cantina Stage and show off your talents with our Open Jam Night; hosted by Rob Hudec

JUNE 6-8

Grit City’s Summer Playground Party

Grit City Distillery is hosting their first patio party, with food and drink specials, games like cornhole, darts, jenga, and horseshoes, and fire tables to stay warm into the evening.

Lax to the Max Annual minor lacrosse tournament that welcomes over 30 teams from across Alberta, BC, and Saskatchewan.

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JUNE 7

JUNE 7

Sesame Street Live Elmo, Abby Cadabby, Cookie Monster, and their friends from Sesame Street are coming to your neighborhood to say hello.

Sunshine Ice Cream Crawl Hop on the Sunshine Trolley to indulge in ice cream creations from three local ice cream shops. JUNE 12-15

JUNE 10

The Hills Are Alive Showcasing Métis and Indigenous culture, the gathering brings together talented musicians, dancers, and cultural teachers in a traditional setting of tipi’s and trapper’s tents. Registration required. JUNE 14

Sunshine Café & Market Tour Hop on the Sunshine Trolley and visit four café and markets in Medicine

Hat. Sip drinks, sample treats, and shop at artisan markets.

JUNE 12-15

WPCA Chuckwagon Races Three drivers race head-to-head around a half mile of hell. The chuckwagon is pulled by four thoroughbred horses and controlled by a chuckwagon driver, with two outriders.

YMCA River Run The YMCA of Southeastern Alberta is proud to offer the 41st Anniversary River Run, presented by Cancarb, to our community.

The Medicine Hat Dining Guide Dine Medicine Hat, from restaurants to bakeries, taprooms, and cafés. A lunch that hits the spot, a dinner that calls for dessert, or a breakfast that starts the day just right, find your next meal in Medicine Hat.

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Medicine Hat JazzFest Canadian Jazz artists and musicians will take the stage at the Esplanade Arts & Heritage Centre on the rooftop terrace, inside the front lobby, and outdoors on the green grass.

Sharing Stories at the Saamis Tepee

Meet Brenda Mercer at the Saamis Tepee to hear more about the space, and to share in conversation, storytelling, and crafting.

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Walking History on the Saratoga Trail

The Hip Experience The Hip Experience strides towards embodying the essence of Canada’s iconic band, the Tragically Hip. This ensemble has enraptured audiences nationwide with their electrifying performances.

Pat Aaker and her daughter April guide a visit to Saratoga Park, a place they used to call home as it once was a Métis community until the early 2010s.

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Events Calendar

Downtown Bakery Tour In Medicine Hat’s Historic Downtown, immerse yourself in a story-telling experience that features six of Medicine Hat’s Downtown Bakeries. Dessert samples are included at each spot!

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Experience Medicine Hat Guide Plan your summer in Medicine Hat in full detail using the Experience Medicine Hat Guide. Featuring outdoor adventures, arts & cultural events, farm to fork eateries, and day trip destinations, start your Medicine Hat Summer bucket list here. Love where you live, live where you visit.

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As a family-owned local business, it has become a cherished tradition for generations. 2 - 4th Street SW

Known for its iconic Cookie Dough Arctic Swirl and over 30 soft ice cream flavors, Swirls combines nostalgia with a modern twist.

Swirls Ice Cream, a Medicine Hat landmark for over 40 years, o ers high-quality ice cream, hand-crafted wae cones, and novelties as well as classic treats like banana splits, milkshakes, sundaes, and more.

Medicine Hat JazzFest June 17-22, 2025 Canadian Jazz artists and musicians will take the stage at the Esplanade Arts & Heritage Centre on the rooftop terrace, inside the front lobby, and outdoors on the green grass. Local live music fills the walls throughout the week at café and eateries, and the festival finishes with a finale inside the Medicine Hat Regional Airport Hangar. Find event details and the artist line-up at medicinehatjazzfest.com.

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A PRAIRIE FOREST IN THE CITY POLICE POINT PARK Home of the MH Interpretive Program

Managed by The society of Grasslands Naturalists

Fun and informative interpretive programs Kilometres of walking & cycling trails Changing displays at the Nature Centre Enjoy Year-Round Activities!

Nature Centre Open All Year Tuesday through Sunday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

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Indigenous Guided Tours Sharing Stories at the Saamis Tepee May 15 and June 19

Walking History in Saratoga Park May 25 and June 22 Pat Aaker and her daughter April guide a visit to Saratoga Park, which was once a Métis community until the early 2010s. The family lived in the community for many years. The mother and daughter will share stories of their life, their neighbours, and what was once a vibrant community of friends and families.

Meet Brenda Mercer at the Saamis Tepee for an conversational experience where Brenda will share her story, the history of the Saamis Tepee, and the land it sits on, show guests how to smudge and pick Sage, and guide a traditional Indigenous craft. Book your spot for Walking History, and Sharing Stories tickets.tourismmedicinehat.com

Sharing Stories

Walking History

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Be part of the story! Be part of the story!

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Camp in the Coulees Registration is officially open to camp at Gas City Campground, Echo Dale Campground, and Cypress Hills Interprovincial Park. Echo Dale Campground Sleep under the stars, and when the sun comes out swim the lake, visit the historic farm, ride the mountain bike trails, hike the paved trails, paddle the South Saskatchewan River, and fish the pond. One campsite with an abundance of outdoor activities all within walking distance. 403.529.8158

Gas City Campground Stay close to home and find shade in the trees, with nearby hiking and mountain biking trails. Bring a tent, an RV, or camp comfortably in the comfort cabins. 403.529.8158 Cypress Hills Interprovincial Park Only 45 minutes from Medicine Hat, be completely immersed in the rolling hills and lodgepole pine and aspen forest after a short drive. Plan to camp, and also paddle, swim, hike, fish, mountain bike, lay lakeside, star gaze the Dark Sky Preserve, or take in a free program. 403.893.3833

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SOUTH COUNTRY SOUTHERN ALBERTA CO-OP

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Highway 3 Ale Trail Take the ultimate road trip to eight craft beer stops from Medicine Hat to the South Canadian Rockies. The extensive available farmland throughout Southern Alberta brings quality hops for microbreweries in the region, adding a piece of homeland into each brew. Adventuring the open roads through southern Alberta, start this tour surrounded by beautiful

Medicine Hat, offers three unique breweries — all with dog-friendly patios. They each tell a different story of the city’s history with their brewery names and locations, while serving a wide array of tasty beer. Onwards toward the South Canadian Rockies, you’ll visit five more breweries along the way and sip a variety of refreshing home-made brews. Savour the flavour of authentic Alberta made beer, one brewery at a time.

coulees and bluffs, with a welcoming blue sky and sunshine. Canada’s Sunniest City,

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Blairmore, Crowsnest Pass

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No Mountains Needed to Mountain Bike Mountain-style riding in the coulees and rolling hills.

Badlands Bash MAY 31, 2025

Pump Track The pump track beside Gas City Campground is officially open. The paved course has two tracks — one for youth and beginners and the other for advanced skill sets. The circuits are designed to be ridden completely by “pumping”, moving up and down to generate momentum. Anything with wheels can use the pump track: bikes, scooters, skateboards, wheelchairs, rollerblades, and roller skates.

Three Mountain Bike Destinations Three drastically different landscapes within 45 minutes of each other, Medicine Hat, Redcliff, and Cypress Hills Interprovincial Park offer epic mountain bike trails. If you’re looking to learn or polish your skills, Hidden Gem Cycling and Sharp MTB Skills offer lessons.

Echo Dale Regional Park hosts over 100 riders for Badlands Bash to kick off the Medicine Hat mountain bike season. Racers bike 5 downhill lines, and then the evening brings live music, bonfires, and bustling campsites. Gravity Sports owner and 670 Mountain Bike Club member Ben Roscoe co-hosts the event with owners of Hidden Gem Cycling Jessie and Tracy.

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