bestie ice cream, live music on 124 street, strawberry u-pick, farm to flame dinners, plus recipe of the week: rhubarb shortcake

rge rd events all summer long

Drink big bottles at The Butchery tonight; join a fab pig roast with Campio Brewing on July 18 and come to a brisket patio barbecue, July 24. Woo hoo! Find all the info here.

GE RD Events all Summer Long

we all scream for ice cream

Bestie Ice Cream is open for the season at the Crestwood Community Centre (14325 96 Avenue). This charming pop-up, in a solar-powered sea can no less, brings delicious KIND ice cream to the west end. Stop by for a scoop or a cone, 11am-9pm daily.

We all Scream for Ice Cream

prairie gardens strawberry u pick is open!

Nothing better or fresher than picking your own strawberries, especially at Prairie Gardens. Bring a bucket and expect some mud and mosquitos! From 10am-6 daily, first come, first served. After the first pick, come on Wednesdays or Saturdays. Find directions and all the deets here.

Prairie Gardens Strawberry U pick is Open!

afternoon sound sessions on 124 street this summer

Enjoy live music at the Mercury Block and at Helen Nolan Park every Saturday until August 29. Find all the deets here

Afternoon Sound Sessions on 124 Street this Summer

la dolce vegie at bella

Six beautiful courses, paired with six exceptional wines from several Italian regions, Sunday, July 19 at Bella, 8223 104 Street. Book a reso from 5pm.

La Dolce Vegie at Bella

farm to flame dinners at the old red barn

Chef Tyson Wright’s dinners cooked over open flame are not to be missed. The 2025 Kitchen Party regional champ works with custom Argentine grills, a stone oven and a smoker barbecue to create exceptional dishes using meats and produce from neighbouring farms and ranches. Dinners are happening on Friday, July 24, the Alberta on the Plate dinner is Friday, August 14, as well as Farm to Folk, Saturday, August 15. Tix.

Farm to Flame Dinners at the Old Red Barn

2025 Farm to Folk event

recipe of the week: rhubarb shortcake

A deliciously tangy and tasty dessert.

Recipe of the week: Rhubarb Shortcake