Edmonton Economic Development Corporation

August events at Edmonton’s Shaw Conference Centre


The following major events are scheduled at the Shaw Conference Centre during August 2009:

August 7, 2009 – 18th Cariwest Costume Extravaganza
Join the “Hottest Fest in de West” at the Shaw Conference Centre for the Cariwest Costume
Extravaganza. Take in the extravagant costumes and the crowning of the king and queen of the carnival. For more information visit www.cariwestfestival.com/

August 19, 2009 – Progressive Nation 2009 with Dream Theatre
Progressive Nation’s 2009 North American Tour with Dream Theatre, Zappa Plays Zappa, Pain of
Salvation and Beardfish. To purchase tickets visit www.ticketmaster.ca/ or call 780.451.8000.

August 21-23, 2009 – Alberta Bound Tattoo and Arts Festival
Atomic Zombie Tattoo and Eikon Device present The Alberta Bound Tattoo. Check out over 100 artists
from Edmonton, Canada and around the world as they present the best the tattoo industry has to offer. Tickets are at www.ticketmaster.ca/ or call 780.451.8000. For more information visit www.calgarytattoos.com/edmonton

August 28, 2009 – KO Boxing Presents Championship Boxing
KO Boxing presents Championship Boxing Friday, August 28th. Tickets are $52.50 and available at
www.ticketmaster.ca or by calling 780.451.8000.

Media Contact:
Crystal McPhee, Shaw Conference Centre
Phone: 780.917.7897
E-mail: cmcphee@edmonton.com

Festivals

"Recognized internationally as one of the best and most successful Fringe Theatre Festivals in the world and one of Canada’s foremost festivals, the event attracts artists and patrons from across Canada, the US, Europe, Asia and around the world." Oh Canada! Northlands Surprises – John Geary, Skywest Magazine Nov/Dec 2006