LOCAL FOOD. LIVE MUSIC. LOTS OF FUN.
Everyone is invited to the table at the Cochrane Food Fest!
Enjoy delicious food and drinks crafted by local vendors, along with live entertainment and family-friendly activities!
12pm – Gates Open (Admission – Only $2/person or $5/family!)
6pm – Free Gate Entry
7pm – Event End
All Day Activities
Kids Area: Lots of hands-on fun for the kids – a messy-but-mindful Mock Food Fight, get creative with pasta art and colouring station.
Contests: Human slot machine (donate to play & win prizes!), Timbit Tally – can you guess how many Timbits are in the jar?
12:30pm
Anna Lewis
Anna Lewis is a country music singer/songwriter from Calgary, AB. With influences like Maren Morris and Kacey Musgraves, Lewis brings her own twist to the country pop genre of music. Playing her own original tunes, along with many known covers, she is able to engage audiences in a great night of music! Lewis has played shows all over Alberta, including Half Hitch Brewery in Cochrane and Sorso Lounge in Airdrie. She also holds a residency at the Gravity Espresso & Wine bar in Calgary, where she connects with other local artists to share original songs on Thursday nights. Given the buzz off her first single, Lewis has been featured on CBC’s “Calgary Eyeopener” and on the Studio B “Made in Alberta” podcast, which are both available on Spotify. She has also been a featured artist on the Live Country Music Sessions hosted in the UK. Anna Lewis’ first single, “Me, Myself & Wine”, is currently available for streaming across all platforms and playing on Sirius XM’s Top of the Country channel, as well as other Canadian Country Radio stations.
2:00pm
Potato Sack Races: Inside Barn
Junior Fries (10 -13)
Big Spuds (14+)
Family Mash-Up Relay
3:00pm
Noel Johnson
Noel Johnson is a Cochrane-based singer-songwriter with a warm, grounded style rooted in folk and roots traditions. He’s well known locally for live performances and supporting community-based events, and has shared original songs like “Summers in Gold” on local airwaves.
4:15pm
Lettuce Eating Competition – Registration Required
Think you can leaf the competition behind? Join us at the Cochrane Food Fest for a hilarious and fast-paced Lettuce Eating Contest! Starting at 4:15 PM, participants will go head-to-head in three exciting rounds. The fastest eater from each round will claim victory and move into the top rankings. At the end, our three top lettuce lovers will each take home a prize and, of course, ultimate bragging rights. Whether you’re competing or cheering from the sidelines, this is one event you won’t want to miss. Register HERE
5:00pm
Turner Bates
Turner Bates is an emerging Canadian country singer‑songwriter rooted in the rural traditions of Cochrane, Alberta. At just nineteen, he’s already drawing attention with authentic, folk‑tinged country music, having released his debut single “Where I Belong” and performed at major Alberta festivals. With songwriting that reflects both his personal story and prairie life, Turner is building a strong presence on the Alberta country‑music scene.
5:00pm-6pm
Local Brew Happy Hour
From 5 – 6pm, all local brews at the bar are $5 each. Last call is 5:45pm, bar service ends at 6pm.
