Special Events in 2010

EDMONTON INDY
July 23 – 25, 2010
Strap yourself in for the hottest weekend of the summer as the racing world screams into Western Canada for the 2010 Edmonton Indy. It’s not called “Three Days of Wild” for nothing — the Speedway is easily one of the most demanding circuits drivers on the IZOD IndyCar Series face all year. Best of all, 80 per cent of the track is visible from any seat, guaranteeing you a great view as hot wheels blur by at 320 km-h. Check out the Paddock and Pits, the interactive midway and rockin’ live entertainment as well. If you love the howl of engines, brain-boggling speed, the buzz of celebrity drivers such as Danica Patrick and Helio Castroneves, and the monkey-wrenching of the best pit crews on the planet, this is your event. You’ll be able to track practice and qualifying and watch multiple duels as race day unfolds. Any seat in the stands is a front-row for pure adrenaline buzz.
www.edmontonindy.com

2010 ROAD NATIONAL CYCLING CHAMPIONSHIPS
June 25 – July 5, 2010
The Canadian Cycling Association’s marquee event will see more than 500 of Canada’s top cyclists descend upon Edmonton and nearby Devon in a bid to become Canada’s Top Road Cyclist. Both centres have increasingly become a hub for cycling in western Canada, and this series of championship races will be a crowd-pleaser. www.canadian-cycling.com

CANADIAN COUNTRY MUSIC WEEK & AWARDS
Sept. 8-12, 2010
All the stars of Canadian country gather to celebrate the best and brightest of our music scene with a few special international guests invited to share the stage. It’s four days of networking, artist showcases, workshops, the Songwriters Cafe and, of course, our can’t-be-missed Canadian Country Music Awards Show.
www. countrymusicedmonton.com

THE GREY CUP — CANADA’S FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP
Nov. 28, 2010
Edmonton’s Commonwealth Stadium welcomes one of the country’s spectacular sports events — the Canadian Football League’s 98th Grey Cup championship game. This gridiron event will see football gladiators vie for national bragging rights before some 60,000 screaming fans. It’s Canada’s version of the Super Bowl. www.greycupfestival2010.com

Photo: Edmonton Tourism