Summer Beach Fest 2026: Lesser Slave Lake Region
Sat, Aug 08
|Devonshire Beach
The Annual Beach Festival promises two unforgettable days of family fun, all brought to life with our exciting Prehistoric Shores theme.
Date, Time, & Location
Aug 08, 2026, 8:30 a.m. – Aug 09, 2026, 2:30 p.m.
Devonshire Beach, Township Rd 732A, Slave Lake AB T0G 2A0
About The Event
August 8 & 9, 2026 | Slave Lake
Get ready for the ultimate summer weekend in Slave Lake! ☀️🌊
The Lesser Slave Lake Beachfest Society, in partnership with Community Futures Lesser Slave Lake Region, is bringing the community together for an unforgettable two-day celebration—Beachfest 2026: Prehistoric Shores.
Step into a world where summer fun meets prehistoric adventure! This year’s theme, Prehistoric Shores 🦖, transforms Slave Lake into a vibrant, family-friendly destination filled with exciting activities, entertainment, and community spirit. Whether you're a local resident or visiting from nearby communities, Beachfest is your chance to enjoy the sun, connect with others, and support local businesses.
Event Schedule
Volunteers Sign Up- Click the registration link
Beachfest is looking for volunteers to help make this event a success! We have a variety of roles available throughout the weekend—click the link below to sign up and be part of the team.
SANDCASTLE COMPETITION
Get ready to build, create, and make unforgettable memories at the Beachfest 2026 Sandcastle Competition! Gather your team, showcase your creativity, and enjoy a fun-filled day of sun, sand, and community spirit at Devonshire Beach.
To register, please complete the form below and be sure to review the Sandcastle Rules & Guidelines before signing up. Please note that each category has a registration fee. Payment is accepted via e-transfer to slavelakebeachfest@gmail.com.
*We encourage participants to register early to take advantage of the discounted registration fee.
VOLLEYBALL COMPETITION
Click the image below to register:
DINO RACE 🦖
How It Works
Participants will race while wearing inflatable dinosaur costumes.
Racers must stay within the designated race area.
The first racer to cross the finish line wins.
Rules
No pushing, tripping, or blocking other participants.
Costumes must stay inflated during the race.
Follow instructions from volunteers and event staff at all times.
FREE REGISTRATION: Registration will take place on the day of the event. A limited number of inflatable dinosaur costumes (5–6) will be available for participants to use. Participants are also welcome to bring their own dinosaur costumes to join the fun!
TUG OF WAR COMPETITION
Feel the energy and friendly competition at the Beachfest Tug of War!
Gather your team, test your strength, and battle it out on the sand
Click the link below to register:
FREE REGISTRATION
CARDBOARD BOAT RACE
Join the fun and excitement of the Cardboard Boat Race hosted by the Lesser Slave Lake Arts Council during Beachfest 2026! Watch teams put their creativity and teamwork to the test as they race handmade cardboard boats across the water.
RULES
Click the link to read the rules here: LSLRAC-2025-Beach-Fest-Cardboard-Boat-Race-Rules.pdf
Click the link below to register:
FREE REGISTRATION:
SHOP LOCAL BEACH FEST WEEK
Shop Local Beach Fest Week is your go-to time to shop, save, and support local businesses with exclusive deals for this event!
Promo Duration: August 1 to 9
EVENT SPONSORS
Beachfest wants to thank all our sponsors. We could not continue this event without your support!
PLATINUM SPONSORS:
Vanderwell
GOLD SPONSORS:
MD Lesser Slave Lake Region
Falcon Rentals
SILVER SPONSORS:
Canadian Natural
Tamarack Valley Energy
Nothern Smiles Dental
BRONZE SPONSORS:
Heavy Equipment Repair
Domino's Pizza Slave Lake
Holiday Inn Express
Spur Petroleum Ltd.
Exact Oilfield Slave Lake
Sobeys Slave Lake
Mathieu Hryniuk LLP
Tolko
WHERE TO STAY IN SLAVE LAKE
Follow this link to see a list of places you can rent, camp, or stay during this event: https://slavelakeregion.ca/where-to-stay/
PHOTOGRAPHS FROM LAST YEAR'S BEACHFEST 2025
Scroll through our gallery of the 2025 Beach Fest event.
Photo credits go to Tammy Prah Photography
Have Questions? Want to Learn More?
If you would like more information about this event, please contact our office at info@cflslr.com or complete the form below to request a callback.
Phone: 1-780-849-3232
E-mail: info@cflslr.com
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