EAD's Program at a Glance
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM | Explore & Connect
Members have the entire day to explore the Midway and Fort Edmonton Park at their own pace. Please plan to bring your own bagged lunch or purchase food on-site, as the banquet dinner will not begin until 6:00 PM.
Check out Fort Edmonton attractions and plan your visit here: fortedmontonpark.ca.
Note: Fort Edmonton Park is currently closed for the season and will reopen in May 2026, but information about attractions is available online so you can plan ahead.
12:00 PM – 4:00 PM | Social & Explore
Take time to relax and connect with fellow members, view EAD’s historical archives, and see photos from the past 75 years, or continue exploring Fort Edmonton Park. This is a casual break in the day to enjoy the space, catch up with friends, and recharge before the evening events. Coffee, tea, and juice will be served.
If you prefer, this is also a good time to head home and change into more formal wear for the evening. The Blatchford Hangar has washrooms available for changing into your evening attire or freshening up if you prefer to stay on site.
5:00 PM | Cocktail Hour
Unwind before the evening program with a relaxed social gathering. Enjoy craft beer selections from Polyrhythm Brewing, along with a variety of light refreshments. This is a chance to mingle, catch up with old friends, and meet new people before sitting down for the banquet.
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM | Banquet & Keynote
A semi-formal dinner event (attire: black, white, and gold, no jeans) featuring a keynote presentation, kept to 30 minutes so there’s plenty of time to enjoy the evening.
Menu details will be shared once the 75th Anniversary Committee makes its final decisions.
8:00 PM – 12:00 AM | 50/50 Raffle, Prizes, Social and Dancin
We will draw the 50/50 raffle and announce prize winners.
We will have a Deaf DJ (TBD), who will set the tone for the night with music.
Mystica Entertainment will bring their photobooth experience so you can capture fun memories throughout the evening.
Enjoy a lively social and plenty of dancing to close out the celebration.
Choose Your Experience
Daytime EVENT ONLY
The daytime celebration runs from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM at Fort Edmonton Park. All guests must register in advance, as daytime admission tickets will not be available at the door.
Youth and Senior admission is $5.00.
Adult admission is $10.00.
This option is ideal for those who would like to attend the daytime celebration but are not planning to attend the evening banquet gala.
Your daytime admission includes access to the Blatchford Field Air Hangar, the Midway Big Tent, and Fort Edmonton Park.
Guests are free to move between all areas throughout the day. Visitors can explore the park, enjoy the Midway attractions, visit EAD historical displays, and connect with the Deaf community.
If you are attending the evening banquet gala, you do not need to purchase a daytime ticket, as gala tickets already include full access to the Midway and Fort Edmonton Park.
If you have any questions, contact
DAY TIME AND BANQUET
Early bird ticket prices ended on February 28, 2026. Individual tickets are now $125, and a table of 8 is $800.
Each ticket includes full admission to Fort Edmonton Park and the Midway, the banquet dinner and keynote presentation, and the evening social and dance with a Deaf DJ.
Guests can also look forward to prize draws, giveaways, and a full evening of music, celebration, and community connection.
To purchase tickets, please complete the online form. You can buy a single ticket or reserve a full table of eight.
Teens aged 15 to 16 are welcome when
accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Payment plans are available. Please note that tickets are
non-refundable and will not be sold at the door.
If you have any questions, feel free to contact eadinfo51@gmail.com or eadmembership@gmail.com