Garden REGISTRATION opens on January 17 for the 2025 season!

The Crossroads Community Garden provides the opportunity for East Village Neighbourhood Association (EVNA) members to come together to grow vegetables, flowers, and herbs, meet new people, and enjoy the outdoors throughout the growing season (May-October)!

Who is eligible to lease a garden plot?

To lease a garden plot, you must:

NOTE:We ask that all gardeners renew their EVNA memberships for the upcoming year prior to registering for a garden plot (separate transaction). 

When can I register for my garden plot?

Can I register offline?

Yes! Please contact our Garden Registrar to arrange for in-person registration & payments. We are planning to set up a registration in person event in February. 

Addie Suchorab
garden@yycEVNA.org

Where can I learn more about the garden?

Visit our website for additional details and garden rules: 

Community Garden

Join US for EVNA's 2025 Annual General Meeting

Bike Day 2025

information & registration details 

When: Sunday, june 1, 2025 from 9:30am to 12:00PM

Where: East Village Music Gazebo / Pavilion on Riverwalk (near the East Village dog park and community garden).

This year there will be two bike rides: a shorter family ride or a longer cyclist's bike ride along the Bow River both of which will end up back at the Music Pavilion where you will be provided a picnic lunch. Routes and destination will be provided at the event.

For the longer cyclist's ride sign in will be at 9:30 am to 10:00am and ride will be from 10:00am to noon.

For the shorter family ride sign in will be at 10:45am to 11:15am and ride will be from 11:15 to noon.

Open to East Village Neighbourhood Association members and families only and will require registration.

B i o g r a p h y

 ​The Cappy Smart Band was formed in the late 1800's by Calgary Fire Department Chief James "Cappy" Smart.  Initially the Band entertained the citizens of Calgary at ice cream socials, the opera house and other venues.  When band members volunteered for service in the First World War, the Band disbanded.

​The Cappy Smart Band was reformed in 1993.  Currently the Band has roughly 50 musicians from the Calgary area.  the Band enjoys playing for Calgary Fire Department events.  As well, the Cappy Smart Band performs concerts on their own and in conjunction with other non-profit organizations.  The Band has enjoyed playing at the World Police and Fire Games in Calgary, Spain and Australia and has also travelled to other countries sharing their music.  Most recently the Cappy Smart Band travelled to Nova Scotia and PEI and enjoyed playing in concerts with other community bands.

Coming Soon!

Neighbour Day 2025!

A socially connected community is a place where everyone feels like they belong. It's a place where people know their neighbours and feel motivated to get involved, build relationships, and contribute to the creation of strong social networks. 

Day: June 21, 2025 

Time: 11:00am to 3:00pm 

Lunch will begin at noon

Music will begin at 1:00pm

Place: East Village 5th Street Square SE  / 5th Street between 7th Avenue SE and 8th Avenue SE.

WATCH THIS SPACE FOR MORE DETAILS

The East Village Street Fair is held annually on Canada Day - July 01 from 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM, (Along 8 Avenue SE, between 4 Street & 6 Street SE) and the Beer Garden ( 5th Street SE between 7 Avenue & 8 Avenue SE) from 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM.

EV Street Fair is a signature event attracting more than 50,000 visitors, with over 80 vendors, musicians and cultural performances. It’s no wonder we are Calgary’s destination event on Canada Day.

This one of kind event is a chance for all types of businesses and vendors to get exposure with the general public, local East Village businesses, and community leaders. This is a wonderful opportunity to enjoy our great city while having fun and learning all the great ideas, products, and businesses that are in our backyard.

Questions? Contact: 
StreetFair@yycevna.org 

EV Street Fair & Beer Gardens Map (PDF) 
Emergency Response Plan (PDF) 

Please see the list on left for Vendor Rates & Information, or Email us for sponsorship opportunities.