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Yahoo
6 days ago
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Premier Smith flipping flapjacks at KDays pancake breakfast
The sun was shining, the griddles were hot, and uplifted tunes played over the loudspeakers as hundreds gathered at Klondike Park for the Premier's Pancake Breakfast, the official kick-off to KDays 2025. With the smell of fresh pancakes in the air and hot food lines serving up pancakes, eggs, sausages, juice, and drinks, the festive mood was unmistakable. Premier Danielle Smith worked the flapjack line alongside Explore Edmonton staff and volunteers, flipping pancakes, pouring syrup and greeting families. Smith's appearance drew cheers and selfie requests as she declared the 10-day fair officially underway. 'Happy KDays Edmonton! Whether you are a long-time resident, newly arrived or just visiting, KDays offers something for everyone and is one of the best ways to experience Edmonton's unique character,' she told the crowd Friday morning. 'KDays is part of Edmonton heritage, it continues to deliver tremendous excitement, welcoming nearly three quarters of a million people last year, and I'm sure you're gonna break records again this year.' The breakfast event, open to the public from 9-11 a.m., drew thousands of attendees, including elected officials, community partners, families and performers. Thanks to presenting sponsor North Central Co-Op, the first 5,000 guests received free gate admission. Outside the gates, crowds began lining up early, eager to be among the first inside. 'We're so incredibly grateful to so many government leaders who are here today flipping pancakes,' said Traci Bednard, president and CEO of Explore Edmonton. 'The premier, I can see, has some mad skills in that.' KDays remains one of Alberta's largest annual events, drawing hundreds of thousands each year. Bednard noted the festival has run since 1879 and highlighted what's new this year, including a second music stage powered by CKUA, international competitions and expanded youth programming. 'The feature product program is where innovators, foodies, techies, designers and dreamers get their moment in the spotlight, from wild snack creations to one-of-a-kind, handmade goods,' Bednard said. 'We've deepened our partnership with Indigenous communities and are welcoming more local artists and performers. There really is something for everyone here.' Mayor Amarjeet Sohi also addressed the crowd, calling Edmonton 'the best city in Alberta.' Sohi, who has appeared alongside Smith at several events this week, praised the collaborative effort behind KDays, from government support to the dedication of staff and volunteers. 'It's only possible because we have a dedicated group of people who are willing to put their time and effort and bring everyone together to make these events a reality,' he said. Smith, attending her third event in the city within the last two days, reflected on the festival's long history. 'For over 130 years, this event has been a cornerstone of summer, evolving from the Edmonton Exhibition into the celebration that we know today,' she said. 'So get ready for 10 days of non-stop fun and community celebration held right in the height of an Alberta summer. I'm so proud to be here celebrating in the capital city.' From midway thrills and fireworks to local eats and live music, she encouraged everyone to explore the many corners of KDays. 'Have a great summer, embrace the vibrant days of KDays, and just have a blast out there!' Taras Nohas, board chair and president of North Central Co-Op, the breakfast's presenting sponsor, brought his signature blend of humour and sincerity to the stage, reflecting on the honour of returning for a second year to help launch one of Edmonton's most iconic summer festivals. 'When I said 'Hi' to the premier, she was a little surprised I was back — I guess I didn't offend enough people last year. So we'll see if I can do that this time,' he joked. Nohas acknowledged the importance of community partnerships behind events like KDays. 'Why do we keep showing up? Because the North Central Co-Op community isn't just something we write in our annual report, and forget it's the reason we exist,' he said. 'And besides that, who's going to bring the coffee?' cnguyen@ Related What to expect at KDays 2025: A look inside Edmonton's biggest summer celebration KDays 2025 rolls out bold new food lineup featuring sweet heat, global fusions, and pickle everything You can also support our journalism by becoming a digital subscriber. Subscribers gain unlimited access to The Edmonton Journal, Edmonton Sun, National Post and 13 other Canadian news sites. The Edmonton Journal | The Edmonton Sun
Calgary Herald
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Calgary Herald
Premier Smith flipping flapjacks at KDays pancake breakfast
The sun was shining, the griddles were hot, and uplifted tunes played over the loudspeakers as hundreds gathered at Klondike Park for the Premier's Pancake Breakfast, the official kick-off to KDays 2025. With the smell of fresh pancakes in the air and hot food lines serving up pancakes, eggs, sausages, juice, and drinks, the festive mood was unmistakable. Article content Premier Danielle Smith worked the flapjack line alongside Explore Edmonton staff and volunteers, flipping pancakes, pouring syrup and greeting families. Article content Article content 'KDays is part of Edmonton heritage, it continues to deliver tremendous excitement, welcoming nearly three quarters of a million people last year, and I'm sure you're gonna break records again this year.' Article content Article content The breakfast event, open to the public from 9-11 a.m., drew thousands of attendees, including elected officials, community partners, families and performers. Thanks to presenting sponsor North Central Co-Op, the first 5,000 guests received free gate admission. Article content Outside the gates, crowds began lining up early, eager to be among the first inside. Article content Article content 'We're so incredibly grateful to so many government leaders who are here today flipping pancakes,' said Traci Bednard, president and CEO of Explore Edmonton. 'The premier, I can see, has some mad skills in that.' Article content KDays remains one of Alberta's largest annual events, drawing hundreds of thousands each year. Bednard noted the festival has run since 1879 and highlighted what's new this year, including a second music stage powered by CKUA, international competitions and expanded youth programming. Article content Article content 'The feature product program is where innovators, foodies, techies, designers and dreamers get their moment in the spotlight, from wild snack creations to one-of-a-kind, handmade goods,' Bednard said. 'We've deepened our partnership with Indigenous communities and are welcoming more local artists and performers. There really is something for everyone here.'
Yahoo
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
City of Springfield will celebrate its 389th birthday with the World's Largest Pancake Breakfast on Saturday
SPRINGFIELD, Mass (WWLP)- The World's Largest Pancake Breakfast has grown so much that preparing the food has to start a few days ahead. 'It's really about keeping the tradition alive,' said Sheriff Nick Cocchi, Hampden County Sheriff's Department. To help turn more than 1,000 pounds of soft and soggy bacon into delicious and crispy bacon, donated by Smithfield Foods, 2017 Honorary Chair, Sheriff Nick Cocchi, and the President of MGM Springfield, Louis Theros, joined 2025 Honorary Chair, Springfield Fire Commissioner B. J. Calvi. Last year, nearly 12,000 people attended the Pancake Breakfast. Organizers say this year, they're expecting more people, more bacon, pancakes, milk, coffee, and juice. 'We'll be making the batter tomorrow, we've got well over a thousand gallons of milk and juice and so forth. So we're just hoping everyone turns out because we do it for them,' said Judy Matt, President of the Spirit of Springfield. Once the food is ready, Main Street in Downtown Springfield will be closed off from 8 am to 11 am on Saturday. It will be filled with cooking tents and thousands of tables for anyone to enjoy breakfast and socialize. So far, 65,000 free tickets have been given to children at local said it's the perfect way to catch up with others, connect with local officials, and see what's new in Springfield. 'Lots of the new shops, what's going on, construction, how they've done with Court Square, I think it's exciting for them to not just be here for the Pancake breakfast but see what's happening in Springfield,' said Louis Theros, MGM Springfield President. To purchase tickets or learn more about the Pancake Breakfast, visit or contact Marie Angelides at Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
13-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Free pancake breakfast at Five Rivers MetroParks for Bike to Work Day
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) – Five Rivers MetroParks is offering people taking part in National Bike to Work Day this Friday a way to carbo-load for their rides. The park expects hundreds of cyclists to show up to enjoy the annual free Pancake Breakfast, coffee, live music and cycling-related exhibitors. The event begins at 7 a.m. at RiverScape MetroPark, 237 E. Monument Ave. The breakfast is presented by the Miami Valley Regional Planning Commission's Rideshare Program. It is sponsored by Dayton Cycling Club, City of Dayton Water Division and Wagner Subaru; with additional support from Winans Coffee and Chocolate. Highest-rated breakfast restaurants in Dayton, according to TripAdvisor To learn more about Five Rivers MetroParks, click here or call 937-275-PARK (7275). Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
22-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Helpings of pancakes, western heritage and vintage baseball to be served at Frontier Day
Celebrate San Angelo's heritage on Saturday as Fort Concho hosts the annual Frontier Day event promoting the city's ranching, pioneer and agricultural traditions. The day starts early in tasty fashion with the Lions Clubs Pancake Breakfast at 7:30 am on East Avenue D in front of the officers quarters. In case of unpleasant weather, the pancakes breakfast and some of the outside activities will be moved inside the fort's Stables Hall on Flipper Street as was done last year. Handicapped parking will be available at a special lot at Oakes Street and East Avenue D with a shuttle to take guests to the breakfast. The event is free other than the breakfast. For $10 guests can enjoy pancakes, sausage, juice, coffee and milk. In addition to eating well, you will be supporting the Lions Clubs Charities. Tickets can be bought ahead of time from Lions Clubs members and will also be sold at the event. While enjoying breakfast, guests can hear three bands near officers quarters 7 and 8. A little further down the road, the Concho Cowboy Company will perform a skit near Officers Quarters 3. At Officers Quarters 6, staff and volunteers will demonstrate pioneer cooking and baking. Reflecting San Angelo's wool heritage, sheep shearing takes place on the Officers Quarters 9 porch with spinning demonstrations and displays. Officers Quarters 8 will host the Mexican House with crafts and children's activities. Other displays and activities will include beekeeping, knife making, children's games, archaeology displays, San Angelo State Park, Fort Concho's 16th infantry, leather working and candle making. On the Parade Ground, near the breakfast area, our vintage baseball team will host a game with area students. Chief Broken Eagle from Menard, TX, will have his tipi on Officers Row and will welcome all visitors. The Concho Valley Telephone Pioneers Club will greet people at the Danner Telephone Museum at Officers Quarters 4. Native plants of the region will be on display at Officers Quarters 1, and the Cattle House will cover the area's beef industry at Officers Quarters 2. While the event winds down by noon, the entire fort will remain open until 4 pm. Officers Quarters 3 and 4, the chapel, hospital, headquarters, barracks and Mess Hall 5 and Barracks 2 will remain open. Be sure to check out the Buffalo Soldier displays and the postcards from San Angelo exhibit in our Barracks 1 Visitor Center where you can also buy some interesting and unique gifts for friends and relatives. Fort Concho's Frontier Day dates to the 1970s and for years was a part of the community's week-long Fiesta del Concho event When Fiesta del Concho ended, the fort decided to continue its program. The public is invited to come out and celebrate the San Angelo community's heritage Saturday at the Fort Concho National Historic Landmark, 630 S. Oakes St. More: San Angelo River Walk rich with 'Golden Hour' photo opportunities More: Heart-rending: Bull goes down in championship round of San Angelo Rodeo This article originally appeared on San Angelo Standard-Times: Pancakes, western heritage, vintage sport to be served at Frontier Day
