History

Rock’n August is a summer-time tradition in St. Albert and is supported by a partnership of the Edmonton and St. Albert Cosmopolitan Clubs, the St. Albert Cruisers, Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie #2102 (St. Albert) and the St. Albert Chamber of Commerce.

Every summer the Mayor of St. Albert proclaims this period of time Rock’n August Week. 2023 marks the 27th year of operation as the finest festival of Cars and Music in Western Canada and the City of St. Albert’s third largest annual event. With this event attracting enthusiasts from across Western Canada and the United States, St Albert is proud to host it’s out of town guests, but is especially grateful for the enormous support that the citizens of St. Albert and Edmonton give to this fundraiser for the Alberta Diabetes Foundation. 

In 1996, the Cosmopolitan Clubs of St. Albert, Edmonton and Sturgeon wanted to create a fundraiser for Diabetes Research and Education. They decided that classic cars and the sounds of the fifties and sixties was the perfect mix and Rock’n August was born. With the support of the St. Albert Chamber of Commerce and the St. Albert Cruisers Car Club, this small, fun-filled event has turned into an international classic car display showcasing over 850 extraordinary automobiles. 

Goal 

Diabetes will affect one in four Canadians in the next three to four years. The primary goal of Rock’n August is to continue to be a significant contributor to diabetes research. Every effort will be made to bring funds to the doctors and researchers who specialize in this disease and are tirelessly working towards a cure. All funds raised by Rock’n August remain within the province of Alberta. Support is focused through the Alberta Diabetes Foundation in support of research being done at the Alberta Diabetes Institute. To date, Rock ‘N August and its partners and event participants have raised more than $1,100,000 for life-saving research. 

The Classic Car for a Cure Lottery 

Each year, Rock’n August volunteers partner with ADF in our Classic Car for a Cure Lottery. They help source the car, promote the lottery and tour the car around Alberta. This event has been a major source of funds for local diabetes research. Starting in 2022, the new car will be revealed right after the winner is drawn for the current year during the Rock’n August Century Casino St Albert Kick Off Event on Tuesday Night. Tickets will go on sale immediately after the draw for the new car! Get your tickets at https://classiccarforacure.ca/ 

Register for Rock'n August online at Eventbrite.

Visit Rock'n August at www.rocknaugust.com.

For more information, e-mail  rmarsden@abdiabetes.com