Frequently asked questions.

CONTINUING IN 2026: Vehicle Registration Required + Safety Escort for Early Departures

To keep everyone safe and organized, all vehicles must now be registered to participate in Rock’n August events. In addition, if you need to leave early, a designated parking attendant — called a Marshall — must escort your vehicle out of the event area. This ensures safe movement through crowds and protects pedestrians during peak times.

Here’s what you need to know:

  • Vehicle registration is mandatory. If your vehicle isn’t registered, it won’t be allowed into the event grounds.

  • Leaving early? You’ll need a Marshall escort. They wear bright safety vests clearly labeled “MARSHALL” on the back, making them easy to spot.

  • Need assistance? Head to the Info Tent or speak to the nearest Marshall to request a walk-out escort.

  • Preferred you stay. While early departures are permitted if needed, we encourage all participants to stay until the event concludes.

  • Applies to all events. This policy is in effect across all Rock’n August event days and will be enforced based on crowd size. Marshalls will determine if an escort is required at the time of your request.

These updates are designed to help everything run smoothly — thanks for your cooperation!

Registration Options

We offer three car-entry categories – Priority (SOLD OUT for 2026) , Deluxe, and Basic – so you can choose the level that suits your needs. (For example, Deluxe Registration gets you a $75 Tax Receipt, T-Shirt, Saturday Burger & Beer Coupon, Button and Pin and the Deluxe Registration Swag Bag, while Basic Registration covers the essentials of your Dash Card, Button and Pin.)

Advance registration encouraged. Don’t get caught up in lines registering on site.

NOTE: All events are based on occupancy restrictions so it will be first come first served. This impacts the Tuesday-Thursday Events primarily. We can park upwards of 600 cars at the Street Dance Friday and 1,000 cars at the Saturday Show’n Shine.

👉 Register Now‍ ‍(Basic Registration goes live on March 15, 2026. Event sold out in 2025, don’t be disappointed, register early!)

FRI/SAT PARK’N RIDE

The city of St Albert is providing Park’n Ride Service on Friday Evening and Saturday.

FRIDAY: NAKI TRANSIT CENTRE, Campbell Road

  • First Pick Up: 6:15PM at Naki Transit Cenre

  • Last Pick Up: 10:30PM Downtown

SATURDAY: Shared Service from St Albert Centre, Farmer’s Market Park’n Ride.

  • First Pick Up: 10:00AM at St Albert Cente, Farmer’s Market Park’n Ride

  • Last Pick Up: 3:00PM Downtown Stop

Are the events open to the public?

NEW IN 2026 - Rock’n The Racetracks sponsored by West Side Acura:

Admission for Friday, June 12th at Century Mile Casino and Racetrack follows the same RNA access as previous events. We do not charge a gate but the purchase of an RNA Button is appreciated. That same button will be able to be used at August Events.

Admission for Saturday, June 13th at Rad Torque Raceway is a Gated Event. Gate admission is $25 (12 & under accompanied by an adult are free). This gives you access to the Show & Shine and Grandstands for the Show & Go Drag Racing (Street Cars), the Manufacturers Cup (4 featured local Dealerships competing with 2 cars each) and two special shows at 1:30 & 6:00pm where we will feature a jet powered car, funny cars, alcohol fuels cars and the like.

Rock’n August Week (August 3-8, 2026)

All Rock’n August events in August are open to the public. You will see volunteers around the events with RNA Buttons available for sale. These buttons are $5 each. We ask that if you visit a RNA event throughout the Week of August 5-9 that you purchase a button. All sales go directly to the Alberta Diabetes Foundation to support Diabetes Research being conducted right here in Edmonton. You only need to purchase it once and wear it all week to show your support. When you purchase your button, your children 12 and under will receive one for free.

We are coming into St Albert for the week/weekend, where can we stay?

We encourage everyone to make their plans early, local hotels and campgrounds fill up fast.

HOTELS:

CAMPING:

If I don’t register in advance, can I register on site (Aug 3-8 ONLY)?

We do encourage registration in advance to avoid lines for onsite registration. Pre Registration Kit Pickup will move a lot faster than onsite registration. Remember, registration is now required for events Tuesday through Thursday in addition to the weekend. All of that said, registration is available at all events EXCEPT the Friday Night Street Dance.

Additioinal Questions may be directed to us through email, someone will respond within 24 hours.

EMAIL: RocknAugust1996@gmail.com