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Airdrie Rotary Performing Arts Festival

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The Airdrie Rotary Festival of Performing Arts (ARFPA) runs March 16 to 26, 2026, bringing student and amateur performances together with supportive adjudication. The festival includes scheduled days for disciplines such as senior piano (March 16-17), junior piano (March 18-19), musical theatre (March 20-21), voice (March 23-24), and strings and guitar (March 25). It is a meaningful local tradition that celebrates learning, courage, and community, one performance at a time.

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Airdrie, Alberta sits just north of Calgary and feels like a connected, family-oriented city with its own identity. Many residents appreciate the straightforward commute via the QEII, plus access to regional pathways, parks, and open spaces that invite a walk on bright days and crisp mornings. Everyday errands are convenient, with schools, groceries, and services spread across well-planned areas rather than concentrated in one spot.

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