Saturday, September 13, 2025.
10:30 am - 2:30 pm
Airdrie Food Bank - 20 East Lake Way
The Empty Bowls Arts Festival will be on Saturday, September 13, 2025. This family event features local musicians, artists, children's activities, a silent auction, a free soup lunch and handmade pottery bowls for purchase. All proceeds raised during the event directly support the Airdrie Food Bank, providing emergency food support to individuals and families in our community.
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Bowls
These exquisite glazed pottery bowls, handcrafted by Bruce, are made during the Art Market in Calgary.
Bruce generously donates his time and talents to create these beautiful pieces, which are given to the Airdrie Food Bank for sale at the Empty Bowls Arts Festival.
All proceeds from the festival go directly toward feeding our community, making Bruce's contributions vital to our mission of supporting those in need.
Thank you Bruce and Laura!
ART MARKET
CALGARY'S PREMIERE ART & CRAFT SALE
CALGARY TELUS CONVENTION CENTRE
November 20 - 23, 2025
Guest Potters
We are thrilled to welcome our guest potters, who are glazing and firing bowls and generously donating some of their own beautiful pottery to support the Airdrie Food Bank.
Special thanks to Color Me Mine for sponsoring our Painting Party!
The beautiful bowls created will be auctioned off in the Silent Auction at the Empty Bowls Arts Festival.
Thank you to our painters:
Angela Stone
Tina Petrow
Cassandra Van Der Poll
Danielle Domshy
Jenna White
Robyn Cooper
Shawnee Hoffman
soup
We are excited to highlight the incredible soup served at the Empty Bowls Arts Festival at the Airdrie Food Bank. This delicious soup is generously donated by local chefs and restaurants, showcasing the culinary talent within our community.
By contributing their time and skills, these chefs and restaurants play a vital role in making the festival a success.
If you'd like to help the Airdrie Food Bank's mission to feed families in need by donating soup please send us a message!
please note we can only accept soup made in a AHS inspected kitchen.
Soup sponsors
fun!
The Empty Bowls Arts Festival is a vibrant community event featuring live music, engaging kids' activities, and a delightful atmosphere for all ages. Attendees can purchase beautifully handcrafted bowls and enjoy delicious soup, all while soaking in the lively entertainment. It's a day filled with fun and festivity, where every bowl bought helps support our mission of feeding the community. Join us for an unforgettable experience that combines art, music, and community spirit!
Music
Line-up
10:30 - 11:15 pm
11:30 - 12:15 pm
Greg & Lori McRitchie
ft. Gary Irwin
12:30 - 1:15 pm
1:30 - 2:30 pm
Corporate Sponsors
We are incredibly grateful for our corporate sponsors whose generous support makes the Empty Bowls Arts Festival possible. Their contributions help fund children's entertainment, provide delicious cake, and ensure a successful event that brings our community together. We welcome new sponsors to join us in making a difference. By becoming a sponsor, you can help enhance our festival and support our mission of feeding those in need. Together, we can create a memorable and impactful event for everyone.
Thank You to our
2025 Empty Bowl Sponsors!
