2026 Alberta Blue Cross Holiday Gala

2026 Holiday Gala
It’s time to party! Get ready for this year’s Holiday Gala, hosted by the Circle Committee.
When: Saturday, November 28.Where: Edmonton Convention Centre.
Ticket details
Early bird tickets run from October 13 to 30 at 5 p.m.
Early bird purchasers will be entered into a draw to win 1 of 20 reserved tables seating 10 at the event. Each person at the table must purchase their own ticket, and if you are unable to fill the table by the day of the event, you will be asked to allow those looking for seating to join you.
Regular ticket sales run from October 31 to November 16 at 5 p.m.
After this time there will be no more tickets sold with no exceptions.
Each team member can purchase 1 ticket for themselves and an additional ticket for a guest*. Guest names will not be collected. You will be asked for ID when checking in at the event. The Holiday Gala is only open to those over 18 years of age; no children are allowed.
*A Circle Committee member’s guest cannot be another team member. All Alberta Blue Cross® team members must purchase their own ticket.
Tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable.
Schedule and entertainment
4:30 p.m. | Foyer doors open for coat check and ticket entry5 p.m. | Main Hall D doors open for cocktail hour and table selection5 to 6 p.m. | Cocktail hour6 p.m. | Emcees begin the program6:30 to 6:35 p.m. | Dinner begins and tables are called to the buffet7:30 p.m. | Last call for the buffet (30-minute warning)8 p.m. | Speeches resume8:15 p.m. | Spirit Award presentation8:30 p.m. | Main program ends and the Wayne Lee Show begins, followed by the DJ and the opening of the photobooths around 10 p.m.10:30 p.m. | Late lunch12:30 p.m. | Last call for drinks (consumption until 1 a.m.)1 a.m. | Photobooths close and DJ ends2 a.m. | Lights on
Entertainment will be provided by hypnotist Wayne Lee. If you are interested in going up on stage during the show, please indicate that when you purchase your tickets. You will be notified before the event if you are selected. Please note that we will select Alberta Blue Cross team members over guests.
Menu
Legend: V—Vegetarian | VN—vegan | DF—dairy friendly | GF—gluten friendly
Salads

Blue kettle Caesar salad: Alberta romaine lettuce, asiago cheese croutons, sundried tomatoes, creamy garlic dressing | V
Merry blend salad: confit apple, dried cranberry, golden carrot sticks, Four Whistle Farms grape tomato, red wine vinaigrette | VN, GF
Greek salad: tomatoes, cucumber | Gull Valley Farm bell peppers, red onion, Kalamata olives, feta cheese, romaine lettuce, red wine vinegar and oregano dressing | V, GF
Erdmann’s Garden seasonal roasted potato salad: green beans, charred radicchio, red radish, fresh dill, saffron aioli | V, GF
Erdmann’s Garden roasted red beet salad: red onion, fresh cilantro, pumpkin seeds, olive oil and cherry vinegar dressing | V, GF

Starches

Potato and cheddar cheese perogies: sautéed onion, sour cream, green onions | V
Sour cream and chive mashed potatoes: Erdmann’s Gardens potato, cultured butter, chive sour cream | V, GF

Vegetables

Oven-roasted, maple-glazed Alberta root vegetable: carrot, parsnip, rutabaga, red onion, broccoli gremolata | VN

Carving

Overnight-roasted Baron of Alberta beef: Edmonton Convention Centre’s steak spice, creamy horseradish, Dijon mustard, grainy mustard, beef jus | GF, DF

Mains

Oven-roasted Dijon and rosemary turkey breast: turkey drippings, cranberry jam | GF, DF
Orange-glazed, Cajun-cured smoked salmon: turkey drippings, cranberry jam | GF, DF

Dessert

Family-style dessert platters at each table: mini gâteaux, French pastries, holiday sweet squares, holiday cookies, caramel beignet, tartlets

Dietary concerns? Please check whether nothing on the menu covers your dietary concerns before sending a request. All dietary concerns must be provided through Showpass or emailed to Ashley Bolduc by Friday, November 14. Late requests are not guaranteed to be accommodated.