Sweet Treats and Latte festival returning for sixth year

A festival of treats, drinks and local businesses is returning to the Old Strathcona area.

The Sweet Treats and Latte Festival is back from February 12-22 with more than 40 local businesses participating.

“We are excited to bring back the festival for its sixth year,” said Andrea Donini, the interim executive director of the Old Strathcona Business Association, in a press release Wednesday afternoon.

The Sweet Treats & Latte Festival is designed to highlight the area’s variety of cafes, bakeries, restaurants, and pubs, offering attendees the chance to indulge in delectable sweets, artisanal drinks, and support local businesses during a typically slower season.

This year’s festival will feature items like ice cream, cookies, lattes, hot chocolates, and bubble tea.

Of the 41 businesses participating, 18 are new to the festival and seven of those recently opened this past year.

The association is also encouraging Edmontonians to collect stamps on a “Sweet Treats” card for a chance to win prizes from Old Strathcona businesses.

Cards will be available at Sweet Treats locations starting Feb. 12.

Andrea Donini spoke with Darrell Stranger and gave some advice to first timers about how to navigate the festival.