Four Communities, Fresh Ideas, New Winners!

June 14, 2025 — Community Futures East Parkland (CFEP) celebrated another lively Lemonade Day across Bashaw, Blackfalds, Castor, and Wetaskiwin, where youth aged 6–14 took the lead in learning real-world business skills—like budgeting, marketing, customer service and community giving.

Four Communities, Fresh Ideas, New Winners!

June 14, 2025 — Community Futures East Parkland (CFEP) celebrated another lively Lemonade Day across Bashaw, Blackfalds, Castor, and Wetaskiwin, where youth aged 6–14 took the lead in learning real-world business skills—like budgeting, marketing, customer service and community giving

Parents and local mentors reported high energy and enthusiasm. One asked, “How long can they do this before they’re too old?” Clearly, Lemonade Day is a hit for confidence-building and entrepreneurial spirit.

2025 Community Winners

Bashaw

Best Stand:
Moon Lemonade

Best Tasting:
Everleigh’s Lemon Land

Best Entrepreneur:
Raspberry Saber

Blackfalds

Best Stand:
Sweet Squeeze

Best Tasting:
Aloha Lemonade

Best Entrepreneur:
Nova‑Nator Lemonator

Castor

Best Stand:
Howling Heart Lemonade

Best Tasting:
Howe About Some Lemonade

Best Entrepreneur:
Howe About Some Lemonade

Wetaskiwin

Best Stand:
Lazy Cat Lemonade

Best Tasting:
Happy Lemonade

Best Entrepreneur:
Lemon Land

These outstanding young entrepreneurs not only showcased their creativity but also honed essential life skills while connecting with their neighbours

Real-World Learning, Real Community Impact

Designed as a free, hands-on entrepreneurship program, Lemonade Day challenges youth to spend some, save some, and share some of their earnings—instilling financial literacy and civic responsibility. Many participants chose to donate part of their profits to local charities, reinforcing a spirit of community generosity.

More than just a one-day event, Lemonade Day is a building block for youth empowerment. Families, local business owners, and municipal leaders—including mayors, councillors, and chamber members—lined up to judge stands, buy lemonade, and cheer for the next generation of small-business talent.

Interested in joining next year?

Lemonade Day returns in June 2026, and Community Futures East Parkland is inviting municipalities, chambers of commerce, and local community organizations to connect with us if they’re interested in bringing the program to their community.

If you're a resident who would love to see Lemonade Day in your town, we encourage you to reach out to your local leaders or community groups to let them know there's interest. Your support can help inspire local organizers to partner with CFEP and make Lemonade Day a reality in your area next year.