FESTIVAL FEATURES

Tons of Bands!

Rocking the arena on both Friday and Saturday, you'll hear death metal, thrash metal, hardcore, metalcore, hard rock, power metal, black metal, and good ol' rock 'n roll!

The 2024 lineup included bands from BC, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, and 3 from the USA!

Win a REAL Guitar

Did someone say "AIR GUITAR CONTESTS"?! We hold both adult and youth (DeciMini) contests with REAL GUITARS as the prizes!

These are so fun to see in action! Think you've got what it takes? Be sure to sign up at the event!

Camping Option!

If you're staying overnight, don't forget to reserve your campsite!

The Millet Lions Memorial Campground is "stumbling distance" to the Millet Agriplex arena where the festivities will be taking place!

Food Trucks!

Beach Eats and Beef'D Sandwich Bar were serving up tasty grub at our 2024 festival to keep your hunger at bay, especially after burning all those calories in the pit!

Psst... we gave away food truck vouchers with the purchase of 2-day passes during a special promotion. Keep an eye on our socials for deals!

Arena Venue

The main activities take place indoors at the Millet Agriplex Arena.

We love seeing the space "metalified" with a big stage, lights, all of our epic performers, and YOU - the rest of the metal family banging their heads away!

Photo: The Usual Suspects shot by Brad in YYC Photography.

Town of Millet

Millet is a close-knit community with all amenities included. Called a "bedroom" community, Millet is a pleasant, get-away-from-it-all kind of place.

Located about 40km south of Edmonton, its central Alberta location makes it ideal to take a road trip for an epic, fun-filled weekend!

The Decimator Beer!

You will want to decimate this crushable lager, available exclusively at the festival!

We also serve other beer options - raise your glass to local legends, Leduc Brewing Company, who bring their exceptional brews to the fest!

Awesome Drink Menu!

Our diverse refreshment menu is designed to make sure everyone has a rocking good time. So, grab your friends, head to the refreshment stands, and toast to an unforgettable Metalfest experience.

Let's raise our drinks and our horns to a weekend of music, camaraderie, and unbeatable flavors!

Pancake Breakfast!

Unleash your appetite at our 2nd annual Pancake Breakfast brought to you in-part by Coyote Pancake Mix!

FREE with all 2-day passes or Saturday day passes as this occurs on Saturday morning to fuel your day!

Gameplay!

Dive into the realm of gaming with us and First Player, where we offer everything you need to fuel your passion:

Magic the Gathering
Disney Lorcana
Pokémon
One Piece
Dungeons & Dragons
...and much more!

DJs & Solo Artists!

We had an incredibly talented 10-year-old DJ bring the vibes in 2024 (DJ Lion), plus a group of metal & bass DJ's who kept the party going!

We also love having solo artists & other acts rock the stage, so there's never a dull moment!

Youth Bands!

Not only is our festival all-ages, but we've had youth bands in our previous lineups and we plan on keeping that going, year after year!

Prepare to be blown away by the next generations of musicians!

Photo: Rising Tempest shot by Brad in YYC Photography.

Family-Friendly!

We pride ourselves on catering our festival to be family-family - not just by being an all-ages event, but by setting up an indoor kids area with games and coloring, and by hosting a special air guitar contest just for the DeciMinis!

There's also a splash park nearby for cooling off!

Local Vendors!

We love supporting local!

See the stunning, handcrafted statement pieces by Skuhl Candles and get your alternative fashion fix from Lewis Mayhem!

Be sure to check out the awe-inspiring blacksmith work by JW Vick, plus more onsite!

Drag Artists!

The festival incorporated drag for the first time in 2022, and successfully brought it back in 2024!

Canadian Beats Media caught up with the Drag Queens and Kings to chat about the festival. Read the interviews & learn more about them below!

All Are Welcome!

We welcome all ages and backgrounds and celebrate diversity by featuring a range of performers, including youth bands and drag artists, in a wheelchair-accessible venue. We have established a safe space with a zero-tolerance policy against hate, abuse, or discrimination.