{"product_id":"gedfest-26-yow","title":"GEDFEST '26 - Special Guests LITTLE BONES \u0026 RAGGED RUST","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNATION WIDE HIP TRIBUTES\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJoin us for a \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eNATIONWIDE \u003c\/span\u003ecelebration of \u003cstrong\u003eGord Edgar Downie \u003c\/strong\u003eon \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eOctober 17th\u003c\/span\u003e.  This event now runs in \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eCALGARY, EDMONTON, VANCOUVER, COCHRANE, KELOWNA, REGINA, SASKATOON, ST. JOHN'S, WINNIPEG, BUFFALO, TORONTO \u003c\/em\u003eAND \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eOTTAWA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach city will host their very own \u003cstrong\u003eTragically Hip\u003c\/strong\u003e tribute to raise money for focussed charities, specifically \u003cstrong\u003eGLIOPLASTOMA, \u003c\/strong\u003ethe cancer that took Gord and so many loved ones from us. Let's show the rest of the country that Ottawa has \u003cstrong\u003ethe best Hip fans in Canada \u003c\/strong\u003eand \u003cstrong\u003eLITTLE BONES\u003c\/strong\u003e are our guys.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWHAT IS GED FEST?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGEDfest was born in Calgary shortly after \u003cstrong\u003eGord Edgar Downie's\u003c\/strong\u003e passing in 2017. Now in its 9th year, GEDfest has grown from a single hometown event into Canada's largest fundraiser in Gord's memory — and one of the fastest-growing private fundraisers for the Alberta Cancer Foundation. In 2026, GEDfest expands to 12 events, having spread coast to coast across Canada and, for the first time, into the United States. Together, we've donated nearly $732,000 in support of cancer-related charities — and we feel like we're just getting started!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePurchasing your ticket to this incredible event means you're supporting the cause. Proceeds from ticket sales, raffles, silent auctions and donation boxes do to help this year's charity of choice THE SLAY SOCIETY.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you are interested in becoming a corporate sponsor of this event, \u003ca href=\"mailto:%20info@overflowbeer.com\" title=\"Become a Corporate Sponsor\"\u003eclick here\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"preFade fadeIn\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABOUT THE SLAY SOCIETY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"preFade fadeIn\"\u003eSlay Society Inc. is a registered Canadian charity, with a partner organization in the United States holding a 501(c)(3) status. We are deeply committed to supporting individuals, families, and caregivers affected by Glioblastoma and DIPG (Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"preFade fadeIn\"\u003eWe offer direct financial assistance to help lighten the immense practical burdens families face, while providing essential information and ongoing peer-led support programs, including specialized Caregiver Support and Grief \u0026amp; Loss groups.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"preFade fadeIn\"\u003eBorn from personal loss and a heartfelt desire to walk alongside others on this difficult path, we foster genuine community, ease isolation, and honour the courage of every person living with or caring for someone with this disease. Through shared understanding, meaningful resources, and unwavering support, we strive to bring comfort, connection, and hope one step, one story, one Dragon at a time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"preFade fadeIn\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIf this mission resonates with you\u003c\/strong\u003e, if you’ve witnessed the devastating impact of Glioblastoma on someone you love, or simply want to stand with those who are fighting bravely every day, your support can make a real difference. A donation, no matter the size, helps provide financial relief to families in crisis, sustains our free support groups, and ensures no one navigates this journey in isolation. Together, we can offer tangible help, emotional solace, and the reminder that they are seen, valued, and never alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"preFade fadeIn\"\u003ePlease consider joining us today. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.canadahelps.org\/en\/charities\/slay-society\/\"\u003e\u003cu\u003eDonate here\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e every act of generosity helps us Slay this Dragon, one family at a time. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Overflow Brewing Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49357017547011,"sku":"2797949","price":50.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0164\/5192\/8128\/files\/GEDFEST_poster_resized_copy.jpg?v=1785596860","url":"https:\/\/overflowbeer.com\/products\/gedfest-26-yow","provider":"Overflow Brewing Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}