the North Central
Alberta towns of Fort Assiniboine, Barrhead, Swan Hills, and Westlock offer many
excellent local events such as rodeos, fairs, carnivals, golf tournaments, ball
tournaments and much more - all only 5 to 55 minutes away from Freeman River RV Park and
Campground located on Grizzly Trail Highway 33!
Pictured at right: Blue Heron Fair Days in Barrhead, AB.
Check back often as
these listings will be updated as events are added and event dates are finalized. For more
information about events, please contact the pertaining
town office or
tourist
information center.
Only
5 km's east of Freeman River RV Park and Campground
Photo: Barrel Racer at rodeo during Hamlet
Hoedown in Fort Assiniboine, Alberta.
the
Fort Assiniboine Hamlet Hoedown is an
annual event that includes a Pancake Breakfast, Parade, Fair, Farmer's Market and Rodeo.
Experience small town hospitality at its best - Fort
Assiniboine's Annual Hamlet Hoedown is a favorite event for
both locals and visitors.
For
more information about the town of Fort Assiniboine or local events contact:
Woodlands County
Fort Assiniboine, AB
Telephone: (780) 584-3866
Website: Woodlands County Website
the Fort Assiniboine Tourist Information
Center is located in the Fort Assiniboine Friendship Museum on the south side of Main
Street. Telephone: (780) 584-3737.
Calendar of Events:
Fort Assiniboine / Barrhead
Antique Car Rally and Pancake Breakfast 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. - nostalgia and fun.
3rd weekend of May
(May 20, 2006)
Fort Assiniboine Farmers
Market at the Recreation Centre on Main Street. Phone Peggy or Eileen 584-2212 to book
tables. May to Sept.
Open Fridays,
3:00 to 6:30 p.m.
Hamlet Hoedown - Pancake
Breakfast, Parade, Fair and Amateur Rodeo
August
18 & 19, 2006
Events will be updated as
information is received.
Add your Fort Assiniboine, Alberta event by emailing us!
Only
25 minutes southeast of Freeman River RV Park and Campground
Photo: Midway at Blue Heron
Fair Days in Barrhead, Alberta.
Features of the Fair:
Midway
Beer Gardens
Wildrose Rodeo
Parade
Trade Shows
Demolition Derby
Slowpitch
Dancing
For
more information about the town of Barrhead or local events contact:
the Town of Barrhead
Postal Box 4189, 5014 - 50 Avenue
Barrhead, AB T7N 1A2
Tel: (780) 674-3301 Fax: (780) 674-5648
Town Website: Town of Barrhead
the Barrhead Tourist Information Center is
located in the Barrhead Centennial Museum on Highway 33, on the east side of the street
just a short distance inside the city limits. Telephone: (780) 674-5203.
Calendar of Events:
New Years Eve
Family Celebration
New Year's
Eve
Ice Carnival
- come for the free events and stay for the ice sculptures
and exhibits
2nd weekend
of March
Barrhead Community Garage
Sale
May
Barrhead - Fort Assiniboine
Antique Car Rally - nostalgia and fun
3rd weekend
of May (May 20, 2006)
Barrhead Leader Fun Run
May
Terry Fox Run
- fun and healthy event for the entire family, whether you
run or walk, finish the full 5 km or complete only a portion
4th weekend
of May
(May 27, 2006)
4-H Achievement Day
May
Blue Heron Celebrity Golf
Tournament -
popular fundraiser features
sports celebrities, fun and excitement - and all for a good
cause
1st weekend of June (June 3 & 4, 2006)
Barrhead Street Festival -
watch street performers, visit the exhibits and the mid-way, participate in free events
and dance in the street
2nd weekend of June
(June 10 & 11, 2006)
Soap Box Derby
June
Annual Volksmarch
June
Canada Day Celebrations and
Activities
July 1
Agriculture Service Board
Annual Tour
July / August
Blue Heron Fair Days -
agricultural exhibition, parade, smash-up derby, crafts, live entertainment, and the
Wildrose Amateur Rodeo
2nd weekend of August
(August 12 & 13, 2006)
Annual Triathlon
August
Cattle Penning Association
Finals
September
Wildrose Rodeo Finals - the
best indoor amateur rodeo in Canada
3rd weekend of Sept.
(Sept. 16 & 17, 2006)
Christmas
Light-Up Extravaganza - feel the Christmas spirit and enjoy
late-night shopping, exciting activities, and hay rides
3rd weekend
in November
(November 18, 2006)
Santa Claus
Parade - listen to carolers, enjoy the colorful parade
floats as they wind through the streets, sip some delicious
hot chocolate and check out the great savings being offered
by local retailers
1st weekend
of December
(December 2, 2006)
Events will be updated as
information is received.
Only
35 minutes northwest of Freeman River RV Park and Campground
For
more information about the town of Swan Hills or local events contact:
Town of Swan Hills
Postal Box 149
Swan Hills, AB T0G 2C0
Tel: (780) 333-4477 Fax: (780) 333-4547
Town Website: Town
of Swan Hills
the Swan Hills Tourist Information Booth is
located on the west side of the highway as you enter Swan Hills on Grizzly Trail Highway
33. Telephone: (780) 333-2224 or (780) 333-4477.
Calendar of Events:
Ladies
Bonspiel
3rd weekend
of January
Snowmobile Rally
February or March
Mixed
Bonspiel
2nd weekend
of March
Quad Rendezvous
Last weekend of April
Community Garage Sale
May
Keyano Days - Trade Fair,
Midway, Parade, Water Barrel Races
1st weekend of June
CMA Motocross Races
May
Gymkhana
May
Senior’s Tea
June
Oilmen’s Golf
Tournament
2nd weekend of June
Canada Day Fireworks
July 1
Men's Tournament
3rd Friday of August
(August 18, 2006)
Ladies
Tournament
3rd Saturday
of August
(August 19, 2006)
Mixed Tournament
2nd Saturday of September
(September 9, 2006)
Night Golf
Tournament
3rd Friday of
September
(September 15, 2006)
Lite Up - Fireworks Display
1st Thursday of November
(November 2, 2006)
Oilmen's
Bonspiel
3rd weekend
of November
(November 18 & 19, 2006)
Events will be updated as
information is received.
Add your Swan Hills, Alberta event by emailing us!
Only
55 minutes southeast of Freeman River RV Park and Campground
For
more information about the town of Westlock or local events contact:
Town of Westlock
10003 – 106 Street
Westlock, AB T7P 2K3
Tel: (780) 349-4444 Fax: (780) 349-4436
Town Website: Town of Westlock
the Westlock Tourist Information Center is
attached to the Westlock & District Historical Museum at the intersection of Highway
18 and 102 Avenue. Telephone: (780) 349-4849.
Calendar of Events:
Westlock
Winterfest at Mountie Park
February
Westlock Community Garage Sale at
Westlock District Ag Society from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
April 29, 2006
Westlock Art
Club Show & Sale in the Heritage Building
May 5 & 6,
2006
Sunshine Carnival at Mountie Park
June 10, 2006
Westlock
Triathlon at the Westlock Recreation Centre
June 11, 2006
Westlock's Canada Day Festivities
July 1
Show & Shine
at the Westlock & District Community Hall
July 16, 2006
RCMP Musical Ride at Mountie Park
August 15, 2006
Westlock and
District Ag Society Annual Fair at Mountie Park and Ag.
Society Grounds
August 18, 19
& 20, 2006
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Location:Westlock & District Community Hall, the
Alberta Room.
RSVP:1-877-839-7787
or 1-(780) 349-4441 ext 3.
Capacity:100 people.
September 21, 2006 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm
Westlock Drama Society Dinner theatre at
the Westlock & District Community Hall
October 13, 14, 15, 20, 21, 22, 26, 27 &
28, 2006
Westlock and
District Ag. Society Craft Show and Sale at Westlock &
District Community Hall
November 19,
2006
Westlock Art Club Show and Sale at the
Westlock & District Community Hall - Show Case 2006
November 24 & 25, 2006
Events will be updated as
information is received.
Please Note: the above listings
are informational only. No representation is made or warranty given as to their content.
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responsibility for any loss resulting from such use.
