http://www.centralalbertaevents.com/central-alberta-events/ en-us Copyright 2004-2008 Refresh Web Development LLC http://www.HeliosCalendar.com http://www.centralalbertaevents.com/central-alberta-events/index.php?com=rss Upcoming Event Information From The Central Alberta Events http://www.centralalbertaevents.com/central-alberta-events/index.php?com=detail&eID=31 Take the train, experience some history and explore some of Alberta's Parkland with a day ride on the Alberta Prairie Railway. These 5—6 hour jaunts start in Stettler and travel south to Big Valley where you can take in some sight—seeing and shop along the Boardwalk. Every excursion promises live entertainment, dinner and the possibility of a train robbery! Summer trips begin May long weekend and continue til mid—October, but they don't stop: Winter 'Fine Dining' trains continue on select weekends from November to April. For all of the various activities, trains and schedules, visit www.absteamtrain.com http://www.centralalbertaevents.com/central-alberta-events/index.php?com=detail&eID=31 Sat, 05 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.centralalbertaevents.com/central-alberta-events/index.php?com=detail&eID=229 Edmonton International Raceway features a great variety of race classes from entry level to high—end NASCAR Late Models. Edmonton Int'l Raceway has one of the highest car counts in all of Western Canada for all our race classes. We are sanctioned with NASCAR, IMCA Canada, INEX (Legend Cars) and BGSCA (Baby Grand Stock Car Association). We also feature the very popular Hit To Pass Series and Super Motard Motobike Racing. Our special events include activities for the whole family and offer our fans unique entertainment to northern Alberta. We are located in Wetaskiwin! From the Wetaskiwin Water Tower (Hwy 2A & 50 Avenue), go 2 km north to the intersection of Hwy 2A & Hwy 13 east. Turn left and proceed about 4 km to the track. http://www.centralalbertaevents.com/central-alberta-events/index.php?com=detail&eID=229 Sat, 05 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.centralalbertaevents.com/central-alberta-events/index.php?com=detail&eID=51 If it's rodeo you're after, Benalto has 3 days of outdoor events (July 4—6) for you, but that's not all. This rodeo also boasts rodeo breakfasts in the mornings, a parade, kids entertainment and a Kids Korral, free camping on the Benalto Rodeo Grounds and a tail—gate sale. Just 10 minutes west of Sylvan Lake, you'll find out why the Benalto Pro Rodeo is the second longest consecutive running Pro Rodeo in Canada. http://www.centralalbertaevents.com/central-alberta-events/index.php?com=detail&eID=51 Sat, 05 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.centralalbertaevents.com/central-alberta-events/index.php?com=detail&eID=52 If it's rodeo you're after, Benalto has 3 days of outdoor events (July 4—6) for you, but that's not all. This rodeo also boasts rodeo breakfasts in the mornings, a parade, kids entertainment and a Kids Korral, free camping on the Benalto Rodeo Grounds and a tail—gate sale. Just 10 minutes west of Sylvan Lake, you'll find out why the Benalto Pro Rodeo is the second longest consecutive running Pro Rodeo in Canada. http://www.centralalbertaevents.com/central-alberta-events/index.php?com=detail&eID=52 Sun, 06 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.centralalbertaevents.com/central-alberta-events/index.php?com=detail&eID=884 Five km south of Innisfail, the RCMP have their only dog training facility in Canada. PDSTC is the home of the Canadian National Police Service Dog Monument which was created in memory of all Police Dogs killed in the line of duty for all Police Services in Canada. Training demonstrations are given every Wednesday afternoon from May to September from 1:30 pm — 3:30 pm. Take the Cottonwood Overpass exit at South Innisfail and follow the signs. http://www.centralalbertaevents.com/central-alberta-events/index.php?com=detail&eID=884 Wed, 09 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.centralalbertaevents.com/central-alberta-events/index.php?com=detail&eID=897 Thursday mornings from 10:00 am — 1:00 pm the Innisfail Farmers Market is open indoors at the Innisfail Twin Arena. There is always a great selection of fresh produce, fruit in season, crafts, etc with live entertainment and lunch or coffee. http://www.centralalbertaevents.com/central-alberta-events/index.php?com=detail&eID=897 Thu, 10 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.centralalbertaevents.com/central-alberta-events/index.php?com=detail&eID=913 Innisfail Historic Village hosts a Friday afternoon tea all summer at 2:00 pm at the 'Village'. Different organizations host the Friday Teas and all are welcome to drop in. http://www.centralalbertaevents.com/central-alberta-events/index.php?com=detail&eID=913 Fri, 11 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.centralalbertaevents.com/central-alberta-events/index.php?com=detail&eID=957 A full weekend of music and fun in a country atmosphere as Grandview Stage Resort presents their fifth annual MusicFest. This year the festival features 11 quality performers from across Western Canada in genres including bluegrass, country and blues. Fun for the whole family with lots of dry camping, a beautiful fairgrounds, kid's treasure pit and face painting, wonderful food in the restaurant and outdoor steak pit, and special free musical workshops put on by the musicians, as well as a chance to join the World's Largest Country Band! C'mon out for a great deal of fun without the big fair hassles and crazies. We guarantee friendly atmosphere and great music! Look up www.grandviewstage.com for more info, or email us at gvstage@telus.net http://www.centralalbertaevents.com/central-alberta-events/index.php?com=detail&eID=957 Fri, 11 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.centralalbertaevents.com/central-alberta-events/index.php?com=detail&eID=176 Over 50 of Alberta's biggest indie bands gather for this weekend of camping at music at the Benalto Rodeo and Fair Grounds. With performances on two stages and in the beer gardens by hard rock, funk, punk, rock, gospel, Christian, country, blues, jazz and folk bands, there will be something for everyone. 10 minutes west of Sylvan Lake http://www.centralalbertaevents.com/central-alberta-events/index.php?com=detail&eID=176 Fri, 11 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.centralalbertaevents.com/central-alberta-events/index.php?com=detail&eID=565 The Grandview Stage Presents their 5th Annual MusicFest. Fri, Sat & Sun. July 11, 12, 13, 2008 This year featuring Allen Christie Band, Barleywik, Ben Crane, Chelsea Cunningham, Cheryl Debruyn, Tom Phillips & the Men of Constant Sorrow, Ric Cormier, Danny & Susan Gibson, The Larsgard Family Band, Rick Horn And special events include: The Famous Open Mic with hosts Tim & Pat Frayn, Musical Workshops hosted by the Musicians, The Guiness World Book of Records' Largest Country Band — Be a Member, ask for details! Fireworks and Kid's Treasure Pit Special Feature: The Radio Show 'Back to Your Roots' will be recorded live during the festival! Bring your lawnchairs and sunhats. Dry camping is available. Sheltered festival areas on—site. http://www.centralalbertaevents.com/central-alberta-events/index.php?com=detail&eID=565 Fri, 11 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.centralalbertaevents.com/central-alberta-events/index.php?com=detail&eID=610 The Thompson Country Pony Club will host the annual Alberta Horse Trials July 11, 12 and 13, 2008, at the club riding grounds on Crimson Lake Road. The event is one of the largest equestrian competitions in Central Alberta and features over 120 competitors and horses from around the province. Ages of competitors range from youth to adult, and the level of competition is always high. Dressage events are held all day Friday. This event includes the rider and horse displaying their skilled groundwork. On Saturday, the cross—country endurance events are held. This features the riders competing on forested trails and jumps. Sunday features the most popular event, the stadium jumping. This is a great chance to set down your lawn chairs and lemonade and watch some skilled riders and horses compete. Admission to the Alberta Horse Trials is free of charge and a concession is available all weekend. Parking is free and organizers are working to better serve seniors and disabled spectators. Volunteers are always welcome. The Thompson Country Pony Club grounds are located on Crimson Lake Road between Twin Lakes and Crimson Lake campgrounds. Look for the sign across the road from Buster Creek Hall. Please note the above event description was provided by The Mountaineer. http://www.centralalbertaevents.com/central-alberta-events/index.php?com=detail&eID=610 Fri, 11 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.centralalbertaevents.com/central-alberta-events/index.php?com=detail&eID=48 Begin your day at the Bluebird Festival with a twoonie ($$2) pancake breakfast (kids under 6 eat for free) and some musical entertainment provided by Jazz Explosion. Activities take place between 11 AM and 2 PM and include: bluebird trail tours, MEGLobal plant tours, bluebird box building, face painting and other engaging activities for kids. Mark July 12th on your calendar and check out the Ellis Bird Farm website for more summer activities and events! http://www.centralalbertaevents.com/central-alberta-events/index.php?com=detail&eID=48 Sat, 12 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.centralalbertaevents.com/central-alberta-events/index.php?com=detail&eID=32 Take the train, experience some history and explore some of Alberta's Parkland with a day ride on the Alberta Prairie Railway. These 5—6 hour jaunts start in Stettler and travel south to Big Valley where you can take in some sight—seeing and shop along the Boardwalk. Every excursion promises live entertainment, dinner and the possibility of a train robbery! Summer trips begin May long weekend and continue til mid—October, but they don't stop: Winter 'Fine Dining' trains continue on select weekends from November to April. For all of the various activities, trains and schedules, visit www.absteamtrain.com http://www.centralalbertaevents.com/central-alberta-events/index.php?com=detail&eID=32 Sat, 12 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.centralalbertaevents.com/central-alberta-events/index.php?com=detail&eID=231 Edmonton International Raceway features a great variety of race classes from entry level to high—end NASCAR Late Models. Edmonton Int'l Raceway has one of the highest car counts in all of Western Canada for all our race classes. We are sanctioned with NASCAR, IMCA Canada, INEX (Legend Cars) and BGSCA (Baby Grand Stock Car Association). We also feature the very popular Hit To Pass Series and Super Motard Motobike Racing. Our special events include activities for the whole family and offer our fans unique entertainment to northern Alberta. We are located in Wetaskiwin! From the Wetaskiwin Water Tower (Hwy 2A & 50 Avenue), go 2 km north to the intersection of Hwy 2A & Hwy 13 east. Turn left and proceed about 4 km to the track. http://www.centralalbertaevents.com/central-alberta-events/index.php?com=detail&eID=231 Sat, 12 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.centralalbertaevents.com/central-alberta-events/index.php?com=detail&eID=958 A full weekend of music and fun in a country atmosphere as Grandview Stage Resort presents their fifth annual MusicFest. This year the festival features 11 quality performers from across Western Canada in genres including bluegrass, country and blues. Fun for the whole family with lots of dry camping, a beautiful fairgrounds, kid's treasure pit and face painting, wonderful food in the restaurant and outdoor steak pit, and special free musical workshops put on by the musicians, as well as a chance to join the World's Largest Country Band! C'mon out for a great deal of fun without the big fair hassles and crazies. We guarantee friendly atmosphere and great music! Look up www.grandviewstage.com for more info, or email us at gvstage@telus.net http://www.centralalbertaevents.com/central-alberta-events/index.php?com=detail&eID=958 Sat, 12 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.centralalbertaevents.com/central-alberta-events/index.php?com=detail&eID=177 Over 50 of Alberta's biggest indie bands gather for this weekend of camping at music at the Benalto Rodeo and Fair Grounds. With performances on two stages and in the beer gardens by hard rock, funk, punk, rock, gospel, Christian, country, blues, jazz and folk bands, there will be something for everyone. 10 minutes west of Sylvan Lake http://www.centralalbertaevents.com/central-alberta-events/index.php?com=detail&eID=177 Sat, 12 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.centralalbertaevents.com/central-alberta-events/index.php?com=detail&eID=589 The Grandview Stage Presents their 5th Annual MusicFest. Fri, Sat & Sun. July 11, 12, 13, 2008 This year featuring Allen Christie Band, Barleywik, Ben Crane, Chelsea Cunningham, Cheryl Debruyn, Tom Phillips & the Men of Constant Sorrow, Ric Cormier, Danny & Susan Gibson, The Larsgard Family Band, Rick Horn And special events include: The Famous Open Mic with hosts Tim & Pat Frayn, Musical Workshops hosted by the Musicians, The Guiness World Book of Records' Largest Country Band — Be a Member, ask for details! Fireworks and Kid's Treasure Pit Special Feature: The Radio Show 'Back to Your Roots' will be recorded live during the festival! Bring your lawnchairs and sunhats. Dry camping is available. Sheltered festival areas on—site. http://www.centralalbertaevents.com/central-alberta-events/index.php?com=detail&eID=589 Sat, 12 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.centralalbertaevents.com/central-alberta-events/index.php?com=detail&eID=611 The Thompson Country Pony Club will host the annual Alberta Horse Trials July 11, 12 and 13, 2008, at the club riding grounds on Crimson Lake Road. The event is one of the largest equestrian competitions in Central Alberta and features over 120 competitors and horses from around the province. Ages of competitors range from youth to adult, and the level of competition is always high. Dressage events are held all day Friday. This event includes the rider and horse displaying their skilled groundwork. On Saturday, the cross—country endurance events are held. This features the riders competing on forested trails and jumps. Sunday features the most popular event, the stadium jumping. This is a great chance to set down your lawn chairs and lemonade and watch some skilled riders and horses compete. Admission to the Alberta Horse Trials is free of charge and a concession is available all weekend. Parking is free and organizers are working to better serve seniors and disabled spectators. Volunteers are always welcome. The Thompson Country Pony Club grounds are located on Crimson Lake Road between Twin Lakes and Crimson Lake campgrounds. Look for the sign across the road from Buster Creek Hall. Please note the above event description was provided by The Mountaineer. http://www.centralalbertaevents.com/central-alberta-events/index.php?com=detail&eID=611 Sat, 12 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.centralalbertaevents.com/central-alberta-events/index.php?com=detail&eID=959 A full weekend of music and fun in a country atmosphere as Grandview Stage Resort presents their fifth annual MusicFest. This year the festival features 11 quality performers from across Western Canada in genres including bluegrass, country and blues. Fun for the whole family with lots of dry camping, a beautiful fairgrounds, kid's treasure pit and face painting, wonderful food in the restaurant and outdoor steak pit, and special free musical workshops put on by the musicians, as well as a chance to join the World's Largest Country Band! C'mon out for a great deal of fun without the big fair hassles and crazies. We guarantee friendly atmosphere and great music! Look up www.grandviewstage.com for more info, or email us at gvstage@telus.net http://www.centralalbertaevents.com/central-alberta-events/index.php?com=detail&eID=959 Sun, 13 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.centralalbertaevents.com/central-alberta-events/index.php?com=detail&eID=590 The Grandview Stage Presents their 5th Annual MusicFest. Fri, Sat & Sun. July 11, 12, 13, 2008 This year featuring Allen Christie Band, Barleywik, Ben Crane, Chelsea Cunningham, Cheryl Debruyn, Tom Phillips & the Men of Constant Sorrow, Ric Cormier, Danny & Susan Gibson, The Larsgard Family Band, Rick Horn And special events include: The Famous Open Mic with hosts Tim & Pat Frayn, Musical Workshops hosted by the Musicians, The Guiness World Book of Records' Largest Country Band — Be a Member, ask for details! Fireworks and Kid's Treasure Pit Special Feature: The Radio Show 'Back to Your Roots' will be recorded live during the festival! Bring your lawnchairs and sunhats. Dry camping is available. Sheltered festival areas on—site. http://www.centralalbertaevents.com/central-alberta-events/index.php?com=detail&eID=590 Sun, 13 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0700