Summer
July
Hort Week, Olds college. Summer Camp for Adults!
A week of adult workshops and courses covering a wide range of activities from gardening to botany to floristry.
http://www.oldscollege.ca/programs/ContinuingEducation/horticulture-geospatial-tech/hort_week.htm
Didsbury Horse Show, Didsbury
Rocket Roundup Oldsmobile Show, Olds.
Annual car show boasting an exposition of Oldsmobile cars ranging from the beginning of their production in 1896 to the latest Oldsmobile model...
http://blog.autonet.ca/time_machines/2009/06/27/rocket_round_up
Beef and Barley days, Carstairs:
Alberta’s passions rolled into a weekend with a rodeo, a tractor pull and a family dance.
http://www.centralalberta.worldweb.com/Carstairs/Events/FairsExhibitions/
Bowden Daze, Bowden
A three day event in the spotlight of rodeo and bull riding along with community activities.
http://www.bowdenagsociety.com/
July-August
 Bergen Rocks International Sculpture Symposium, Bergen:
Each year five internationally renowned sculpture artists gather near the hamlet of Bergen to transform 1000’s of pounds of stone into monumental sculptures. On site art gallery
http://www.mortonsculpting.blogspot.com/
July-August
Bulls and Wagons, Sundre
An exciting three day event of rodeo activities including an opening golf tournament, western poetry and music, chariot races and stock horse races.
http://www.sundrerodeo.com/bulls-wagons.htm
August
Lily Festival, Bowden Sun Maze
Eagle Creek Flowers hosts the annual Lily Festival with events for all ages and interests – field and farm tours, corn and sunflower mazes, u-pick flowers and more.
http://www.eaglecreekfarms.ca/lilyfest.htm
Mountain View Music Fest, Carstairs
An incredible weekend of Headliners and well known Alberta musicians perform throughout town. On site artisan markets, art gallery, food venues, beer gardens, camping and more – a genuine “Woodstock meets small town fair – with family values!”
http://www.mvmf.ca/
 Didsbury Fair and Rodeo, Didsbury
A parade, FCA and teen dance, culminating with a remarkable display of THUNDER ON THE PRAIRIES fireworks.
http://www.didsburyagsociety.com/FCA%20Rodeo.htm
Autumn/Winter
October
Fall Pumpkin Festival, Bowden Sun Maze & Eagle Creek Flowers:
Every weekend in October, the Pumpkin Festival offers farm grown pumpkins and activities including face painting, wagon rides and pumpkin sales.
http://www.sunmaze.ca/pumpkinfest.htm
October-December
Kiwanis Concert Series, TransCanada Theatre, Olds
A series of concerts featuring Classics, Jazz, Folk and Country performed by well known, seasoned artists. Tickets available at Stevens Jewelers in Olds (series subscriptions available).
November
Country Christmas, Didsbury:
Join the quaint town of Didsbury for a festive night of wagon rides, turkey draws and all evening shopping at some of Alberta’s most original shops. Santa always attends!
http://www.didsburychamber.ca/christms.html
Midnight Madness & Olds Fashioned Christmas, Olds
Kick off the Christmas season with one of the town’s biggest events of the year, Olds annually hosts a two-month long Christmas celebration showcasing the Kiwanis Christmas Village at the heart of the celebration, also inviting families to greet Mr. and Mrs. Claus in late November for the Christmas parade.
http://www.olds.ca/ofc.html
Sundown in Sundre
Join the resort town of Sundre Alberta in the shadow of the foothills for an evening of Christmas Shopping and festivities.
December
Crazy Carstairs Christmas, Carstairs
Warm up in the glow of candlelight and Christmas lights with an evening of outdoor music, indoor events, festive decorations, unique small town shops and surprise visitors.
January
Rosebud Run Sleddog Classic, Didsbury
A weekend of dog sledding competitions with breeds ranging from huskies to malamutes to crossbreeds.
http://www.rosebudrun.ca/
Spring
March/April
Art, Travel and Trade Expo, Didsbury
An extremely popular event for central Alberta, the Didsbury trade shows more than one hundred businesses offering everything from jewelry to landscaping.
www.didsburychamber.ca/trade.html
April
Chautauqua, Olds
A unique gala evening event recalling a by-gone era of grand entertainment with lively music, unique entertainment and superb dining. A different historical theme is selected each year and participants are encouraged to dress for that period.
www.oldsagsociety.com/gatechau.html
May
Asparagus, Edgar Farms, Innisfail
Get into the “Spear-it” of Spring” at Alberta’s largest Asparagus farm. Cooking demonstrations, harvest participation, children’s activities & more.
Show’ and Shine, Didsbury
Antique Car Show and Festival on Main Street. Mother’s day weekend.
www.didsburychamber.ca/events.html
Mother’s Day Fly-In, Sundre
Hosted by the Sundre Flying Club - Mother’s Day Fly-In to the foothills resort town of Sundre for breakfast.
http://www.fn7.ca/Photos/Fly_in_breakfast.pdf
June
Celtic Festival, Water Valley
Traditional Celtic Folk Festival with music, dancing, stories, jams and workshops on Celtic musical instruments at venues throughout the rustic, log-built hamlet of Water Valley.
www.watervalleycelticfestival.org
Water Valley Rodeo, Water Valley
One of Alberta’s most popular rural rodeo events.
http://www.watervalleycommunity.ca/groups.html
 Mountain View Piston’s Show & Shine, Olds
Antique and Specialty Car Show on Main Street – with prizes and festivities. Father’s Day Weekend.
www.oldsinstitute.com/uptowne.html
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