Event info updated as received by Mighty Peace Tourist Association. Most events occur on the same weekend each year. To confirm a 2013 date call 1-800-215-4535. Register your event here.
JANUARY
FEBRUARY
Alberta Pond Hockey Championships
February 14-17, 2013 – Lac Cardinal
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St. Isidore Carnival
February 15-17, 2013 – St. Isidore
Annual winter festival that showcases French Canadian Culture in Northern Alberta. Traditional Francophone music, dance, food, local artisans, maple snow taffy and more!
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MARCH
Chilkoot Trail Travel Series
March 21, 2013 – Peace River Library
The very successful travel series continues with Cyprus Darling taking us over the Chilkoot Trail in the Yukon on March 21 at the Peace River Library, 7pm. For more information, please contact the Museum at 780-624-4261.
Peace River to Paris Fur Exhibit
March 23, 2013 - Peace River Centennial Museum
Local collector Verne MacRoberts from Grimshaw will exhibit some of his Hudson Bay Company collection and his vintage guns on March 23 from 2 to 4:30pm. Verne will speak to his passion for the HBC history at 3pm. For more information, please contact the Museum at 780-624-4261.
Easter Egg Extravaganza
March 30, 2013 – Riverfront Park, Peace River
1-2:30 pm
Call 780-624-1000 for more information.
APRIL
Historic Paint Palettes
April 3, 2013 – Athabasca Hall, Peace River
A speaker series on maintaining your heritage home will be offered by the Luxton firm. The first topic will discuss historic paint palettes for the area on April 3 at 7pm at the Athabasca Hall. If you live in an older home and care about its history, we invite you to attend this free event. For more information, please contact the Museum at 780-624-4261.
Peace River Trade Show
April 12-13, 2013 – Baytex Energy Centre (Peace River)
Call 780- 624-4166 for more information.
Clear Hills County Agricultural Trade Show
April 13, 2013 – Hines Creek
Call 780-685-3925 for more information.
Retrospective of Art and Artists of the Peace
April 19, 2013 – Peace River Centennial Museum
The Museum and the Peace of Art artists are working on a new exhibit for April and May, celebrating 25 years as the Peace of Art club with a retrospective of art and artists of the Peace. You will see art works from Isobel Levesque, Gladys Marshall, Suzanne Hawthorn, Doreen Hutchinson and many more. An exhibit opening where you can speak to the contemporary artists of the club will be held on April 19 from 6:30 to 8pm. For more information, please contact the museum at 780-624-4261.
MAY
Deadwood Talent Showcase
May 3, 2013 – Deadwood, AB
Annual Deadwood Talent Showcase featuring musicians, dancers, comedians, poets and singers.
Call 780-836-0401 for more information.
Culture Trails
May 11, 2013 – Peace River Museum
10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Join other art enthusiasts on to explore several venues where art can be viewed in our region. This self-guided driving tour will begin at the Museum Saturday at 10am to take in the current Peace of Art exhibit, then on to view works at Claire’s House of Frames, followed by the Art Gallery at the Peace River Library. From here, we will travel along the historic Shaftesbury Trail and stop for a stretch at the Mackenzie Cairn, up Brick’s Hill to the Berwyn 50th Ave Workshop . The journey will conclude in Grimshaw at the new art gallery called the Stroke of Genius. This trip should take just under two hours and car pooling is encouraged. Click Culture Trail 2013 for more information.
Travelogues
May 16, 2013 – Peace River Library
The last of a very successful series of travelogues from local globe trotters concludes with the travels of Pauline Spinney to China, on May 16th at the Peace River Library at 7pm. The series will continue in the fall.
Amphitheatre Entertainment – Historic Dunvegan
May 18, 2013 – Historic Dunvegan Provincial Park
Join the staff at 2:00pm for a humorous and often interactive dramatic presentation. Participation by donation.
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Sunday Funday – Historic Dunvegan
May 19, 2013 – Historic Dunvegan Provincial Park
2:00pm. Have some fun with the historical interpreters as they host games and activities. Participation by donation.
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Quilts and the Settlement of Canada
May 27, 2013 – Peace River Museum
The Alberta Quilt Project , compiled by the Royal Alberta Museum (RAM), continues to document quilts of Alberta. Lucie Heins from the RAM will be at the Peace River Museum May 27th from 1 – 4:30pm to photograph your heritage quilts that were brought to Alberta by immigrants or made in Alberta prior to 1970. Please call the Peace River Museum for an appoint to document and photograph your quilt. She will also be presenting that evening, at 7pm, “Quilts and the Settlement of Canada”.
JUNE
June Jamboree
June 8, 2013 – Spirit River
Parade, bench show, car show, trade fair, amazing race, beer gardens, kids events and ball tournament.
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18th Annual Aboriginal Gathering & Pow Wow
June 8-9, 2013 – Peace River Agricultural Society Grounds
Free event. Free on-site camping, entertainment, jigging contest, display tables, aboriginal crafts, children’s activities, dancers, hand drum groups, concessions and more!
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Heritage Run
June 9, 2013 – Peace River Centennial Museum
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Fairview & District Lions Club 11th Annual Old Time Country Music Festival
June 14-16, 2013 – Cummings Lake, Fairview
Dance floor, free open field camping, concession, pancake breakfast, great music! For more information click Lions Music Fest 2013
Peace Classic Wheels Show ‘n’ Shine
June 15, 2013 – Fairview
Call 1-800-215-4535 for more information.
Cleardale Gospel Jamboree
June 14-16, 2013 – Cleardale (Clear Hills County)
Contact 780-685-3925 or click here for more information.
Father’s Day Fishing Derby
June 16, 2013 – Running Lake, Worsley
Contact 780-685-2858 for more information.
COCO Annual Provincial Plowing Match
June 14-16, 2013 – Wanham Sports Grounds
Events include the Annual Bull Riding Extravaganza (Friday @ 7:30), draft horse plowing, pulling, log skidding, modified truck and tractor pull, arm wrestling, mini trade show, gymkhana, horseshoes, silent auction, dance (old time country and bluegrass) and beer gardens all weekend.
Please contact 780-694-2787 for more information.
Amphitheatre Entertainment – Historic Dunvegan
June 29, 2013 Historic Dunvegan Provincial Park
Join the staff at 2:00pm for a humorous and often interactive dramatic presentation. Participation by donation.
Click here for more information.
Sunday Funday – Historic Dunvegan
June 30, 2013 – Historic Dunvegan Provincial Park
2:00pm. Have some fun with the historical interpreters as they host games and activities. Participation by donation.
Click here for more information.
The Pioneer Threshermens Association Demolition Derby
June 30, 2013 – Triangle Grounds, High Prairie
People from all over Alberta will participate in these demolition events. They will be competing for cash prizes, trophies and hope to smash their way to victory! All they will need is to prepare a vehicle and have a heavy foot on the gas pedal! Although this sounds simple, the drivers must adhere to the rules for preparation of the demolition vehicles and of course the rules of engagement.
Heavy Horse Days
June 2013 – Clear River Rodeo Grounds
Call 780-685-2409 for more information.
Many Islands Boat Poker Rally
June 2013 – Many Islands Campground
Contact 780-685-2484 for more information.
Mid-Summer Karaoke
June 2013 – George Lake
8 pm to midnight. Amateur performances. $5 gate charge, 12 and under are free. $15 for camping. Food booth, modern washrooms.
Call 780-494-3684 for more information.
JULY
Canada Day Celebrations
June 30 – July 1, 2013 – Peace River
Fireworks display to take place on June 30. Other events will be held at Riverfront Park and the Peace River Centennial Museum on July 1.
Canada Day Celebrations at Historic Dunvegan
July 1, 2013 – Historic Dunvegan Provincial Park
The day’s festivities will include a performance by Juno-nominated family entertainer Mary Lambert, tours of all historic buildings, games, cake and crafts. Admission is half price!
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Peace Fest
July 12 -13, 2013 – Peace River
Professional bands, street performers, jet boat races and more. Gates open at 6:00 pm both nights. Concert concludes at 2:00 am both nights. Food vendors and beer gardens on site. Tickets are $65 each night or $99 for a weekend pass. Children 9 and under are free when accompanied by an adult. Tickets are available at City Music Book World in Peace River or Kit Business in High Level.
Call 780-624-2489 or click here for more information.
Harmon Valley Pro Rodeo
July 13-14, 2013 – Harmon Valley Agricultural Grounds (near Nampa)
Contact 780-322-2535 for more information.
Battle River Rodeo and Antique Tractor Parade
July 18-21,2013 – Manning
Chucks and chariots, bulls, local events, rodeo queen, parade, demolition derby on Sunday, midway, food concessions, plenty of camping.
Call 780-836-3163 for more information.
Jet Boat Races
July 2013 – Peace River
For more information call Felix at 780-618-7537.
Horseshoe Tournament
July, 2013 – Carter Camp
Call 780-494-2332 for more information.
Horse Camp
July 2013 – Clear River Rodeo Grounds
Bring your horse, tent or camper and family for riding clinics and fun horse activities.
Call 780-685-2409 for more information.
Cowboy Fun Days
July 2013 – Clear River Rodeo Grounds
Call 780-685-2409 for more information.
Beat the Heat Mid-Summer Youth Party
July, 2013 – Grimshaw
Call 780-332-4788
AUGUST
North Peace Stampede
Aug 2-4, 2013 – Lac Cardinal Rodeo Grounds
Bareback and saddle bronc, roping, steer wrestling, barrel racing, pony chariots, chuck wagons and thoroughbred chucks, trick riders, Stampede Idol and “tough enough to wear pink”. Largest midway in the north.
Call 780-618-6364 for more information.
Hines Creek Community Reunited School Reunion & Homecoming
August 2-5, 2013 – Hines Creek
Current and former residents of Hines Creek are invited back home to celebrate the community. For more information, email hinescreek2013@gmail.com.
Amphitheatre Entertainment – Historic Dunvegan
August 3, 2013 – Historic Dunvegan Provincial Park
Join the staff at 2:00pm for a humorous and often interactive dramatic presentation. Participation by donation. Click here for more information.
Annual Fresh Air Market
August 4, 2013 – Historic Dunvegan Provincial Park
11am-5pm. Shop for jewellery, gifts, and other treats – all handcrafted by artisans from the Peace Country. Costumed interpreters will be offering tours of Historic Dunvegan’s three fully restored historic buildings. Activities for the kids will be provided.
Admission fees – Adult (18-64 years) $3, Senior (65+) $2, Youth (7-17 years) $1.50, Child (6 years and under) Free, Family $8.
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Heritage Day Walking Tour – Peace River
August 5, 2013 – Peace River
Event takes place at the Peace River Centennial Museum.
Call 780-624-4621 for more information.
Heritage Day – Hines Creek
August 5, 2013 – Hines Creek (End of Steel Museum)
Old fashioned demo’s, wagon rides, music, pancake breakfast and BBQ beef supper, children’s activities. Call 780-835-3224 for more information.
Pioneer Day – Lac Cardinal
August 10, 2013 – Lac Cardinal Pioneer Museum (Grimshaw)
Pancake breakfast, buggy rides, threshing machine, blacksmithing, shingle and planer mill demonstrations, farmers market.
Call 780-332-2030 for more information.
Deadwood Daze
August 16-18, 2013 – Deadwood
Slo-pitch tournament, children’s entertainment.
Call 780-836-3340 for more information.
Harmon Valley Fall Fair
August 17, 2013 – Harmon Valley Agricultural Society Grounds (near Nampa)
Paintball, evening dance, gas powered remote controls, clown cartel, inflatables, laser tag, gymkhana/ranch rodeo, and more! Contact Cory at 780-322-3352.
Peace River Ag Society Horseshow
August 23, 2013 – Peace River Agricultural Society Grounds.
Annual Children’s Festival
August, 2013 – Grimshaw
A day devoted to kids being kids.
Call 780-332-4788 for more information.
SEPTEMBER
Dixonville Annual Sports Days
August 30-September 1, 2013 – Dixonville
Slo-pitch tournament, horseshoe tournament, horseback poker rally, parade, children’s entertainment, gymkhana and evening dance.
Call 780-836-3340 for more information.
Sunday Funday – Historic Dunvegan
September 1, 2013 – Historic Dunvegan Provincial Park
2:00pm. Have some fun with the historical interpreters as they host games and activities. Participation by donation. Click here for more information.
Misery Loves Company Duathlon
September 22, 2013 – Misery Mountain (Peace River)
Call 780-625-2574 for more information.
George Lake Music Festival
September 2013 – George Lake
All day music festival, 10:30 am breakfast, free parking, dance floor, camping $15, modern washroom/showers, kids’ activities, beach area, wagon rides, paddle wheeler rides, mixed horseshoe tourney, free corn 1-5pm.
Adults tickets are $10, 12 & under are free.
Call 780-494-2419
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