Arts & Culture, Food & Fun
Looking for regional experiences that bring together culture and excitement? See our upcoming signature events and join our communities as we celebrate the Mighty Peace.
June
Peace River Pow Wow
Are you ready for an unforgettable celebration of Indigenous and Métis culture? Get ready to immerse yourself in a two-day festival filled with incredible music, dancing, and celebration at the Peace River Agricultural Grounds.
The SOS Party is back and bigger than ever on Friday, June 12 from 4 PM to midnight at the NWP Fairview Campus, featuring live music by Goodbye Iris and Angry Outdoor Kids, DJ C-Side, games, food trucks, vendors, mocktails, and a fully licensed area for one unforgettable night.
Each June, the Town of Falher comes alive for the Falher Honey Festival, a weekend celebration featuring carnival rides, live music, sports tournaments, delicious food, a pancake breakfast, parade, colour run, and fun for all ages including beer gardens, axe throwing, and family-friendly activities.
River racing is a pure adrenaline rush where jet boats navigate the challenging waterways of the Peace and the Smoky River at speeds of up to 160mph. Nerves of steel and total mechanical reliability are essential to success in one of the most challenging action packed sports around. Check it out on June 19 - 21, 2026 in the Town of Peace River.
Wanham Plowing Match
If you are looking for a unique and exciting way to experience rural Alberta, you will want to mark your calendar for the Wanham Plowing Match. This annual event, which started in 1971, showcases the agricultural history and culture of the region with a variety of activities and attractions for all ages.
July
Peace Mud Bogs & Fair
Do you have a passion for mud and horsepower? Do you want to see some of the most amazing vehicles in action? This event is the ultimate challenge for drivers and spectators alike.
Bonanza Agricultural Fair & Mud Bogs
The Annual Bonanza and District Agricultural Society Fair and Mud Bog is a two-day July celebration in Bonanza featuring mud bogs, live entertainment, a parade, gymkhana events, a tractor pull, fireworks, food, family activities, camping, and more, making it a long-running summer tradition that grows bigger every year.
Woodland Cree First Nation Treaty Days
The Woodland Cree First Nation Treaty Days at the Woodland Cree First Nation Recreation Grounds offers a free family celebration featuring cultural immersion, opening ceremonies, a parade, food, entertainment, and nightly fireworks for a vibrant weekend of community connection and fun.
Saddle up for the Waterhole Rodeo (Fairview Amateur Rodeo) taking place July 17–19, 2026, for a fun-filled family weekend featuring exciting rodeo action, live music, food, drinks, and more.
The annual Rycroft Race the 8 Event is a thrilling July celebration of Western heritage featuring chuckwagons, bull riding, bronc riding, mutton bustin’, a parade, food trucks, markets, live entertainment, beer gardens, and family-friendly activities for an unforgettable day of summer fun.
August
Peace River TriRiver Triathlon
After a five-year hiatus, the Peace River TriRiver Triathlon returns to the Mighty Peace Region, offering a family-friendly swim, bike, and run experience set against the scenic Peace River for athletes of all levels.
Summer's End Festival
Summer's leaving but there's no end to the fun! Celebrate the end of a beautiful summer with your friends and family in the Town of Fairview. Fairview is known as the "Heart of the Peace" and the friendly people in this small town really know how to throw a party!
September
Harvest Moon Festival
Imagine Mainstreet Grimshaw lined with lights, games, food booths, and fun activities enjoyed by hundreds of residents and visitors joining together to celebrate the summer and welcome the harvest season.
Miserable Miles
Each year, athletes push themselves to the limits of their endurance against the breathtaking background of the Peace River valley while competing in the Miserable Miles. Enjoy a fun and challenging 5.5km obstacle race that takes contestants over a 212 meter vertical ascent through the stunning vistas of Misery Mountain, located in northern Alberta’s community of Peace River.
February
Carnaval de St-Isidore
There’s nothing more magical than the “Carnaval de St-Isidore,” a treasured celebration of the Francophone culture in Northern Alberta and this year, you can expect a magical experience. The theme for the 41st annual event is “Neon,” bringing a feeling of progress and possibility to the much-anticipated annual winter event in St. Isidore.
March
Alberta Pond Hockey Championship
The Alberta Pond Hockey Championship is a thrilling three-day event that brings the spirit of Canada's favourite pastime to life on the frozen Lac Cardinal Lake. Held annually, this championship is a celebration of hockey in its purest form, played outdoors on natural ice across 15 rinks.
