ENTRE-TOURISM - Special Events

Brooks Ringneck Pheasant Derby Teams are from all over North America compete in this renowned annual event. The home of world class sporting clays and American Trap Shooting. More... Web Link Brooks & Area - February

International Peace Pow Wow The Blackfoot Canadian Cultural Society hosts its annual contemporary Aboriginal arts festival, including dance and festival queen competition. The mid-winter event at the spacious Enmax Centre showcases the best that Aboriginal cultures have to offer in music, dance and the visual arts. More... Web Link Lethbridge - February

Artisans in Empress An annual event that is traditionally staged the first weekend in June displaying local artisans work throughout the village and it’s well worth the trip! Studios open to the public, live musicians play at three artist venues, and there are several places to stop for a snack. More... Web Link Empress - June

Medicine Hat Folk Music Festival Bringing to Medicine Hat an annual Folk Festival plus regular live concerts showcasing the many different folk genres. Examples include Celtic, Native American, Country Swing, Zydeco, Blues, Gospel, Bluegrass, Roots Country, Alternative Folk, Latin, Gypsy, African, Klezmer.... and more. More... Web Link Medicine Hat - June

Medicine Hat Jazz Festival The tradition continues and rivals festivals from major cities throughout Canada. Fast tempo of bebop, electronic touch in smooth jazz, heavy rhythm of double bass and drums in swing. Come on down and enjoy the opportunity to experience the many sides of the genre. More... Web Link Medicine Hat - June

Redcliff Days Redcliff comes alive on the Father's Day weekend every year. Activities include games, pancake breakfasts, flea markets, free park entertainment, hose coupling contests, ball tournaments, golf tournaments, dances, beer gardens and more. It's great fun for everyone! More... Web Link Redcliff - June

Shakespeare in the Park Festival The Shakespeare in the Park Festival, located on the river, features live performances of Shakepeare films annually in June - at Memorial Park, in conjunction with the Monarch Theatre, which will be running Shakespearean films. Medicine Hat - June

Spectrum Festival Spectrum is Medicine Hat’s ultimate summer festival. It offers a weekend of sports, street performers, food, music, Kiddies Midway, and more. Don’t miss the ‘Best Three Days of Summer’. A weekend of fun with a rainbow of entertainment! More... Web Link Medicine Hat - June

Vulcan Tin Man Triathalon The Vulcan Bodyworks Tinman Triathlon is a fun family event with a high emphasis on participation and a low emphasis on competition. Don't come to set a world record, but rather plan on having a good time. Over 1000 people attending of all ages - fun for everyone! More... Web Link Vulcan - June

Vulcon16: Spok Days/Galaxy Fest Annual Star Trek Convention - Visitors from across the country and around the galaxy decend onto the Canadian Prairies to the Official Star Trek Capital of Canada, for a weekend of extra-terrestrial family fun! More... Web Link Vulcan - June

World Champion Chicken Dance Competition/Blackfoot Crossing This Annual World Championship Chicken Dance Contest is being held as the premier competition for the art of Chicken Dance throughout North America. Amazing event and a must see! More... Web Link Blackfoot Historical Crossing - June

Beanpot Rodeo Barrel Racing, Roping, Rodeo, Tractor Pulls, Lawn Mower Races, Gymkhana and much more fun for all! More... Web Link Bow Island - Summer

Medicine Hat Chili Cook Off 20+ Years Running - The savory scent of homemade chili attracts thousands of people to downtown Medicine Hat for the Chili Cook-Off. Throngs of residents young & old line up for a ladles of chili or salsa from the roughly 50 competitors. You will be tempted to lick your bowl clean over and over! More... Web Link Medicine Hat - July

Medicine Hat SandFly Festival (Canada Day) Haw about this....over 15,000 people attend birthday celebrations in Kin Coulee Park, another 15,000 attend the evening Sandfly Festival and 40,000 people enjoyed the fireworks. Nothing but positive feedback and huge smiles are given throughout the day and afterwards for this wonderful day with far too many events to itemize. More... Web Link Medicine Hat - July

Medicine Hat Stampede & Exhibition Going on for over a century, and second only in Alberta to the famous Calgary Stampede! The “wild west” returns with rodeo performances and animal exhibitions, plus there is also a midway, Pioneer Village, and all types of entertainment. Check out their website for other great events throughout the year - Chuckwagon, horse, beef and more. More... Web Link Medicine Hat - July

Oyen Bullarama Thousands crowd around a rodeo arena, to catch a glimpse of the bull riders at the Oyen White Lightning Professional Bullarama. This event highlights local talents - both bull and rider - and attracts professional bull riders from the circuit. Sure to please those in need of a family fun day or an adrenalin rush! More... Web Link Oyen - August

Brooks Medieval Faire Tired of this century? Watch live jousters unhorse each other, browse the medieval marketplace, watch a belly dancing performance, snack on medieval food, enjoy the mastery of the swordsmen or take the kids to the children’s festival tent to make crafts and learn about medieval times. More... Web Link Brooks - August

Country Cruizin' A day of family fun... at the Green Acres and Erna's Berry Farms, Green Goose Yard art, TLC Farms, Stelmaschuk Studio Creation Discovery Centre, the Bow Island Art club. All this plus a locally grown homemade supper in the community hall! More... PDF Bow Island - August

Milk River Mud Bog & Bonanza Days Milk River Mud Bog is part of the Bonanza Days that takes place in Milk River each year. Pickups, monster trucks and bikes race through a huge mud bog in the southwestern corner of the Canadian Badlands. A hilarious event that always attracts a big crowd. More... Web Link Milk River - August

Taber Corn Fest South Alberta's biggest free outdoor festival held annually in August! Performances, games, cook-offs, auto show and more..and Taber's Famous Corn! More... Web Link Taber - August

Threshing Show and Parade of Power Threshing shows and a "Parade of Power" are held each year and the event includes parade, bindering & stooking, threshing, rope making, plowing, horse & tractor pull, displays and camping. More... Web Link Picture Butte - August

Alberta Arts Days in the Hat A three day extravaganza held each year - an opportunity to highlight the arts. Don't miss this exciting event that is putting the focus on the amazing creativity amongst us and celebrating with all. More... Web Link Medicine Hat - September

Bow Island Blues Festival- Blues at the Bow Annually in the historic Bow Theatre - Bow Island, Alberta Canada - the house is a down-home club in the tradition of juke joints of old. Crankin' out rockin' live blues over and over. Make sure to come early so that you don't miss the opening acoustic set. More... Web Link Bow Island - October

Haunted Atlas Coal Mine Presents Big Boo & Little Boo Aa genuinely chilling backdrop allowing visitors to experience the darker side of coal mining. The prospect of encountering one of the resident spirits, including a former manager, an accident victim and a mysterious young woman only intensifies the terror. Try Little Boo for a little scare or Big Boo for a big scare! More... Web Link Drumheller - October

Medalta's Heritage Christmas Market On the first December of every year, Medalta hosts an art & craft market in one of its galleries. The market will begin on Friday afternoon with local artists and artisans selling their work in our new gallery space. There is no charge for the market, which should leave a few dollars for you to purchase something from these fabulous artists. More... Web Link Medicine Hat - December

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