GRANDE PRAIRIE
ALBERTA, CANADA
2007
CALENDAR
OF EVENTS
Of the Peace Country
There are many activities that take place each year throughout the Peace Country
If you live in the region or are visiting for the first time, you will surely experience the activities and friendly atmosphere of the many hamlets, villages, towns and cities throughout the area. You can visit the many museums, parks and lakes and take in the majestic views of the mountains and rivers.
Spectacular Fireworks-
Muskoseepi Park
Grande Prairie
Street Performers provide entertainment for the whole family on mainstreet.
Exciting Stock Car Races-
Hythe Motor Speedway
Many Trade Shows-
Through-out
the Peace Country
Parades-
Held both Summer and Winter
Remembrance Day is honored through-out the Peace Country.
Thousands gather to see the many exiting events of the Peace Country.
Midways are a popular fun spot throughout the Peace Country.
Many events are held on lakes and rivers throughout the Peace Country.
Information of events on this page have been contributed by each community. Thank you to all the communities for forwarding information on their events. Event dates posted may change without notice.
2007 CALENDAR OF EVENTS
2007 EVENTS - GRANDE PRAIRIE & COUNTY
Jan 26-28...........Encana Pee Wee Classic Hockey Tournament, Beaverlodge
Feb 12................Education Fair GPRC, Grande Prairie
Feb 16-18...........Peace Draft at Evergreen Park, Grande Prairie
Feb 19................Winterlude Family Day Event, Muskoseepi Park Grande Prairie
Feb 24................Flooring Auction at Evergreen Park, Grande Prairie
Mar 2-3...............Sports Performance Conference, AB Sport Development Centre NW, Grande Prairie
Mar 8-10.............AgriShow at Evergreen Park, Grande Prairie
Mar 16-18...........Grande Prairie Home Show, Crystal Centre, Grande Prairie
Mar 23-25...........Film Festival, GP Live Theatre, Grande Prairie
Mar 24-25...........Skating Carnival, Beaverlodge
Mar 30-31 Ap 1..Sports Expo at Evergreen Park, Grande Prairie
Mar 30-Apr 1......Artistic Gymnastic Provincial Championships, GP Gymnastics Centre
Ap 6-8................High School Rodeo - Evergreen Park, Grande Prairie
Ap 7...................Easter Eggstravaganza, Muskoseepi Park Grande Prairie
Ap 25.................Thank You Luncheon, Secretaries Week, Grande Prairie
Ap 27-29............Worthy Ideas 4 Kidz and Parenting Show, Crystal Centre, Grande Prairie
May 10-12..........Forestry Show at Evergreen Park, Grande Prairie
May 12...............Town Garage Sale Day, Sexsmith
May 16-17...........Petroleum Show at Evergreen Park, Grande Prairie
May 26...............Stompin Sidewalk Sale, Grande Prairie
May 30-June 3....Stompede, Evergreen Park, Grande Prairie
June 1................GPRC College Classic, Grande Prairie
June 2................Chautauqua Day, Sexsmith
June 9................Duck Day, street displays, demonstrations, sales tables, Downtown Grande Prairie
June 10..............Press Run, Grande Prairie
June 10..............21st GP Highland Games, Macklin Field (beside Army & Navy Airforce Club)
June 10-13.........Provincial Legion Convention (500 members) Grande Prairie
June 14-17.........Barrel Racinng at Evergreen Park, Grande Prairie
June 22-24.........Dog Show at Evergreen Park, Grande Prairie
June 22-24.........Live Horse Racing at Evergreen Park, Grande Prairie
June 28-July 1....Telus Country Fever at Evergreen Park, Grande Prairie
June 30..............Canada Day Fireworks, Muskoseepi Park Grande Prairie
June 30-July1.....Rio Grande Rodeo, Rio Grande near Beaverlodge
July 1..................Canada Day Parade, starts 1pm, Grande Prairie
July 1..................Canada Day Celebrations, Muskoseepi Park Grande Prairie
July 12-14...........Summer Slam, Grande Prairie
July-Aug..............Rec'N'Crew Summer Day Camps, Sexsmith
July 4..................Live Horse Racing at Evergreen Park, Grande Prairie
July 6-8...............Jones Country Jamboree, near Beaverlodge
July 6-31.............Live Horse Racing at Evergreen Park, Grande Prairie
July 13................7th Annual Red Cross Refugee Camp Simulation, Muskoseepi Park Pavilion
July 14................Annual Horse Show, heavy and light horses, Bezanson
July 14-15...........Pioneer Days & Peace Country Opry, South Peace Museum, east of Beaverlodge
July 15 start........Sundays in the Park, Sunday Concerts, Muskoseepi Park Grande Prairie
July 13-15...........Teepee Creek Stampede, Teepee Creek
July 20-22...........Euphemia Mcnaught Heritage Festival, at homestead near Beaverlodge
July 20-22...........Street Performers Festival, Downtown Grande Prairie
July 22................Growing Pains Garden Club, Garden Tour & Tea, Bearverlodge and Hythe
Aug 1-12.............Live Horse Racing at Evergreen Park, Grande Prairie
Aug 4..................Day in the Park, Wembley
Aug 4-5...............Country Gospel Jamboree, South Peace Museum, east of Beaverlodge
Aug 4-5...............5th Annual Grande Prairie Tire Pro Mud Bog, 1pm, Grande Prairie Airport
Aug 5..................Heritage Day, Grande Prairie Museum
Aug 12................2nd Annual Red Cross Rocks, Muskoseepi Park Amphitheatre
Aug 17-19...........Live Horse Racing at Evergreen Park, Grande Prairie
Aug 18................Agricultural Fair and Trade Show, Parade Beaverlodge
Aug 19................Hythe Agricultural Fair
Aug 29................Live Horse Racing at Evergreen Park, Grande Prairie
Sept 5-30............Live Horse Racing at Evergreen Park, Grande Prairie
Sept 13...............Chamber of Commerce Customer Appreciation BBQ, Beaverlodge
Sept 16...............Terry Fox Run, Sexsmith
Sept 17-22...........Canadian National Fly Fishing Campionships, Grande Prairie
Oct 20.................Craft Sale and Community Breakfast, Bezanson
Oct 20.................GPRC President's Ball, Bowes Family Crystal Gardens,Grande Prairie
Oct 27.................Halloween Spooktacular, Muskoseepi Park Grande Prairie
Nov 3..................Canadian Homebuilders Association SAM Awards, Grande Prairie
Nov 9..................Vegas Night, Downtown Grande Prairie
Nov 11................Remembrance Day Service, Sexsmith. Beaverlodge
Nov 16-17...........Christmas Festival, Gala/Auction, Beaverlodge
Nov 25................Santa Parade, Grande Prairie
Dec 1..................Reverse Santa Parade, Sexsmith
Dec 5..................Hythe & DIsctrict Pioneer Home Light Up
Dec 7..................Downtown Christmas Light-Up, Sexsmith
Dec 8..................Craft Sale, Family Supper, Sleigh Ride, Christmas Light Contest, Fireworks, Clairmont
Dec 31................First Footings NY's Eve Celebration, Muskoseepi Park Grande Prairie
2007 EVENTS - NORTH PEACE COUNTRY
Fairview, Peace River, Manning, High Level, La Crete, Valleyview, etc.
Jan 20................Malanka, Veselka Dancers Ukrainian NY Celebration, Fairview
Jan 27................Mitelka Folkloric Winerfest, Fairview
Feb 9-10..............WinterFest, High Level
Feb 16-18...........2007 Carnaval de-St Isidore, St Isidore
Feb 19................Annual Family Day Celebration, Grimshaw
Feb 19................Family Day Celebrations, Berwyn
Mar 15-17...........Smoky River Agricultural Trade Show, Falher
Mar 30................Night of Artists, Fairview
Ap 10-13.............Easter Eggstravaganza, High Level
Ap 14.................High Prairie Elks Summer Fun Dream Sweepstakes Draw. Tickets (780) 523-3724
Ap 14..................Agricultural Trade Show and Banquet, Hines Creek
Ap 23-27.............Volunter Week Activities, Berwyn
Ap 27-28.............Trade Show, La Crete
May 5..................RCMP Regitmental Ball, Fairview
May 26................FHS Graduation, Fairview
June 1-2..............STM Granduation, Fairview
June 3-9..............Senior Citizen Week Celebration, Grimshaw
June 4-8..............Senior Citizens Week Activities, Berwyn
June 15-17..........Provincial Plowing Match, Wanham
June 8-10.............Regional 4-H Days, High Prairie Elks Rodeo Grounds
June 9.................Rotary Good for Kids Golf Tournament, Fairview
June 15-17..........4th Annual Cleardale Gospel Jamboree, home of Jerry & Rose Hale
June 16...............Play Day in the Park, High Level
June 16...............KidsFest, Fairview
June 16................Farmers Day, 4-H Show, Fun Rodeo, La Crete
June 16................Cotillion Park Day, located northwest of Moonshine Lake along the Peace River.
June 16...............Street Spectacular Show & Shine, Peace Classic Wheels, Fairview
July 20-21............Honey Festival, Falher
June TBA............Fairview Amateur Rodeo/Parade, Fairview
June 9.................June Jamboree, Trade Fair, Spirit River
June 22-25..........Lions Old Time Country Music Festival, Fairview
June 28-July1.......50th Anniversary Birthday Celebration, Valleyview
June 29-July 1.....Rombs Family Country & Bluegrass Jamboree, Fairview
June 29-July 1......Valleyview & District Agriculture Society's Horse Show, Valleyview
June 30-July 2.....Canadian Championship of Bike Building, Fairview
July 1...................Dude's N Dirt/Canada Day Celebrations, High Level
July 1..................Canada Day Celebrations, Fairview, Grimshaw, Peace River
July 1..................Canada Events, 8:30 AM Breakfast, Valleyview
July, Aug, Sept....Drag Races, North Peace Bracket Racing Association, Fairview
July-Aug..............NAIT FC Summer Sports Camps, Fairview
July 6-8................Rycroft Ag Society Fair, includes Chuckwagon and Chariot Races
July 7...................Rycroft Parade, 11am
July TBA..............High Level Rodeo, High Level
July 12................Beat The Heat Mid Summer Youth Party, Grimshaw
July 13-14...........Peace Fest, Peace River
July 14................CNIB FairCreek Golf Tournament, Fairview
July 25................Berwyn Fiesta, Berwyn
July 27,28,29.......57th Annual Battle River Rodeo & Fair, Manning
July 28-29...........Peace Regional Airshow, Peace River
July 31-Aug 1......Elks Pro Rodeo, High Prairie
July/Aug..............Farmers Markets, Berwyn
Aug TBA..............Fairview Agricultural Society Flower Show/Com Fair, Fairview
Aug TBA..............North Peace Stampede, Lac Cardinal, west of Grimshaw
Aug 6...................Heritage Day, End of Steel Museum, Hines Creek
Aug TBA..............Mainstreet Jamboree, Valleyview
Aug 10-12............Fair & Rodeo, Parade, Valleyview
Aug 17-19...........13th Annual Truckers Reunion, Grimshaw
Sept 8..................Pioneer Day, La Crete
Sep 12................Get To Know You Night, High Level
Sept 16...............Annual Terry Fox Run, Grimshaw
Sept 27...............Annual Fall Parade of Programs Event, Grimshaw
Oct TBA..............Ducks Unlimited Dinner and Auction, High Prairie
Oct 31.................Safe Halloween, High Level, Grimshaw
Nov 18-23...........Festival of Trees-Palliative Care Society, Fairview
Nov 24................Moonlight Madness, La Crete
Nov 20................Festival of Trees, Peace River
Nov 30................Santa Claus Parade, Peace River
Dec 1..................Super Saturday/Christmas Parade, Berwyn
Dec 6..................Festival of Joy- Ministerial Association, Fairview
Dec 12................Annual Seniors Christmas Social, Grimshaw
Dec 15................Old Fashioned Family Christmas Event, Grimshaw
Dec 2-31.............Christmas Art Show and Sale, Fairview
Dec 24................Christmas Eve Candlelight Service Fairview Gospel Chapel, Fairview
Dec 31................NY's Eve Family Celebrations, Berwyn
Dec 31................Family New Year's, High Level
2007 EVENTS - NORTHEASTERN BRITISH COLUMBIA
Jan 12-14............High On Ice Winter Carnival, Fort St. John
Feb 3...................Ridge Ramble X-Country Ski Race, Tumber Ridge
Feb 8-11..............2007 Northern BC Winter Games, Fort St. John
Feb 10.................Amateur Snow Sculpting, Fort St. John
Feb 18-24............Heritage Week, Chetwynd
Mar 2...................Child Development Centre Talent Show, Fort St. John
Mar 24-25............Gun & Sportsman Show, Dawson Creek
Mar 30-31.............Mile O Figure Skating Carnival, Dawson Creek
Mar 17-18.............Wolverine Challenge, Dog Sled Race, Tumber Ridge
April TBA..............Saulteau Indoor Rodeo, Chetwynd
Ap 13-15..............CKNL Trade Show, Fort St. John
Ap 20...................PRB Spring Bull Riding Break-Up Party, Dawson Creek
Ap 27-29..............Kiwanis Trade Show, Dawson Creek
April 30.................Slush Cup at Powder King, near Chetwynd
May 4...................Dawson Creek Art Gallery Auction
May 4-6................Chetwynd Trade Show, Chetwynd
May 20.................Pouce Coupe Mud Dawgs ATV Mud Bog, Dawson Creek
June 2.................Ridge Ramble Biathlon, Tumber Ridge
June TBA.............Raft Race, Hudson's Hope
June 17................Father's Day Fishing Derby, Hudson's Hope
June 6..................Carvers' Reception, Chetwynd
June 7-10.............Chainsaw Carving Championship, Chetwynd
June 9-10.............Saulteau First Nations Indoor Rodeo, Chetwynd
June 16-17...........Drag Races, Fort St John Airport
June 17................Fathers Day Demmolition Derby, Taylor Speedway
June 21................National Aboriginal Day, Tumbler Ridge.
June 29-July 1......Motorcycle Thunder Run, Dawson Creek
June 29-July1.......Saulteau Band Pemmican Days, Chetwynd
July 1...................Canada Day Celebrations, Tumber Ridge, Dawson Creek, Hudson's Hope, Chetwynd
July 2-3................Stock Car Races, Taylor Speedway
July 7-8................Stock Car Races, Taylor Speedway
July 25.................FSJ Airshow, Fort St. John
July 14-15.............Drag Races, Fort St. John Airport
July 6-8................Mile O Cruisers' Summer Cruise, Dawson Creek
July 27..................Community In Bloom, Chetwynd
July 27-29............West Mo Days, Chetwynd
July 28-Aug 3.......Wilderness Family Conference, Tumber Ridge
Aug 4-5................Grizfest, Tumber Ridge
Aug 4-5................Great Canadian Welding Competition, Fort St. John
Aug4-5.................Stock Car Races, Taylor Speedway
Aug 4-5................World Invitational Gold Panning Championship, Taylor
Aug TBA...............Fall Fair, Hudson's Hope
Aug 11.................Emperor's Challenge, Tumber Ridge
Aug 11-12............Chetwynd Hot Rod Association Drag Races, Chetwynd
Aug 17-19............Kiskatinaw Fall Fair. Sunset Prairie Fair Grounds.
Aug 18-19............North Peace Fall Fair, Fort St. John
Aug 8-12..............Dawson Creek Fall Fair, Exhibition & Pro Rodeo
Sept 9..................Chetwynd Half Marathon, Chetywnd
Sept TBA.............Lion's Duck Race, Tumber Ridge
Sept 17...............Terry Fox Run, Chetwynd
Oct TBA...............Ridge Ramble X-Country Run, Tumber Ridge
Oct 6-8................Northern High School Rodeo, Chetwynd
Oct 27.................Halloween Haunted Experience, Tumber Ridge
Oct 31.................Ghoulish Affair, Chetwynd
Nov 1...................Be An Angel Ligh A Light Campain Launch, Fort St. John
Nov 9-10.............TRISPS Craft Fair, Tumber Ridge
Nov 18-Jan 7.......Art Gallery Christmas Show & Gift Fair, Dawson Creek
Nov TBA..............Christmas Tree Light Up & Parade, Hudson's Hope
Nov 23.................South Peace Oilmen's Christmas Tree Light Up, Dawson Creek
Nov 29.................Festival of Trees, Chetwynd
Dec 7...................Parade of Lights, Moonlight Madness Chetwynd
Dec 10-11............Rotary Walter Wright Pioneer Village Old-Fashioned Christmas,Dawson Creek
Dec 14-15............SPCA Christmas Lights Tour, Dawson Creek
2007 World Jet Boat Marathon
15 legs, total of 588 miles.
(Picture submitted by Outlaw Eagle Aluminum Boats)
June 29 - 11 am, Whitecourt, Circuit Races, 6 laps, 48 miles.
June 30 -10am, Peace River, Circuit Races, 5 laps, 50 miles.
July 1 - 10am Peace River to Watino, 55 miles , 2pm Watino to Peace River, 55 miles.
July 2 - 10am Grande Prairie to Canfor Bridge, 60 miles. 2pm Canfor Bridge to Grande Prairie, 60 miles. Banquet and awards.
July 4 - 10am Grande Prairie to Wapiti Gardens, 40 miles. 2pm Wapiti Gardents to Bezanson Bridge, 63 miles.
July 5 - 9am Whitecourt to Windfall Bridge, 18 miles, 11:30 Windfall to Whitecourt, 18 miles. 2pm Circuit Races, 3 laps, 24 miles.
July 6 - 9am Whitecourt to Blue Ridge Bridge, 15.5 miles. 11am Blue Ridge to Whitecourt, 15.5 miles. 2pm Circuit Races, 3 laps, 24 miles.
July 7 - 10am Whitecourt Circuit Races, 4 laps, 32 miles. WIndup Banquet & Awards.
The 91st TEEPEE CREEK STAMPEDE
July 13, 14, & 15, 2007. This is the first time the Teepee Creek Stampede is a CPRA Pro Rodeo. Main performances: Sat and Sun 1pm, Slack runs Fri 1pm. Chuckwagon Races all 3 nights 7pm. Dance Saturday Night 10pm featuring the Colly Shaw Band. Admission $10 for day pass, $25 for 3 day weekend pass, children 12 and under Free. For more information:
Tony Mitchell (780) 228-8490,
Debbie White (780) 568-4361,
Mack Erno (780) 897-8048,
Connie Janzen (780) 568-4059.
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