Visitor Calendar
Strathcona County events
For a listing of all public events, visit the Strathcona County events calendar.
Disclaimer: Community events are listed on an information basis only, and may be subject to change. Strathcona County is not responsible for the content or planning of external events. For more information, contact 780-464-8095.
Salisbury Farmers’ Market
May 17, 24, 31
Sherwood Park's only year-round market runs every Thursday from 4:30 p.m. - 8 p.m. at Salisbury Greenhouse, 52337 – Range Road 232. Sample delicious, locally-grown foods from Alberta as well as arts and crafts.
Phone: 780-238-2203
www.salisburyfarmersmarket.ca
Annual Mother’s Day Tea & Art Sale
May 13
Art Sale featuring the great art of talented local artists! Mom will enjoy the show, social tea and goodies. Hosted by the Art Society of Strathcona County from noon to 4 p.m. at the A.J. Ottwell Arts Centre, 590 Broadmoor Boulevard.
780-922-3179
www.artstrathcona.com
SAHA Mothers’ Day Tea & Art Sale
May 13
This long-running, all-breed horse show is held at the Strathcona Olympiette Centre (Fultonvale), 52029 Range Road 224.
780-922-5585
www.saha.ab.ca
Strathcona County’s Time for the Cure
May 15
Join us for an evening fund raiser including dinner and a silent auction at Festival Place, 100 Festival Way, Sherwood Park. All proceeds benefit the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation.
780-922-2196
www.festivalplace.ab.ca
Baseline Farmers’ Market
May 16, 23, 30
Held every Wednesday from 4 p.m. – 8 p.m. at the Home Depot parking lot, corner of Baseline Road and Bethel Drive, this market offers a variety of BC Fruits, local produce and products as well as lots of free parking.
780-760-6807
Celebration of Dance
May 21
One of Alberta’s largest Ukrainian dance extravaganzas! Costumed role players bring the stories of Alberta’s Ukrainian pioneers to life. Other activities, from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., include a village market, musical entertainment, horse-drawn wagon rides, sheep shearing, church services and exhibits. The Village is 3 km. east of Elk Island National Park on Hwy. 16.
780-662-3640
www.ukrainianvillage.ca
Horse Showcase 2012
May 25-27
The Alberta Equestrian Federation, Colchester & District Agricultural Society, and UFA present the Horse Showcase at the Strathcona Olympiette Centre (Fultonvale), 52029 Range. Road. 224. See our Parade of Breeds, stick horse making, discipline demos, and Breed Alley. Activities include an amateur photo contest, kids coloring contest, and outdoor round pen demos. There is a commercial exhibit area, as well as new contests both in the ring and out.
780-446-9932
horseshowcase@hotmail.com
Strathcona County RCMP Bike Rodeo & Open House
May 26
Held in conjunction with Police Week, come and learn bike safety and test your skills in the obstacle course. Enjoy the Open House and detachment tours at the same time from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. The RCMP station is located at 911 Bison Way.
780-467-7741
Strathcona Country Classic
May 26 – 27
Gymkhana and horse events will be held on Saturday at the Josephburg Gymkhana Grounds at the corner of Township Road 550 and Range Road 213. The Cattle show will be held on Sunday at the Moyer Recreation Centre, 54569 Range Road 215
World of Horses
May 27
A free event for all horse lovers featuring over 25 different breeds. Presentations include jumping, draft horse super team, parade of breeds, gymkhana and polocrosse. Kids activities, wagon rides, hands-on grooming clinic and "spot-the-horse' scavenger hunt. The event will be held at the Strathcona Olympiette Centre from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (52029 – Range Road 224).
780-446-9932
www.saha.ab.ca
Last updated: Friday, May 11, 2012
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