Events
Concerts
Calgary
Martina McBride Concert
March 17, 2008 7:00pm
Pengrowth Saddledome, Calgary, AB
Contact Ticketmaster by phone at (403) 777-0000 or online at www.ticketmaster.com
Rascal Flatts Concert
March 24, 2008 8pm
Pengrowth Saddledome, Calgary, AB
Contact Ticketmaster by phone at (403) 777-0000 or online at www.ticketmaster.com
George Jones Concert
March 31, 2008 7:30pm
Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium, Calgary, AB
Contact Ticketmaster by phone at (403) 777-0000 or online at www.ticketmaster.com
Corb Lund Concert
April 2, 2008 6:30pm
Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium, Calgary, AB
Contact Ticketmaster by phone at (403) 777-0000 or online at www.ticketmaster.com
George Canyon and Carolyn Dawn Johnson
April 3, 2008 7:30pm
Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium, Calgary, AB
Contact Ticketmaster by phone at (403) 777-0000 or online at www.ticketmaster.com
Alan Jackson, Brook & Dunn with special guest Jessie Farrell
April 16, 2008 7:30pm
Pengrowth Saddledome, Calgary, AB
Contact Ticketmaster by phone at (403) 777-0000 or online at www.ticketmaster.com
The Tennessee Three Concert
April 16, 2008 9:00pm
Deerfoot Inn and Casino, Calgary, AB
Contact Ticketmaster by phone at (403) 777-0000 or online at www.ticketmaster.com
Charley Pride Concert
May 14, 2008 7:30pm
Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium
Contact Ticketmaster by phone at (403) 777-0000 or online at www.ticketmaster.com
Edmonton
Martina McBride Concert
March 19, 2008 7:00pm
Rexall Place, Edmonton, AB
Contact Ticketmaster by phone at (780) 451-8000 or online at www.ticketmaster.com
Rascal Flatts Concert
March 25, 2008 8pm
Rexall Place, Edmonton, AB
Contact Ticketmaster by phone at (780) 451-8000 or online at www.ticketmaster.com
Aaron Lines Concert
March 27, 2008 7:30pm
Horizon Stage, Spruce Grove, AB
Contact Ticketmaster by phone at (780) 451-8000 or online at www.ticketmaster.com
George Jones Concert
March 29, 2008
Concerts at 3pm and 7:30pm
Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium, Edmonton, AB
Contact Ticketmaster by phone at (780) 451-8000 or online at www.ticketmaster.com
Corb Lund Concert
April 3, 2008 7:30pm
Rexall Place, Edmonton, AB
Contact Ticketmaster by phone at (780) 451-8000 or online at www.ticketmaster.com
Alan Jackson, Brook & Dunn with special guest Jessie Farrell
April 17, 2008 7:30pm
Rexall Place, Edmonton, AB
Contact Ticketmaster by phone at (780) 451-8000 or online at www.ticketmaster.com
Anne Murray Concert
May 12, 2008 7:30pm
Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium, Edmonton, AB
Contact Ticketmaster by phone at (780) 451-8000 or online at www.ticketmaster.com
Charley Pride Concert
May 13 & 14, 2008 7:30pm
Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium, Edmonton, AB
Contact Ticketmaster by phone at (780) 451-8000 or online at www.ticketmaster.com
Red Deer
Paul Brandt Concert
April 1, 2008 8:00pm
Enmax Centrium, Red Deer, AB
Contact Ticketmaster by phone at (403) 340-4455 or online at www.ticketmaster.com
Charley Pride Concert
May 12, 2008 7:30pm
Enmax Centrium, Red Deer, AB
Contact Ticketmaster by phone at (403) 340-4455 or online at www.ticketmaster.com
Corn Mazes
The Lacombe Corn Maze
Opens for the season on July 26, 2008
Site 6 Box 9 RR 1
Phone: 403-782-4653
Website: www.lacombecornmaze.com
The Edmonton Corn Maze
Open August through October
26101 SH 627, Spruce Grove, AB
Phone: 780-288-0208
Website: www.edmontoncornmaze.ca
Prairie Gardens and Greenhouses
Prairie Gardens Corn Maze
August 3 – October 27, 2008
56311 Lily Lake Road, Bon Accord, AB
Phone: 780-921-2272
Website: www.prairiegardens.org
Equestrian Events
The Mane Event
April 25 – 27, 2008
Westerner Park, Red Deer, AB
The Mane Event hosts a variety of events. Clinics covering every aspect of Horsemanship; Demonstrations on everything from veterinarians to saddle fitting; Shopping; Entertainment; and the very popular Trainers Challenge; showcasing three trainers, three judges, and three days, all using different methods of training to break a horse.
Phone: 250-578-7518
Website:www.maneeventexpo.com
102nd Running of the Millarville Races
July 1, 2008
Millarville Racing & Agricultural Society, Millarville, AB
Local riders have a chance to compete in the Millarville Derby. There are Kid Races, Beer Gardens and Food Concessions as well
Phone: (403) 931-3411
Website: http://www.millarville-ab.com/Races.html
Spruce Meadows Master’s Tournament
September 3-7, 2008
Spruce Meadows (18011 Spruce Meadows Way SW), Calgary, AB
Equestrian Horse Jumping competition. Other attractions include: the Battle of the Breeds competition, Breeds for the World, and the Spruce Meadows Prairie Dogs There is also a Tradeshow, and live music
Phone: 403-974-4200
Website: www.sprucemeadows.com
Exhibitions
Edmonton Capital Ex
July 17-26, 2008
Northlands (7300 116 Ave.), Edmonton, AB
This annual exhibition includes a packed entertainment itinerary of rides, performances, exhibits of Fine Arts, Cultural Displays and a Massive Musical Theatre Production, Musical Performances, Chuckwagon Derby and Thoroughbred Races
Phone: 780-472-7210
Website: http://www.capitalex.com
Farm/Ranch Events
Northlands Farm & Ranch Show
March 26-29, 2008
Northlands (7300-116 Ave.), Edmonton, AB
Over 400 exhibits from agricultural related companies across Canada.
Phone (toll-free): 1-877-471-7472
Fax: 780-471-8112
Website: www.farmandranchshow.com
Farm Fair International
October 31 – November 8
Northlands AgriCom
Phone: 780-471-7210 or (toll-free): 1-888-800-7275
Fax: 780-471-8176
Website: www.farmfairinternational.com
Festivals
Canadian Rockies Cowboy Festival
May 30 – June 1, 2008
David Thompson Resort, Nordegg, AB
A mixture of Country & Western Music and Cowboy Poetry
Phone: 1-888-810-2103
Website: www.davidthompsonresort.com
Canadian Rockies Bluegrass Festival
June 20 – 22, 2008
David Thompson Resort, Nordegg, AB
3-day Bluegrass Festival at the David Thompson Resort. Performances by many different Bluegrass sensations.
Phone: 1-888-810-2103
Website: www.davidthompsonresort.com
Bluegrass & Classic Country Music festival
July 25-27, 2008
Great Canadian Barn Dance, Hill Springs, AB
Canadian recording star, George Canyon will headlining the 5th annual Bluegrass and Classic Country Music Festival.
Phone: Phone (toll-free): 1-800-719-3268
Website: www.gcbd.ca
The Great Canadian Acoustic Music Camp
July 27-30, 2008
Great Canadian Barn Dance, Hill Springs, AB
The three-day experience features instruction by The Abrams Brothers, a world-class, multi-generational family band with roots in bluegrass gospel music and tremendous talent in jazz, blues and new acoustic genres.
Phone: Phone (toll-free): 1-800-719-3268
Website: www.gcbd.ca
Big Valley Jamboree
July 31- August 3, 2008
Camrose Exhibition Grounds (4250 Exhibition Drive), AB
Campout and take in the best Country Music acts from morning to night. There is also a Tradeshow, as well as Bull Riding acts.
Phone: 780-672-0224 or (toll-free): 1-888-404-1234
Fax: 780-672-9530
Website: www.bigvalleyjamboree.com
Blueberry Bluegrass & Country Music Festival
August 1-3, 2008
Exhibition Park (4202-50th St.), Stony Plain, AB
A 3-day Country and Bluegrass Music Festival. Workshops and slow pitch jams are also offered.
Phone: 1-888-526-6464
Website: http://event.calgarystampede.com/rodeo_royal/
Canmore Folk Music Festival
August 2-4, 1008
Centennial Park (5 St.), Canmore, AB
Alberta’s longest running folk music festival
Phone: 403-678-2524
Fax: 403-678-2524
Website: www.canmorefolkfestival.com
Edmonton Folk Music Festival
August 7-10, 2008
Gallagher Park (10115-97A Ave.), Edmonton, AB
World-class music, which includes the genres of Celtic, Bluegrass, Blues, Gospel, World-Beat, Singer Songwriter, and Country
Phone: 780-429-1899
Fax: 780-424-1139
Website: http://www.edmontonfolkfest.org
16th Annual Stony Plain Cowboy Poetry and Music Festival
August 15-17, 2008
Exhibition Park (4202-50th St.), Stony Plain, AB
A legendary historical tribute to Cowboy Poetry, Music & Art from all around North America
Phone: 780-968-6373
Website: http://www.stonyplaincowboypoetry.com
Barn Dance & Dinner Show
Fridays and Saturdays (Year-round)
Waterton-Glacier International Peace Park in Hill Spring, AB
A Traditional Barn Dance that includes free dance lessons, prizes and a carved roast beef buffet dinner.
Phone (toll-free): 1-800-719-3268
Website: www.gcbd.ca
Rodeos
Little Britches Parade and Rodeo
May 17-18, 2008
High River Rodeo Grounds, High River, AB
Kids aged 2-16, compete in a 2-day rodeo. The festival starts off with a parade on the first day.
Phone: 403-652-3336
Website:www.highriverchamber.ca
Bashaw Rodeo
June 6-8, 2008
Bashaw Ag Grounds, Bashaw, AB
2-day rodeo, 3-day Chuckwagon races, Pancake Breakfast, Parade, Mini-Midway and Cowboy Church
Phone: 780-372-3087
Website:www.townofbashaw.com
55th Wainwright Stampede
June 18-22, 2008
1401-1st Avenue, Wainwright, AB
A weekend of Rodeos, Chuckwagon Races, Western Themed Events and a Parade
Website: www.1.agric.gov.ab.ca
Ponoka Stampede
June 25- July 1, 2008
Ponoka Stampede Grounds, Ponoka AB
Features six days of Pro Rodeo and six nights of Pro Chuckwagons.
Phone: 403-783-0100
Website: www.ponokastampede.com
Calgary Stampede
July 4-13, 2008
Stampede Park (1410 Olympic Way SE), Calgary, AB
“The Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth” Rodeo, Chuckwagons, Evening Shows, Music, Agriculture and Midway
Box Office: (North American toll-free) 1-800-661-1767
(International toll-free- Canada Country Code) 800-2610-1010
(Local) 403-269-9822
Main Reception: (North American toll-free) 1-800-661-1260
(Local) 403-261-0101
Website: http://www.cs.calgarystampede.com
Bulls & Wagons
August Long Weekend (August 1-3), 2008
Sundre Rodeo Grounds (Main Ave. East), Sundre, AB
Pony Chariot & Chuckwagon Races, Bull Bash and Beer Gardens
Phone: 403-638-3055
Website: www.sundrerodeo.com
Olds Fair & Rodeo
August 8-10, 2008
Olds Fairgrounds, Olds, AB
“The Biggest Little Fair in the West”. Events held during the CPRA Rodeo include Saddle Bronc, Bareback, Tie-Down Roping, Ladies Barrel Racing, Steer Wrestling, Team Roping, and the ever popular, Bull Riding
Phone: 403-556-3770
Fax: 403-556-3333
Website: www.oldsagsociety.com
Rodeo Royal
October 3-5, 2008
Corral, Stampede Park (1410 Olympic Way SE), Calgary, AB
This indoor rodeo is one of the first stops in the Canadian Professional Rodeo Calendar. The six major events are: Bareback, Bull Riding, Ladies Barrel Racing, Saddle Bronc, Steer Wrestling, and Tie-Down Roping
Phone: 403-261-0101 or (toll-free): 1-800-661-1260
Website: www.event.calgarystampede.com/rodeo_royal
Canadian Finals Rodeo
November 5-9, 2008
Northlands (7300 116 Ave.), Edmonton, AB
Professional athletes compete for the title of Canadian Rodeo Champion.
Each performance features seven pro-rodeo events, including Bull Riding, Steer Wrestling and Saddle Bronc Riding.
Phone: 780-471-7210 or (toll-free): 1-888-800-7275
Fax: 780-471-8176
Website: www.canadianfinalsrodeo.ca
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