2014 Vegreville Events & Attractions Brochure

www.visitvegreville.com

Located 1 hour east of Edmontonon the Yellowhead Highway #16

or 1.5 hours west of Lloydminster.Vegreville Economic Development & Tourism

Box 640, Vegreville, Alberta T9C 1R7For more information call: 780-632-3891

or email: [email protected]

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2014

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RV Storage

“To promote agricultural ideals, education and entertainment for community enrichment as a volunteer organization”

MAJOR SPONSOR

Dennill’s Kubota

FairAug. 7-9

Riveting RidesNon Stop Action

Mouth watering FoodFun Family Events

Strong Man CompetitionsCanadian Pony Chuckwagon Finals

Tractor PullsEntertainmentBeer Gardens

Horse ShowPetting Zoo

CampingAnd much more!

FairFairCountryCountryCountry

Facility Rentals

1-888-611-0161

[email protected]

JULY 4, 5 & 6, 2014

VEGREVILLEPYSANKA FESTIVAL

Friday, Saturday, Sunday at the Vegreville Fairgrounds

3 DAYS OF CULTURAL IMMERSION

www.pysankafestival.com

For RV camping reservations or more information contact:

Email: [email protected]

4737 - 45 Ave., Box 908, Vegreville, AB T9C 1S1

VEGREVILLE CULTURAL ASSOCIATION

Ph. 780.632.2777 Fax 780-632-2770

All venues (except Grandstand shows

and evening dances) will be FREE ADMISSION for the public.

• Grandstand Shows - the top Ukrainian dancers, singers and musicians in

Ukraine, Canada, United States and others

• Kiddies Activities • Fine Ukrainian Cuisine

• Cultural Showcase variety show with Ukrainian dancers,

instrumentalists, vocalists and more.

• Band Showcase • Dance Showcase

• CFCW Music Hall of Honour Recognition

• ”Trace Your Ukrainian Roots”

• Beer Gardens & evening dances with live entertainment

• Pioneer Demonstrations: bread baking, rope making, blacksmith, flour mill

• Folk Art Displays • Seminars

• Pysanka (Ukrainian Egg)

decorating workshops & more!

• 3 Day Yarmarok (marketplace) -

Indoor Booths and Outdoor Tents

Camping Available On-Site

Rain or Shine - All shows go on under a covered grandstand!

FREE MAIN GATE Admission

World's Largest Pysanka (Ukrainian Easter Egg), Our Lady of the Highway Shrine, Elks/Kinsmen Park, Rotary Peace Park, Rotary Rendezvous Park, Vegreville Downtown Market,Unique Shopping & Accommodations, Weekly Farmers' Market, Vegreville Kinsmen Golf Club

Old Vegreville Site and Monument, Historic Downtown/Sidewalk Plaques,

Aquatic & Fitness CentreIncludes twister water slide, whirlpool, lanes, weight room, cardio room, sauna, dance studio/facilitation room, racquet ball/wally ball, squash court and tennis courts.

Flexible swim times & fitness scheduling. Low rates and variable admittance options Ph: 780-632-6403 Fax: 780-632-7759

Vegreville Centennial LibraryEnjoy a wide range of books, videos, and music. Free Internet use and various children's programs year round. E-mail: [email protected] Ph: 780-632-3491 Fax: 780-603-2338

Ice FacilitiesVegreville Recreation Centre - Games and skate times posted on the scheduling board in arena entrance.

Vegreville Multiplex - Home of the Heather Curling Club withleagues for all ages and abilities. Regularly scheduled tournaments.

Various Outdoor Ice Rinks around the community

www.VisitVegreville.com

780-632-3100 [email protected]

1 km east of Vegreville on Hwy 16A

Open Year Round

Admission by Donation

June - August Tues-Fri 11-5 pm,

Sat-Sun 1-5 pm

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VEGREVILLE REGIONAL

MUSEUM

VEGREVILLE REGIONAL

MUSEUM

www.vegreville.com 780.632.7650

Phone or visit website for schedule of

additional summer day/evening hours.

September - May phone for current hours

L o c a t e d o n t h e s i t e o f t h e internationally renowned solonetzic soils research station of Agriculture Canada (1956 - 1995), the museum highlights the stories of local history, chronicling how the area’s unique social fabric, including its four largest pioneer groups - English, French, German, Ukrainian, has contributed to the harmony of community life since the 1890s. The Rt. Hon. Donald F. Mazankowski, P.C. Collection: 25 years of distinguished public service of the former Deputy Prime Minister of Canada. Home of the Vegreville & District Sports Hall of Fame.

Open Canada Day July 1st 1-5pm

Vegreville Kinsmen Golf CourseEnjoy our 9 hole course (Par 36)with grass greens and challenging

water hazards & bunkers.

Visitor Information Centre & Municipal CampgroundLocated in the Elks/Kinsmen Park next to the World's Largest Pysanka (Easter Egg). Open May to September. 30 amp power sites with WiFi.Ph: 780-632-6800 Off Season: Recreation, Culture & Facilities Ph: 780-632-3100 Fax: 780-632-7759

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2 for 1 green feesvalid weekdays

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Located 2 km North of the Junction of Hwy. 16A & 47 Street, Vegreville

www.vegkgc.comFor Tee Times Contact 780-632-3140

7-8 VEGREVILLE RELAY FOR LIFEGet your friends, families and co-workers together to fight cancer. 14 Alberta Treasury Branch Annual Golf Tournament15 FATHER'S DAY SHOW & SHINEDemo derby, antique tractor display. See ad on left.20 Vegreville & District Chamber Of Commerce Golf Tournament21 Vegreville Kinettes Annual Golf Tournament 21 DOWNTOWN MARKETHidden gems around every corner and every store. See ad on left.21 Art in the Park 22 Kids ATV Training - VAS28 EGGCELLENT 5K RACE - VAS

1 Canada Day Celebrations4-6 PYSANKA FESTIVAL 3 days of music, song, dance, food and much more! See over for details.18-20 Call of the Wild Outdoor and Sportsman Show19 DOWNTOWN MARKETHidden gems around every corner and every store. See ad on left.19 Art in the Park July-August Sizzlin’ Summer – FCSS

7-9 VEGREVILLE COUNTRY FAIR Parade, midway, tradeshow, fireworks & much more! See over for details.7-9 CANADIAN PONY CHUCKWAGON FINALS See ad on left.23 Vegreville Ladies Annual Classic Golf Tournament23-24 Canadian Bunnock Championships

30 Ed Tillapaugh/Tower Plumbing Golf Tournament

2 Fall Registration – FCSS 6 DOWNTOWN MARKET Hidden gems around every corner and every store. See ad on left.6 Art in the Park6 Pomeroy Inn & Suites Annual Fall Cash Scramble Golf Tournament 20 Fall Iron Person Golf Tournament

20 – 24 Small Business Week 23 Vegreville & Area Awards Gala

November Family Luau – FCSS 15 COMMERCE CHRISTMAS ARTS & CRAFT SALE Over 35 vendors!21-28 CHRISTMAS PARADE &LIGHT-UP

December Reindeer Lane – FCSS 7 Akasu Annual Memorial Service 12 CHAMBER CHRISTMAS PARTY

JANUARYFamily Luau - FCSS

FEBRUARY Sopilka School of Ukrainian Dance Zabava Vegreville School of Ukrainian DancingMid-Year RazomFamily Day CelebrationsGun & Hobby Show

MARCHWendy Brook Music FestivalSpring Registration Night

6 Bluebird Country Jamboree 10 Wendy Brook Concert 17 Bunny Hop – FCSS 12 Ducks Unlimited Dinner 21-27 National Volunteer Week – FCSS 26 Vegreville Women's Conference

1 School of Ballet Year End Recital 3 School of Ukrainian Dance Year End Recital21-June 25 Junior Golf Lessons27 CIRCUS Veg. Ag Society Grounds

2 Clara's Big Ride – Vegreville Arena 2-8 Seniors Week – FCSS 7 Spring Iron Person Golf Tournament

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