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GRANDE PRAIRIE STOMPEDE: May 28 - June 1 Evergreen Park

The biggest outdoor show of the year in the Peace Country - Grande Prairie Stompede - is planned for May 28 to June 1 at Evergreen Park in Grande Prairie.

It's five days of professional rodeo and chuckwagon racing; midway; art show; musical entertainment; beer gardens; and much, much more.

For the latest information on Stompede 2025 visit their website here https://gpstompede.com/

INDIAN RELAY RACING (Indigenous Celebration): June 7-8 J.D.A. Raceway

Indian Relay Racing is part of Evergreen Park's Indigenous Celebration Presented by Ovintiv.

The event is being held June 7-8, 2025 on J.D.A. Raceway at Gordon Badger Stadium.

The Celebration also includes drummers and dancers and Indigenous arts and crafts.

Tickets for the event are now on sale and can be purchased online here: https://evergreenpark.ticketspice.com/indian-relay-racing...

 

GRANDE PRAIRIE TRADITIONAL POWWOW: JUNE 20, 21 and 22 TARA Energy Services Centre Evergreen Park

The Grande Prairie Traditional Powwow is being held June 20-22 in the TARA Energy Services Centre at Evergreen Park.

Powwow is a vibrant celebration of Indigenous culture, resilience, and community.

Rooted in ceremony and tradition, it brings together Nations through dance, song, and storytelling. While deeply meaningful to Indigenous Peoples,

Powwows are also welcoming spaces for all — where everyone is invited to witness, learn, and honour the beauty of these living traditions.

WILDLIFE FESTIVAL: June 27, 29 29 TARA Energy Services Centre

Grande Prairie: Hang with an Anteater!! Spot a Sloth! Kiss a Kangaroo! Tangle with a Tortoise!

The Wildlife Festival returns for 2025 - debuting some fresh new faces, and returning with some people-pleasing favorites!!

Featuring Three Exhibits:

Destination Africa - Known as "the cradle of life", meet some of the coolest creatures that roam the second largest continent on earth!

Depths of the Jungle – Hang out with sloths, snakes, and other animals that inhabit the world's jungles.

Diversity of living things – Explore the similarities and differences of Earth's creatures. Learn about diverse characteristics that make the natural world so amazing.

Three unique 20 minute, hands-on educational programs that cover aspects of our three exhibits:
Destination Africa - with over 1 MILLION species of animals, learn about and meet a few examples of Africa's wild world.

Depths of the Jungle – Learn about and meet some of the creatures that call the Jungles home
Diversity of living things – Let's talk about some amazing adaptations that make the natural world so similar, and so different

ALSO FEATURING:
ADULTS ONLY NIGHT (18+): Join us Friday June 27th from 7pm – 9pm for a Adults Only Night. Featuring a special adults-only show mixing education, trivia, comedy, and special experiences. The ultimate date night or friends’ night out for the animal lover. Includes early admission for the general festival.

VIP EXPERIENCE: a small group guided experience with all of our animals including a private sloth encounter. No additional experience purchase required. A $185 value! $150/person in advance. Limited Tickets Available per day. Scheduled time slots three times a day! (Children under 12 must be accompanied by a VIP adult)

LIMITED SLOTH EXPERIENCES: We will be offering limited opportunities to meet our sloth up close and personal (petting, taking photos in his enclosure with him!). If you want this experience, please be sure to purchase the Sloth Experience Admission ticket. There may be Sloth Experience tickets available at the venue.

WHEN:
Friday June 27th - 1:00 to 6:30pm (General Admission) 7:00pm – 9:00pm (Adults Only)

Saturday June 28th - 10:00 to 11:00am (Quiet Hour) 11:00 to 6:00 (General Admission)

Sunday June 29th - 10:00 to 5:00 (General Admission)

WHERE: Evergreen Park, 55051 Township Road 710, Grande Prairie AB, T8X 4A3

ADMISSION: Purchase tickets in advance online at link.
Single Admission: $16 in advance, $20 at the door. Kids 3 and under Free.
**New for 2025** - Family rate of $18 per person at the door for families of 4 or more
Adults Only Night: $26 in advance. $30 at the door.

** SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES **

FINANCIAL: If you, or a nature lover you know, is unable to buy general admission tickets due to financial circumstances, please email us at info@wildlifefestival.ca to make special arrangements. Please reach out at least a week prior to the event you hope to attend.

SENSITIVITY: If you have children who have difficulty with crowds or noise, they and their families are invited to a special quiet hour from 10am to 11am on Saturday. A donation is requested for admission to the quiet hour ($5 per person upon arrival - cash, credit or debit accepted)

About The Wildlife Festival: The Wildlife Festival is a production of the non-profit Cobb’s Exotic Animal Rescue and Education Foundation. Based in Calgary, this organization focuses on educational messages of exotic pet ownership, conservation, and respect for wildlife. All proceeds from the event go directly to Cobb’s Exotic Rescue

WEBSITE: www.wildlifefestival.ca
Social Media:
IG: CobbsExoticAnimalRescue

Facebook: Cobbs Exotic Animal Rescue

Location
Evergreen Park, 55051 Township Road 710, Grande Prairie AB, T8X 4A3, T8X 4A3
 

BOREAL WETLAND CENTRE 5K FUN RUN: Evergreen Park June 21

Join the race to conserve and restore our wetlands by taking part in the Lace Up For Duck And Run!

You can walk, run or roll June 21 starting at 1 p.m. at Evergreen Park in the Boreal Wetland Centre 5K Fun Run.

Everyone is welcome and your participation will help create a healthier future with clean water, abundant wildlife and outdoor spaces to enjoy!

You can register here https://www.ducks.ca/run/ . 

Wetlands help filter our drinking water, protect our communities from extreme weather, and shelter hundreds of wildlife species – from the smallest ducklings t the tallest moose.

THE HORSES AT EVERGREEN PARK: July 6 - August 24 J.D.A. Raceway

The Horses At Evergreen Park return to J.D.A. Raceway on Sunday, July 6 and continue (including Monday, August 4) Saturdays and Sundays until Sunday, August 24.

First post is 1:15 p.m. eacy day and there is no admission charge.

Some of the highlights include the Weiner Dog Derby (Sunday, July 20); Baconfest (Sunday, July, 27); Derby Day (Sunday, August 3); Memorial Weekend (August 9-10); Open Farm Day (Sunday, August 17); and Mr. Mike's Paint The Park Purple (Sunday, August 24).

There one weekend when quarter horses will be on the track - Sunday, July 27. The remainder of the races all season will be throughbreds.

You can view the complete schedule here https://files.constantcontact.com/e507ccd7701/f3799029-20b5-4e65-a76f-aebfecb68ccb.pdf

THURSDAY SLOT TOURNAMENTS: Every Thursday 7 p.m. Wild Horse Casino & Lounge

Every Thursday the Wild Horse Casino & Lounge will be hosting slot tournaments at 7 p.m.

Registration starts at 5 p.m.

The tournaments are free and there are cash and other prizes up for grabs.

LIVE MUSIC: Fridays and Saturdays Wild Horse Casino & Lounge

Local musicians entertain every Friday and Saturday evening in the Wild Horse Casino & Lounge start at 7:30 p.m.

On Sept. 13-14 the live entertainment will be Vonda McDermott.

There is no admission fee.

The casino is open until 1 a.m. daily.

OPEN MIC NIGHT: Wild Horse Casino & Lounge Sundays

Every Sunday evening at the Wild Horse Casino & Lounge musician Justin Menzies will be hosting Open Mic Night.

Performances start at 7:30 p.m.

There will be half price appetizers and $5 Bud Light available.

For more information contact the Wild Horse Lounge at 780-532-3265.