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McGOVERNS RV SHOW & SALE: Feb. 7-23 Evaskevich Hall TARA Energy Services Centre Evergreen Park

The annual McGovern's RV Show & Sale takes place Feb. 7-23 in Evaskevich Hall in the TARA Energy Services Centre at Evergreen Park.

For information on the sale visit the McGovern website here https://www.mcgovernsrv.com/

GROWING THE NORTH: February 18-20 TARA Energy Services Centre Evergreen Park

The 16th annual Growing the North Conference is being held February 18-10 in the TARA Energy Services Centre at Evergreen Park.

For the first time, you have an option for Day One for sessions focused on innovation, industry trends, and practical strategies for growth. Organizers are hoping you will stay for Day Two to engage in discussions about economic policy, regional development, and collaboration opportunities.

The event kicks off with a mixer on the Tuesday from 5-7 p.m. in the TARA Energy Services Centre. Sessions go Wednesday and Thursday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. in the TARA Energy Services Centre.

There is a networking event from 4:30-6 p.m. in the TARA Energy Services Centre on the final day Thursday.

Growing the North is an annual conference organized and hosted by a group of partners including the Grande Prairie & District Chamber of Commerce, City of Grande Prairie, County of Grande Prairie, Municipal District of Greenview, Community Futures Grande Prairie & Region, Grande Prairie Regional Tourism Association, Grande Prairie Regional Innovation Network, Farm Credit Canada, Northwestern Polytechnic, and Grande Prairie Friendship Centre.

Since its inception in 2010, Growing the North has been helping elected officials and entrepreneurs explore economic development opportunities and examine innovation in our region.

For more information, contact the Grande Prairie & District Chamber of Commerce by phone 780-532-5340; email info@gpchamber.com or visit the Growing The North website here https://growingthenorth.com/

GAME COUNTRY ARCHERS 3D INDOOR SHOOT: Feb. 22-23 Drysdale Arena in Evergreen Park Pavilion

The Game Country Archer’s annual 3D Indoor Shoot is being held Feb. 22-23 in the Drysdale Arena in the Evergreen Park Pavilion.

The event is open to the public from 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. on the Saturday and 9 a.m. to about 4 p.m. on Sunday.

Raffle tickets will be available for purchase all throughout both days. Draw time will be at Sunday at 3:30 p.m.

For more information visit the club’s Facebook page here https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064810773615

 

PEACE COUNTRY CLASSIC AGRI-SHOW: March 6-8

The Peace Country Classic Agri-Show is being held March 6-8 at Evergreen Park in Grande Prairie.

Show hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday and Friday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday.

The Show, started in 1986, features hundreds of exhibitors inside and outside the TARA Energy Services Centre.

Also in the TARA Centre is the Michener Allen Kids Auction on the Friday of the Show and the Peace Crafts & Creations - dozens of exhibitors displaying their wares, all three days of the Show. There are meeting rooms available in the TARA Centre for those companies interested in making presentations.

The Show kicks off with the New Horizon Co-op Exhibitor Breakfast on the opening day March 6.

Over at the Foster's Pavilion is the Keddie' Horse Program on Friday and Saturday in the Lewis Hawkes Arena and on Friday in the Drysdale Arena the Northern Classic Bull Sale takes place.

Friday, in Clarkson Hall, is when the County of Grande Prairie Farm Family banquet is being held.

The Petting Zoo is located in the Drysdale Arena and will be open Friday and Saturday.

On Saturday the Country Junction Youth Livestock Program is being held in the Drysdale Centre.

The Show wraps up with Canyon Rigging Thunder In The Pines Skijoring on J.D.A. Raceway at Gordon Badger Stadium on Saturday afternoon starting at 4 p.m.

Again this year the Barda Equipment 50/50 will be held with proceeds going to a local charity. The Sexsmith Seed Cleaning Association is sponsoring wagons pulled by heavy horses to get people from the parking lot to the various venues.

For exhibitor information contact Show Manager Denise Cook at 780-532-3279 or denise@evergreenpark.ca. If you are interested in sponsoring the Show contact Evergreen Park Marketing & Sponsorship Manager Don Moon at 587-298-0548 or dmoon@evergreenpark.ca

CANYON RIGGING THUNDER IN THE PINES SKIJORING (ENTER NOW!): Sat. March 8 at J.D.A. Raceway

The entry form for the Canyon Rigging Thunder In The Pines Skijoring is now available.

The event goes Saturday, March 8 starting at 4:30 p.m. at J.D.A. Raceway to wrap up the Peace Country Classic Agri-Show. There is no admission fee.

Cowboys, cowgirls, snowboys, and snowgirls—this is your chance to show off your wild side and take on the snow like never before!

Whether you're riding like a true cowboy or shredding like a snow legend, we want YOU to bring the heat!

 But here’s the catch—limited spots available—so you better act fast before they’re gone!

This is not just a race, it’s a THRILLING, heart-pounding, snow-flying showdown you won’t want to miss. Ready to dominate the snow and prove you’ve got what it takes?

Sign up NOW before it's too late right here https://forms.gle/ocJbU2oiiNgSxDFD7

This event is also a fundraiser for STARS Air Ambulance, so you’re not just racing for glory, you’re racing to support a great cause.

Every entry helps fund life-saving air medical services for those in need.

FOOD & BEVERAGE EXPO: Saturday, March 22 TARA Energy Services Centre

It is being called the social event of the year – the Alberta Food & Beverage Expo Saturday, March 22 in the TARA Energy Services Centre at Evergreen Park.

This year’s event is being presented by New Horizon Co-op and doors open at 4 p.m.

Sample hundreds of wines, beers, spirits, hand crafted cocktails and food from Grande Prairie's best restaurants.

For ticket and other information visit the website at https://eatdrinkalberta.com/events/grande-prairie/

STOMPEDE TARP SALE: Saturday, April 5 Evaskevich Hall TARA Energy Services Centre Evergreen Park

Join us for the Grande Prairie Stompede Association’s 2025 WPCA Tarp Auction Gala & Fundraiser on April 5th in Evaskevich Hall in the TARA Energy Services Centre at Evergreen Park

There will be dinner, auction, and entertainment from Duane Steele & The Kings of Country.

The Grande Prairie Stompede Association’s WPCA Tarp Auction Gala & Fundraiser gives you an opportunity to support WPCA Drivers at the Grande Prairie Stompede, with proceeds from the fundraising initiatives supporting the Unbridled program.

Unbridled is a youth-focused trauma program. This innovative, equine-assisted learning program guides youth in building coping strategies and skills to better deal with stress and traumatic situations and supports those who have encountered a traumatic event while they work through and process the experience with the help of a mental health professional and a horse partner.

Doors: 5:00 PM
Supper: 6:00 PM
Tarp Auction: 7:00 PM
Location: Evaskevich Hall TARA Energy Services Centre, Evergreen Park, Grande Prairie

HARD 8 INDOOR RODEO: April 11-12 Evergreen Park Pavilion (Lewis Hawkes Arena)

Hard 8 Rodeo Productions will be holding its third annual Indoor Rodeo on April 11-12 in the Evergreen Park Pavilion (Lewis Hawkes Arena).

A full slate of rodeo events will be featured starting at 7 p.m. both Friday and Saturday.

Tickets will go on sale March 1.

For more information visit their website at https://www.hard8roughstockrodeoproductions.com/ or Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/groups/722216052634201

 

SPBRA SPRING SPECTACULAR CAR SHOW: April 25-27 TARA Energy Services Centre

The eighth annual North Peace Bracket Racing Association Spring Spectacular Indoor Car Show goes April 25-27 in the TARA Energy Services Centre at Evergreen Park.

The show is the main fundraiser for the NPBRA/NAPA Auto Parts Raceway at Beaverlodge, Alberta.

The NPBRA is a non-profit association run by volunteers owning /managing the property and maintaining it as a recreational facility,

This ever growing event enables vehicle owners and enthusiasts to connect with others and showcase their vehicles to over 10,000 attendees.

They have had the privilege of presenting more than 150 entries annually from across western Canada as well as having multiple vendors and sponsors present.

The Personality Fundraising Dinner Friday evening presents an opportunity to mingle with our celebrities and a chance to win an all-expense paid trip for two to an automotive event.

They also hold an always-sold-out gala on Saturday evening that includes:

·      Class winner presentations;

·      Celebrity presence;

·      Beautiful buffet style meal;

·      Silent and live auctions.

Show hours are Friday from 4-9 p.m. and Saturday and  Sunday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The gala is Saturday 6-10 p.m.

For more information visit their website at https://www.npbra.ca/

NORTH PEACE CRITTER & CRAFT SALE: Saturday, April 26 Evergreen Park Pavilion

Come on down to the Evergreen Park Pavilion (Drysdale and Lewis Hawkes Arenas) at Evergreen Park for the annual  North Peace Critter & Craft Sale. on Saturday, April 26.

It starts at 10 a.m.

There will be everything from jewelry to woodworking to chicks, rabbits, goats, etc. This event has no admission and free parking. Get there early!

Check out the Facebook page for more information: https://www.facebook.com/groups/critterandcraftsale/

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 Evergreen Park

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...

 

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 ($10 door-to-door ride service from Deluxe Premium Driving Services)

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.

Deluxe Premium Driving Services is offering door-to-door service for just $10. They will pick you up at your door anywhere in Grande Prairie and return you after the event.

You can register online here https://evergreenpark.regfox.com/mic-drop-vip-bus and pay the driver when you are picked up.

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