Events | Evergreen Park

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/

EAST COAST KITCHEN PARTY: Saturday, Feb. 15 TARA Energy Services Centre

Evergreen Park is hosting its first East Coast Kitchen Party on Saturday, Feb. 15 in the TARA Energy Services Centre . . . and it will be a taste of the East Coast in more than one way.

Live East Coast music performed by the Derina Harvey band and traditional food, dancing and activities will highlight the night. Immerse yourself in the East Coast lively and welcoming spirit for a fun evening at Evergreen!

Local chefs will be battling it out in a competition to win the hearts, and stomachs, of everyone in attendance as they prepare different East Coast cuisine for your enjoyment. And you get to vote which chef did the best job!

The evening kicks off at 6 p.m. Cost is $79 per person and you can order your tickets below. The East Coast food competition goes until 8 p.m. and there will also be a late-night snack.

This event is a fund-raiser for Evergreen Park - a charitable non-profit that, under the umbrella of the Grande Prairie Regional Agricultural & Exhibition Society, has been part of the local area for over 110 years. There will be a 50/50 as part of the evening's activities.

You can purchase tickets here:

https://evergreenpark.ticketspice.com/east-coast-kitchen-party

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/

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.

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 Evergreen Park Events 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 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.

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

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

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

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.