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Ice Fishing Derby

August Family Fun Day

Polynesian Days

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Annual Antique Car Run

Participants start in Fort Assiniboine, have a breakfast and show-up there, then drive along Highway 33 into Barrhead, where their

Date: MAY 17th TBC, 2026

Whitecourt Trailblazers Snowmobile Rally

Big social and riding event. Riders from across the region and province some to Woodlands County/Whitecourt to ride the trails,

Date: FEBRUARY 14, 2026.

Klondike Ultra

Ultra-race event at Sandhills Wildland Provincial Park. Race distances of 100, 50, 27 and 10 km. Youth 5 km race.

Date: JUNE 6, 2026.

Family Day Winter Carnival

Hot chocolate, hot dogs, snowshowing, cross country skiing, skating, ice slides, ice sculptures

Date: FEBRUARY 16, 2026.

Trade Fair

Food trucks, bouncy castls, face painting, beer gardens, live entertainment.

Date: MAY 23 & 24, 2026

National Indigenous Peoples Day

Family dance with live music by Métis County and spotlight dance prizes.

Date: JUNE 21, 2026.

Party In The Park

2024 entertainers include Scott Helman, Arcana Kings, Madeline Merlo, Jason Kirkness. Food vendors and children’s activities each day.

Date: JUNE 19 & 20, 2026.

Run 4 Fun

Race distances of 21km, 10km, 5km, and a kids marathon.

Date: JUNE 6, 2026.

Canada Day Festivities

Pancake breakfast, volleyball tournament, crib tournament, chalk art competition, live performances, crafts, live music, fireworks. FREE.

Date: JULY 1, 2026.

National Indigenous Peoples Day

Each year, Barrhead honours National Indigenous Peoples Day with community-wide celebrations including a Walk of Reconciliation, traditional drumming, dancing, teepees,

Date: JUNE 21st 2026

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Alexander First Nation Traditional Powwow

ONE OF CANADA’S LAST REMAINING TRADITIONAL POWWOWS. Everyone is welcome to participate and watch the festivities. …GRAND ENTRIES EVERYDAY. FRIDAY

Date: AUGUST 23, 24, 25.
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Barrhead Ultimate All-Wheel Park Party

The Dr. M. Brent Wray All-Wheel Park party is a community-wide celebration marking Barrhead’s new skate/BMX/scooter park — complete with

Date: MAY 30th TBD 2026

Lemonade Day

Support kids’ lemonade stands. Prizes for Best Stand, Best Lemonade and Entrepreneur Of The Year.

Date: JUNE 13th TBD 2026

Street Festival

Summer kick off! Face painting, pancake breakfast, firefighter games, mini golf, games, contests, food and more! Barrhead Street Festival is

Date: JUNE 13 or 20 TBD

Show and Shine

Barrhead’s car-show events bring together classic, custom, and everyday rides — from vintage beauties to modern cruisers — for a

Date: JUNE 20th 2026 usually third Sat in June

Alberta Beach Show & Shine

Calling all car lovers. Enjoy barbecue, draws, live DJ, and great prizes. Alberta Beach Show & Shine is a laid-back,

Date: AUGUST 22-23, 2026 TBD

Barnburner Music Fest

Barnburner Music Fest is a long-running outdoor country music festival in Lac Ste. Anne County — a one-night high-energy show

Date: AUGUST 14-15, 2026.

Darwell Ag Fair

82nd Annual Fair. The Darwell Fair is a classic small-town agricultural fair run by the Darwell & District Agricultural Society

Date: AUGUST 14-15, 2026

Deep Creek Annual Show & Shine

Family-friendly annual car show held at Deep Creek Camping & Events, featuring a variety of unique vehicles for display and

Date: August 9, 2026

Darwell Bull Bash

Bull Riders Canada bullriding event, mutton bustin, chicken poop bingo, 50/50, and intermission games. Hosted by the Darwell & District

Date: July 18, 2026

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