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Sep 30

What’s Happening this weekend | September 30 – October 2, 2022

Check out what's happening this weekend in Red Deer and Central Alberta!

What’s Happening this weekend | September 30 – October 2, 2022

Check out what's happening this weekend in Red Deer and Central Alberta!

The Spirit of Red Deer presents Oktoberfest 2022. Join them on Saturday, October 1, 2022, at Exhibition Hall, Westerner Park. It is time to FINALLY bust out your lederhosen, beer steins, and your dancing shoes! It’s not too late to purchase tickets, click here for all the details and information!  

The Red Deer Rebels take on the Regina Pats on Saturday, October 1 at the Peavey Mart Centrium at Westerner Park. The doors open at 6:00 pm and the puck drops at 7:00 pm. Click here for tickets and more information.

Heritage Ranch is hosting 3 Bands & a BBQ  on Friday, September 30. Join them at Heritage Ranch for an evening of delicious food and live music. Let the music and intricate flavours from 12-hour smoked brisket serenade you into the night. The three select bands are Juke, Memphis Mafia Band, and The Shameful Hussies. They have been brought in to play you a variety of blues, classic country, rockabilly, and old-time Rock N Roll throughout the evening. Click here for more information.

Craft Beer Commonwealth is hosting a Brews & Blüms Floral Workshop on Friday, September 30 from 6:30 – 8:00 pm. Learn tips and tricks in designing your very own fall bouquet. The cost is $70 and all the supplies are included and comes with your drink of choice! Craft beer Commonwealth is in the gasoline alley market.  

The Red Deer Rock N' Gem Show is also at Westerner Park from Friday, September 30 - Sunday, October 2, 2022. This fun event is dedicated to the world of gemstones and minerals. Not only will you find a huge array of gemstones, beads, crystals, jewelry, and fossils at the event, but you can participate in workshops, learn how to bead, flint knap, or wire wrap, and even see the world's largest sapphire! With options starting at just $1.00, this is a family-friendly event you do not want to miss. Click here for more details.

The Mesozoic Safari is at Westerner Park. This event is happening from Friday, September 30 - Sunday, October 2, 2022. They are bringing some of the past's most legendary animals back to life in this 10-day- long interactive exhibit. Take a walk through our prehistoric jungle to find your way to 17 life-sized animatronic dinosaurs, Interactive programs, classes, scavenger hunts, guest speakers and so much more. Click here for more information.

Paint of Interest is hosting a Pottery and Free Pizza Party on Friday, September 30 at 7:00 pm. Head down and paint pottery while you enjoy some delicious free pizza and a movie chosen by the group on the night of the event! Tickets are $15.00 and the price is a deposit that will go towards the projects you paint that night. Click here for more details.

Canada's National Arabian Championship is happening at Westerner Park from Friday, September 30 - Sunday, October 2, 2022. National Championships for Arabian and Part-Arabian horses, with competitors from North America. This event is free, click here for more details.  For more ideas and things to do check out the rest of our website. 

Mark your calendars for events that are coming soon....

October 14-16, 2022 - Powwow Times International Gathering at Westerner Park. This year's Powwow will focus on the revitalization and preservation of Indigenous languages. Click here for more information.  

November 2-6, 2022 - Canadian Finals Rodeo at Westerner Park. Enjoy the very best rodeo contestants competing in 6 action-packed performances for the top prize November 2- 6 at the Peavey Mart Centrium. Click here for more information and to purchase tickets.

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