You may already be familiar with Lac Ste. Anne — home of the healing waters. Or perhaps you’ve heard of our extreme 24-hour motorcycle ice race. No matter your appetite or adrenaline level, rest assured: something special is always happening here.
As you browse this section, please remember that certain events may have made COVID-related operational changes. Check with them first before making plans.
The annual Numb Bum 24 is the world’s only twenty-four-hour motorcycle endurance race on ice. It’s hosted by the Pembina Dirt Riders Association and sanctioned by the Canadian Motosport Racing Club. Numb Bum 24 starts at noon and runs non-stop until noon the following day. Watch in awe as competitors push their limits with tire-studded motorbikes on glare ice.
Come rain or shine, the Barnburner Music Fest has hosted exceptional summer concerts for 12 years running! Held every August, this well-attended open-air concert is headlined by a country artist, and provides a fitting kick start to the Darwell Fair. Past concerts have featured noteworthy country music talents such as George Canyon, High Valley, and Jess Moskaluke.
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Come rain or shine, the Barnburner Music Fest has hosted exceptional summer concerts for 12 years running! Held every August, this well-attended open-air concert is headlined by a country artist, and provides a fitting kick start to the Darwell Fair. Past concerts have featured noteworthy country music talents such as George Canyon, High Valley, and Jess Moskaluke.
Visit darwellag.com for more details on the Barnburner Music Fest.is located in the historic Beaupré Schoolhouse built in 1921. Over the years, this building grew and evolved into Onoway Elementary School with a school population of 430 when it was decommissioned in 2007. The Old Brick School gained a new life as Onoway Museum, preserving the history of the school and the surrounding community. The four classrooms feature themed exhibits: School Room, Country Home, Main Street, and Community Life/Farm. These exhibits tell the story of the founding, settlement, and development of this part of north-central Alberta.
Visit onowaymuseum.ca to learn more about this cultural gem.
is located in the historic Beaupré Schoolhouse built in 1921. Over the years, this building grew and evolved into Onoway Elementary School with a school population of 430 when it was decommissioned in 2007. The Old Brick School gained a new life as Onoway Museum, preserving the history of the school and the surrounding community. The four classrooms feature themed exhibits: School Room, Country Home, Main Street, and Community Life/Farm. These exhibits tell the story of the founding, settlement, and development of this part of north-central Alberta.
Visit onowaymuseum.ca to learn more about this cultural gem.
Designated a national historic site of Canada, this world-renowned pilgrimage site is a natural mesa that extends down to the southern shores of Lac Ste. Anne. Several sacred buildings dot the site, including the Lac Ste. Anne Mission — the first permanent Catholic mission west of Winnipeg Manitoba. A variety of amenities such as food concession stands and shower facilities reawaken for the duration of this annual trek.
It is here that the faithful step into the holy waters and become blessed by a priest in the name of Saint Anne, the mother of the Virgin Mary. This annual pilgrimage began over a hundred years ago, but due to COVID-19 public health restrictions, the Diocese hosted a virtual pilgrimage in 2020 (similar plans are in the works for the 2021 pilgrimage).
Designated a national historic site of Canada, this world-renowned pilgrimage site is a natural mesa that extends down to the southern shores of Lac Ste. Anne. Several sacred buildings dot the site, including the Lac Ste. Anne Mission — the first permanent Catholic mission west of Winnipeg Manitoba. A variety of amenities such as food concession stands and shower facilities reawaken for the duration of this annual trek.
It is here that the faithful step into the holy waters and become blessed by a priest in the name of Saint Anne, the mother of the Virgin Mary. This annual pilgrimage began over a hundred years ago, but due to COVID-19 public health restrictions, the Diocese hosted a virtual pilgrimage in 2020 (similar plans are in the works for the 2021 pilgrimage).
Darwell’s annual truck and tractor pull, the Ag Drag draws fierce competitors and avid spectators from near and far. Held the same weekend of the Barnburner Music Fest, this fully-sanctioned event offers an adrenaline-packed thrill. Watch trucks and tractors strained to their mechanical limits, performing feats you just won’t believe possible. Not to be missed!
Visit darwellag.com to check dates and details on this year's event.
Darwell’s annual truck and tractor pull, the Ag Drag draws fierce competitors and avid spectators from near and far. Held the same weekend of the Barnburner Music Fest, this fully-sanctioned event offers an adrenaline-packed thrill. Watch trucks and tractors strained to their mechanical limits, performing feats you just won’t believe possible. Not to be missed!
Visit darwellag.com to check dates and details on this year's event.
Alberta’s very first declared historic resource, the George Pegg Botanic Garden is both a protected site and a jewel to behold.
Faithfully managed by the George Pegg Botanic Garden Society, the garden hosts a variety of events for the public including an annual Gardener’s Day, and Art in the Garden. Here you’ll find engaging speakers, talented artists, great food and fresh new ideas.
Visit peggarden.org to learn more about this magical, meditative place.
The annual Numb Bum 24 is the world’s only twenty-four-hour motorcycle endurance race on ice. It’s hosted by the Pembina Dirt Riders Association and sanctioned by the Canadian Motosport Racing Club. Numb Bum 24 starts at noon and runs non-stop until noon the following day. Watch in awe as competitors push their limits with tire-studded motorbikes on glare ice.
Come rain or shine, the Barnburner Music Fest has hosted exceptional summer concerts for 12 years running! Held every August, this well-attended open-air concert is headlined by a country artist, and provides a fitting kick start to the Darwell Fair. Past concerts have featured noteworthy country music talents such as George Canyon, High Valley, and Jess Moskaluke.
Visit darwellag.com for more details on the Barnburner Music Fest.
is located in the historic Beaupré Schoolhouse built in 1921. Over the years, this building grew and evolved into Onoway Elementary School with a school population of 430 when it was decommissioned in 2007. The Old Brick School gained a new life as Onoway Museum, preserving the history of the school and the surrounding community. The four classrooms feature themed exhibits: School Room, Country Home, Main Street, and Community Life/Farm. These exhibits tell the story of the founding, settlement, and development of this part of north-central Alberta.
Visit onowaymuseum.ca to learn more about this cultural gem.
Designated a national historic site of Canada, this world-renowned pilgrimage site is a natural mesa that extends down to the southern shores of Lac Ste. Anne. Several sacred buildings dot the site, including the Lac Ste. Anne Mission — the first permanent Catholic mission west of Winnipeg Manitoba. A variety of amenities such as food concession stands and shower facilities reawaken for the duration of this annual trek.
It is here that the faithful step into the holy waters and become blessed by a priest in the name of Saint Anne, the mother of the Virgin Mary. This annual pilgrimage began over a hundred years ago, but due to COVID-19 public health restrictions, the Diocese hosted a virtual pilgrimage in 2020 (similar plans are in the works for the 2021 pilgrimage).
Darwell’s annual truck and tractor pull, the Ag Drag draws fierce competitors and avid spectators from near and far. Held the same weekend of the Barnburner Music Fest, this fully-sanctioned event offers an adrenaline-packed thrill. Watch trucks and tractors strained to their mechanical limits, performing feats you just won’t believe possible. Not to be missed!
Visit darwellag.com to check dates and details on this year's event.
Alberta’s very first declared historic resource, the George Pegg Botanic Garden is both a protected site and a jewel to behold.
Faithfully managed by the George Pegg Botanic Garden Society, the garden hosts a variety of events for the public including an annual Gardener’s Day, and Art in the Garden. Here you’ll find engaging speakers, talented artists, great food and fresh new ideas.
Visit peggarden.org to learn more about this magical, meditative place.
Founded on the premise that families and individuals can be built up through positive communication, connection and care, the Foundry is a social anchor within the Town of Onoway.
The Foundry is an open, welcoming and fun environment where people of all ages and backgrounds can come to celebrate and support one another.
If you love good old-fashioned early summer fun, you’ll want to partake in Onoway Heritage Days! Held every June, this chock-full weekend includes a variety of sporting events, music and entertainment, games, and all the things you’d associate with a country fair. Take in a baseball tournament, watch a parade or check out the drive-in movie at the park!
Poly Days is an exceptionally popular event with a successful 40-year track record! More than 6,000 visitors make the trek every August long-weekend to experience dozens of exciting events and attractions like the parade, sand castle sculpting, and the Alberta Beach Music Fest — all of which are sponsored by local businesses and community organizations.
Poly Days is an exceptionally popular event with a successful 40-year track record! More than 6,000 visitors make the trek every August long-weekend to experience dozens of exciting events and attractions like the parade, sand castle sculpting, and the Alberta Beach Music Fest — all of which are sponsored by local businesses and community organizations.
Cowboys and cowgirls from all corners of Alberta hitch their horses in Mayerthorpe to compete in this annual competition. Cowfolk from far and wide show off their skills in events such as bareback riding, calf roping, steer wrestling, bull riding, barrel racing, and saddle bronc. You won’t want to miss a second of this edge-of-your-seat rodeo action!
Visit mayerthorpe.ca to check dates and details on this year's event.
Cowboys and cowgirls from all corners of Alberta hitch their horses in Mayerthorpe to compete in this annual competition. Cowfolk from far and wide show off their skills in events such as bareback riding, calf roping, steer wrestling, bull riding, barrel racing, and saddle bronc. You won’t want to miss a second of this edge-of-your-seat rodeo action!
Visit mayerthorpe.ca to check dates and details on this year's event.
A popular Alberta winter festival dedicated to supporting motorized and non-motorized winter leisure sports and family oriented winter leisure pursuits. Celebrating its 38th anniversary in 2017, SnoMo Days has steadily evolved from a simple snowmobile event into a full weekend of frosty family activities including an ATV rally, fishing derby, ice sculpture contest and more!
Visit snomodays.com to check dates and details on this year's event.
These unique points of interest are just a quick drive west of Edmonton. Planning a visit? Click Here to discover more than 400 great Lac Ste. Anne County shops and points of interest!
Please note that the map pins below are general indicators of each event's location. Visit Shop the County for more accurate venue locations and details, or contact the respective proprietors directly.
If you love good old-fashioned early summer fun, you’ll want to partake in Onoway Heritage Days! Held every June, this chock-full weekend includes a variety of sporting events, music and entertainment, games, and all the things you’d associate with a country fair. Take in a baseball tournament, watch a parade or check out the drive-in movie at the park!
Poly Days is an exceptionally popular event with a successful 40-year track record! More than 6,000 visitors make the trek every August long-weekend to experience dozens of exciting events and attractions like the parade, sand castle sculpting, and the Alberta Beach Music Fest — all of which are sponsored by local businesses and community organizations.
Cowboys and cowgirls from all corners of Alberta hitch their horses in Mayerthorpe to compete in this annual competition. Cowfolk from far and wide show off their skills in events such as bareback riding, calf roping, steer wrestling, bull riding, barrel racing, and saddle bronc. You won’t want to miss a second of this edge-of-your-seat rodeo action!
Visit mayerthorpe.ca to check dates and details on this year's event.
A popular Alberta winter festival dedicated to supporting motorized and non-motorized winter leisure sports and family oriented winter leisure pursuits. Celebrating its 38th anniversary in 2017, SnoMo Days has steadily evolved from a simple snowmobile event into a full weekend of frosty family activities including an ATV rally, fishing derby, ice sculpture contest and more!
Visit snomodays.com to check dates and details on this year's event.
