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sePt. 6 Airdrie fest 2014 Main street square An outdoor market-style festival that combines community group registrations with local artisans, delicious food and an afternoon of free family-friendly activities. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
sePt. 6-7 steAM And stAtionAry enGines Pioneer Acres (irricana) An event that highlights several stationary and portable steam engines as well as a 65 hp Case steam tractor. Visitors can also enjoy an impressive collection of internal combustion engines. early settlers used these stationary engines to pump water, lift grain in elevators, operate blacksmith and woodworking shops, produce electricity and perform a host of other tasks.
sePt. 12-28 Artember Airdrie’s arts and culture celebration features special events, festivals, workshops and the popular Taste of Airdrie restaurant promotion. The full calendar of activities is available online. sePt. 13 roCKy vieW rollers hoMe GAMe Pete Knight Arena (Crossfield) Check out the exciting sport of flat-track roller derby as the rocky View rollers take on the rez City (Wetaskawin) team!
sePt. 12-14 Airdrie fAMily fAll fAir nose Creek Park A fun-for-all-ages event featuring a carnival, food festival, family-friendly trade show, entertainment, laser tag and more! sept. 12, 4-10 p.m. sneak-A-peak (midway only); sept. 13, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. (tradeshow only open till 6 p.m.); sept. 14, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Free entry.
sePt. 15-27 Artember events At the liBrAry Airdrie Public library sept. 13 – Author Maureen enns; sept. 15 – Movies That Matter: The Avenue (at City hall); sept. 15 – writers workshop with ellen Kelly; sept. 17 – Writers Club with guest author brandy Gassner; sept. 20 – Junior Artists with bob harriman; sept. 20 –Adult Art with Veronica Funk; sept. 21 – sunday Cinema: Muppets Most Wanted; sept. 24 – journaling workshop with sharon Christie; sept. 25 – spoken word poet sheri-D Wilson; sept. 27 – Culture at the Creek: stories in the big Tent (at Nose Creek park).
sePt. 12-14 Artsmarket Bert Church theatre ArTember, Airdrie’s citywide celebration of the arts and culture, is launched at the newly renovated theatre. enjoy the lively arts market hosted by the Airdrie regional Arts society in the lobby and live entertainment on stage. saturday night features the slAM in Airdrie songwriting Competition final performance showcase, sept. 12-13, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.; and sept. 14, noon to 5 p.m.
sePt. 20 5th AnnUAl AirdirondACK Art ProJeCt AUCtion And GAlA McArthurs fine furniture This black-tie event presented by ravenswood is the highlight of ArTember and the annual fundraiser for the Creative Airdrie society. Featuring the live auction of 12 original works of art on handcrafted Adirondack chairs. entertainment, wine, craft beers, gourmet food and more. 7-11:30 p.m. Tickets online.
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sePt. 26-28 CUltUre At the CreeK nose Creek Park Airdrie’s celebration of Alberta Culture Days, providing free activities for all ages. Music, food, arts, cultural performances and much more. sept. 26, 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.; sept. 27, noon to 7 p.m.; sept. 28, noon to 5 p.m. sePt. 27 food trUCK frenZy 5.0 nose Creek Park Airdrie Farmers Market moves the food truck flavours to Nose Creek park in celebration of ArTember’s Culture at the Creek. Many different trucks with unique dishes and soul-comforting cuisine. 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
sePt. 27 Art of the hArvest Airdrie Ag Park The Airdrie and District Agricultural society (ADAs) is proud to host this event for the third year. horse teams and vintage equipment will be used to harvest the grain planted in the spring. This informational demo and event will have something for the very small to the very tall, and for the city dweller to those with rural roots. located 3 km west of Airdrie on big hill springs road. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. oCtoBer Airscares hAUnted AttrACtion Are you afraid of the dark? The doors of this haunted attraction will open in october 2014 offering new chills and total terror! This year’s theme is Nowhere to hide. Guests will be guided through hidden mazes and bone-chilling experiences that will leave even the veteran haunt-stalker terrified. NoTe: no one under the age of 8 will be permitted. Children aged 8-12 must be accompanied by an adult at all times. All proceeds will directly support the boys and Girls Club of Airdrie. exact location, dates, times and ticket prices are available online.